About
Mahmoud Mustafa, MD has served the Washington, DC community as an internist for more than 35 years. He earned his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, where he rose to Chief Resident.
Dr. Mustafa holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians and belongs to the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. He focuses on preventive health care alongside the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and lung disease. He also coordinates care with specialists, serving as the central point of contact for each patient's broader medical needs. Patients describe him as knowledgeable, empathetic, and deeply attentive. He believes that building a genuine personal relationship with each patient is the key to delivering excellent care.
Education & Training
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
Chief Resident Internal Medicine, Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mustafa treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and lung disease. He also handles acute concerns like sinus infections and broken bones. In addition, he manages sleep disorders, joint conditions, and respiratory illnesses, and he coordinates referrals to specialists when needed.
Dr. Mustafa is a board-certified internist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He also holds membership in the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. His training included a residency at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Mustafa studied as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, where he was selected as Chief Resident.
Dr. Mustafa believes that knowing a patient personally is the foundation of good medicine. He focuses on prevention first, working with patients to maintain their health rather than simply responding to illness. He takes time during each visit to discuss test results in full and help patients understand actionable steps for improvement.
Dr. Mustafa has practiced medicine in the Washington, DC community for more than 35 years. That depth of experience informs his clinical judgment across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Mustafa serves as the primary care contact for each patient's broader medical needs. He refers patients to appropriate specialists when necessary and oversees the care they receive, keeping all aspects of a patient's health connected.
Patients consistently praise Dr. Mustafa for his knowledge, empathy, and attentiveness. Long-term patients describe his clinical instincts as exceptional and credit him with referring them to excellent specialists over many years. Many have stayed with him for decades, which speaks to the trust he builds with those he cares for.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026