About
Nadia Sirdar, MD, MPH, brings nearly two decades of medical experience to her Bethesda direct primary care practice. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and her Master of Public Health from Yale University School of Public Health, with a concentration in Epidemiology of Microbial Disease. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital near Chicago, where she served on the Resident Advisory and Patient Safety Committees. She then completed a Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Georgetown University Medical Center. C. Sibley recognized her dedication with the Spirit Award for Superior Patient Care. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains active membership in the American College of Physicians, the Infectious Disease Society of America, the American Public Health Association, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and The North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Sirdar is passionate about perimenopause and menopause care, cardiometabolic health, and midlife transitions. She is pursuing certification as a menopause practitioner through The Menopause Society to deepen her expertise in hormone replacement therapy. Her published research spans infectious diseases and global health, with work appearing in the Journal of Clinical Investigation and AIDS and Behavior. S. Department of Health and Human Services and various international health programs. She speaks English, Spanish, and Hindi fluently. Outside of medicine, she loves traveling, reading about a book per week, and weight lifting. Her current personal best on the squat rack stands at 135 lbs. She is married to an academic neurologist specializing in stroke and is the proud parent of three school-aged children and a puppy.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, BA in Asian Studies
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Fellowship
Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center
Additional Training
Yale University School of Public Health, MPH, concentration in Epidemiology of Microbial Disease
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Hindi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sirdar right for?
Dr. Sirdar is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise beyond general medicine. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit especially from her focused clinical work in hormonal health. Patients managing cardiometabolic risk, chronic disease, or weight-related health goals find her approach thorough and proactive. Adults who value direct access to their physician and same-day availability will feel at home in her practice. Her multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, and Hindi makes her an excellent fit for patients who prefer care in those languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sirdar specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. She brings particular depth in perimenopause and menopause management, cardiometabolic health, medically-managed weight loss, and women's health. Her infectious disease fellowship and public health training also give her a strong foundation in chronic disease management and complex case coordination.
Yes, Dr. Sirdar holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also maintains active memberships in the American College of Physicians, the Infectious Disease Society of America, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and The North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Sirdar earned her MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital near Chicago and her Infectious Disease fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center. She also holds an MPH from Yale University School of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology of Microbial Disease.
Yes, perimenopause and menopause care is one of Dr. Sirdar's core clinical focuses. She pursues certification as a menopause practitioner through The Menopause Society to deepen her expertise in hormone replacement therapy. She is a member of The North American Menopause Society and brings a nuanced, evidence-based approach to hormonal health.
Dr. Sirdar speaks English, Spanish, and Hindi fluently. Patients who prefer to conduct their visits in Spanish or Hindi can do so comfortably.
Yes, Dr. Sirdar offers medically-managed weight loss as part of her clinical services. She integrates this into her broader focus on cardiometabolic health and preventive care, working with patients to address the underlying factors that influence weight and metabolic health.
Dr. Sirdar practices under the philosophy of Prevention First, Partnership Always, Your Wellness Reimagined. She prioritizes early intervention and proactive health management. She uses AI-assisted diagnostics, telehealth, and remote monitoring to support thorough, coordinated care for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Sirdar has published research in infectious diseases and global health. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Clinical Investigation and AIDS and Behavior.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026