About
Dr. Nishant Magar grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, graduating from Robinson Secondary School before pursuing undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where he volunteered as an emergency medical technician for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at George Washington University. , then shifted to outpatient medicine to build lasting, longitudinal relationships with patients. That transition reflects his belief that wellness draws from physical, mental, and social health equally. He takes a patient-centered, holistic, and evidence-based approach to care.
Dr. Magar originally comes from the United Kingdom and moved to Northern Virginia with his family in 1998. He values treating the community where he grew up. Outside medicine, he enjoys cycling, hiking, woodworking, and spending time with family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency
George Washington University
Who is Dr. Magar right for?
Dr. Magar is a good fit for patients who want a physician invested in the full picture of their health, including mental and social well-being alongside physical concerns. Adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on continuity benefit from his commitment to longitudinal care. His roots in Fairfax make him especially connected to patients from the Northern Virginia community. Patients who value an evidence-based approach paired with genuine personal attention tend to work well with him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Magar approaches medicine through a patient-centered, holistic, and evidence-based lens. He believes wellness draws from physical, mental, and social health in equal measure. That conviction shapes how he listens to patients and designs care plans that address the whole person.
C. He moved to outpatient medicine because he wanted to build ongoing relationships with patients over time. Continuity of care and longitudinal connection with patients drive his approach to practice.
Dr. Magar earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, where he also served as an EMT for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad. He completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University and his residency at George Washington University.
Yes. Dr. Magar grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, where he attended Robinson Secondary School. He moved to Northern Virginia with his family in 1998 and finds personal meaning in treating the community where he was raised.
Dr. Magar practices internal medicine with a focus on primary and preventive care. He treats a broad range of adult conditions and takes particular interest in the intersections between physical health, mental health, and social circumstances. He tailors his approach to each patient's individual needs and goals.
Dr. Magar's early experience as an emergency medical technician gave him hands-on clinical exposure before medical school. His hospitalist background sharpened his diagnostic thinking. Together, those experiences inform a practice style that combines clinical rigor with genuine attentiveness to each patient's full life context.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026