About
Dr. Salma Haque holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned her MD from LSU Health Sciences Center. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital-Medstar Washington Hospital Center. 0 in her major from the Illinois Institute of Technology. That analytical foundation shapes how she approaches every clinical puzzle.
Dr. Haque has practiced medicine in the DC and Virginia area for over 20 years. She serves as an Assistant Professor at George Washington University School of Medicine in the Clinical Apprenticeship Program. Her research background spans oxidative stress and vascular neoproliferation at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and aortic compliance work through the Framingham Heart Study at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She pursued advanced integrative training through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and completed specialized functional GI training under Dr. Nirali Jacobi and Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis. She holds training in bioidentical hormone restoration from George Washington University School of Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, with additional hormone education through the Hormonal Health Institute and DUTCH hormone testing programs. Her clinical passions include preventive medicine, anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, and minimizing reliance on prescription drugs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS in Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
Medical School
MD, LSU Health Sciences Center
Residency
Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital-Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Additional Training
Research at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (oxidative stress, vascular neoproliferation, prostaglandin expression); Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School (aortic compliance, Framingham Heart Study); Integrative Medicine training, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine; Functional GI training under Dr. Nirali Jacobi and Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis; Bioidentical hormone restoration training from George Washington University School of Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; Additional hormone education through the Hormonal Health Institute and DUTCH hormone testing programs
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Haque right for?
Dr. Haque is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, root cause approach to their health. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, or menopause will find her Menopause Clinic particularly relevant. She also works well with patients managing gut health issues, metabolic concerns, or chronic inflammation. Adults who want to reduce their reliance on prescription medications and focus on nutrition and lifestyle will connect with her clinical philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Haque focuses on hormonal health, gut health, metabolic function, and preventive medicine. She treats conditions including perimenopause, menopause, SIBO, gastrointestinal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and cardiometabolic risk. She also manages general adult primary care needs under the Roots DPC membership.
Yes, Dr. Haque holds board certification in Internal Medicine through both ABIM and NBPAS. She earned her MD from LSU Health Sciences Center and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital-Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Haque takes a root cause approach to medicine. Rather than managing symptoms in isolation, she investigates underlying imbalances through advanced testing and a detailed clinical history. Her philosophy emphasizes anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut restoration, and minimizing prescription drug use where possible.
Dr. Haque has practiced medicine in the DC and Virginia area for over 20 years. She also serves as an Assistant Professor at George Washington University School of Medicine in the Clinical Apprenticeship Program.
Dr. Haque completed integrative medicine training through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She pursued functional GI training under Dr. Nirali Jacobi and Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis. She also holds bioidentical hormone restoration training from George Washington University School of Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the Hormonal Health Institute, and DUTCH hormone testing programs.
Dr. Haque uses a range of functional diagnostic tools. These include DUTCH hormone testing, GI-Map stool testing, lactulose breath testing, organic acid testing, and NMR cholesterol evaluation. She selects testing based on each patient's specific clinical picture.
Yes, Dr. Haque has a significant research background. She studied oxidative stress and vascular neoproliferation at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She also contributed to aortic compliance research through the Framingham Heart Study at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Haque developed the Menopause Clinic after approximately seven years of monitoring hormones and five years of focused research and training in hormone therapy. She pursued additional hormone education through George Washington University, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the Hormonal Health Institute.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026