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Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Howard University College of Medicine (1972)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, liver mass, Crohn's disease, and more.

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

(301) 868-8000

Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD is a gastroenterologist in Potomac Vista, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1972 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD is affiliated with Capital Digestive Care, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Health, GREATER WASHINGTON MEDICENTER LLC. T/A HEALTHCARE OF GREATER WASHINGTO and CAPITAL DIGESTIVE CARE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

125 Potomac Passage Suite 200
Potomac Vista, MD 20745

Address:

125 Potomac Passage, National Harbor Suite 200, Md 20745
Potomac Vista, MD

Address:

4467 Old Branch Avenue Suite 201
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Address:

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

Some issues Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

blood draw	86
diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	776
gastrointestinal procedures	422
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
minimally invasive procedures	423
preventive care	257
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	161
vaccines	39

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	477
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	56
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

blood draw	83
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	792
gastrointestinal procedures	416
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
minimally invasive procedures	417
preventive care	236
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181
vaccines	36

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	470
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	45
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

blood draw	63
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	706
gastrointestinal procedures	360
hospital care	128
injections	11
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	165
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	178
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	756

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	890
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	642
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	100
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

blood draw	38
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	723
gastrointestinal procedures	358
hospital care	52
injections	14
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	359
preventive care	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190
vaccines	27

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	424
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	35
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

blood draw	49
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	784
gastrointestinal procedures	405
hospital care	65
injections	19
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	406
preventive care	177
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	426
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	32
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	182
doctor visit	763
gastrointestinal procedures	354
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	315
preventive care	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	182
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	409
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	31
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	769
gastrointestinal procedures	403
minimally invasive procedures	354
preventive care	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233
vaccines	17

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	431
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	31
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

blood draw	12
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	752
gastrointestinal procedures	274
minimally invasive procedures	247
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	380
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	25
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	376
doctor visit	1263
gastrointestinal procedures	619
minimally invasive procedures	593
preventive care	218
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	376

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Potomac Vista, MD were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	51
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	815
gastrointestinal procedures	403
hospital care	105
injections	14
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	388
preventive care	177
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208
vaccines	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	390
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	157
85 and over	35
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	290

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1972. He completed residency at D.C. General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1972)

Residency: D.C. General Hospital (1974)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Capital Digestive Care

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Health

GREATER WASHINGTON MEDICENTER LLC. T/A HEALTHCARE OF GREATER WASHINGTO

CAPITAL DIGESTIVE CARE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Potomac Vista, MD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abdulhosein Navid Adham, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$415 VIBERZI $411	LINZESS $4
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$341 SUTAB $205	SUPREP BOWEL PREP $123	SUPREP $13
Boston Scientific Corporation	$280 ANGIOPLASTY $186	Metallic Stents $94
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$278 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $139	Relistor $139
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$255 JANUVIA $121	GARDASIL $84	JANUMET XR $50
Other	$1,973 ZEPOSIA $358	Brintellix $173	Victoza $131	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $122	Harvoni $121	Other $1,068

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,230
Gift	$311

Biography

Dr. Abdulhosein Adham's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Adham obtained his medical school training at Howard University College of Medicine and performed his residency at D.C. General Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: achalasia, pernicious anemia, and ischemic colitis. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Adham's hospital/clinic affiliations include Capital Digestive Care and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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General Payments

Biography