Faheem Akram Sandhu, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry	Medical Degree		1995

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program		Not Specified
Residency - Georgetown University Hospital, Neurological Surgery; Dc Gen Hospital, General Surgery		Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 29, 2026 -

MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase - 5454 Wisconsin Ave. Ste. 1225

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Comment - “ Dr. Sandhu is the best doctor ev... ”

Dr. Sandhu is the best doctor ever. He always tries conservative treatments first. He also looks at each person as an individual.

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“Dr. Sandhu is the best doctor ev...”

Dr. Sandhu is the best doctor ever. He always tries conservative treatments first. He also looks at each person as an individual.

Anonymous 04/29/2026

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Review by Anonymous on August 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Sandhu was great!... ”

Dr. Sandhu was great!

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“Dr. Sandhu was great!...”

Dr. Sandhu was great!

Anonymous 08/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 23, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Sandhu is a very good doctor... ”

Dr. Sandhu is a very good doctor and a great listener as well as explaining every step up to and after surgery.

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“Dr. Sandhu is a very good doctor...”

Dr. Sandhu is a very good doctor and a great listener as well as explaining every step up to and after surgery.

Anonymous 07/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Faheem Sandhu Is outstanding... ”

Dr. Faheem Sandhu Is outstanding. He has a calming nature about him. He is an excellent Doctor and Neurosurgeon. He listens carefully. He explains all options. He genuinely cares about your condition.

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“Dr. Faheem Sandhu Is outstanding...”

Anonymous 05/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 29, 2026 -

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Excellent

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Excellent

Anonymous 01/29/2026

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Review by Anonymous on August 12, 2025 -

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Satisfied

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Satisfied

Anonymous 08/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 09, 2025 -

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One of the best I've ever experienced

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One of the best I've ever experienced

Anonymous 06/09/2025

Orthopaedic Surgeon - General, Neurological Surgeon - General

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MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase

MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Clinton

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Prince Frederick

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Bilaal Sirdar, MD - Neurologist

Mary Denny, MD - Neurologist

John Lynes, MD - Neurological Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Andrew Stemer, MD - Neurologist

Gholam Motamedi, MD - Neurologist

Heather Beck, PA, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Luis Trujillo, MBBS, MD - Neurologist

Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD - Neurologist

Douglas Mayson, MD - Nurse Practitioner

Vinay Deshmukh, MD - Neurological Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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