Dora R Dhakal, MD

Dr. Dora Dhakal is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine at Inova Health System. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2020. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Dhakal worked as a primary care physician at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA. Outside the office, Dr. Dhakal enjoys playing badminton and ping pong, reading, traveling and exploring new places, trying new restaurants, watching movies with family and friends, and volunteering in her community. She speaks fluent English, fluent Nepali, advanced Hindi and basic Spanish. Awards/Associations Yale/Stanford Johnson & Johnson Global Health Scholar, 2019 – 2020 Georgetown School of Medicine International Programs Award, 2017 Health Justice Scholar, 2014 – 2017  Dean’s Summer Research Stipend Recipient, 2014 Summer Medical Dental Education Program Scholar, 2009