Dr. Awadh Abla, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Awadh Abla, who serves patients in Stafford, Virginia.

Dr. Abla, a well-versed internist, is owner & operator of Internal Medicine of Virginia in Stafford, Virginia. Committed to providing the best possible care, her objective is to practice quality urgent and primary care, continuously enhancing her efforts to help patients maintain and achieve their well-being. 

Internal Medicine of Virginia provides same day, immediate urgent and primary care. The staff of well trained physicians, registered nurses, licensed technicians, and medical assistants all provide friendly, personalized, and professional care. They provide patients with treatment of illnesses and injuries, laboratory testing, check-ups, physicals, and drug and alcohol screens. They are also available for both urgent and non-urgent health care needs, providing high-quality health services quickly and compassionately. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Abla graduated with her medical degree from Sana’a University in Yemen in 1992. She then went on to perform her internship and residency in internal medicine at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 2003 and 2006, respectively. 

Dedicated to excellence, she is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, Dr. Abla is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford Hospital, Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In addition to English, Dr. Abla speaks Arabic, Luganda, and Swahili.

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