Dr. Bikan S. Octain, M.D.
Family Practitioner
4540b John Marr Drive Annandale VA, 22003About
Dr. Bikan Octain is a family practitioner practicing in Annandale, VA. Dr. Octain specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Octain possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1982
Osmania Medical College 1982
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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