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Dr. Lya M Karm MD
Internist
700 2nd St Ne Kaiser Permanente Washington DC, 20002About
Dr. Lya Karm is an internist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Karm specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Karm provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1983
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
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Practice At 2100 W Pennsylvania Ave Kaiser Permanente
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Practice At 700 2nd St Ne Kaiser Permanente
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard Wilson M.D.1647 Benning Rd NE Washington DC 20002
- Inder J. Jalin1011 North Capitol Street NE Washington District of Columbia 20002
- Dr. Miriam Louise Cameron MD700 2nd St Ne Washington DC 20002
- Natasha Ang Other700 2ND ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20002
- Dr. Edwin Charles Chapman M.D.1647 Benning Rd Ne Washington DC 20002
- Dr. Rumana T Shameem M.D.1011 North Capital Street Washington DC 20002
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110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010