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Kharia Holmes, MD, Internal Medicine, Germantown, MD

KhariaJenaiHolmesMD(She/Her)

Internal Medicine Germantown, MD

Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Mother, Author, and Physician

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  • Office

    19851 Observation Drive
    Suite 250
    Germantown, MD 20876
    Phone+1 301-972-0400
    Fax+1 301-916-1453

Summary

  • Kharia J. Holmes, MD is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, author, and board certified internal medicine physician who lives in DC/Maryland.Virginia with her parents and her son. She enjoys making patients and others laugh because laughter is truly the best medicine.

    She received her medical education at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her internship, residency, and geriatric fellowship from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

    She likes to say often that she is a “Pediatrician for Adults” and finds it amazing to live her dream. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporate, American Medical Association, in addition to many other professional organizations. She is constantly inspired and exhausted by her young son and his grandparents. Her passion for caring for others is only matched by her passion for writing.

    Quote: “I believe that patients are the captain of the ship and I am the first mate. My job is to give you the knowledge that my $400,000 medical school debt has given me to help you make the best decision for you. In the end, you determine the course.”

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2012 - 2013
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License Current
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • BayerIUD Insertion
  • MerckNexplanon Insertion and Removal Certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Washingtonian Magazine, 2022-2023

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • A Critical Decision: Taking the COVID Vaccine 
    Virtual Zoom Meeting - 2/20/2021
  • A Critical Decision: Taking the COVID Vaccine 
    1/31/2021

Professional Memberships