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Meet Dr. Rashida Rahman, Nephrology
Dr. Rashida Rahman

Named 2008 “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine

Medical School – University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia

Residency – Easton Hospital, Easton, Pennsylvania
Internship – Easton Hospital, Easton Pennsylvania
Fellowship – University of Health Sciences, State University of New York
Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine
Joined the Potomac Hospital Medical Staff in 1988
Dialogue
Q.
 At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.
 I decided to go into medicine at a very young age with my father’s encouragement. It was his dream to see me as a physician.
 
Q.
 What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
 My particular interests are hypertension and diabetes.
 
Q.
 What are your interests outside of work?
A.
 I like to do crafts when at home. I also like to travel around the world to see different countries and to volunteer.
 
Q.
 What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.

The best part of being a physician for me is the interaction with other people, not just patients, but also nurses and colleagues.

 

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