🏆 Washingtonian Best Doctors 2024 & 2025 · NOVA Top Doctors 2025
Dr. Anis Rehman
MD, Dipl. ABOM · Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist
"I am a life-long student of merging arts with science. My academic background in medicine started in 2005, which taught me to balance the physiology of the human body and the chemistry of kind touch to put patients on the road to recovery. I believe in treating each patient individually and providing personalized care."
"With a decade of academic research and clinical experience, I relocated to Northern Virginia, close to family. This marked the inception of District Endocrine, an endeavor dedicated to offering cutting-edge, personalized endocrine care to the local community."
— Anis Rehman, MD, Dipl. ABOM, FEAA
Recognition & Awards
Washingtonian Magazine — "Best Doctors in Town"
2024 & 2025
Dr. Rehman was featured in the Washingtonian Magazine November 2025 issue as one of Washington D.C.'s Best Doctors in Town — recognizing his outstanding clinical care and commitment to endocrine patients throughout the DMV area. This distinction was awarded for the second consecutive year.
He was also named Top Doctors in NOVA by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2025.
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Training & Academic Career
Dr. Rehman received his postgraduate medical training at distinguished institutions — Cleveland Clinic Hospital for Internal Medicine residency, followed by fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.
His academic career led him to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director of the Endocrinology Fellowship, contributing to the training of future endocrinologists.
He continues his academic and teaching roles as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and as Staff Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
Current Positions
- Board-Certified Endocrinologist & Obesity Specialist, District Endocrine LLC, Woodbridge, VA
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Blacksburg, VA
- Staff Faculty, Endocrinologist, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Woodbridge, VA
Past Positions
- Board-Certified Endocrinologist, In-patient Endocrinology Service, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
- Medical Director, SIU Thyroid Clinic, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Associate Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship, SIU School of Medicine
- Consultant Endocrinologist / Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology, SIU School of Medicine
Clinical Expertise
- Diabetes Management — Type 1, Type 2, gestational, CGM & insulin pump management
- Thyroid Disorders — Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's, Graves' disease
- Thyroid Nodule Evaluation & FNA Biopsy — In-office ultrasound and biopsy
- Medical Weight Loss — GLP-1 therapy, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Foundayo™ (Orforglipron, oral)
- Osteoporosis & Bone Health — DEXA evaluation, Prolia & Evenity injections
- Adrenal Disorders — Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, ACTH testing
- Pituitary Disorders — Tumors, prolactinomas, acromegaly
- PCOS & Women's Health — Hormonal workup, insulin resistance, hirsutism
- Parathyroid & Calcium Disorders — Hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia
- Low Testosterone — TRT evaluation and in-office injection training
- Pheochromocytoma — Diagnosis and management of adrenal medullary tumors
Personal
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rehman finds joy in spending time with family and close friends, traveling, photography, and creating meaningful experiences with his family, who is the heart of his world and the inspiration behind everything he does.