Our Team
Maria Elena Claros
MS, PA-C · Physician Assistant — Endocrinology & Women's Health
🎓 Education
- MS, Physician Assistant Studies: D'Youville University, Buffalo NY (Cum Laude)
- Doctor of Medicine: Universidad Privada del Valle, Cochabamba, Bolivia
🌐 Languages
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (fluent)
- Portuguese (proficient)
📍 Locations
- Burke Office — Tuesday & Friday
5210A Lyngate Court, Burke, VA 22015 - Woodbridge Office — Wednesday & Thursday
1916 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Maria Elena Claros
MS, PA-C · Physician Assistant — Endocrinology & Women's Health
About Maria Elena Claros
Maria Elena Claros is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Endocrinology and Women's Health. She provides compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care with a focus on education and prevention.
Originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia, Maria Elena earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Privada del Valle before moving to the U.S., where she gained over 13 years of clinical and administrative experience. She later completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at D'Youville University in Buffalo, NY, graduating Cum Laude and receiving honors for her research on healthcare students' sleep patterns.
Fluent in English and Spanish and proficient in Portuguese, she connects easily with diverse patient populations. Her multilingual abilities make her especially valuable for serving Northern Virginia's rich multicultural community.
Clinical Interests
- Diabetes management and metabolic disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Women's health and hormonal care
- Obesity management and GLP-1 therapy
- Preventive endocrine care
Personal
Outside of work, Maria Elena enjoys traveling, learning new languages, cooking, photography, and spending time with her husband and son.