Christina Council, MD, MPH

Dr. Christina Council is a board-certified family medicine physician at One Medical in North Bethesda, MD. Her training spans pediatric, adult, and geriatric care, so she can look after patients of every age — and she also practices in the urgent-care setting, where she performs a range of in-office minimally invasive procedures. She sees patients in both English and Spanish.

Why patients choose Dr. Council

A core principle of her practice is health education: she works to empower patients with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their physical and mental well-being, building trust through open communication. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association.

Background & focus

Dr. Council earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her family medicine residency at St. Francis Healthcare. She also holds a master’s degree in public health and is passionate about addressing health disparities in underserved communities, including work with a refugee health clinic. Her practice emphasizes preventive and primary care for the whole family.

NPI: 1831539451