Daphne Stamos Keshishian, MD

Dr. Daphne Stamos Keshishian is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine through MDVIP in Bethesda, MD. With more than two decades of experience across inpatient and outpatient care, she treats each patient as a whole person rather than a set of organ systems — an approach aimed at helping patients prevent disease and manage chronic conditions. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Why patients choose Dr. Keshishian

She places communication at the center of the doctor-patient relationship, spending extra time to build meaningful, lasting connections. Her practice emphasizes lifestyle as medicine — healthy-cooking and nutrition guidance, plus movement such as Pilates and yoga to improve flexibility, sleep, and core strength. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, she offers conveniences like same- or next-day appointments that start on time.

Background & focus

Dr. Keshishian earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish (with honors, and a chemistry minor) from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, with additional residency training at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix. Beyond general internal medicine, she has particular interests in preventive medicine, women’s health, nutrition, and integrative health, and is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Suburban Hospital.

Note that concierge practices charge an annual membership fee in addition to insurance.

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