Poonam Maru, DO

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Poonam Maru, DO

Poonam Maru, DO

Poonam Maru, DO

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
14
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Locations

6862 Elm St
700
McLean, VA 22101

Phone
Fax
703-288-3751

About Poonam Maru, DO

Dr. Poonam Maru is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2011.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Maru practiced at a tech‐based primary care startup focused on delivering a personalized approach to prevention, treatment and longevity. Earlier in her career, she served as director of the Resident Continuity Clinic and was a founding core faculty member of a new internal medicine residency program.

Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized.

Originally from New York, Dr. Maru now calls Northern Virginia home. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, traveling and reading.

Awards/Associations

  • Top Doctor, Washingtonian magazine, 2020
  • Top 10 Doctors, Primary Care Department, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, 2019, 2020
  • Parag Bakshi Fellowship, ACP Delaware Chapter, Christiana Care Health System, 2013
  • Focus of Excellence – Research Award - Bronze, Value Institute, Christiana Care Health System, 2013
  • Focus of Excellence – Resident Award - Gold, Value Institute, Christiana Care Health System, 2013
  • American College of Physicians
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Residencies
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/ChristianaCare Health Services
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/01/2011 - 6/30/2014
Hospital Affiliations
Inova Ambulatory

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