About me
Ali A. Qadri, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Qadri treats patients for all conditions of the foot and ankle, with a special focus on reconstructive surgery, sport-related injuries such as fractures and tendon injuries, limb salvage pathologies, wound care, Charcot reconstruction, and bunion correction.
Dr. Qadri is highly skilled in minimally invasive procedures and has advanced expertise in reconstructive surgery and limb salvage. He is passionate about helping patients preserve mobility and improve their quality of life after severe injury or disease. Guided by a holistic and multifactorial approach, Dr. Qadri considers the whole patient, addressing underlying causes rather than just symptoms. He collaborates closely with other specialists and always considers conservative, non-surgical treatments before recommending surgery.
Dr. Qadri received his doctorate in podiatric medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia. Afterward, he completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at the Detroit Medical Center. Following residency, he conducted his fellowship training at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Recognized for his research and academic contributions, Dr. Qadri has received multiple honors, including the Young Investigator Award (Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, 2025), the PICA Distinguished Scholar Award, and the ACFAS Great Lakes Region Award (2023). He is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Qadri is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. Outside of medicine, he loves spending time with his wife and daughter.
Philosophy of Care
“Each patient deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. I value transparent and honest communication, and work hard to explain things as clearly as possible. Personalized care matters because not every shoe fits each patient. My approach is holistic–I consider my patients' needs, lifestyle, and wishes before offering a treatment plan with the goal of a better quality of life.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Diabetic Neuropathy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acquired Absence Of Limb
- Ankle And Foot Burn
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Joint Dislocation
- Arthropathies In Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Bone Spur
- Bunions
- Chronic Gout
- Clubfoot
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Reattachment And Amputation
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Diabetes Mellitus Due To Underlying Condition
- Diabetic Foot Infection
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Enthesopathies
- Foot Burn
- Foot Ulcer
- Foot Ulcers
- Foot Wound
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- High Arches
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Disorder
- Leg Ulcer
- Leg Ulcers
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton's Neuroma
- Muscle Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Poor Circulation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sesamoiditis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Toe Arthritis
- Toe Deformity
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Vein Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Replacement
- Ankle Stabilization
- Arthrodesis Of Ankle
- Bunion Treatment
- Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
- Foot And Ankle Physical Therapy
- Foot Orthotics
- Heel Pain Treatment
- Heel Spur Removal
- Lesion Excision
- Limb Salvage
- Neuroma Treatment
- Orthotics And Arch Supports
- Ostectomy
- Osteochondral Defect Treatment
- Osteomyelitis Treatment
- Osteotomy
- Partial Plantar Fasciectomy
- Peroneal Tendonitis Treatment
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
- Plantar Wart Treatment
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Treatment
- Shockwave Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy For Heel Pain
- Skin Grafting For Wound Closure
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Tendon Lengthening
- Toe Fracture Reduction
- Toe Shortening
- Toe Spacers And Separators
- Total Ankle Replacement Revision
- Wound Debridement And Closure
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna HMO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Choice POS II
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HighMark
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-HMO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- POS OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Network OA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice POS
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Direct
- Employee Health Plan
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Fund PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Sentara Health
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 3500
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Indemnity
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Basic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
Education
Fellowship: Georgetown University (2025)
Residency: Detroit Medical Center (2024)
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (2021)