About me
Rimmy Farrakhan, MD, is an interventionist cardiologist at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Dr. Farrakhan is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, adult echocardiography, and internal medicine.
Dr. Farrakhan specializes in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular and valvular conditions, which result in smaller incisions, faster recovery times, and fewer complications. Her clinical interests include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, microvascular dysfunction, and heart failure, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for older patients with complex coronary disease who are not candidates for surgery.
Dr. Farrakhan is skilled in advanced procedures such as coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty with stent placement, intracoronary physiological testing, and inserting mechanical circulatory support devices. She is also certified in transesophageal (TEE) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).
Committed to staying at the forefront of cardiology, Dr. Farrakhan incorporates the latest technologies, such as drug-coated balloons and innovative plaque modification techniques, to offer the least invasive, most effective treatment options. Her care approach prioritizes safety, recovery, and long-term outcomes.
Dr. Farrakhan completed her medical training at Saint Louis University School of Medicine before completing her residency program in internal medicine at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She went on to complete two fellowships: one in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, and the other in Interventional cardiology at Stony Brook University Hospital.
She belongs to the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Farrakhan is fluent in Hindi.
Philosophy of Care
“I strive to be approachable and truly listen to my patients. Cardiology is a constantly evolving field, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned and commit to staying up to date with the latest advancements in heart care. My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized care—whether recommending the best medical treatments based on current guidelines, using minimally invasive techniques, or applying advanced tools to treat complex blockages. I believe in evidence-based care and am passionate about using the latest, best treatments to improve my patients' heart health and quality of life.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- High Blood Pressure
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Heart Valve
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aneurysm Of Ascending Aorta
- Aneurysm Of Descending Aorta
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Bifurcation Lesions
- Blocked Arteries
- Blocked Coronary Arteries
- Blocked Heart Stents
- Blocked Kidney Arteries
- Blocked Stents
- Blood Clot In Leg
- Blood Clots In Coronary Arteries
- Bypass Graft Disease
- Calcified Coronary Lesions
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Shunt
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiac Valve Tumors
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chronic Total Occlusion
- Clogged Arteries
- Coronary Angioplasty Procedure
- Coronary Arteriosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Blockage
- Coronary Artery Blockages
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Ectasia
- Coronary Artery Spasm
- Coronary Artery Stenosis
- Coronary Artery Stent Restenosis
- Dissection Of The Coronary Artery
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure With Cardiac Complications
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Microvascular Angina
- Microvascular Dysfunction
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Infarction (HEART ATTACK)
- Narrowing Of The Aortic Valve
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Refractory Angina
- Restenosis
- Restenosis After Angioplasty
- Stent Thrombosis
- Tetralogy Of Fallot
- Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Transposition Of The Great Arteries
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Unstable Angina
- Vascular Stenosis
- Vasospastic Angina
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Vertebral Artery Stenosis
Procedures I perform
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Valve Dilation
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atherectomy
- Atrial Septal Defect Closure
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Bilateral Cardiac Sampling And Pressure
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Contractility Modulation
- Cardiac Output Monitoring
- Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
- Closure Of Patent Foramen Ovale
- Coronary Angiography With Bypass Graft
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Arterial Pressure Measurement
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Coronary Flow Reserve Measurement
- Coronary Stenting
- Electrophysiology Study
- Endoluminal Imaging Of Coronary Vessel
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
- External Heart Assist System Insertion
- Fluoroscopy Of Left Internal Mammary Bypass Graft
- Fractional Flow Reserve
- Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Intravascular Brachytherapy
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Laser Angioplasty
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Occlusion Of Left Atrial Appendage
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Percutaneous Transcatheter Septal Reduction
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Transluminal Revascularization
- Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Transradial Catheterization
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Health Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-877-7296Fax 202-877-3031
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
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open HMO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Network OA
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE East Select
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Beech Street PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- OA Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst EPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-EPO Plus
- HighMark
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Medicare FFS
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Navigate
- POS OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice POS II
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Stony Brook University Hospital (2025)
Fellowship: University of Illinois at Peoria College of Medical (2024)
Residency: Brown University (2021)