Kurwa Nyigu, MD

Dr. Kurwa Nyigu, also known as Doctor K, began her medical journey at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She completed her post-graduate training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City in 2004. She has over 20 years of experience practicing medicine.

Doctor K is a distinguished doctor with board certification in Internal Medicine. She has a distinct interest in managing a broad range of addition-related conditions and has specific training in medication-assisted opioid treatment. She is passionate about providing a holistic approach to patient wellness, thereby creating a practice with a dual focus on primary care and behavioral health.

Throughout her career, Doctor K has provided medical services for various medical centers. In the Northern Virginia area, she has remained as an active staff member at NH-UVA Prince William Medical Center, NH-UVA Haymarket Medical Center, and Reston Hospital Center.

Doctor K is fluent in English and Swahili. Outside of work, Doctor K enjoys travelling, gardening, and being engaged in her community.