Dr. Komal Malik, MD — A Multilingual Family Physician Who Brings the World to Your Healthcare
In Laurel, Maryland, Dr. Komal A. Malik, MD, has built a family medicine practice grounded in warmth, cultural sensitivity, and clinical excellence. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, she is recognized not only for her broad primary care expertise but also for a distinctive specialization in travel medicine — a niche that sets her apart in the region.
About Dr. Komal Malik
Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Malik completed her medical education at Rawalpindi Medical College, graduating in 1999. She then relocated to the United States to complete her Family Practice Residency at Virtua / Virtua–West Jersey Hospital Voorhees (West Jersey Health System), which she completed in 2005–2008.
She has been in active clinical practice for over 25 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is affiliated with Laurel Regional Hospital and the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute. Her hospital network also includes The Johns Hopkins Hospital, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Languages Spoken
One of Dr. Malik’s most remarkable assets is her multilingual capability. She communicates fluently in five languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Punjabi
This linguistic range allows her to provide truly personalized, culturally competent care to a diverse patient community — an invaluable quality in a multicultural area like the greater Washington, D.C.–Maryland region.
Practice Location
Dr. Malik practices at her independent practice: Komal A. Malik MD PC 8315 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: (301) 604-7000
She is accepting new patients and provides both in-office and telehealth appointments.
Clinical Services Offered
Dr. Malik provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages, with particular expertise in:
General Family Medicine:
- Annual physical exams and health screenings
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, knee injury)
- Acute illness evaluation and treatment
- Preventive care and immunizations
- Women’s health and annual gynecological exams (Pap smears, GYN exams)
- Contraception management and family planning
- Geriatric wellness and senior health
Travel Medicine (Specialty Focus):
- Pre-travel consultations and health risk assessment
- Travel immunizations and vaccines
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Destination-specific health advisories
In-Office Procedures:
- Electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG)
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) testing
- Spirometry (lung function testing)
- Laceration care and burn care
- Laboratory testing and blood work
Insurance Accepted
Dr. Malik accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, CareFirst BCBS, and UnitedHealthcare. Her NPI number is 1730339995.
What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr. Malik as warm, knowledgeable, friendly, and refreshingly straightforward. New patients who were apprehensive after past healthcare experiences consistently describe feeling immediately at ease with her — impressed by her clinical competence and her personal manner. Her office staff is also praised for friendliness and professionalism.
Dr. Malik brings a global perspective, personal passion, and deep professional commitment to every patient relationship — making her one of Laurel, Maryland’s most trusted primary care physicians.
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