Husna Baksh, MD, PC, is a skilled physician who is passionate about helping patients lead healthier, more fulfilling, lives. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Baksh offers patients at Healthy Steps in Silver Spring, Maryland innovative, preventive, and diagnostic healthcare services that lead to happier, healthier lives. After earning her medical degree from Howard University Medical School in Washington, DC, Dr. Baksh completed her internal medicine residency at the Washington Hospital Center, followed by an additional year of training at Children’s National Medical Center in adolescent medicine. In 1993, she became a volunteer at the Whitman Walker Clinic, and a year later, accepted a staff position at the National Naval Medical Center, Medical Acute Care Clinic, in Bethesda, Maryland. In 1997, she took on directorial roles at both of these clinics. In 1999 she created her private practice Healthy Steps to emphasize movement and proactive thinking as a critical part of Health. Although Dr. Baksh enjoys treating patients with a wide range of health conditions, she holds a keen interest in pulmonary health, chronic disease management and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.