Nationally Recognized Lyme Disease & Functional Medicine Specialist
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Led by Dr. Samuel Shor, Internal Medicine of Northern Virginia offers personalized functional medicine for complex chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease. We empower patients through comprehensive care and a collaborative approach.
(703) 709-1119We specialize in Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and other complex conditions, offering compassionate care and hope for healing.

Personalized Care
Your health care is unique to you. We craft individualized treatment plans that suit your specific needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, nonrestorative sleep, mold exposure or mast cell activation syndrome, we'll find a treatment for you.

Convenient Telehealth
Access expert care without leaving home. Our secure virtual appointments are designed for your convenience and comfort.

Trusted & Experienced
As former president of ILADS and author of multiple papers, including defining Chronic Lyme Disease, Dr. Shor brings years of experience to his care of patients with Lyme disease and other vector-borne infections.

Holistic Approach
We believe in treating the whole person. Our care combines medication, nutraceutical therapies, and lifestyle support to help you achieve balance.
Comprehensive Approach to Lyme Disease & Chronic Illness

We are a Center of Excellence for the treatment of Lyme Disease.

We help you manage chronic conditions that affect your every day life.

A way to deliver amino acids, minerals, and vitamins directly into the bloodstream.

We offer blood drawing on site; With the capacity to process testing to various reference and specialty laboratories.

Caring Health Concierge Membership Plan service with Dr. Shor and PA Porterfield.
Dr. Samuel Shor, MD, FACP

Dr. Samuel Shor, MD, FACP
Dr. Samuel Shor is a nationally recognized specialist in Lyme disease and complex chronic conditions. With 40 years of medical excellence, he brings extensive expertise to Internal Medicine of Northern Virginia, focusing on patients with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease.
As a past president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and an Associate Clinical Professor at George Washington University Health Care Sciences, Dr. Shor has significantly contributed to the understanding and treatment of Lyme disease. His dedication extends to advocating for improved diagnostic and treatment standards, including service on Virginia Governor McDonnell’s task force on Lyme disease and chairing the Loudoun County Lyme Commission.
Sarah Zarpentin, RN
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of diverse experience in progressive care, women’s health, and IV vitamin therapy.
With a strong skill set in phlebotomy, IV administration, and organizational efficiency, she takes pride in fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere for both patients and colleagues. Committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously expanding her expertise. Thus making meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
Compassionate Care for Complex Needs
We are a specialty care functional medicine practice that focuses on the management of complex chronic illness, including chronic Lyme disease, while supporting optimal health and wellness. Patients can expect thorough assessments, including comprehensive histories and directed lab testing. We allocate longer than usual office visits, while developing personalized treatment plans. We see ourselves as partnering with our patients, by emphasizing insight and understanding. In so doing, we foster an active participation in one’s health, empowering our patients and improving the likelihood of positive outcomes.
We provide communication with our patients through a secure online portal access. This facilitates requesting prescription renewals, managing health records and interacting with our staff.

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