Dr. Albert E. Takem, Founder & Medical Director, Meridian Medical Group

Dr. Albert E. Takem

Founder & Medical Director

Languages: English, French, Italian; conversational Spanish

Appointments are scheduled through the front desk according to current availability. Call 301-627-3500.

MERIDIAN MEDICAL GROUP

Dr. Albert E. Takem

Founder & Medical Director

Department: Meridian Primary Care · Meridian Weight Loss & Metabolic Health

About Dr. Takem

Dr. Albert E. Takem is the founder of Meridian Medical Group and a physician board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He provides comprehensive primary care and medical weight-management services within Meridian’s coordinated care model.

Education & Clinical Experience

Born and raised in Cameroon, Dr. Takem moved to Italy in 1997 to study medicine at the University of Bologna, where he graduated summa cum laude. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York and has since cared for patients in both hospital and outpatient settings throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Credentials

  • Board Certification: Internal Medicine; Obesity Medicine
  • Medical License: Maryland

Languages

English, French, Italian; conversational Spanish

Appointments

Appointments with Dr. Takem are scheduled through Meridian’s central scheduling pathway. The front desk will route you according to current availability.

Patient Reviews

What patients say about Dr. Takem

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Podcast

Daily Brief Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Albert E. Takem, the Daily Brief Podcast takes on the health topics many people avoid, from obesity and high blood pressure to emotional eating and medication questions. Press play on any episode, or scroll the list to find a topic.

Podcast content is for general education and is not a substitute for personal medical advice.

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Plan Your Visit

Where Dr. Takem sees patients

Dr. Takem sees patients at Meridian’s Largo and Silver Spring offices. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; when you schedule, the front desk will book you according to his current availability. Click a map for directions.

Schedule with Meridian Medical Group

Our front desk will help schedule your visit with the appropriate provider and location.