District Center for Integrative Medicine

A holistic approach to your health and well-being.

We treat individuals with chronic complaints and conditions that persist despite the conventional managed-care model, as well as those looking to achieve the highest level of wellness.

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Why People Come to Us

The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM), founded and directed by Dr. Anjali Dsouza, heals patients through a deeply individualized and holistic approach to health.

We treat individuals with chronic complaints and conditions that persist despite the conventional managed-care model, as well as those looking to achieve the highest level of wellness. By prioritizing the patient-physician relationship, we take the time and resources to understand every aspect of your medical history, as well as nutritional and environmental factors that affect your well-being.

Our role is to acknowledge your body's innate capacity to heal, and to cultivate it.

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Dr. Anjali Dsouza, Medical Director

How we help you

Working with You

Compassionate care and collaborative dialogues with Medical Doctors to prioritize your needs and preferences.

Knowing You

Comprehensive interviews, exams, and advanced diagnostic testing.

Healing You

Individualized health plans and support to encourage your body to heal.

Our Doctors

What Our Patients Are Saying About Us

Very grateful for care from Dr. Ranpuria!

Caring and very thorough investigation and treatment of multiple causes of several chronic conditions I have. My several years of hypothyroidism is being reversed by thorough understanding of problems and natural, not synthetic treatment. With non functional medicine my thyroid condition was just getting worse. Very grateful for care from Dr. Ranpuria!

Ellen

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-28T19:15:02+00:00

Ellen

Caring and very thorough investigation and treatment of multiple causes of several chronic conditions I have. My several years of hypothyroidism is being reversed by thorough understanding of problems and natural, not synthetic treatment. With non functional medicine my thyroid condition was just getting worse. Very grateful for care from Dr. Ranpuria!

I felt heard and validated during my appointment and left with actionable steps that made me feel so hopeful!

Dr. Ranpuria was insightful and thorough. I felt heard and validated during my appointment and left with actionable steps that made me feel so hopeful! Thank you for your time and care. I look forward to continue working with you and your team!

Mackenzie

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-28T19:17:31+00:00

Mackenzie

Dr. Ranpuria was insightful and thorough. I felt heard and validated during my appointment and left with actionable steps that made me feel so hopeful! Thank you for your time and care. I look forward to continue working with you and your team!

Dr. Dsouza is super at complex chronic illness!

She is super at complex chronic illness! I love that she starts with what she calls the “foundations of Health” I had been to multiple specialists who put me on a variety of different drugs—honestly, one drug for each complaint I had!  But, the first appointment I integrated her foundations of health plan which was an individualized nutrition plan, daily stress reduction, exercise, and sleep optimization.  I already had a 30% improvement!  With no drugs!  We’ve been doing more testing now and it looks like I have chronic infections and a parasite infection that are contributing to my daily brain fog and fatigue. She is magical.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-04-17T15:36:59+00:00
She is super at complex chronic illness! I love that she starts with what she calls the “foundations of Health” I had been to multiple specialists who put me on a variety of different drugs—honestly, one drug for each complaint I had!  But, the first appointment I integrated her foundations of health plan which was an individualized nutrition plan, daily stress reduction, exercise, and sleep optimization.  I already had a 30% improvement!  With no drugs!  We’ve been doing more testing now and it looks like I have chronic infections and a parasite infection that are contributing to my daily brain fog and fatigue. She is magical.

Dr. Gemechisa is one of a kind!

I feel lucky to have found a doctor like, Dr. Gemechisa. She is so thoughtful and caring and really takes the time to make me feel heard at every visit.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:34:17+00:00
I feel lucky to have found a doctor like, Dr. Gemechisa. She is so thoughtful and caring and really takes the time to make me feel heard at every visit.

Helping me live with more quality of life!

Finally someone who has restored my faith in what healing should be! I am quite sick with depression, lupus, and fibromyalgia but we have been slowly chipping away at how to help me live with more quality of life.  I am in the first stages of testing nutrients but changing my diet and adding back those nutrients I was deficient in has already made a difference.  I have to prioritize saving money to see her as she is an out of network provider but it worth every penny.  I can have one less dinner out.  Being healthy is way more important.  I feel confident that seeing her will be so beneficial to me and I’m looking forward to it.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-04-17T15:39:11+00:00
Finally someone who has restored my faith in what healing should be! I am quite sick with depression, lupus, and fibromyalgia but we have been slowly chipping away at how to help me live with more quality of life.  I am in the first stages of testing nutrients but changing my diet and adding back those nutrients I was deficient in has already made a difference.  I have to prioritize saving money to see her as she is an out of network provider but it worth every penny.  I can have one less dinner out.  Being healthy is way more important.  I feel confident that seeing her will be so beneficial to me and I’m looking forward to it.

Thoughtful and caring…

Dr. Gemechisa always makes me feel listened to and understood.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:35:16+00:00
Dr. Gemechisa always makes me feel listened to and understood.

Thank you, Dr. Dsouza!

I saw Dr. Dsouza for chronic constipation. I’ve had this issue as long as I can remember and thought not being regular was just part of life, until I met Dr. Dsouza. She suggested I take some tests to see what was causing this, and provided me with a protocol that would address the issue. Within a month, I felt a huge difference and by the end of the protocol, I was completely cured. It has changed my life. She combines her background in Western medicine with eastern medicine which, I think is a win-win combination. Another great thing about Dr. Dsouza is that she is very thorough and takes her time to explain the issue and the rationale for protocol that she prescribes. I knew exactly what was happening with my body and how it would be fixed. I cannot recommend her enough. I only saw her for medical reason (not psychiatry) and I recommend her for either issues, as she is great at providing individualized care for her patients. Thank you, Dr. Dsouza!
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-04-17T15:40:17+00:00
I saw Dr. Dsouza for chronic constipation. I’ve had this issue as long as I can remember and thought not being regular was just part of life, until I met Dr. Dsouza. She suggested I take some tests to see what was causing this, and provided me with a protocol that would address the issue. Within a month, I felt a huge difference and by the end of the protocol, I was completely cured. It has changed my life. She combines her background in Western medicine with eastern medicine which, I think is a win-win combination. Another great thing about Dr. Dsouza is that she is very thorough and takes her time to explain the issue and the rationale for protocol that she prescribes. I knew exactly what was happening with my body and how it would be fixed. I cannot recommend her enough. I only saw her for medical reason (not psychiatry) and I recommend her for either issues, as she is great at providing individualized care for her patients. Thank you, Dr. Dsouza!

Compassionate!

Wonderful experience with Dr. Gemechisa! Takes time to listen and teaches a lot!
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:35:49+00:00
Wonderful experience with Dr. Gemechisa! Takes time to listen and teaches a lot!

I immediately felt at ease with Dr. Dsouza

I saw Dr. Dsouza for chronic fatigue. The first thing I want to say is she is so easy to be with. I have always been a little uncomfortable and borderline untrusting of doctors. But, I immediately felt at ease when I sat with her. She doesn’t wear white coat and she has a pleasant interpersonal dynamic. I have a wonderful internist, but he kept telling me that ‘my labs were normal’ I was surprised when Dr Dsouza added a bunch of different labs to what I thought was already checked one hundred times, my thyroid.  Turns out, she diagnosed me with an autoimmune form of a thyroid problem. We worked to remove immune triggers, she supported my stomach system and put me on a low dose of thyroid hormone. I feel like a new person! I’m 55 years old, and regret not looking into integrative medicine sooner in my life. I can’t recommend her enough
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-04-17T15:42:14+00:00
I saw Dr. Dsouza for chronic fatigue. The first thing I want to say is she is so easy to be with. I have always been a little uncomfortable and borderline untrusting of doctors. But, I immediately felt at ease when I sat with her. She doesn’t wear white coat and she has a pleasant interpersonal dynamic. I have a wonderful internist, but he kept telling me that ‘my labs were normal’ I was surprised when Dr Dsouza added a bunch of different labs to what I thought was already checked one hundred times, my thyroid.  Turns out, she diagnosed me with an autoimmune form of a thyroid problem. We worked to remove immune triggers, she supported my stomach system and put me on a low dose of thyroid hormone. I feel like a new person! I’m 55 years old, and regret not looking into integrative medicine sooner in my life. I can’t recommend her enough

Wonderful, Caring Doctor!

I met with Dr. Gemechisa and immediately felt she was a doctor that cared for the patient - me! She listened carefully and asked questions that led to answers. She has a very warm and caring demeanor. I highly recommend Dr. Gemechisa.

 
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:38:15+00:00
I met with Dr. Gemechisa and immediately felt she was a doctor that cared for the patient - me! She listened carefully and asked questions that led to answers. She has a very warm and caring demeanor. I highly recommend Dr. Gemechisa.  

Because of Dr. D and DCIM, I finally feel like I’m getting my life back.

I cannot thank Dr. DSouza enough. I have spent the last 5 years visiting every doctor under the sun. I had no energy, constant GI distress, debilitating brain fog, and a whole host of other life-altering symptoms. Yet, I was told time and time again that there was nothing wrong with me, that all of my tests were normal. I had reached a dead end and had made peace with the idea that this was just my life when I found Dr. D'Souza. She was the first doctor to treat me like a person not just a set of lab results. After taking a thorough medical history and ordering the proper blood work, she walked me through all of my results line by line. She was able to get me on all of the supplements my body needed, and after two weeks I can honestly say that I haven't felt this good in years.

I will readily admit that you will have to make a monetary investment in Dr. D'Souza's practice; however, I can attest to the fact that there is nothing more important than your physical and emotional health. It is more than worth the investment. I am only 24  and I really thought I was destined to feeling awful for the rest of my life. Because of Dr. D and DCIM, I finally feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you a million times over.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-12-05T17:36:43+00:00
I cannot thank Dr. DSouza enough. I have spent the last 5 years visiting every doctor under the sun. I had no energy, constant GI distress, debilitating brain fog, and a whole host of other life-altering symptoms. Yet, I was told time and time again that there was nothing wrong with me, that all of my tests were normal. I had reached a dead end and had made peace with the idea that this was just my life when I found Dr. D'Souza. She was the first doctor to treat me like a person not just a set of lab results. After taking a thorough medical history and ordering the proper blood work, she walked me through all of my results line by line. She was able to get me on all of the supplements my body needed, and after two weeks I can honestly say that I haven't felt this good in years. I will readily admit that you will have to make a monetary investment in Dr. D'Souza's practice; however, I can attest to the fact that there is nothing more important than your physical and emotional health. It is more than worth the investment. I am only 24  and I really thought I was destined to feeling awful for the rest of my life. Because of Dr. D and DCIM, I finally feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you a million times over.

Excellent Doctor!

Dr Gemechisa was very knowledgeable able to diagnose and treat my medical condition. She is also kind.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:39:06+00:00
Dr Gemechisa was very knowledgeable able to diagnose and treat my medical condition. She is also kind.

Dr. Dsouza actually takes the time to listen

I have been a patient of Dr. Dsouza's for a little over two years. She is probably the best doctor I have ever had. She is a complete professional, always on time, and very responsive to patient needs. Dr. Dsouza actually takes the time to listen and work with you to get to the root of your problem(s) rather than rush or be dismissive. She is also very willing to collaborate with other doctors. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-12-05T17:39:13+00:00
I have been a patient of Dr. Dsouza's for a little over two years. She is probably the best doctor I have ever had. She is a complete professional, always on time, and very responsive to patient needs. Dr. Dsouza actually takes the time to listen and work with you to get to the root of your problem(s) rather than rush or be dismissive. She is also very willing to collaborate with other doctors. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dr. Gemechisa is an excellent physician

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-12-03T21:39:41+00:00

I tell just about everyone about Dr. Dsouza and DCIM

I was first introduced to DCIM from a friend who had said that Dr. Dsouza changed her life.  I was a skeptic of integrative medicine at the time, but figured I would open a new window and try it out.  Well, in a short window of time I have come to swear by the work Dr. Dsouza does for her patients.  I have less anxiety, sleep better, feel healthier, have lost weight and even have better appearing skin.

Needless to say, I went from a skeptic to an advocate in a matter of two months.  In fact, I tell just about everyone I talk to about Dr. Dsouza and DCIM and have referred multiple people to start their process to their best life.

Kelley

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-12-05T17:39:56+00:00

Kelley

I was first introduced to DCIM from a friend who had said that Dr. Dsouza changed her life.  I was a skeptic of integrative medicine at the time, but figured I would open a new window and try it out.  Well, in a short window of time I have come to swear by the work Dr. Dsouza does for her patients.  I have less anxiety, sleep better, feel healthier, have lost weight and even have better appearing skin. Needless to say, I went from a skeptic to an advocate in a matter of two months.  In fact, I tell just about everyone I talk to about Dr. Dsouza and DCIM and have referred multiple people to start their process to their best life.

I can honestly say that I’m pain free

I developed chronic migraine five years ago and have suffered other forms of chronic pain for over 20 years. I'd been to all kinds of doctors who barely helped and often prescribed treatments that made me feel worse. I'd begun trying to accept daily pain as a lifelong reality when a friend recommended Dr. Dsouza. After having worked with her for nine months I can honestly now say that I'm pain free. When issues do arise, she makes herself available to talk with me and provide support, which is a gift in itself. Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Dsouza brings an extraordinary warmth and authenticity to our meetings that always leaves me feeling supported and cared for. I hope that others can benefit from working with the DCIM!

Barbara

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-12-05T17:40:39+00:00

Barbara

I developed chronic migraine five years ago and have suffered other forms of chronic pain for over 20 years. I'd been to all kinds of doctors who barely helped and often prescribed treatments that made me feel worse. I'd begun trying to accept daily pain as a lifelong reality when a friend recommended Dr. Dsouza. After having worked with her for nine months I can honestly now say that I'm pain free. When issues do arise, she makes herself available to talk with me and provide support, which is a gift in itself. Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Dsouza brings an extraordinary warmth and authenticity to our meetings that always leaves me feeling supported and cared for. I hope that others can benefit from working with the DCIM!

I left feeling full of gratitude. Thank you Dr. Ranpuria.

I had my third appointment with Dr. Ranpuria yesterday. I left feeling full of gratitude for our working relationship, her listening and following up on skin rash as no other M.D. did in over 5 years, her breadth of knowledge, her expertise with thyroid disease, her openness to my input, to mention several.
District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2019-12-19T21:52:45+00:00
I had my third appointment with Dr. Ranpuria yesterday. I left feeling full of gratitude for our working relationship, her listening and following up on skin rash as no other M.D. did in over 5 years, her breadth of knowledge, her expertise with thyroid disease, her openness to my input, to mention several.

I made more progress with Dr. D’souza than in a decade with others.

Dr D’Souza is a dedicated, patient focused physician who rises to a challenge. I made more progress with Dr. D'Souza than in a decade with others. Can’t recommend her highly enough. Outstanding practitioner.

Thomas

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-21T19:38:09+00:00

Thomas

Dr D’Souza is a dedicated, patient focused physician who rises to a challenge. I made more progress with Dr. D'Souza than in a decade with others. Can’t recommend her highly enough. Outstanding practitioner.

Dramatic improvements in my energy level and general vigor with Dr. Ranpuria!

I have experienced dramatic improvements in my energy level and general vigor with Dr. Ranpuria! I had some minor thyroid and cholesterol symptoms, and major fatigue issues. The thyroid and cholesterol markers have come down and the fatigue issue has all but gone.

Lawrence

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-21T19:39:51+00:00

Lawrence

I have experienced dramatic improvements in my energy level and general vigor with Dr. Ranpuria! I had some minor thyroid and cholesterol symptoms, and major fatigue issues. The thyroid and cholesterol markers have come down and the fatigue issue has all but gone.

Dr. Ranpuria is also a joy to work with!

I have worked with Dr. Ranpuria and have found her to be incredibly thorough and professional. She got to the bottom of my GI problems and provided exceptional support as I worked with her. Dr. Ranpuria is also a joy to work with!

Mary

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-21T19:40:55+00:00

Mary

I have worked with Dr. Ranpuria and have found her to be incredibly thorough and professional. She got to the bottom of my GI problems and provided exceptional support as I worked with her. Dr. Ranpuria is also a joy to work with!

Dr. Ranparia was thorough, kind, and patient.

Dr. Ranparia was thorough, kind, and patient. It was by far the longest time I've ever spent with a physician. I loved her holistic approach and she immediately gave me ideas to bring my body back into balance.

Jasmine

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-21T19:43:17+00:00

Jasmine

Dr. Ranparia was thorough, kind, and patient. It was by far the longest time I've ever spent with a physician. I loved her holistic approach and she immediately gave me ideas to bring my body back into balance.

Dr. Ranpuria was such an engaging practitioner.

I must say that this was one of the most prompt, progressive, pleasant, informative, valuable medical experiences I've had in decades. The process was seamless, and efficient. Dr. Ranpuria was such an engaging practitioner. This experience was a unique breath of fresh air in health care. I look forward to next steps in the process. Thank you kindly

Patri'

District Center for Integrative Medicine
5
2020-04-21T19:44:46+00:00

Patri'

I must say that this was one of the most prompt, progressive, pleasant, informative, valuable medical experiences I've had in decades. The process was seamless, and efficient. Dr. Ranpuria was such an engaging practitioner. This experience was a unique breath of fresh air in health care. I look forward to next steps in the process. Thank you kindly
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District Center for Integrative Medicine
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Washington, DC 20006
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