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PMA Providers Featured on the Washingtonian’s 2026 List of Top Doctors
Nine of PMA’s providers across specialties have been recognized on Washingtonian’s Top Doctors list this year. Each spring, the Washingtonian asks nearly 13,000 doctors in DC, Maryland, and Virginia to recommend a colleague in a variety of specialties. Each physician receives an online survey and must log in with a current medical license number registered in the District, Maryland, or Virginia; they can submit only one ballot and cannot vote for themselves. The top vote-getters in each of the 39 categories are designated Top Doctors. We are proud to have so many of our team members on this list featuring more than 2,000 of the area’s best physicians, all chosen by their peers. Serving our community is a privilege, and we remain committed to providing the best care possible.
Ritu Cuttica, DO - Internal Medicine
Dr. Ritu Cuttica is a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her traditional rotating internship at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL, followed by the completion of her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH.
Dr. Cuttica has a special interest in diagnostic medicine, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management. She takes great pride in providing quality patient care and strongly believes in educating her patients, taking the extra time to ensure understanding of a particular problem or disease state and treatment goals.
Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, reading, watching sports with her family, and learning about the ocean. But most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is also an avid volunteer in the community, having worked with the Arlington Free Clinic for 10 years as well as with Columbia Baptist Food Pantry and DC Central Kitchen.
"I believe in building a partnership with my patients. I enjoy getting to know each and every patient and treating them individually, which is essential to providing quality medical care."
Ashtaad Dalal, MD, FAASM - Sleep Medicine
Dr. Ashtaad Dalal is originally from New York State and is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency and Sleep Medicine fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA.
Dr. Dalal served as Chief Resident during his Family Medicine residency. He developed a great appreciation for Sleep Medicine while in residency and pursued it as the logical progression toward his goal of becoming a holistic physician. His focus is to provide comprehensive and personalized care for every individual patient.
He currently serves as President of the DC Sleep Society, a Fellow on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Advocacy Committee, and a Diplomate on the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Dalal thoroughly enjoys traveling, cooking different cuisines, reading, playing tennis, and spending time with his family and friends.
"The average human being sleeps for one third of their life – there is no question that sleep plays a significant role in our lives, and affects every individual's health differently. I believe that there is a great value in developing meaningful relationships, based on trust, and providing personalized care specific to every patient's needs."
Dr. Haber joined PMA Health in 2024. She is interested in the full spectrum of pulmonary disease, but her special clinical interests include asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease.
Dr. Haber grew up in Washington, DC, and attended Jackson-Reed (formerly Wilson) High School and Yale University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then completed medical school at Georgetown University, where she stayed for Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship. During her training, she served as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow, and was voted fellow of the year in her final year.
When she’s not at work, she enjoys travel, cooking, yoga, and spending time with her husband and two young kids.
"I believe in working directly with you to develop a diagnosis and evidence-based treatment plan. I want to ensure that you understand the 'why' of the plan and that it is realistic for your life."
Jeff Hales, MD, FCCP - Pulmonology
Dr. Jeff Hales joined PMA Health in 2003 and has special clinical interests in airway diseases such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis.
Dr. Hales' undergraduate studies were in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at Duke University. He attended the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he stayed to train in Internal Medicine and served as Chief Resident in Ambulatory Medicine at the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He then attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
He has been involved in clinical research studies evaluating therapies for asthma and COPD and was a principal investigator in the AIR2 Trial 2005-2010 evaluating the effectiveness of Bronchial Thermoplasty as a treatment for asthma. He routinely evaluates patients with acute and chronic pulmonary symptoms, such as a cough, breathlessness, chest discomfort, and those with abnormal findings on imaging studies (CXR or CT scan of the chest) that reveal nodules, scarring, or concerns for Lung Cancer. Additionally, he currently serves as the Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at VHC Health.
Outside of the practice, he is always busy with his young family and volunteering as a coach for Little League baseball and recreation soccer. He enjoys gardening around the house, both flowers and vegetables, camping, canoeing, and fishing with the scouting programs.
"Keeping you breathing well and living a full and enjoyable life is our mission at PMA."
Christopher Luk, MD - Family Medicine
Dr. Christopher Luk is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care, seeing patients of many ages from high school-aged children to elderly adults. He is trained to diagnose and manage a broad array of acute and chronic medical conditions following evidence-based practice. He also focuses on disease prevention through health promotion and by performing health maintenance according to up-to-date screening guidelines.
Dr. Luk is a native of Falls Church, Virginia. He completed his medical education at the University of Virginia and his family medicine residency at Palmetto Health-University of South Carolina.
Along with spending time with his family, he enjoys staying active with yoga and biking as well as playing jazz trumpet in his free time.
"My goal is to offer patient-oriented medical care that is tailored to each individual's needs and medical conditions based on best practice guidelines. Most of all, I look to establish a long-term relationship of trust and respect with each of my patients to work towards a common goal of health and happiness!"
Timothy Muir, MD - Internal Medicine
Dr. Timothy Muir joined PMA Health in 2012 and has been in practice since 2000.
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dr. Muir pursued his medical education at Georgetown University, where he graduated Cum Laude in 1997. He then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also loves to travel and explore the world, enjoys sports and exercise, and likes the challenge of continuing to learn.
"Every time a patient asks us to take care of them, it is an honor and a privilege. Helping people take care of their health and educating them about wellness and whatever medical conditions they encounter is what we do. It is our mission to care for the community, and I am proud to work with everyone here at PMA."
Jennifer Neria, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Jennifer T. Neria, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family medicine physician and Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University. She received her Bachelor's degree in English at the University of Virginia and a Master's degree in Public Health from George Washington University School of Public Health.
After working in public health, she earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed residency training at VCU-Fairfax Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Neria was elected Academic Chief Resident and awarded "Resident Teacher of the Year" by her residency program and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM).
Dr. Neria's primary interest is in preventive health and the diagnosis and management of chronic diseases. She also performs certain in-office procedures at our Falls Church location, such as excision or biopsy of skin lesions and moles, incision & drainage of skin abscesses and paronychia, removal of ingrown nails, superficial lipomas, and sebaceous cysts, cryotherapy for warts and actinic keratoses, removal of skin tags, and simple laceration repairs.
She is a native of the Washington, DC area and currently lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and rescue pup. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and painting. Most of all, she is enjoying the experience of parenthood with her husband, watching their young daughter in awe, constantly amazed by her humor, curiosity, heart, and energy.
"As a primary care physician, I am only one part of a patient's health team. Drawing upon patients' unique experiences and strengths, I offer them the evidence-based education and support they need to make the best health decisions for themselves. Together we prevent disease, treat illnesses, and strive for healthier ways of living."
Dr. Neil Shea joined PMA Health in 2017. His clinical interests include COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, and bronchoscopy.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Shea graduated cum laude from Boston College, with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. He completed his medical school education at the University of Missouri - Columbia, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2011 and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, both at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.
In his personal time, he enjoys woodworking, exercise, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
"I am committed to providing high-quality, compassionate medical care. I aim to help people maximize their health so they can enjoy the best quality of life possible. I believe that the foundation of excellent care is forming an education-based partnership with my patients to help them achieve their goals."
Christopher Wyckoff, MD - Pulmonology
Dr. Christopher Wyckoff joined PMA Health in 2008 and provides inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultations. His clinical interests include the management of asthma, COPD, sarcoidosis, and lung cancer.
Dr. Wyckoff graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rochester in 1997, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. He stayed to complete his medical education in 2001 and pursued his internal medicine internship and residency at Georgetown University in 2004. Finally, Dr. Wyckoff completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital in 2008. During his fellowship, he received the Fellow of the Year Award 3 years in a row for excellence in teaching residents.
Dr. Wyckoff has a clinical faculty appointment at Georgetown University and serves as the Site Director for Internal Medicine Residents who rotate at VHC. He is actively involved in teaching Internal Medicine Residents and has received the Clinical Faculty Teaching Award multiple times. Additionally, he volunteers at the Arlington Free Clinic.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and visiting antique shops in his free time.
To learn more about these providers and the rest of the PMA team, visit our team page.