Summary

Dr. Paulina Essah is an internal medicine physician with 33 years of clinical experience dedicated to comprehensive adult healthcare. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by internal medicine residency training at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Graduate Hospital, and Wright-Patterson Medical Center. Dr. Essah holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English fluently.

Dr. Essah practices at Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland in Ashland, Virginia. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing essential cardiovascular care for her patients. Her practice also includes breast cancer screening services to support women's preventive health needs. Patients consistently rate Dr. Essah highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine; Wright-Patterson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland

306 Ashcake Rd Ste CAshland, VA 23005
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
33 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Ashland , VAFairfax , VAFairfax , VAFairfax , VA
Med School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paulina A Essah

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Federal Employees Program
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CareMore
  • CareMore - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Family Health Network
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Innovation Health
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Palmetto GBA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paulina A Essah has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paulina A Essah has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine; Wright-Patterson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore MdGraduated in 1993

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