Summary

Dr. Richard Morrissey is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in Bethesda. He completed his residency training at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth and the National Naval Medical Center, where he also pursued fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine. With over four decades of experience in cardiology, Dr. Morrissey holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Morrissey practices at MedStar Health Cardiology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and maintains his affiliation with MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. His expertise includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and ventricular arrhythmia. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, exercise stress tests, and extremity X-rays to evaluate heart health. Patients rate Dr. Morrissey 4.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 41 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
  • 32 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MedStar Health Cardiology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road NWWashington, DC 20007

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCWaldorf , MDWaldorf , MDWashington , DC
Med School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Perugia Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Leo Morrissey

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Innovation Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Leo Morrissey has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Leo Morrissey has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,BethesdaGraduated in 1985
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Morrissey?
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Is Dr. Richard Morrissey accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Richard Morrissey accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Morrissey affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Morrissey is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
Where is Dr. Richard Morrissey's office located?
Dr. Richard Morrissey's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20007.

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