Dr. Christopher W. Puleo, MD | Washington, DC | Other Specialty

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Dr. Christopher W. Puleo is a board-certified noninvasive cardiologist at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions like coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valve disease. He sees patients in the outpatient setting and provides inpatient consultations at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Puleo focuses on preventing heart disease, working with patients to make healthy lifestyle choices. His research explores cardiac risk factors and new treatments. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University and completed his training at UT Southwestern and Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

accepting new patients
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22 Ratings
10 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Southwest Medical Center
22 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
2 areas of expertise
1 office location
Male

Patients describe Dr. Christopher Ward Puleo as personable, professional, and knowledgeable, highlighting his ability to engage in discussions about their conditions, provide thorough explanations, and offer personalized care. Many felt he listened attentively, did not rush consultations, and showed genuine concern for their health, contributing to their trust in his care. However, the reviews provided do not contain any explicit negative feedback for Dr. Puleo, indicating a predominantly positive patient experience.

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Dr. Was personable and professional. It was a pleasure.

December 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Puleo is very friendly, professional, and technically competent. He engages me in the discussion of my condition, asks for my feedback, and is concerned about what I am concerned about.

July 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent

May 10th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The Doctor that saw me was kind, considerate, very knowledgeable, professional and listened and addressed my concerns.

May 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Puleo took great care in assessing my lab work and other tests and in prescribing a new treatment.

April 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very good explanations and sharing of scan results.

March 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Puleo was superb. Thorough, considerate, extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. Exemplary.

March 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Puleo took the time to listen and explain. I didn't feel rushed and I am grateful for his care

February 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I definitely feel I can trust my care with the doctor and will be back . He listened to my concerns ..I didn't feel rushed and he was friendly. He treated me like a person . I've had some doctors that have a horrible "bedside" manner. Not doctor Puleo

December 21st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Puleo's care and advice was extraordinarily helpful and informative. Responding "very good" to these six questions is not enough. You need a higher category for him.

November 9th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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MedStar Health Cardiology at Lafayette Centre

1133 21st St NW Ste 700Washington, DC 20036

Tel: (202) 416-2000


Dr. Christopher W Puleo, MD	Dr Chukwuma Onyewu, MD	Dr. Phillip Herman Lambert Jr	Dr. Sunday Nesbit Laird
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Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (22 Ratings)	4.8 (99 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
10 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Washington , DC	Lanham , MD	Columbia , MD	Washington , DC
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

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Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 2016

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