Dr. Joaquin Crespo-Mejias, MD

Dr. Joaquin Crespo-Mejias specializes in cardiovascular disease and critical care medicine, bringing 19 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University Central Del Caribe School of Medicine, where he developed his expertise in treating complex heart and critical care conditions. Dr. Crespo-Mejias is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations with clear communication.

Dr. Crespo-Mejias practices at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, and maintains affiliations with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He focuses on treating serious conditions including heart failure, acute kidney injury, and respiratory failure. His procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia for patients requiring specialized temperature management, as well as advanced kidney support treatments like automated peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.