Summary

Dr. George Bolen has practiced gastroenterology and internal medicine for 49 years and is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. He treats colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He speaks French and Spanish.

Dr. Bolen earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He sees patients in Bethesda and Silver Spring, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Bolen 4.16 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 49 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 17 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. George Bolen has 4 locations

Bethesda Endoscopy Center

10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 260Bethesda, MD 20817
Mon6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri6:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sibley Memorial Hospital

5255 Loughboro Rd NwWashington, DC 20016

Capital Digestive Care Silver Spring

10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200Silver Spring, MD 20901
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bethesda Endoscopy Center

6100 Executive Blvd Ste 300Rockville, MD 20852
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. George Bolen, MDShandiz Shahbazi, MDJoseph James Jennings, MDBilal Ali, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.2 
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49 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish Speaks English, Farsi Speaks English Speaks English
Bethesda , MDMcLean , VAMcLean , VAMcLean , VA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University Med School: Georgetown University Med School: King Edward Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Bolen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • LifeWise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • University of Maryland Health Advantage - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Bolen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Bolen has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. George Bolen holds an expired medical license in the states of Maryland and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Maryland that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Bolen's NPI number is 1093784555.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Bolen?
You can find contact information for Dr. George Bolen here on Vitals.
Does Dr. George Bolen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. George Bolen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. George Bolen's office located?
Dr. George Bolen's office is located at 10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 260, Bethesda, MD, 20817.
Which hospitals is Dr. George Bolen affiliated with?
Dr. George Bolen is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.
Does Dr. George Bolen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Bolen accepts on their Vitals profile.

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