Summary

James FitzGerald, MD, is board certified in general surgery, surgical critical care, and colon and rectal surgery. He is also an assistant professor of clinical surgery at Georgetown University and the program director of MedStar’s residency in colon and rectal surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

MedStar Health Colorectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

106 Irving St., NW Physicians Office Building Ste. 2100NWashington, DC 20010
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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James F. Fitzgerald, MDDr. Vivek Patil, MDDr. John Joseph Oconnor, MDDr. Clay Michael Merritt, DO
Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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3.5 
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30 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCBethesda , MDRockville , MDFayetteville , NC
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James F. Fitzgerald

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

James F. Fitzgerald has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

James F. Fitzgerald has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

James F. Fitzgerald holds an expired medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Maryland that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

James F. Fitzgerald's NPI number is 1528005261.

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James Fitzgerald speaks English.
Which hospitals is James Fitzgerald affiliated with?
James Fitzgerald is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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