James Hartman Frank, MD

Dr. James Frank is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated nearly five decades to digestive health care, bringing 48 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency training in internal medicine at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Frank then pursued specialized fellowship training in gastroenterology, also at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which provided him with comprehensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex digestive disorders. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Frank practices at MedStar Health Gastroenterology at Lafayette Centre in Washington, DC, where he focuses on treating common digestive conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and esophagitis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies to screen for cancer and remove …polyps, as well as upper and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose various digestive issues. These minimally invasive procedures allow him to provide both diagnostic clarity and therapeutic interventions for his patients. Patients have rated Dr. Frank 4.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his experienced care and clinical approach to gastroenterology.