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Dr. James Kikendall is a gastroenterologist with over five decades of medical experience serving patients in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at DC General Hospital. His extensive 54-year career has established him as a seasoned specialist in digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Kikendall is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Kikendall practices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he works within the Gastroenterology Division. His affiliation with this prestigious military medical facility reflects his commitment to providing specialized digestive health care to service members and their families. The location in Bethesda provides convenient access for patients throughout the greater Washington D.C. area seeking expert …gastroenterological care.
Read More Read less Dr. Kikendall practices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he works within the Gastroenterology Division. His affiliation with this prestigious military medical facility reflects his commitment to providing specialized digestive health care to service members and their families. The location in Bethesda provides convenient access for patients throughout the greater Washington D.C. area seeking expert …gastroenterological care.
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Quick Facts
- 54 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Dc General Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 16 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 54 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Farsi | Speaks English |
| Bethesda , MD | McLean , VA | McLean , VA | McLean , VA |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: King Edward Medical College | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University | Med School: Georgetown University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Walter Kikendall has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Walter Kikendall has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
Dr. James Walter Kikendall holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Dc General Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1972.
NPI Number
Dr. Kikendall's NPI number is 1639174972.
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