Summary

Dr. Joel Selanikio is a physician, epidemiologist, TED speaker, and emergency responder focused on technology, healthcare, AI, big data, and global health. He has won the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for Healthcare and the Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainable Innovation and is a founding expert on the WHO Digital Health Roster.
A sought-after keynote speaker, he explores how AI and other technologies are changing healthcare, global health, and the pharmaceutical industry. He has spoken at Davos, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Google, WHO, UNICEF, Nasdaq, and DARPA and has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Wired, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NPR, and The Washington Post.
A former CDC epidemiologist, Dr. Selanikio served as a consultant for the DC Department of Health and FEMA during the COVID-19 response.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 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

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare CenterWashington, DC 20007

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Washington , DCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNCleveland , OH
Med School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joel Selanikio

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Jai Medical Systems - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - HMO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Maryland Physicians Care - HMO
  • Maryland Physicians Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Joel Selanikio has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joel Selanikio has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

Joel Selanikio holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia and Maryland. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory University, EMORY HEALTHCARE, and Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

NPI Number

Joel Selanikio's NPI number is 1285634048.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joel Selanikio's office located?
Joel Selanikio's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, Washington, DC, 20007.
Does Joel Selanikio accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Joel Selanikio has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Joel Selanikio speak?
Joel Selanikio speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Selanikio?
You can find contact information for Joel Selanikio here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Joel Selanikio affiliated with?
Joel Selanikio is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.

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