Summary

Dr. John Atwood is a cardiovascular disease specialist who graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Utah Health Care. With over five decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to diagnosing and treating heart conditions. His long career has given him deep expertise in cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Atwood practices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and maintains affiliations with VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He frequently treats patients with chest wall pain and coronary artery disease, including specialized care for coronary artery disease in women. His clinical work includes performing electrocardiograms and developing cardiac rehabilitation programs with specialized exercises to help patients recover and strengthen their heart health.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 51 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Utah Health Care
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

8901 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20889

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyNurse PractitionerInterventional Cardiology
Accepts New Patients
51 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic, English Speaks English
Bethesda , MDWashington , DCLeesburg , VAReston , VA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Edwin Atwood

  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Edwin Atwood has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Edwin Atwood has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Myocarditis
  • Pericarditis
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Utah Health Care

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Atwood's office located?
Dr. John Atwood's office is located at 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20889.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Atwood affiliated with?
Dr. John Atwood is affiliated with Va Palo Alto Health Care System.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Atwood?
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Does Dr. John Atwood accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. John Atwood accepting new patients?
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