Summary

Dr. Joseph J. Jennings is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a focus on bleeding within the GI tract. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed his Internal Medicine training at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2015. He served as the Chief Medical Resident for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and served as an attending physician in Internal Medicine at the Washington DC VA Medical Center and Virginia Hospital Center as well. He completed his three year fellowship in Gastroenterology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and served as Chief Fellow in 2018-2019.


Dr. Jennings strives to create a relationship with his patients that promotes joint decision making and patient empowerment. He also has a strong interest in medical education and training. He currently serves as the associate director for the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's gastroenterology fellowship program.

Dr. Jennings is board certfied in Internal Medicine since 2015 and Gastroenterology/Hepatology since 2019 (Dr. Jennings Board Certifications). He has been recognized by multiple organizations as a "Top Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist" both for the DC region as well as on the national level.

Dr. Jennings sees patients�at three locations currently:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for in person or virtual clinic visits�as well as endoscopic procedures (Monday, Tuesday, Wedenesday mornings, and Friday afternoons)

MedStar Lafayette Centre for clinic visits as well as endoscopic procedures (Thursday, and Friday mornings)

MedStar McLean for in person clinic visits (First Wednesdays of each month)

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Office Location

MedStar Health

6862 Elm St Ste 740McLean, VA 22101

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 14 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph James Jennings

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph James Jennings has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph James Jennings has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at Georgetown University Hospital in 2016.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University in 2012.

NPI Number

Dr. Jennings' NPI number is 1538435714.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joseph Jennings speak?
Dr. Joseph Jennings speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Jennings?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joseph Jennings here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Jennings affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Jennings is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
Where is Dr. Joseph Jennings's office located?
Dr. Joseph Jennings's office is located at 6862 Elm St Ste 740, McLean, VA, 22101.
Does Dr. Joseph Jennings accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Jennings has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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