Summary

Dr. Joseph Vassallo is a family medicine and internal medicine physician with 47 years of experience providing comprehensive care to patients. He earned his medical degree from the University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at New England Medical Center at Tufts University. Dr. Vassallo pursued additional specialized training through a fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, focusing on cardiovascular diseases. He is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Vassallo practices at Suburban Hospital and serves patients in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He specializes in treating cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens and familial lipid disorders. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Vassallo highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 47 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Penn Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Joseph A. Vassallo, MD, a SignatureMD Physician

5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Chevy Chase , MDGermantown , MDBowie , MDBethesda , MD
Med School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny Med School: Saba University School of Medicine Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph A Vassallo

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health
  • SAMBA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Joseph A Vassallo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joseph A Vassallo has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Joseph A Vassallo holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University Penn Hospital.

Residency

Completed their residency at New England Med Center Tufts University, Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine, New England Medical Center Tufts University, and New England Med Center Tufts University in 1979.

Medical School

Graduated from University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny in 1979 and University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1979.

NPI Number

Joseph A Vassallo's NPI number is 1932106846.

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Joseph Vassallo's office is located at 5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815.
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