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Dr. Michael Pottash is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology and completed his residency training at Jacobi Medical Center. With 14 years of medical experience, Dr. Pottash brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He provides care in English.
Dr. Pottash practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. His expertise focuses on managing cancer pain and addressing digestive concerns like constipation that often affect seriously ill patients. He specializes in providing hospice care and palliative care services designed to improve quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
Dr. Pottash practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. His expertise focuses on managing cancer pain and addressing digestive concerns like constipation that often affect seriously ill patients. He specializes in providing hospice care and palliative care services designed to improve quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
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Quick Facts
- 14 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Jacobi Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 14 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Washington , DC | Herndon , VA | Washington , DC | Bowie , MD |
| Med School: TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Med School: Nalanda Medical College | Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Joel Pottash
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Joel Pottash has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Joel Pottash has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Joel Pottash holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Jacobi Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Fac Of Med Technion Israel Inst Of Technology in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Pottash's NPI number is 1821359290.
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- Dr. Michael Pottash speaks English.
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- Dr. Michael Pottash is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
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