Summary

Dr. Patricia Rizzo is an oncologist who has dedicated 36 years to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Rizzo completed her residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hematology/Oncology and pursued additional fellowship training in Medical Oncology at Georgetown University Hospital. She speaks English.

Dr. Rizzo practices at Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Alexandria, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with Suburban Hospital. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. Her expertise includes performing CT scans and bone density testing to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rizzo highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Inova Schar Cancer - Alexandria (A dept of Fairfax Hospital)

1800 N Beauregard St Ste 350Alexandria, VA 22311
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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4.5 
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36 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 Korean, Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Alexandria , VAAnnapolis , MDSilver Spring , MDAnnapolis , MD
Med School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Patricia C. Rizzo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Partners
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Patricia C. Rizzo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Patricia C. Rizzo has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Contraception
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology

Medical School

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington DcGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Patricia Rizzo speaks English.
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