Summary

Preetha Ali, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a double board certified general and colorectal surgeon based at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of benign and malignant diseases in the colon and rectum, including common complaints such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures or fistulas to more complex conditions such as colorectal cancer and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Ali performs a variety of surgical and endoscopic interventions, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic abdominal surgery (DaVinci Xi) for colon and rectal surgery, anorectal surgery, and colonoscopies for screening and diagnostic purposes.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stamford Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Preetha Ali has 2 locations

MedStar Health Colorectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

106 Irving St., NW Physicians Office Building Ste. 2100NWashington, DC 20010
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

MedStar Health: Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre

1133 21st St NW Building 2, 10th FloorWashington, DC 20036
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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Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal Surgery
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18 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, Arabic Speaks English
Washington , DCBethesda , MDColumbia , MDWashington , DC
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Preetha Ali

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Preetha Ali has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Preetha Ali has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stamford Hospital

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Preetha Ali speak?
Dr. Preetha Ali speaks English.
Does Dr. Preetha Ali accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Preetha Ali has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Preetha Ali's office located?
Dr. Preetha Ali's office is located at 106 Irving St., NW Physicians Office Building Ste. 2100N, Washington, DC, 20010.
Does Dr. Preetha Ali accept my insurance?
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