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

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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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
18 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCBethesda , MDWashington , DCWashington , DC
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Preetha Ali has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Preetha Ali holds an active medical license in the states of District Of Columbia and Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Stamford Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Preetha Ali's NPI number is 1346404902.

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Preetha Ali's office is located at 106 Irving St., NW Physicians Office Building Ste. 2100N, Washington, DC, 20010.
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