Summary

Dr. Richard Waldhorn is a board-certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with five decades of experience treating respiratory and sleep disorders. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. Throughout his distinguished career spanning 50 years, Dr. Waldhorn has developed extensive expertise in both pulmonary conditions and sleep-related breathing disorders. He provides care in English to patients seeking comprehensive respiratory and sleep medicine services.

Dr. Waldhorn practices at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep breathing problems in children. His clinical services include at-home sleep studies, which allow patients to undergo sleep testing in the comfort of their own homes, and advanced monitoring techniques like end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring to assess breathing patterns during sleep. Patients consistently rate Dr. Waldhorn highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare CenterWashington, DC 20007

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PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
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4.5 
50 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Persian, Urdu
Washington , DCManassas , VAWashington , DCAlexandria , VA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Waldhorn

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Waldhorn has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Waldhorn has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Georgetown University Medical Center

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Richard Waldhorn's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, Washington, DC, 20007.
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What languages does Dr. Richard Waldhorn speak?
Dr. Richard Waldhorn speaks English.
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