Summary

Roger J. Packer, M.D., is senior vice president of the Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine, Gilbert Distinguished Professor of Neurofibromatosis, and is director of both the Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Institute and the Brain Tumor Institute of Children's National Hospital. Dr. Packer's present academic titles include Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at George Washington University and Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He holds the Gilbert Family Distinguished Professorship in Neurofibromatosis.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 50 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 34 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Children's National Hospital

111 Michigan Ave NwWashington, DC 20010
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
50 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Washington , DCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNWashington , DC
Med School: Northwestern Uniiversity Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Yonsei University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Roger Packer

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc.
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • University of Maryland Health Partners

Medical Specialties

Dr. Roger Packer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Roger Packer has the following 34 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Disorder
  • Brain Stem Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Central Nervous System Cancer (CNS Neoplasm)
  • Central Nervous System Diseases (CNS Diseases)
  • Cerebellar Cancer
  • CNS Tumor (Ependymoma)
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Ganglioglioma
  • Gene Therapy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Growth Disorders
  • Headache
  • Mental Retardation
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurofibromatosis 1
  • Pineal Gland Tumor (Pinealoma)
  • Plexiform Neurofibroma
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Recurrence
  • Rhabdoid Tumor
  • Second Primary Neoplasms
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Syndrome
  • Vision Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics

Medical School

Northwestern UniiversityGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Roger Packer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Roger Packer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Roger Packer's office located?
Dr. Roger Packer's office is located at 111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20010.
Which hospitals is Dr. Roger Packer affiliated with?
Dr. Roger Packer is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
Does Dr. Roger Packer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Roger Packer accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Roger Packer speak?
Dr. Roger Packer speaks English.

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