Summary

Dr. Douoguih is an orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. He serves as Co-Medical Director of MedStar Sports Medicine and Director of Sports Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgetown University.

He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA and the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Douoguih is an alumnus of the Union Memorial Residency Program.

Dr. Douoguih serves as the Chairman of the NBA Research Committee and as Medical Director for both the Mubadala Citi DC Open and Montgomery County Public Schools. He is a consultant for the Baltimore Ravens (NFL) and NFL Players Association. He served as the Senior Orthopaedic Consultant for the Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA) and as Medical Director for the Washington Capitals (NHL). He also served as Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Washington Nationals (MLB) for seven years, up through 2015. Dr. Douoguih has also served as assistant team physician for the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Angels, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks, as well as for the teams of Loyola Marymount University. He has successfully operated on numerous professional and elite athletes in a wide range of sports.

Dr. Douoguih is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and holds a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee. An award winning researcher who has published multiple articles in peer reviewed journals, he has lectured internationally on various sports medicine topics. Dr. Douoguih was an All-American and Hall of Fame lacrosse player at Washington and Lee University. He also won a national judo championship in 2001.

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Office Locations

Dr. Wiemi Abell Douoguih has 3 locations

MedStar Health

882 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878

MedStar Health

6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600Bethesda, MD 20817

MedStar Health

1120 20th St NW Frnt 1Washington, DC 20036

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, English
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
  • 23 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wiemi Abell Douoguih

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wiemi Abell Douoguih has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wiemi Abell Douoguih has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. Wiemi Abell Douoguih 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

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in 2003.

Residency

Completed their residency at Memorial Hospital in 2002.

Internship

Completed their internship at Memorial Hospital in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Douoguih's NPI number is 1669565495.

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Where is Dr. Wiemi Douoguih's office located?
Dr. Wiemi Douoguih's office is located at 882 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Wiemi Douoguih affiliated with?
Dr. Wiemi Douoguih is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
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