George Dewey Bittar, MD| Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
George Bittar, MD, is the Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. He sees patients at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center at the White Square Professional building on Mondays and Thursdays. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Bittar treats patients with a wide range of cardiovascular issues including coronary artery disease/coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, valvular heart disease, and heart rhythm disturbances. He has a particular interest in preventive health and behavioral modification measures as they relate to heart disease, as well as the relationship between atherosclerosis and dementia.
Dr. Bittar chose the field of cardiology while in medical school when his mother developed acute congestive heart failure. For Dr. Bittar, it is important to listen carefully to each patient’s concerns and work with them to both diagnose and treat acute conditions. He also believes that it is equally important to focus on appropriate behavior modification to help his patients be proactive in maintaining good psychological and physical health.
As a longstanding member of the MedStar Health community, Dr. Bittar values his many relationships with referring providers as he understands the key role they play in the coordinated care of shared patients.
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Angina Pectoris
- Angiogram
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Sudden Death
- Cardioversion
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Event Monitoring
- Heart Murmur
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Lymphedema
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Sudden Death
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenitis
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hodgkin Disease
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Pleural Disease
- Poisoning
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Vessel Disease
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Shock
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Torsades De Pointes
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Ablation Therapy
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lipid Profile
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Preventive Cardiology
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Tilt Table Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Unlisted Gastroenterology Procedure
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Navigate
- IH-Open HMO Option
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Choice Fund PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- UHC Passport
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- TRICARE for Life East
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Sentara Health
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Beech Street PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- OA Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Medicare FFS
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HighMark
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Basic
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA Indemnity
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-POS
- United Student Resources
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship: George Washington University Hospital (1989)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1986)
Internship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1984)
Medical School: Weill Medical College of Cornell University (1983)
Awards
- Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2015, 2017, 2021