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Welcome to General Internal Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
General Internal Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a faculty and residency primary care practice that provides personalized and comprehensive adult care for patients ages 18 and older. Our team of expert providers is unique in that it not only offers full-time faculty physicians and nurse practitioners but resident physicians as well. As a patient, this means you will receive more time and personal attention for your health condition, ensuring the best possible outcome.
Residents are doctors who have completed medical school and are pursuing a three-year educational program in internal medicine. Attending/Faculty physicians are board-certified doctors who have completed their residency training. They supervise and work closely with the residents in the practice.
Our providers are committed to providing you with the highest quality medical care. We are focused on helping you manage your overall health with preventative care, annual physicals, and treatment when you are ill. And by selecting a MedStar Health provider, you gain access to the entire integrated MedStar Health system, which includes 10 hospitals, thousands of exceptional physician specialists, over 30 urgent care locations, an extensive physical therapy network, and much more.
The following providers also see patients at 106 Irving St., NW, Ste. 3700, Washington, DC 20010:
Ronald J. Distajo, MD, MPH
Ahmar Hashmi, MD
Laurel A. Mueller, DO, MPH
Arrel S. Olano, MD, MBA, FACP
Nnenna Oluigbo, MD
Jennifer Tran, MD, MBA
Our providers
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Phoebe Vuwansi Chongong, FNP MSN
Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
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Godwin Otto Darko, MD
Internal Medicine
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Ronald J Distajo, MD
Internal Medicine
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Heidi S. Durden, ANPBC MSN
Internal Medicine
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Ahmar Sheram Hashmi, MD
Internal Medicine
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Laurel A. Mueller, DO
Internal Medicine
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Arrel Silva Olano, MD
Internal Medicine
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Nnenna Ebere Oluigbo, MD
Internal Medicine
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Sailaja Pindiprolu, AGRC MD
Internal Medicine
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Deborah Anne Topol, MD
Internal Medicine
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Jennifer Tran, MD
Internal Medicine
Behavioral health
MedStar Health understands the importance of your mental health and well-being. Our MedStar Health primary care/behavioral health program utilizes a collaborative care approach to quickly and effectively address symptoms and conditions including stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use that negatively impact your life.
Our collaborative care approach integrates you with healthcare experts focused on delivering coordinated and comprehensive care. Your care team includes you, your primary care provider (PCP), a care manager, and a consulting psychiatrist.
What makes our MedStar Health primary care/behavioral health program offering different?
- Team collaboration: This collaborative care approach brings together the expertise of different professionals working to develop and implement a shared plan, ensuring that all aspects of your health are considered. The team uses our electronic medical record and patient portal to keep everyone informed and up to date on your care plan and your overall progress.
- Patient-centered care: You are actively involved in your care decisions, promoting adherence to treatment, and improving outcomes.
- Integrated services: Your mental health is an important part of your overall wellness. Including this service offering within primary care, makes it more accessible and convenient.
In-person and telehealth appointments available.
Available for adult patients 18 and older.
Visiting us
Please note, some of our providers see patients at 106 Irving St. NW, click here for more information.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
202-877-2208
Healthy living program
MedStar Health is proud to offer a comprehensive program designed for those managing an ongoing chronic condition.
Accreditation
MedStar Medical Group Primary Care and Residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been awarded Patient-Centered Medical Home™ recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement.
Patient-Centered Medical Home™ is a trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
