About me
George Hennawi, MD, has been named physician executive director of Geriatrics and Senior Services for MedStar Health. He will oversee all services, MedStar House Call Program, the Center for Successful Aging, and in-hospital and specialty care. He also will lead partnerships with skilled nursing, assisted living, independent senior living facilities, and retirement communities. Dr. Hennawi created the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in 2012 and opened a new location at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in 2021.
Dr. Hennawi completed his residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in 2002 and then returned to work there from 2007 to 2012. In 2013, Dr. Hennawi was named a "Top Doc" in Baltimore Magazine for Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Hennawi has always had a passion and commitment for caring for the aging. He developed a unique model of care which he built into the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan. The Center is a place where patients receive comprehensive care and all age-related issues can be addressed from medical conditions to balance and gait to social needs. His goal in caring for the patients is to improve their quality of life and empower patients to become an integral part of the direction and decision-making regarding their care.
George Hennawi, MD, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Baltimore Magazine for Geriatrics since 2013.
Presentation - "Connecting the Clinical System, Caregivers and Community Resources to Improve Healthcare for Older Adults"
In September 2016, Dr. Hennawi was a featured speaker at The AgingWell Hub event, The Spoken Hub: Creating Integrated Environments Conducive to Aging Well. During his presentation, he discussed available resources and support for caregivers of aging adults. Watch the full presentation here.
Clinical areas of focus
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Delirium Prevention
- Dementia
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Memory Disorder
- Memory Disorder Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Aging Face
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anemia
- Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
- Cataract
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Pain Management For Older Adults
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
- Dementia
- Elder Abuse And Neglect
- Enteropathic Arthropathies
- Eyelid Disorders
- Failure To Thrive
- Falls And Gait Disorders
- Frailty Syndrome
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Geriatric Pain Management
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Home Health Care
- Knee Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Memory Disorder
- Memory Loss
- Meniscal Tear Of The Knee
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Polypharmacy Management
- Problems Related To Care Provider Dependency
- Septic Arthritis Of The Hip
- Spondylopathies
- Vascular Dementia
Procedures I perform
- Advance Directive Planning
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Balance And Coordination Training
- Bone Density Test
- Delirium Prevention
- Failure To Thrive Treatment
- Falls Prevention
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Memory Disorder Treatment
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Parkinson's Disease
- Vaccinations
Practice locations
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5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Russell Morgan Bldg Ste 502
Baltimore, MD, 21239
18101 Prince Philip Dr
Olney, MD, 20832
5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Russell Morgan Bldg Ste 512A
Baltimore, MD, 21239
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Fellowship: University of Virginia Medical Center (2003)
Residency: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2002)
Graduate: University of Damascus School of Medicine (1996)
Awards
- 2013-2021, 2023-2025 Top Doctor, Baltimore magazine