About me
Shimae C. Fitzgibbons, MD, MEd, is an attending general surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is an associate program director for the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital general surgery residency program, the clerkship director for the Georgetown University School of Medicine surgical clerkship, and an associate professor within the Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Fitzgibbons consults with patients and performs surgery for hernias, gastrointestinal conditions, gallbladder disease, and other conditions requiring urgent or emergency general surgery intervention. As a board certified general surgeon with a master’s degree in education, Dr. Fitzgibbons’ academic role involves teaching and training medical students and residents. In this capacity, she leads teams of investigators in evaluating educational and assessment outcomes at both the medical student and resident trainee levels. In her work as a member of MGUH’s Patient Safety Committee on Education, Dr. Fitzgibbons focuses on improving the delivery of patient safety education to healthcare professionals.
Her research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Surgery, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Annals of Surgery, and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. She has also authored or coauthored chapters on thyroid cancer treatment and laparoscopic surgical approaches for lumbar spinal fusion.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is active in several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS). She Chairs the Associate Program Director Committee for the APDS and is an active member of the ASE Surgical Clerkship Committee. Dr. Fitzgibbons speaks English as her primary language, and she is fluent in Spanish.
Her medical degree is from the combined program of Dartmouth Medical School/Brown Medical School, Hanover, NH, and Providence, RI. She continued her education with an internship and residency in general surgery at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA. In addition, she completed a two-year fellowship in surgical research at Boston Children’s Hospital while also obtaining a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Mass
- Abdominal Sepsis
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Tumor
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Neoplasm Of Stomach
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Phakomatoses
- Phlebitis
- Pilar Cysts
- Postprocedural States
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Limb Burn
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Small Intestine Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spleen Disorders
- Splenectomy Complications
- Stomach Cancer
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Urinary Tract Injury
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Weight Loss Surgery Complications
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Adhesiolysis
- Appendix Resection
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Ulcer Repair
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Gastrostomy, Open
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hernia Repair
- Ileostomy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy Or Cecostomy
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Omentum Release
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Release
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Release Gallbladder
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stomach Drainage
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
- Varicose Vein Treatment
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-444-8825Fax 877-376-2418
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
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Sentara Health
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Classic 3500
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- OA Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare FFS
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HighMark
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS II
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Medicare Direct
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UHC Passport
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- POS OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice POS II
- Network OA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna VA Exchange
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Navigate
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center-GME (2012)
Medical School: Brown University (2004)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025