Dr. James Francis FitzGerald, MD

Dr. James Francis FitzGerald, MD

Dr. James Francis FitzGerald, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (202) 877-8484
Fax: (301) 877-5637

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 (202) 877-8484
Specialties
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
Conditions I Treat
  • anal abscess
  • anal cancer
  • anal condyloma
  • anal dysplasia
  • anal fissure
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Procedures I Perform
  • abdominoperineal resection
  • anal cerclage
  • anal dilation
  • anal fissure fistulectomy
  • anal fistula repair
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About the Provider

As an assistant professor of clinical surgery at Georgetown University, Dr. FitzGerald plays an important role in preparing the next generation of doctors. He has written several peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to book chapters and delivered medical presentations in the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. FitzGerald also serves as the Department Chair of Surgery at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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Education
  • Fellowship Program: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2004)
  • Fellowship Program: University of Connecticut Health Center (2003)
  • Fellowship Program: University of Connecticut Health Center (2001)
  • Residency Program: University of Connecticut Health Center (2000)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1996)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery
  • Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Case Studies

Sphincter-Sparing Surgery: Robotic Surgery Improves Outcomes in Treatment of Rectal Cancer

Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital