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Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, DC.
Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD

Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 57
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, DC.
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About Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD

Dr. Fitzgerald graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, DC and has 30 years experience. Dr. Fitzgerald currently practices at MedStar Health Colorectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Dr. Fitzgerald has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Fitzgerald's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fitzgerald is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoids
Proctectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • MidAtlantic HMO
  • Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Aetna
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
    Maryland POS
    HealthBlue PPO
    BlueChoice Advantage POS
  • HealthyBlue HMO

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Meet Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Fitzgerald's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fitzgerald's profile.

Dr. Fitzgerald frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Dentistry
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. James Fitzgerald, MD Practices

  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital

    25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD

  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    7503 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD

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