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Dr. Lawrence Widerlite, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lawrence Widerlite, MD

Dr. Lawrence Widerlite, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 57 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Widerlite, completed a residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Widerlite an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Widerlite works at Practice in Chevy Chase, MD with other offices in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Widerlite's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center
    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 654-8020
  2. 2
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    2021 K St NW Ste T110, Washington, DC 20006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 296-3449
  3. 3
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    12510 Prosperity Dr Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 737-0085

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  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Lawrence Widerlite, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 57 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1750350294
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Hospital
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    Residency
    • Georgetown University Hospital
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    • New York Hospital
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    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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