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Dr. Preetha Ali, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.1 (7)
Map Pin Small Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Preetha Ali, MD

Dr. Preetha Ali, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Ali, completed a residency at Stamford Hospital Columbia University. Patients rated Dr. Ali an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Ali works at MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Ali's Office Locations

  1. 1
    MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    106 Irving St NW Ste 2100N, Washington, DC 20010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 877-8484
  2. 2
    MedStar Health: Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre
    1133 21st St NW Bldg 2, Washington, DC 20036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 223-9040

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  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
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    About Dr. Preetha Ali, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish and Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1346404902
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Swedish Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Stamford Hospital Columbia University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Preetha Ali, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ali is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ali works at MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. View the full address on Dr. Ali’s profile.

    Dr. Ali speaks Spanish and Tamil.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Ali. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ali.

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