Dr. Chadi Abouassaly, MD

Washington, DC

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Abouassaly, Surgeon in Washington, DC?

Dr. Chadi Abouassaly, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Abouassaly graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Abouassaly is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abouassaly’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abouassaly’s office at (202) 877-7788.

Where did Dr. Abouassaly go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

Is Dr. Abouassaly board certified as a Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Chadi Abouassaly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Abouassaly speak?

Dr. Abouassaly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

Arabic
English
French

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Abouassaly typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Abouassaly diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Abouassaly. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Other Surgical Aftercare
After Surgery
General post-operative care
Unspecified surgical recovery
Surgical follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

Also known as:

Multiple Broken Ribs
Chest Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Multiple rib fractures
Rib cage injury
Severe rib injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

Also known as:

Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Obstruction
Blocked Intestines
Gut Blockage

ICD-10 Codes:

K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

Also known as:

Acute Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Inflamed Appendix
Sudden Appendix Inflammation
Appendicitis Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Gallbladder stones
Biliary calculi

ICD-10 Codes:

K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

Also known as:

Acute pain from injury
Pain
Traumatic pain
Injury pain
Sudden pain from trauma

ICD-10 Codes:

G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

Also known as:

Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing Disorder
Dysphagia
Trouble swallowing
Painful swallowing

ICD-10 Codes:

R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Abouassaly typically perform?

As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Chadi Abouassaly may include:

Please contact Dr. Abouassaly's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Abouassaly accept my insurance?

Dr. Abouassaly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Abouassaly accept in Washington, DC?

Dr. Abouassaly in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Abouassaly's office located?

Dr. Chadi Abouassaly's Primary Practice

110 Irving St NW Ste 301

Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7788

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Dr. Chadi Abouassaly's Practice 2

3800 Reservoir Rd NW

Washington, DC 20007

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What hospitals are Dr. Abouassaly affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Abouassaly has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center,Clinton, MD

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Medstar St. Mary's Hospital,Leonardtown, MD

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Calverthealth Medical Center,Prince Frederick, MD

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center,Olney, MD

Ranked Weight Loss Surgery

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital,Baltimore, MD

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

What is Dr. Abouassaly's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Abouassaly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982878161.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abouassaly?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abouassaly

What is Dr. Chadi Abouassaly's specialty?

Dr. Abouassaly is a Surgeon near Washington, DC.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Is Dr. Chadi Abouassaly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Abouassaly is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Calverthealth Medical Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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