MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

01/16/2026

Flu cases are spiking in the DMV. 🤒 What’s behind the surge?

DC News Now caught up with Dr. Katie Byrd, our chief of Emergency Medicine, to break down the “dramatic rise” we’re seeing across the region. Watch the full interview below.

“We’ve seen a very dramatic rise in some cases, much higher than what we would have expected from years past,” said Dr. Katie Byrd, chair of the emergency department at Medstar Ge…

01/16/2026

Plastic isn't just in our environment. Did you know it’s in our bodies, too?

Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, medical toxicologist, shares with WUSA 9 the surprising ways end up in our bodies, their uncertain health effects, and practical steps you can take to reduce exposure. Watch the interview below to learn more.

Researchers are discovering that microscopic plastics are not only polluting the environment but also accumulating inside the human body.

01/16/2026

Do you consult “Dr. Google” or ChatGPT when you get sick? You’re not alone.

We’ll show you how to take your concerns from the search bar to the exam room. Join us LIVE on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m., as Dr. Liz Delasobera shares how you can bring online information into real conversations with your primary care or urgent care provider.

You don’t want to miss this important conversation! Have questions? Share them with us in the comments below and tune in live for the answers.

For more details, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6187tCzSd.

01/15/2026

Lower ruining your sleep? The fix might be simpler than you think.

GQ tapped Dr. Matthew Morris, an orthopedic spine surgeon with MedStar Health, for his expert tips. One of his go-to tricks starts with a pillow.

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid night’s sleep.

01/15/2026

Are you suffering from chronic knee pain? You may have more options for relief than you think.

This week on “MedStar Health DocTalk,” Dr. Moutasem Aljundi, vascular and interventional radiologist, explains genicular artery embolization (G*E). This minimally invasive treatment can reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis and may help delay knee replacement.

Tune in to hear who it’s for, how it works, and what recovery looks like.

🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://tinyurl.com/G*EforKneePain. Click below to learn more.

01/14/2026

Managing a chronic disease isn’t just about treating symptoms. MedStar Health offers a Healthy Living program that can help.

Focusing on nutrition, movement, sleep, and social connection, this “lifestyle medicine” approach has proven benefits for long-term health and quality of life. 🥗 💪

Click the link in the comments to learn more about how this approach can help you live better.

01/12/2026

We’re to welcome Dr. Michael Fabrizio, board-certified urologist, to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health Medical Center at Lafayette Centre.

Dr. Fabrizio has more than 26 years of experience and specializes in minimally invasive care for complex urologic conditions, including prostate and kidney cancer, adrenal disease, kidney donation, and kidney and ureteral stones. Fellowship-trained in endourology, robotics, and laparoscopy, he focuses on advanced techniques designed to support recovery and outcomes.

👉 Learn more about Dr. Fabrizio: http://ms.spr.ly/6185tf7gh

01/12/2026

From compassion to innovation, our providers lead the way—congratulations to our Washingtonian Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors! 🌟

01/09/2026

We're thrilled to share that we've been named the 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. News and World Report!

We earned the highest possible designation for maternity care, based on measures such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices, and more.

This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing exceptional maternity care to every family we serve. We're of our team for helping us achieve this honor. Learn more below.

Compare hospital ratings for Maternity and Perinatal Care. Find hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies.

01/05/2026

Our providers continue to shine—congratulations to those honored as Washingtonian Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors! 👏

01/02/2026

Thanks for the visit, Washington Capitals! ❤️

01/01/2026

For busy families, access to care can make all the difference.

“Both of our girls went through a miserable stretch of passing pink eye back and forth, and as a parent, it felt like we were constantly trying to stay one step ahead. We knew it wasn’t an emergency, but primary care visits were booked for weeks, and our urgent care centers were packed.

We were exhausted and out of options. Then I remembered the MedStar eVisit app I had downloaded “just in case.” I checked the list of conditions, saw pink eye included, and decided to give it a try. We snapped a quick photo of our daughter’s eye, uploaded it, and within minutes, we were talking to a clinician who had already reviewed everything.

She was kind, reassuring, and immediately sent a prescription for medicated drops to our preferred pharmacy. It was honestly one of the easiest, smoothest care experiences we’ve ever had—fast, comforting, and exactly what our family needed.

I can’t recommend MedStar eVisit enough for virtual urgent care.” - Brenda Wolcott, community health system manager at MedStar Health

👉 See how you can access convenient, 24/7 virtual urgent care with MedStar eVisit:
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