Thanks for all of your kindness, care and attention along with timely responses to any questions or requests and excellent referrals when I needed experts for special procedures or surgeries. I feel very fortunate to have such a dedicated physician watching over my health care and planning. Best wishes! Bill
Alan R. Sheff, MD
Bethesda, MD 20817 Get Directions

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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
Dr. Sheff's Credentials
New York University/New York VA Medical Center
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1977-1980
New York University/New York VA Medical Center
New York, NY 1977-1980
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY
Doctorate of Medicine 1977
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1974
Phi Beta Kappa 1974
Washingtonian magazine, Top Doctor, Internal Medicine 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016
Castle Connelly Washington Top Doctors 2012
Maryland State Medical Society 1989-present
Montgomery County Medical Society 1989-present
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Sheff
So happy my late husband and I followed Dr. Sheff to MDVIP when he joined years ago..
He continues to be honored each year on “The Best Doctors” lists.
He helped us over the years navigate some very serious health issues . His patience, skill and knowledge with me now that I am an aging widow. are extraordinary. Don’t know what I’ll do when he retires.
There are probably many stories I could tell about my interaction with Dr. Sheff over the past 10 years. But no matter the issue, he has always been caring, knowledgeable, professional and available. I don't want to have medical issues, but when I do it is calming to know that my interaction with Dr. Sheff will be a positive one.
This is not a story, but I want to tell you what an awesome doctor Dr. Sheff is. Dr. Sheff makes me safe, cared for, and comfortable. He is an extraordinary doctor who shows a caring attitude and empathy. Not only is he very effective with his analysis and diagnosis of my health, but also delivers this information to me in a caring, supportive way. I have always received excellent care… See more
Thanks so much for your years of professional service of my care.
Have A Great Day!
Having had several serious health episodes this past year, I have found Dr. Sheff to be an exceptional source of information and comfort at every turn. He is always responsive and a terrific listener, especially when I have had multiple input from other doctors.He always puts it together most clearly for my understanding.Thanks a million, Dr. Sheff!
Dr. Sheff is the best medical doctor anyone could have had the privilege having someone to monitor and assure they have the latest technologies and medicine for their medical condition. I have moved all over the United States in my career and have never found a Dr. Sheff. He has been my doctor for many, many years. Dr. Sheff is not only my doctor, he is my friend. He has always monitored my… See more
Dr. Sheff has been great. Always available by e-mail, phone, or a same-day appointment. Has been reachable after hours or on weekends.
Special situations over the years come to mind.
2003 – when I first started with Dr. Sheff, a routine chest X-Ray as part of a physical exam came back with a suspicious situation. He called my house, I immediately gathered old X-Rays from Dr.… See more
Both my wife and myself have been patients of Dr Alan Sheff for at least the last 15 years. We owe him so much for keeping us healthy and active; his diagnoses and advice are always spot on.
He is “The Best of the Best!”
It is such a relief to know that Dr. Sheff is always there. I decided to elect a concierge practice after spending hours attending doctor's appointments with my husband over a number of years that he was sick. I cannot tell you how many hours of my life (business life and personal life) I spent waiting in appointment rooms well beyond the time of the "appointment" and on the… See more