Ava A. Kaufman, MD

Internal Medicine
8218 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 103
Bethesda, MD 20814 Get Directions
1.866.696.3847
Ava A. Kaufman, MD
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Annual Membership Fee

550.00 every 3 months
1,100.00 every 6 months
2,200.00 each year

My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...

I believe in treating all patients the way I would like to be treated; with kindness, consideration, and the most expert medical care. My staff and I enjoy getting to know our patients well, knowing not just their medical problems, but their social situations, their concerns, and their preferences. Our goal is to not just treat the immediate problems (although we do that!), but to work on keeping our patients as healthy as possible. We work in partnership with our patients to optimize their physical and emotional well-being. We believe in preventive care, both by appropriate screening and by encouraging healthy habits. In older patients we emphasize maintaining independence and quality of life. We are available by phone, email, and fax to our patients and their families, and work in close coordination with the best specialist physicians both locally and in referral centers. Our goal is your goal; to maintain your health so you can enjoy your life.
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Dr. Kaufman's Credentials

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Residency:
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
Internal Medicine 1979-1982

Medical School:
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Doctorate of Medicine 1979

Postgraduate:
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Public Health 1984

Undergraduate:
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts 1975

American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Geriatric Medicine
Suburban Hospital
Number One Rated Physician by Patients, Washington Consumers Checkbook
Top Doctor, Washingtonian Magazine
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2012-2024
Chairman, Department of Medicine, Suburban Hospital
Owner, Bethesda Internal Medicine and Geriatrics 1997-present
Internist, Woodburn Internal Medicine Associates 1992-1997
Internist, Yater Medical Group 1990-1992
Internist, Internal Medicine Associates 1986-1990
Physician in Charge, Preferred Medical Center of Henry Ford Hospital System 1984-1986
Instructor, Wayne State University School of Medicine 1983-1984
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Maryland Medical Association
Montgomery County Medical Association
Maryland
Virginia

Testimonials from patients of Dr. Kaufman

from Marilyn in MD February 27, 2018 for Ava A. Kaufman, MD

Dr. Kaufman,

Just wanted to say I'm glad you are my physician. You are a caring person and an excellent doctor. You always take time with your patients, are a good listener, and motivate me to keep making progress on weight loss

Happy National Doctors' Day, and may you have no emergencies today. :-))
Marilyn H.

from Kendra in MD February 15, 2015 for Ava A. Kaufman, MD

Dr. Kaufman has been my doctor for a number of years. She is a warm, sympathetic caretaker as well as a very competent physician. I particularly appreciated her support after my husband's death and in offering the Prevnar pneumonia vaccine when it became available.

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