Compare 480 anesthesiologists in Washington, DC. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
480
Anesthesiologists
100%
Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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DC's healthcare system reflects the city itself: politically connected, resource-rich, and deeply unequal. Three medical schools and a roster of nationally ranked hospitals coexist with some of the widest health disparity gaps in the country between Wards. The NIH Clinical Center in nearby Bethesda and Walter Reed add a federal layer that no other US city can match. If you know how to navigate the system, the depth of specialty care here is remarkable.
Washington has 480 anesthesiologists. The most common credential is MD (81%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
GW University Hospital is in Foggy Bottom near the Metro. MedStar Georgetown is in Georgetown (limited transit access, plan for parking or rideshare). MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city's largest hospital, is in the northeast along Irving Street. Children's National is nearby on Michigan Avenue. The Metro Red Line connects to the Bethesda medical corridor (NIH, Walter Reed, Suburban Hospital). Most specialist offices cluster in Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and along Connecticut Avenue NW.
Providers practice throughout Washington. Georgetown is medStar Georgetown University Hospital anchors healthcare in this historic neighborhood. Specialty practices line M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Dupont Circle is a central neighborhood with a high density of private practices, particularly in behavioral health and primary care. Whitman-Walker Health provides LGBTQ+ affirming care. Capitol Hill is near MedStar Washington Hospital Center and several congressional health offices. Providence Health serves the eastern neighborhoods. Adams Morgan is a diverse neighborhood with bilingual healthcare options and community health centers. Short commute to Dupont Circle medical offices.
Nearby hospitals include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Local training programs run through Georgetown University School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. Washington, DC has one of the highest concentrations of physicians per capita in the United States, driven by its medical schools, research institutions, and federal agencies like the NIH and FDA.
Before surgery, the anesthesiologist will review your health history, discuss the anesthesia plan, and answer your questions. On the day of surgery, they will start an IV and administer medications. You will fall asleep within seconds with general anesthesia. During the procedure, the anesthesiologist monitors you continuously. Afterward, they manage your pain and supervise your recovery until you are stable.
DC's healthcare system crosses three jurisdictions (DC, Maryland, Virginia), and your insurance network may not cover providers across state lines. If your doctor is in Bethesda or Arlington, verify your plan covers out-of-District providers. MedStar, GW, and Georgetown each use separate patient portals.
You will see an anesthesiologist when you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. A pre-operative consultation may happen days before (for complex cases) or the day of surgery. You may also see an anesthesiologist for chronic pain management, labor epidurals, or if you are admitted to an ICU managed by anesthesiologist-intensivists.
Anesthesia (per hour): $500-1,500 · Epidural (labor): $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Pre-op consultation: $100-300
Washington, DC has 480 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Washington, DC are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
DC Health Link is the District's ACA marketplace, with plans from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. DC Medicaid covers a broader population than most states, with eligibility up to 210 percent of the federal poverty level for adults. If you live in DC but work in Maryland or Virginia (or vice versa), your employer plan may have different network rules than a DC-based marketplace plan.
Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Washington, DC depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.
DC healthcare is organized around MedStar Health (Georgetown and Washington Hospital Center), GW Health, and Children's National. Sibley Memorial Hospital in northwest DC is a Johns Hopkins affiliate. The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda accepts patients through research protocols, not standard insurance. Because the metro area spans DC, Maryland, and Virginia, always check whether your provider is in-network for your specific plan and jurisdiction.
68% of anesthesiologists in Washington, DC accept Medicare. Medicare covers anesthesia services as part of surgical benefits. Anesthesiologist fees are included in the overall surgical billing. The No Surprises Act protects against out-of-network anesthesia charges at in-network facilities. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
You see an anesthesiologist when you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. Pre-operative consultations may occur days before or the morning of surgery. There are no recurring visits unless the anesthesiologist also manages chronic pain. With 480 anesthesiologists in Washington, DC, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Yes. Insurance networks often differ across the three jurisdictions. A DC-based plan may not cover a provider in Bethesda or Arlington at in-network rates, even if they are only a few miles away. MedStar and Kaiser operate across all three jurisdictions, which simplifies things. Always verify your provider's network status for your specific plan.
The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda accepts patients who qualify for specific research studies, not through standard insurance referrals. If you have a condition that is being actively studied at NIH, your doctor can refer you for a screening. ClinicalTrials.gov lists active NIH studies. There is no cost to patients accepted into NIH studies.
GW Hospital (Foggy Bottom), MedStar Georgetown (Georgetown), and MedStar Washington Hospital Center (northeast DC) are the three main adult emergency departments in the District. Children's National handles pediatric emergencies. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the region's only Level I adult trauma center.
Top accepted carriers in Washington, DC include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, qhp-17091, and qhp-33602.
Anesthesia services are covered as part of your surgical benefits. The anesthesiologist may bill separately from the surgeon and hospital. Under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Anesthesia is billed by time (per unit), so longer surgeries cost more. Pre-operative consultations may have a separate copay.