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Dr. Preetha Ali, MD

Dr. Preetha Ali, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Preetha Ali, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Washington, DC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

106 Irving St NW Ste 2100N Washington, DC 20010

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(202) 877-8484

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ali specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ali

4.7
21 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Dr. Ali was kind, caring and gentle. She took her time and was very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 26, 2024
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Dr. Ali was absolutely wonderful. She is caring, kind, thorough, transparent, communicative. My treatment was very successful and she made it as easy as possible for me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 04, 2024
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Dr. Ali provides very thorough explanations of the issues, treatment and outcome.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 31, 2024
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Dr. Ali was amazing. She listened to my questions and was very reassuring about taking care of my health problems.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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Dr. Ali was amazing. This is a stressful situation to be in, and Dr. Ali answered my questions and was frank but not dismissive, and that helped make me feel less anxious.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 28, 2024
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Wonderful Excellent
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2024
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Very impressive & professional - I was very satisfied.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2024
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Dr. Ali very professional and educational and showed great concern for my well being.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2024
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Dr. Ali is very efficient, attentive, very easy to talk to. Excellent physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2024
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Very good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2023
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I like Dr. Ali very much.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2023
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*Dr. Ali is a gifted & caring practitioner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2023
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Quite impressed and pleased with the attention, concern and understanding displayed by this physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 17, 2023
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Excellent and demonstrayed professional and expertise. Very de oriented
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 17, 2023
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I went to ER and was referred to Dr. Ali
I went to ER Overlake Hospital 5 years ago and I was referred to Dr Ali. I visited Dr Ali only once and she solved my immediate problem and prepared the plan for treating my health issue. But unfortunately I moved out from Bellevue, WA. Thanks You Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Faniel Joseph Selvaraj – Feb 17, 2023
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Highly Recommend Dr. Preetha Ali. If you have a history or something going on with your Rectal/Colon related, don’t go to Gastro and waste time. I consulted on 12/4/18 for my wife, she is an expert & knowledgeable, spends time on past history, examines current state, explains all the questions & knocks off unnecessary thoughts & assumptions, insists on food behaviors that helps to maintain good colon and rectal health. Printed information for reference specific to the case, that’s very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Bellevue-Resident in Bellevue, WA – Dec 05, 2018
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She was very thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. One of my best experiences at a doctor. She understood my reason for the visit, listened and answered all questions. She also provided me with a list of what to do and where to get the items on the list. When a doctor give you a lot of great information it's really nice to have it all bullet pointed out afterwards and that's what she did. I definitely recommend her! She also squeezed me in for an urgent appt.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Preetha Ali, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a double board certified general and colorectal surgeon based at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide...read more

biography

Preetha Ali, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a double board certified general and colorectal surgeon based at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Swedish Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • Stamford Hospital Columbia University

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 2002

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health: Colon and Rectal Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center106 Irving St NW Ste 2100N Washington, DC 20010
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MedStar Health: Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre

MedStar Health: Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre1133 21st St NW Bldg 2 Washington, DC 20036
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW
    Washington, DC 20010
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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