About me
Shimae C. Fitzgibbons, MD, MEd, is an attending general surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is an associate program director for the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital general surgery residency program, the clerkship director for the Georgetown University School of Medicine surgical clerkship, and an associate professor within the Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Fitzgibbons consults with patients and performs surgery for hernias, gastrointestinal conditions, gallbladder disease, and other conditions requiring urgent or emergency general surgery intervention. As a board certified general surgeon with a master’s degree in education, Dr. Fitzgibbons’ academic role involves teaching and training medical students and residents. In this capacity, she leads teams of investigators in evaluating educational and assessment outcomes at both the medical student and resident trainee levels. In her work as a member of MGUH’s Patient Safety Committee on Education, Dr. Fitzgibbons focuses on improving the delivery of patient safety education to healthcare professionals.
Her research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Surgery, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Annals of Surgery, and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. She has also authored or coauthored chapters on thyroid cancer treatment and laparoscopic surgical approaches for lumbar spinal fusion.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is active in several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS). She Chairs the Associate Program Director Committee for the APDS and is an active member of the ASE Surgical Clerkship Committee. Dr. Fitzgibbons speaks English as her primary language, and she is fluent in Spanish.
Her medical degree is from the combined program of Dartmouth Medical School/Brown Medical School, Hanover, NH, and Providence, RI. She continued her education with an internship and residency in general surgery at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA. In addition, she completed a two-year fellowship in surgical research at Boston Children’s Hospital while also obtaining a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Mass
- Abdominal Sepsis
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Tumor
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Neoplasm Of Stomach
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Phakomatoses
- Phlebitis
- Pilar Cysts
- Postprocedural States
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Limb Burn
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Small Intestine Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spleen Disorders
- Splenectomy Complications
- Stomach Cancer
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Urinary Tract Injury
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Weight Loss Surgery Complications
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Adhesiolysis
- Appendix Resection
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Ulcer Repair
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Gastrostomy, Open
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hernia Repair
- Ileostomy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy Or Cecostomy
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Omentum Release
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Release
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Release Gallbladder
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stomach Drainage
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
- Varicose Vein Treatment
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
1133 21st St NW
Bldg 2 6th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- HighMark
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst NASCO
- OA Plus
- First Health PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- TRICARE East Select
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Network OA
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice POS II
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-POS
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open POS II
- United Student Resources
- IH-HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center-GME (2012)
Medical School: Brown University (2004)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025