Advanced in Obesity

Dr. Terrence Fullum

Bariatric Medicine
Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Plastics Surgery & Bariatrics
2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4100B, 
Washington, DC 

Advanced in Obesity
Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Plastics Surgery & Bariatrics
2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4100B, 
Washington, DC 
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Overview

Terrence Fullum is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fullum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 17 articles in the study of Obesity.

Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in MD
Hospital Affiliations
Howard University Hospital Corp
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Humana
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Plastics Surgery & Bariatrics
2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4100B, Washington, DC 20060
Call: 202-865-1286
Other Locations
Office
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Call: 919-245-2400

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


48 Total Publications

Variation of metabolic and bariatric surgery utilization by neighborhood socioeconomic status in Maryland.
Variation of metabolic and bariatric surgery utilization by neighborhood socioeconomic status in Maryland.
Journal: PloS one
Published: July 29, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Gallbladder Removal
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