Ali A. Bader
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Ali Bader, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Children's National. He is also Clinical Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Morning Sickness.

Dr. Bader is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.

Graduate Institution

Gandhi Medical College, 1981

Residency

University of Florida College of Medicine, Pediatrics - 1991

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in DC

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995

Fellowships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Gastroenterology - 1994

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Doctors No Va Magazine (2026
2025
2023)

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Telehealth Video Visit
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
Montgomery County
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Main Hospital-Gastroenterology Clinic
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Frederick
5285 Westview Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21703
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While Dr. Ali A. Bader is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

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