Benjamin R. Hanisch
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
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Main Hospital-Medical Specialty Clinic
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Benjamin Hanisch, MD, is a physician who specializes in pediatric infectious diseases. His research and clinical interests are focused on infections in immunocompromised patients. Dr. Hanisch is an associate professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Hanisch is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Malaria.

Dr. Hanisch is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011 and Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Licenses

Pediatrics in MN

Board Certifications

Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011
Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015

Fellowships

M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Pediatric Infectious Diseases - 2014

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Main Hospital-Medical Specialty Clinic
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010

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.


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While Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin R. Hanisch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-3508 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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