Overview
Dr. George R. Washko, Jr. is a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease.Dr. Washko is a National Institutes of Health-funded investigator in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), specifically focusing his work in imaging and quantitative image analysis. As the regional principal investigator on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s COPD clinical research network, he is researching therapies for the prevention and treatment of COPD. He has written over 140 peer-reviewed publications, is the recipient of the Parker B. Francis fellowship and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation.
Dr. Washko is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), and Lung Nodules.
Dr. Washko is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 362 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Washko is currently accepting new patients.
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15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George R. Washko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George R. Washko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George R. Washko by calling their office at 617-732-7420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George R. Washko a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George R. Washko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Emphysema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. George R. Washko specialize in?
While Dr. George R. Washko is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. George R. Washko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George R. Washko has published 362 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. George R. Washko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George R. Washko accept my insurance?
Dr. George R. Washko accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7420 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- EmphysemaDr. Washko isDistinguished. Learn about Emphysema.
- Advanced
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Washko isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Lung NodulesDr. Washko isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.