Overview
Gisella Valderrama, MD, MEd, is an attending physician in the Division of Emergency Medicine and is a recognized improvement leader. She gained over five years of clinical experience as an Emergency Department clinical associate at Children’s National Hospital. Subsequently, she completed her Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. During her fellowship, she also earned a master’s degree in medical education from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Valderrama participated in the esteemed Quality Scholars Program at the James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, focusing on patient safety, healthcare delivery and healthcare policy. This program provides strong methodological training in health research and quality improvement methods and exposure to a wide range of high-impact areas of study, including healthcare innovation. As an educator, Dr. Valderrama developed a curriculum on quality improvement science for the Latin American Pediatric Emergency Society. This project was successfully implemented across five regional countries, demonstrating the scale of her impact. She has launched a new initiative involving five hospitals in Spain, further showcasing her ambition and commitment to improving healthcare systems.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS).
Dr. Valderrama is board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2025 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017.
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Locations
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gisella Valderrama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gisella Valderrama?
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Is Dr. Gisella Valderrama a top-rated expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gisella Valderrama is classified as an Experienced expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), 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. Gisella Valderrama specialize in?
While Dr. Gisella Valderrama is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Gisella Valderrama accept my insurance?
Dr. Gisella Valderrama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS)Dr. Valderrama isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS).
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Valderrama isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Valderrama isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Valderrama isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Chinese Restaurant SyndromeDr. Valderrama isExperienced. Learn about Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.