Jennifer A. Desimone
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 5 - Chesapeake Clinic, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Dr. Jennifer DeSimone is a specialty care physician board certified in dermatology. She joined Inova Medical Group with 5 years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in management of cutaneous lymphomas, skin cancer in organ transplant recipients and other complex skin cancers. Most recently Dr. DeSimone served as a Director of Cutaneous Lymphoma. Dr. DeSimone became interested in lymphomas of the skin because of the rarity of the disease and the need for greater understanding of its origin and development of more effective therapy. Her goal is to help educate her patients about skin cancer etiology, management and importantly, prevention. A native of Northern Virginia, Dr. DeSimone currently resides in Fairfax County with her husband and two children. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, entertaining, and trail running.

Dr. Desimone is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Lymphomatoid Papulosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

Residency

MedStar Washington Hospital Center Training Specialty: Dermatology 7/01/2006 - 6/30/2010

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in MD

Fellowships

Brigham and Women's Hospital Training Specialty: Cutaneous Oncology 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Assistant Professor
Department of Dermatology Georgetown University Hospital
United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium
American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
American Academy of Dermatology
American Medical Association
Top Docs
Washingtonian
2020

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Aetna
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  • POS
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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  • PPO
Humana
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Innovation Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Piedmont
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Sentara Healthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Inova Schar Cancer Institute
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 5 - Chesapeake Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone is classified as an Elite expert for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), 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. Jennifer A. Desimone specialize in?

While Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, and T-Cell Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Jennifer A. Desimone accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-1190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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