
Overview
Dr. Joseph Hartwich is a specialty care physician board certified in general and pediatric surgery at Inova. Dr. Hartwich has specific interest in the surgical care of newborn infants and pediatric surgical oncology. He is trained in the most up-to-date minimally invasive techniques to ensure a rapid recovery after every child’s surgery. As a pediatric surgeon, he restricts his practice to children alone, ranging from premature neonates to adolescents, and specializes in surgical diseases affecting children. After graduating from medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Hartwich attended a general surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia) in Richmond. While in residency, he also spent time as a clinical research fellow at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. During his fellowship at St. Jude, he developed a passion for the surgical care and treatment of children with cancer. Following residency, he attended Hasbro Children’s Hospital (Brown University) in Providence, RI, for his pediatric surgery fellowship. During his time in fellowship, he learned specialized skills to care for infants and premature babies. Dr. Hartwich has been in practice in the Northern Virginia area for over eight years, first in private practice and then as a member of Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. At Inova, Dr. Hartwich enjoys being part of a large and collaborative team focused on the care and needs of our youngest patients. He is proud to be a member of the American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center at Inova and maintains several leadership roles within the hospital. Outside the office, Dr. Hartwich enjoys outdoor activities with his family and three dogs and cheering on the Florida Gators. He is grateful to live in Northern Virginia and call this area his home.
His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Appendectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
7601 Lewinsville Rd, 440, Mclean, VA 22102
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. Joseph E. Hartwich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich by calling their office at 571-472-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich is classified as an Experienced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Joseph E. Hartwich specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Appendicitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph E. Hartwich accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4300 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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- AppendectomyDr. Hartwich isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Hartwich isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Hartwich isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Hartwich isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Hartwich isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

