Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
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MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 2, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Kahtleen Nilles is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Nilles is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sentara Healthcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 2, Washington, DC 20007

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nilles has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


1 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kahtleen Nilles

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kahtleen Nilles?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kahtleen Nilles by calling their office at 202-444-3700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kahtleen Nilles a top-rated expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kahtleen Nilles is classified as an Advanced expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis, 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. Kahtleen Nilles specialize in?

While Dr. Kahtleen Nilles is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Ascites. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Kahtleen Nilles participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kahtleen Nilles has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alcoholic Cirrhosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kahtleen Nilles's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kahtleen Nilles accept my insurance?

Dr. Kahtleen Nilles accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-444-3700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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