Overview
Zhifei Sun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sun is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
6862 Elm St Ste 800, Mclean,, VA 22101
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. Zhifei Sun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zhifei Sun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zhifei Sun by calling their office at 202-444-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zhifei Sun a top-rated expert for Colostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zhifei Sun is classified as an Advanced expert for Colostomy, 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. Zhifei Sun specialize in?
While Dr. Zhifei Sun is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colostomy, Colorectal Cancer, and Hemorrhoids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Zhifei Sun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zhifei Sun has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Zhifei Sun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zhifei Sun accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhifei Sun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-444-2000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- GastrectomyDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.