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Christopher M. Walsh, MD, FACP

Specialties:

Primary Care and Internal Medicine
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  • Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group

Call 703-717-4245

Dr. Walsh, a board-certified internist with a passion for evidence-based preventive healthcare, is the Chief of VHC Health Physicians, Division of Primary Care. In addition, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, serving as an instructor for medical students during their outpatient medicine clerkship. He served as the Team Internist for the Washington Capitals professional hockey team from 2006 to 2014.

Dr. Walsh is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Internal Medicine Specialty Board, as well as a member of the Internal Medicine Exam Approval Committee. Within VHC Health Physicians, Dr. Walsh serves as the Chair of the Ambulatory Informatics Committee and is an active member of the Quality Committee. Previously, he has served on the Resource Utilization, Credentials, and By-Laws Committees for the hospital.

A magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University with a major in biology, Dr. Walsh continued his studies at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. Dr. Walsh completed his internal medicine training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

In his free time, Dr. Walsh enjoys traveling, cycling, and spending time with his family.

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Gender:

Male

Areas of Interest

Preventive Care

Education

2001
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

Residency

2004
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (NY), New York, NY

Internships

2002
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (NY), New York, NY

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Practices at an NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home
  • Named a 2024 Northern Virginia Top Doctor - Internal Medicine
  • Named a 2024 Top Doc in Arlington Magazine - Internal Medicine
  • Named a 2023 Top Doctor in Arlington Magazine - Internal Medicine
  • Named a 2023 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Internal Medicine  

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Reviews

5.0
November 06, 2024
Answered questions, wasn't rushed
5.0
November 06, 2024
Dr. Walsh is a great physician
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr. Walsh was very thorough and went through all my test results one by one and compared with past test #s with me.
5.0
October 20, 2024
Dr. Walsh provided his usual excellent care.
5.0
October 09, 2024
We had an excellent and very informative discussion.
5.0
October 09, 2024
Excellent explanation of occurrence causing medical issue.
4.0
October 05, 2024
I appreciate a connection to a provider. A little more face to face time away from computer but realize these visits are timed. Appreciate Dr Walsh.
5.0
October 04, 2024
Dr. Walsh is caring and compassionate and at the same time very efficient and thorough. He listens well and explains well. I come away from my appointments with all my questions answered.
5.0
October 04, 2024
Dr. Walsh is great; very experienced and knowledgeable. Provides various considerations/options to address my health issues.
5.0
September 23, 2024
I always find the discussions I have with Dr. Walsh to be very helpful. Over a lifetime of seeing medical personnel, (I am 81) he is one of the two best.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Wish everyone could see Dr. Walsh great doctor and feel blessed to have him.
5.0
September 18, 2024
Extremely engaging, conversation re my health. Based on data, but Dr Walsh listened to my color commentary as well.
5.0
September 11, 2024
First time with Dr Walsh in 10 years and he was excellent.
5.0
September 04, 2024
Chris provides great customer service, medical advice and easy to talk to. Best doctor I've had and will continue to go to until he retires.
5.0
August 31, 2024
Dr. Walsh is "best in class."