
Dr. Denia Tapscott M.D.
Internist
2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest Suite 4100 B Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Denia Tapscott is an internist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Tapscott specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Tapscott provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Georgetown University
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Bariatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking at Conferences -
Internships
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society of Bariatric Physicians, National Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Articles Published on Obesity in African American Population
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her enjoyment in taking care of the obese population with a focus on the African-American population. There is too much mis-information on how to lose weight- it really is about a lifestyle. She loves what she does in educating others, and enabling them to help themselves.
Hobbies / Sports
- Time with Children
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association, New England Journal of Medicine, MD Consult
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110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010