About me
Bilal Ali, MD, joins MedStar Health as a board-certified physician in our Department of Gastroenterology. He provides accurate diagnostic and effective treatment options that target a wide range of digestive tract conditions. Your patients now have access to Dr. Ali’s specialized care at two offices conveniently located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area!
Dr. Ali is dedicated to providing compassionate care that prioritizes patients’ overall comfort and well-being. His exceptional skills and personalized offerings include:
Clinical expertise
- Abnormal abdominal pain
- Abnormal bowel movements
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver
- Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
Comprehensive services
- Colon polypectomy
- Colonoscopies
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer screenings
- Sigmoidoscopy
Dr. Ali is part of the Department of Gastroenterology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. We are nationally recognized for our clinical excellence, state-of-the-art technology, and research innovations. In addition to expert guidance and empathetic care, a few program highlights are:
- Cutting-edge imaging, diagnostic interventions, and minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Specialized centers for esophageal motility, inflammatory bowel disease, and pancreas and liver disease
- Access to clinical trials through Georgetown University Lombardi
- Comprehensive Cancer Center—the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the region
- Named as a Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation—the only designated hospital in the Washington, D.C., area
Clinical areas of focus
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Chronic Liver Disease Treatment
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Gastrointestinal Varices Treatment
- Hepatic Encephalopathy Management
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Cancer Treatment
- Nail Testing For Toxins
- Portal Hypertension Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Ascites
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bowel Obstruction
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Candidiasis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Congenital Malformations Of Gallbladder, Bile Ducts And Liver
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Endometriosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophagitis
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- General Symptoms
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Failure
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreas Cancer
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Proctitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Viral Hepatitis
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease Treatment
- Chronic Liver Disease Treatment
- Colonoscopy
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Cystitis Treatment
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal PH Monitoring
- Excision Of Stomach
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Stenting
- Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Gastrointestinal Varices Treatment
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hepatic Artery Embolization
- Hepatic Encephalopathy Management
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Hydrogen Breath Test
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Immunoglobulin Administration
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Infusion Therapy For Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Cancer Treatment
- Liver Resection
- Liver Transplant
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Nadroparin Infusion
- Nutrition Counseling
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care For Heart Disease
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Pancreatitis Treatment
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency Treatment
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Rectal Stricture Dilation
- Stent Placement
- Stomach Cancer Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Disease Treatment
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
- Variceal Band Ligation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Sentara Health
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Beech Street PPO
- Choice POS
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Navigate
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-EPO Plus
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UHC Passport
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Open POS II
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HighMark
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-POS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Network OA
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowship: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2020)
Fellowship: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners (2010)
Medical School: King Edward Medical College (2005)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
1. Post-liver transplant outcomes in patients with major psychiatric diagnosis in the United StatesPost-liver transplant outcomes in patients with major psychiatric diagnosis in the United States.
Annals of Hepatology · Jun 22, 2021
2. Transplantation of liver from hepatitis C-infected donors to hepatitis C RNA-negative recipients: Histological and virologic outcomeTransplantation of liver from hepatitis C-infected donors to hepatitis C RNA-negative recipients: Histological and virologic outcome
Clinical Transplantation · Mar 29, 2021
3. Effect of Opioid Treatment on Clinical Outcomes Among Cirrhotic Patients in the United StatesEffect of Opioid Treatment on Clinical Outcomes Among Cirrhotic Patients in the United States
Clinical Transplantation · Jun 1, 2020
4. Achieving Sustained Virological Response in Liver Transplant Recipients With Hepatitis C Decreases Risk of Decline in Renal FunctionAchieving Sustained Virological Response in Liver Transplant Recipients With Hepatitis C Decreases Risk of Decline in Renal Function
Liver Transplantation · Aug 1, 2018
5. Long-term outcomes of early compared to late onset choledochocholedochal anastomotic strictures after orthotopic liver transplantation.Long-term outcomes of early compared to late onset choledochocholedochal anastomotic strictures after orthotopic liver transplantation.
Clin Transplant. · Jul 1, 2017
6. Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir-Based Direct Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C in Septuagenarians and Octogenarians Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir-Based Direct Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C in Septuagenarians and Octogenarians
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology · Jun 1, 2017
7. A meta-analysis of endoscopic ultrasound-fine-needle aspiration compared to endoscopic ultrasound-fine-needle biopsy: diagnostic yield and the value of onsite cytopathological assessment
Endoscopy Int Open · May 1, 2017
8. Efficacy and safety of EUS-guided biliary drainage in comparison with percutaneous biliary drainage when ERCP fails: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gastrointest Endosc · May 1, 2017
9. Outcome of Liver Transplant Recipients With Revascularized Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Analysis With and Without Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Transplantation · Apr 1, 2017Transplantation · Apr 1, 2017
10, Efficacy and safety of endoscopic gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis: Is it better than percutaneous gallbladder drainage?
Gastrointest Endosc. · Jan 1, 2017
11. Mesalamine Does Not Help Prevent Recurrent Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials
Gastroenterology · Apr 1, 2016
12. Efficacy of self-expandable metal stents in management of benign biliary strictures and comparison with multiple plastic stents: a meta-analysis
Endoscopy · Jul 1, 2017
13. Liver Injury in Patients With Cholestatic Liver Disease Treated With Obeticholic Acid
Hepatology · Apr 1, 2020
14. Transplantation of liver from hepatitis C-infected donors to hepatitis C RNA-negative recipients: Histological and virologic outcome
Clinical Transplantation · Mar 29, 2021