Shimae Fitzgibbons, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: General Surgery
Languages: English
877-376-2418
About me
Shimae C. Fitzgibbons, MD, MEd, is an attending general surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is an associate program director for the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital general surgery residency program, the clerkship director for the Georgetown University School of Medicine surgical clerkship, and an associate professor within the Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Fitzgibbons consults with patients and performs surgery for hernias, gastrointestinal conditions, gallbladder disease, and other conditions requiring urgent or emergency general surgery intervention. As a board certified general surgeon with a master’s degree in education, Dr. Fitzgibbons’ academic role involves teaching and training medical students and residents. In this capacity, she leads teams of investigators in evaluating educational and assessment outcomes at both the medical student and resident trainee levels. In her work as a member of MGUH’s Patient Safety Committee on Education, Dr. Fitzgibbons focuses on improving the delivery of patient safety education to healthcare professionals.
Her research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Surgery, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Annals of Surgery, and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. She has also authored or coauthored chapters on thyroid cancer treatment and laparoscopic surgical approaches for lumbar spinal fusion.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is active in several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS). She Chairs the Associate Program Director Committee for the APDS and is an active member of the ASE Surgical Clerkship Committee. Dr. Fitzgibbons speaks English as her primary language, and she is fluent in Spanish.
Her medical degree is from the combined program of Dartmouth Medical School/Brown Medical School, Hanover, NH, and Providence, RI. She continued her education with an internship and residency in general surgery at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA. In addition, she completed a two-year fellowship in surgical research at Boston Children’s Hospital while also obtaining a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Mass
- Abdominal Sepsis
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Tumor
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Neoplasm Of Stomach
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Phakomatoses
- Phlebitis
- Pilar Cysts
- Postprocedural States
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Limb Burn
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Small Intestine Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spleen Disorders
- Splenectomy Complications
- Stomach Cancer
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Urinary Tract Injury
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Weight Loss Surgery Complications
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Adhesiolysis
- Appendix Resection
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Ulcer Repair
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Gastrostomy, Open
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hernia Repair
- Ileostomy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Colostomy Or Cecostomy
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Omentum Release
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Release
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Release Gallbladder
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stomach Drainage
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
- Varicose Vein Treatment
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-444-8825Fax 877-376-2418
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
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Student Resources
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Network OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Classic 3500
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Medicare Direct
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- MultiPlan, Inc
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Navigate
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Employee Health Plan
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- First Health PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- HighMark
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Police and Fire Clinic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center-GME (2012)
Medical School: Brown University (2004)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025