Zhifei Sun, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
Languages: English
877-376-2418
About me
Zhifei Sun, MD, is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center.
Dr. Sun completed his surgical training at Duke University Medical Center and is fellowship trained in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. Dr. Sun specializes in the minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of colon and rectal diseases, including surgeries for diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and colorectal cancers.
Academically, Dr. Sun is interested in surgical innovation, with a special interest in applied machine learning as a means of improving surgical outcomes. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and presents frequently at national meetings.
With his patients, Dr. Sun strongly believes in clear, honest, and open communication. He always makes himself available and accessible to those in need and sees himself as a "quarterback" for his patients.
Clinical areas of focus
- Anal Fissures
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Enterocele Repair
- Rectal Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Stricture
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Colorectal Stricture
- Crohn's Disease
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Itching
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Rectal Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Procedures I perform
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Anal Canal Reconstruction
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Colectomy
- Colostomy
- Endorectal Advancement Flap
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileocecal Resection
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Open Colectomy
- Perianal Surgery
- Rectal Resection
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Sigmoid Colectomy
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
6862 Elm St
Ste 800 A
McLean, VA, 22102
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Residency: Duke University School of Medicine (2020)
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2012)