Dr. Joanna M Sexter M.D.
Pediatrician
4900 Massachusetts Ave Nw Washington DC, 20016Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
A native Washingtonian, Dr. Sexter completed her undergraduate studies at Tufts University in 1992 where she received a B.A. in Child Study. She then earned her medical degree from The George Washington ...
Education and Training
Tufts University Child Study 1992
The George Washington University School of Medicine M.D. 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 2000
Provider Details
Awards
- Castle Connolly's Top Doctors™ Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor Award Washingtonian Magazine
Treatments
- Comprehensive Medical Care For Children From Birth To Young Adulthood
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Professional Member Foxhall Women Physicians
- Professional Member Osler Medical Society
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Dr. Joanna M Sexter M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Sexter
- Andrew l.
The best, as always.
- Gen s.
excellent.
- Anonymous
Very patient and clear communication with parents/patient.
- J. s.
Delightfully informative as always..
- B. a.
Dr Sexter is great.
- Anonymous
Personalized attention.
- D. z.
Dr. Sexter always takes great care of our kids. Jennifer is terrific as well!.
- Jennifer s.
excellent experience.
- Victoria l.
great - she is friendly & informative. she explained everything very well..
- A. b.
excellent experience!.
- William r.
Excellent - could not be better!.
- Jennifer f.
I highly recommend Dr. Sexter!.
- Ernest m.
Dr. Sexter was great with my son!.
- Sydney l.
amazing.
- C. a.
great experience.
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