Dr. Katherine Khalifeh MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
4660 Kenmore Ave Suite 1110 Alexandria VA, 22304Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Khalifeh has a unique perspective on patient care and treatment, having first been a critical care nurse before taking on the challenge of graduating from one of the most demanding surgical schools ...
Education and Training
Boston College Bachelor of Arts 1996
Johns Hopkins University Medical Degree 2006
Georgetown University Master of Arts 2001
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Rectal Prolapse Surgery
- Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (thd)
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Rectal Problems
- Colon Disorders
- Rectal Problems, Cancer, Surgical Procedures And More
- Colon Diseases, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids And More
- Rectal Problems, Biopsy, Cancer And More
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Colon Disease, Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer), Inflammatory Bowel Disease And More
- Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer), Hemorrhoidectomy And More
- Anal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer) And More
- Hemorrhoidectomy Or Excision Of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoid Treatment / Banding
- Excision Of Anal Rectal Lesion
- Pilonidal Cystectomy
Fellowships
- Washington Hospital Center Colon and Rectal Surgery 2012
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