Dr. Alan R. Vinitsky, MD

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Get to know Internist & Pediatrician Dr. Alan R. Vinitsky, who serves patients in Rockville, Maryland.

Dr. Vinitsky is a board certified internist & pediatrician. He is currently serving patients at Enlightened Medicine in Rockville, Maryland, which he established in 2001. There, he goes above and beyond to find the root cause of what is ailing his patients. Based on an in-depth physical, described symptoms, and a detailed questionnaire filled out by the patient, Dr. Vinitsky will determine the necessary testing needed in order to find the best solution for that specific patient. 

Dr. Vinitsky is also affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center – a 266-licensed bed acute care facility located in Rockville, Maryland.

Dr. Vinitsky earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1974. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, followed by his residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Vinitsky has a special interest in environmental medicine – a multidisciplinary field involving medicine, environmental science, chemistry and others, overlapping with environmental pathology. In fact, he is a member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Dr. Vinitsky is a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the Maryland State Medical Society, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He is also a life member of the National Registry of Who’s Who.

Dr. Vinitsky is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Additionally, Dr. Vinitsky is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence.  

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. Dr. Vinitsky specializes in helping patients to identify the likely causes and treatments of conditions which seem to have no resolution.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians are responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses.

Dr. Vinitsky attributes his success to spending time with his patients, listening to their concerns and needs. In his spare time, he enjoys running. 

Additional Information

Top Pediatrician and Internist, Alan R. Vinitsky, MD, Welcomes Patients at Enlightened Medicine in Rockville, Maryland  Alan R. Vinitsky, MD, is a top pediatrician and internist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Enlightened Medicine, Enlightened Nutritionals, and Illumivites.in Rockville, Maryland, which he established in 2001. Dr. Vinitsky evaluates children and adults with environmental problems, autonomic dysfunction, fatigue, chemical sensitivities, Lyme and co-infections, mold and mycotoxin exposure, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal dysfunction, allergy-like conditions, sports-related dysfunction, autism, and attention deficit disorder. With forty-one years of experience as a pediatrician and internist, he specializes in all facets of his specialties. Dr. Vinitsky uses ANSAR - non-invasive technology to asses Autonomic Nervous System function, Balance Posturography to assess Balance in conjunction with ANS dysfunction, and VNG to assess balance. For more information about Randall C. Dunn, MD, please visit https://enlightenedmedicine.net/the_doctor_-_alan_r_vinitsky. Alan R. Vinitsky, MD, is a 1974-graduate of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His postgraduate training includes his internal medicine residency served at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York (1974-1976), as well as his pediatrics residency performed at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (1976-1978). He attained board certification in internal medicine with the American Board of Internal Medicine and is also board-certified in pediatrics with the American Board of Pediatrics and environmental medicine with the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. He is a member of several professional societies and associations, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Med Chi - Maryland State Medical Society, which allows him to remain at the forefront of his challenging field. For more information about Alan R. Vinitsky, MD, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8121701-Alan-Vinitsky-pediatrician-Gaithersburg-Maryland-20878.

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