
Dr. Vicken Poochikian M.D.
Internist
5632 Annapolis Road Suite 3 Bladensburg Maryland, 20710About
Been in same location for over 25 years. I focus on listening to all patients complains, devote time to educate, diagnose and treat.
Majority of my patients have High bloodpressure, Diabetes, High cholesterol issues, Overweight. Many of my patients have survived up to old age of 100 years.
I try to accomaodate most emergenicies with 48 hiurs, no matter how busy we are. I emphasise follow up visits, education, and compliance. I encourage gracefull aging.
Education and Training
Cairo University
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1979
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Vicken Poochikian M.D.'s Expert Contributions
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching within his Office to Residents -
Awards
- Humaitarian Award, Twice, Washington
- 25 Years of Devoted Service to Dimensions Health Care.
- Participated in Many Research Activities in Hypertension, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Hyperlipidemia, Infectious Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease.
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Emphysema
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Indigestion
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
Treatments
- Internal Medicine and geriatrics
Professional Society Memberships
- Maryland Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Compassion and Devotion to Patients. I come from a Science-medicine oriented family. My Love and conviction that as a Physician I have responsubility to help other human beings.
Happy patients bring more patients. I do not do on line marketing. I have excellent reviews on line.
Philanthropic Initiatives
I have done medical missions to Armenia. I still support some medical projects.
Teaching and speaking
Give medical education to the local community.
Hobbies / Sports
- Music and Theatre
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal. Annals of Internal Medicine, JAMA
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