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Accepts New Patients
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Location
Rockville Office
1684 East Gude Drive
Suite 202
Rockville,
MD
20850
Accepts New Patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Occupation
INTERNAL MEDICINE
"We recognize that navigating the healthcare world can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our aim is to educate our patients and empower them to achieve and maintain optimal health. Affiliating with Privia Medical Group will ensure that we continue to serve our patients this way in the future."
Board Certification
Emergency Medicine
Areas of Expertise
Internal Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine
Chronic Conditions Management
Education
Residency
State University of New York at Buffalo
Internal Medicine
Buffalo, NY
1990
Internship
NY Hospital Medical Center of Queens
Internal Medicine
Flushing, NY
1988
Medical School
New York Medical College
Doctor of Medicine
Valhalla, NY
1987
Universidad Mexico Americana Del Norte School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Reynosa, Tamalipus, Mexico
1986
Undergraduate School
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science
Syracuse, NY
1980
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Affiliated Hospitals
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Academic Appointment
Georgetown University Medical School
Clinical Instructor
2010 - Present
University College of Southern Maryland
Director, Medical Director
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1993 - 1997
Personal Interests
Dr. Frankel is married to a pediatrician and they both believe in donating their services to community causes. They both serve as board members for Madison House Autism Foundation where they are helping to advance improving primary care for adult patients on the autism spectrum. The Drs. Frankel have three children.
When not doctoring, Dr. Frankel's favorite pastimes are his photography hobby, attending boxing matches, and spending time with his family at the beach.
Awards and Honors
- Washingtonian Top Doctor 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
- American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition 1995
- Veteran's Administration Hospital, New York, Physician Recognition 1991
Service/Volunteer Work
Madison House Autism Foundation
Member, Advisory Board
2012 – Present
Dedicated to creating awareness of the lifespan challenges autistic adults and their families face; and to finding, developing and promoting the solutions that allow adults with autism to make choices, live as independently as possible, hold jobs, feel connected to their communities and become participating members of our society.
Biography
Dr. Douglas Frankel, a Washingtonian Top Doctor, attended Syracuse University, University Mexico Americana Del Norte School of Medicine and completed his training in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital Medical College, NY Hospital Medical Center of Queens and the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is also board certified in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Frankel has extensive experience as an Emergency physician in top hospitals from New York to Washington, DC. He founded Capital Medical Partners (formerly Metropolitan Med Trauma Group) in Maryland so that he could deliver both primary care as an internist and specialty care (Emergency/Trauma/Sports Medicine) as a certified specialist. He is also a Police Surgeon.
Dr. Frankel's passion for academic medicine is illustrated by his commitment to teaching and his participation in research. He enjoys teaching medical students as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and has also served as the Program Director for Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses at University College of Southern Maryland. Dr. Frankel has participated in medical research involving diseases such as hypertension, osteoarthritis and heart attack prevention. He is a professional sports trauma physician and is a ringside physician for the State of Maryland Athletic Commission since 1995.