Ami Chitalia, MD| Medical Oncology | MedStar Health
Ami Chitalia

Ami Chitalia, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (768 reviews)

Specialties: Medical Oncology

Languages: Gujarati, English

202-877-8910

About me

Ami Chitalia, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative medicine. Additionally, she is board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology and a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. As a hematologist and medical oncologist, Dr. Chitalia focuses on the treatment of breast cancer through the use of chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and targeted novel therapies through clinical trials. She also specializes in symptom management and setting goals of care as they pertain to patients with an advanced or complicated diagnoses.

Each day, more research points to stepping away from chemotherapy and using novel, targeted agents to fight breast cancer. These therapies are among Dr. Chitalia’s clinical interests, as is the incorporation of her palliative care training to her oncology practice. Her research interests include curriculum development for trainees focused on palliative care as it pertains to the field of oncology. Additionally, Dr. Chitalia is passionate about studying health disparities related to breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Chitalia received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for residency in Internal Medicine before completing a one-year fellowship in Hospice and Palliative medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Chitalia then returned to Medstar Georgetown University Hospital to complete a three-year fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology. She is now a staff physician at the affiliated Medstar Washington Cancer Institute.

Philosophy of Care

“My goal in taking care of patients is to treat the patient as a whole, addressing not just their breast cancer but also trying to focus on symptom management, and the psychosocial and emotional aspects of their treatment. In order to be able to address all of the patient’s needs, I take the time to listen and make sure I know what the patient hopes to accomplish.

“I provide clear explanations regarding the diagnosis and treatment recommendations, allowing each patient to make informed decisions regarding his or her care. When appropriate, I educate my patients on available and relevant clinical trials, as participating in them opens up additional treatment options for the patient.”

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancer During Pregnancy
  • Cancer Pain
  • Cancer Related Fatigue
  • Cancer Survivor
  • Endocrine Complications Of Cancer Therapy
  • Head And Neck Tumors
  • Hereditary Cancer Risk
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Metastases
  • Lung Mass
  • Oral Complications Of Cancer
  • Pulmonary Metastases
  • Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment
  • Stomach Cancer
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Procedures I perform

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Biological Targeted Therapy
  • Cancer Chemotherapy
  • Cancer Genomics
  • Chemoradiation
  • Early Detection Of Cancer
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Practice locations

Distance from Enter your Location

110 Irving Street Northwest
Suite C2149
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-6998

Fax 202-877-8910

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Insurance

MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.

    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans

      Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

      Innovation Health: Open POS II

      Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

      Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II

      Innovation Health: POS Plus

      Aetna Managed Choice (POS)

      Innovation Health: POS

      Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus

      Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA

      Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

      Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

      Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

      Aetna HMO

      Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

      Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

      Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

      Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

      Innovation Health: Indemnity

      Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

      Aetna Student Health Insurance

      Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

      Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

      Innovation Health: PPO

      Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

    • Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

      Cigna Preferred Medicare

      Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |

      Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)

      Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)

      Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)

      Cigna POS/Network POS

      Cigna Indemnity

      Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus

      Cigna Network Open Access

      Cigna HMO Open Access

      Cigna PPO and PPO Plus

      Cigna EPO

      Cigna Choice Fund PPO

      Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)

      Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA

    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)

    • United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia

      United Student Resources

      United Select Plus (POS)

      United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

      United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

      United Golden Rule

      United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

      D-SNP)

      I-SNP

      United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

      United Erickson Advantage Plans

      United Choice Plus

      United Choice

      United Mamsi Life & Health

      United Core Essential (HMO)

      United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

      United MD IPA (HMO)

      UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans

      United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

      United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

      United Optimum Choice

      United Navigate

      United Group Medicare Advantage Plans

      United AARP Medicare Complete

    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

      MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

      MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

    • Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice

      Kaiser Signature

      Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member

      Kaiser Select-Added Choice

      Kaiser Select

      Kaiser Medicare Plus

      Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select

      Kaiser Flexible Choice

      Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO

      Virginia Premier

    • HumanaChoice PPO

      HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO

    • Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

    • Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)

    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families

      AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance

    • Amerigroup DC Healthy Families

      Amerigroup DC Alliance

      WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice

    • WellPoint Maryland

    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

    • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

      Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

    • Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)

    • Police and Fire Clinic

    • Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

    • Medicaid - Virginia

      Medicaid - Maryland

      Medicaid - District of Columbia

    • Tricare for Life East

      Tricare Reserve Select

      Tricare East Select

      Tricare East Prime

    • Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

      HealthyBlue PPO

      Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

      CareFirst NASCO

      CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

      CareFirst MedStar PPO

      CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

      CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)

      CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage

      CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

      CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

      CareFirst Administrators

      CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

      Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)

      Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

      Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access

      Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access

      Carefirst BlueChoice HMO

      Carefirst EPO

      Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO

      First Health PPO

      Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO

      Coventry Health Care of Virginia

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2017)

Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2013)

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2010)

Hospital affiliations

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Oct 25, 2024

    Excellent

  • Oct 23, 2024

    My doctor is very caring, approachable, and I feel very comfortable, very satisfied with the care that I am receiving. Thank you.

  • Oct 22, 2024

    Good