Samuel Clifford Wood, MD| Pediatrics, Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Samuel Wood is seeing patients at the following location:
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Third floor, Suite 300
Washington DC 20007
Phone: 202-741-1250
Fax: 877-303-1460
Dr. Wood graduated from Yale College with a B.A. in History, then attended medical school at Boston University before completing combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. In 2024, he joined the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics faculty at Medstar Georgetown.
He practices primary care for adults and children of all ages at the Glover Park clinic. He provides comprehensive patient- and family-centered care, working with his patients to promote their wellness and health. He also supervises the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residents in their primary care clinic. He lives in Glover Park with his wife, daughters, and dog.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Bloating
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acne
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Rhinitis
- Adolescent Scoliosis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Always Tired
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Ankle Tendon Injury
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Axillary Lymphadenopathy
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Body Aches
- Boil
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cellulitis Of Hand
- Cellulitis Of Head
- Cellulitis Of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of Right Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cellulitis Of Toe
- Cellulitis Of Trunk
- Cervical Disc Degeneration
- Cervical Lymphadenopathy
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chest Wall Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cloudy Urine
- Coccyx Injury
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Croup
- Croupy Cough
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Hearing
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Delayed Umbilical Cord Separation
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Delay
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disorder Of Upper Respiratory System
- Disorders Of Sexual Development
- Distractible
- Disturbance Of Attention
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Cough
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry, Itchy Patches
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Dermatitis
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Easy Bruising
- Eczema
- Eczema Herpeticum
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Rash
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Feeding Problems
- Feeling Faint
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Forearm Injury
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Geriatrics
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Guaiac Positive Stool
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Handwriting Tremor
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Click
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Hurt Ankle
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infantile Colic
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Itchy Eyes
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Crepitus
- Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Warmth
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Cramps
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Limp
- Lingering Cough
- Lip Droop
- Lip Swelling
- Lipomas
- Low Blood Sugar
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Scoliosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders
- Migraine
- Milk Allergy
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mood (AFFECTIVE) Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Breathing
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Dryness
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neck Stiffness
- Neonatal Acne
- New Onset Numbness
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Nose Sores
- Numbness
- Numbness Of Face
- Nursemaid Elbow
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteopetrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Overuse Injury
- Overweight
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patella Injury
- Patellofemoral Injury
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pelvic Pain
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Perforated Ear Drum
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Infectious Cough
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Premature Birth
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Pyuria
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Red Eye
- Renal Disease
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rib Pain
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Rubbing Ears
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Shin Splints
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Sleep Abnormalities
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Sneezing
- Snoring
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Sore Lip
- Sore Throat
- Soreness
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sports Related Ankle Injury
- Sports Related Clavicle Injury
- Sports Related Coccyx Injury
- Sports Related Concussion
- Sports Related Elbow Injury
- Sports Related Finger Injury
- Sports Related Foot Injury
- Sports Related Hand Injury
- Sports Related Hip Injury
- Sports Related Knee Injury
- Sports Related Lower Extremity Injury
- Sports Related Shoulder Injury
- Sports Related Thumb Injury
- Sports Related Toe Injury
- Sports Related Upper Extremity Injury
- Sports Related Wrist Injury
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Ache
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stomatitis
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sudden Pain
- Sunburn
- Sundown Syndrome
- Swallowing Problem
- Swelling
- Swelling Of Eyelid
- Swollen Feet Or Ankles
- Swollen Parotid
- Swollen Throat
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Temper Tantrum
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Lesions
- Testicular Mass
- Testicular Pain
- Testicular Swelling
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Pain
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thumb Sucking
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Bite
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tiredness
- Tobacco Abuse
- Toe Fungus
- Toe Injury
- Toenail Injury
- Toilet Training Issues
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Toothache
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unable To Weight Bear
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Injury
- Urinary Tract Pain
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Irritation
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Woman Visit
- Wheezing
- Wrist Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Adolescent Health
- Ambulatory Services
- Antianxiety Medical Management
- B12 Shots
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Care Transitions
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Contraceptive Injection
- Coronary Disease Risk Reduction
- Depression And Anxiety Assessments
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fitness And Exercise
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- General Well Visit
- Geriatric Health
- Global Health
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Healthy Aging
- Healthy Eating
- Hemoccult Test
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medicare Wellness Exam
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Pap Smear
- Patient Education
- Peri Operative Medicine
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Post Acute Care
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Prescription Refill
- Preventative Care
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Routine Gynecological Care
- School Physical
- School Related Vision Screening
- Shingles Vaccination
- Sick Visits
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Cardiovascular Assessment
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Transition Of Youth With Special Care Needs
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Virtual Care
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Adult Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wellness Check
- Women's Health
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.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- 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
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- 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
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Anthem Plus BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem (POS & Open Access POS) BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- Anthem HMO - BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- 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
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland
- Virginia Premier
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Optimum Choice
- Innovation Health: POS
- United Navigate
- 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)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- 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 Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- 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
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- 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
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland Medicine GME (2024)
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2023)
Medical School: Boston University (2019)