About
Dr. Allen Greenlee earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services in 1982. He completed his internship and residency in Primary Care and Internal Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Center. A childhood spent watching his father practice psychiatry drew him toward medicine and the goal of helping people directly.
From 1985 to 1991, Dr. Greenlee served as an attending physician for roughly 2,000 patients at the GWU Department of Health Care Sciences. He also taught third- and fourth-year medical students as an Assistant Professor. Between 1989 and 1991, he directed the Division of Adult Medicine, overseeing half the Department's clinical operations and budget. He also led the Department's Total Quality Improvement Program. Since 1991, Dr. Greenlee has practiced as an internist in private practice. He has contributed to the practice's Medicare Patient-Centered Medical Home Program since 1992. He also serves as an Associate Professor for medical students in GWU's Longitudinal Primary Care Clinic. Outside medicine, he restores antique cars, plays piano, and spends time with his grandchildren.
Education & Training
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, MD (1982)
Residency
Primary Care/Internal Medicine, The George Washington University Medical Center
Additional Training
Internship in Primary Care/Internal Medicine, The George Washington University Medical Center
Who is Dr. Greenlee right for?
Dr. Greenlee is a strong fit for adults seeking a seasoned primary care internist with deep roots in academic medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, relationship-driven approach. His decades of experience make him well-suited for adults who want a physician who knows them over time. Patients interested in preventive care and lifestyle medicine will find his focus aligned with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Greenlee specializes in Internal Medicine and Primary Care. He has practiced as a private-practice internist since 1991 and focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness for adult patients.
Dr. Greenlee earned his MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1982. He completed both his internship and residency in Primary Care and Internal Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Greenlee has extensive academic experience. He served as an Assistant Professor at GWU, teaching third- and fourth-year medical students. He continues to teach as an Associate Professor in GWU's Longitudinal Primary Care Clinic.
Dr. Greenlee has practiced as a private-practice internist since 1991. That represents more than three decades of experience delivering internal medicine and primary care to adult patients in Washington, DC.
Yes, between 1989 and 1991 Dr. Greenlee directed the Division of Adult Medicine at GWU. He oversaw half the Department's clinical operations and budget. He also led the Department's Total Quality Improvement Program during that time.
Yes, Dr. Greenlee has contributed to the practice's Medicare Patient-Centered Medical Home Program since 1992. This program supports coordinated, patient-centered care for Medicare patients.
Dr. Greenlee grew up watching his father practice psychiatry, which sparked his interest in medicine and his goal of helping people directly. That early influence shaped his patient-centered approach to internal medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026