About
Dr. Jean Ann Beaton graduated with a degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska in 1990. Her undergraduate neuropharmacological research produced several publications and led her to pursue medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. There, she received both The James Felt Memorial Prize for Highest Overall Academic Achievement and the Florence J. Oppenheimer Prize for Excellence in Surgery.
She completed her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and earned board certification in Internal Medicine in 1998. After residency, she worked as a Biotech Consultant focusing on medical therapeutics and diagnostics. That experience deepened her clinical perspective before she returned to practice as an internist in Virginia and Maryland. She later joined the GW MFA-affiliated group that became Dupont Private Health. Dr. Beaton is board-certified in Internal Medicine and holds strong clinical interests in lifestyle and preventive medicine. In her free time, she cooks with friends and her two grown children, travels, and embraces city life in Washington, DC.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Biology, University of Nebraska (1990)
Medical School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Internal Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beaton right for?
Dr. Beaton is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, prevention-focused internist. Patients interested in lifestyle medicine and long-term wellness planning benefit from her clinical approach. Her background in biotech gives her a sharp lens on diagnostics and therapeutics. She works well with patients who want a physician engaged in both science and practical health strategies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beaton specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She brings particular clinical interest to lifestyle medicine and long-term wellness. Her background spans academic medicine, biotech consulting, and years of practice as an internist in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Yes. Dr. Beaton holds board certification in Internal Medicine, which she earned in 1998. She completed her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center prior to certification.
Dr. Beaton earned her MD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She then completed her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She also holds an undergraduate Biology degree from the University of Nebraska.
Yes. Dr. Beaton received two awards at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She earned The James Felt Memorial Prize for Highest Overall Academic Achievement and the Florence J. Oppenheimer Prize for Excellence in Surgery.
After her residency, Dr. Beaton worked as a Biotech Consultant focused on medical therapeutics and diagnostics. That role deepened her understanding of clinical science before she returned to practice as an internist in Virginia and Maryland.
Dr. Beaton treats a broad range of adult conditions through internal medicine. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and lifestyle medicine. She approaches care with attention to root causes and long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Beaton integrates lifestyle and preventive medicine into her primary care practice. She focuses on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress as foundational health factors. Her biotech background also informs how she evaluates diagnostics and therapeutic options for her patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026