Dr. Joseph VassalloMD
Internal Medicine
at Joseph Vassallo, MD - Concierge Internal Medicine — Chevy Chase, MD
About
Joseph Vassallo, MD brings a rare combination of internal medicine and cardiology expertise to his Chevy Chase practice. He earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia University and his medical degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. His cardiology training followed at the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed a fellowship and received additional specialized training in arrhythmias and electrophysiology. He holds membership in the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Vassallo treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, lung disease, sleep disorders, and arrhythmias. He believes each patient carries a unique health history that deserves individual attention. He applies his years of experience to work with patients in a compassionate, engaged, and productive way. Peers and patients alike have repeatedly named him a top Washington doctor. He coordinates specialist referrals and manages hospital care, serving as a consistent clinical resource through every stage of his patients' health.
Education & Training
Medical School
State University of New York, Buffalo
Residency
Internal Medicine, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania; additional specialized training in arrhythmias (electrophysiology)
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vassallo focuses on a wide range of adult conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint conditions, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, and arrhythmias. His cardiology fellowship and electrophysiology training give him particular depth in cardiovascular and heart rhythm concerns.
Dr. Vassallo completed a Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He also received specialized training in arrhythmias and electrophysiology beyond that fellowship. He holds membership in the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Vassallo studied as an undergraduate at Columbia University and earned his medical degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. His cardiology training took place at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Vassallo treats each patient as an individual with a unique health story. He builds personalized wellness plans, monitors patient results regularly, and focuses on prevention rather than simply reacting to illness. He works with patients in a compassionate and engaged manner, applying his many years of clinical experience to every visit.
Dr. Vassallo schedules visits up to 30 to 45 minutes. Physical exams run up to 90 minutes. This allows him to review test results thoroughly, answer questions in full, and discuss what health findings actually mean for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Vassallo makes himself available by phone, text, or email 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members contact him directly with questions or concerns at any time, not just during office visits.
Yes. Dr. Vassallo manages specialist referrals and oversees hospital care when patients require it. He serves as the central point of coordination for his patients' broader medical needs, ensuring continuity across providers.
Dr. Vassallo's Personalized Care Program is currently full. Call (301) 656-9070.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026
