About
Dr. Kathryn Hart is a board-certified family medicine physician who has cared for patients of all ages for more than 16 years. She grew up in the DC area, earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inducted her and she received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
After residency, Dr. Hart returned to the University of Maryland School of Medicine as Director of Medical Student Education and Clerkship Director in the Department of Family Medicine. Today she serves as a Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and directs the Primary Care Leadership Track there. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Her clinical focus spans adolescent and adult primary care, with attention to family dynamics and diverse health needs across the lifespan. She has earned multiple awards for her contributions to training the next generation of primary care physicians, along with Top Doctor recognition in 2025 and the 2026 Hall of Fame. She lives in Chevy Chase with her husband and four children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hart right for?
Dr. Hart is an ideal fit for patients of all ages seeking a family medicine physician with strong academic training and genuine warmth. Adolescents and adults navigating complex family health dynamics benefit from her broad lifespan perspective. Women seeking menopause and perimenopause support find expert guidance in her practice. Patients who value a physician with deep roots in medical education and whole-person care will connect well with her approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hart specializes in family medicine, women's health, and evidence-based primary care. She focuses on adolescent and adult primary care and holds a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential for patients managing menopause and perimenopause.
Yes. Dr. Hart holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, reflecting additional specialized training in hormonal health.
Dr. Hart earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Yes. Dr. Hart is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She offers dedicated expertise in menopause and perimenopause as part of her women's health focus.
Yes. Adolescent care is one of Dr. Hart's stated clinical focuses. She has 16-plus years of experience caring for patients across all age groups and brings deep familiarity with family dynamics to her practice.
Dr. Hart serves as a Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and directs the Primary Care Leadership Track there. She has won multiple awards for her work educating the next generation of primary care physicians.
Dr. Hart values long-term relationships built on listening, trust, and genuine partnership. She focuses on understanding each patient's full context, including family dynamics and health needs across the lifespan, to deliver thorough and personalized care.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026