About
Dr. Philip Henjum has practiced internal medicine in the Olney and Silver Spring area since completing his training in 1989. D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx in 1985. , and served as Chief Resident there from 1988 to 1989.
Dr. Henjum holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He served as Medical Director of JSSA Hospice for nearly fifteen years and chaired the Department of Medicine at Montgomery General Hospital from 2010 to 2012. Washingtonian Magazine, Best Doctors in America, and Washington Consumers Checkbook have all recognized him as a top primary care physician. He chairs the Medical Ethics Committee at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and remains an active member of the American College of Physicians. He lives in Silver Spring with his wife Susan, a Research Scientist at MedImmune, and their three daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, A.B. Biology, 1980
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, M.D., 1985
Residency
Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C., June 1985 - June 1988; Chief Resident June 1988 - June 1989
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Henjum right for?
Dr. Henjum is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes benefit from his attentive, communication-focused approach. Those navigating serious illness or end-of-life care find particular value in his hospice and palliative medicine expertise. Patients who want same-day access and direct physician contact after hours will feel well supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Henjum focuses on internal medicine with additional expertise in hospice and palliative care. He treats chronic conditions including diabetes and manages a full range of adult primary care concerns. His dual board certifications reflect a career-long commitment to both preventive medicine and serious illness care.
Yes. Dr. Henjum holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, earned in 1988, and from the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, earned in 2006. He maintains active staff status at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.
D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1985. , and served as Chief Resident there from June 1988 to June 1989.
Dr. Henjum has practiced medicine in the Olney and Silver Spring, Maryland area since 1989. That represents more than three decades of continuous care in the same community.
Dr. Henjum served as Medical Director of JSSA Hospice from August 2006 through March 2021. Before that, he served as Team Physician Leader and Interim Medical Director at Montgomery Hospice, Inc. His work in palliative care spans nearly two decades of clinical leadership.
Yes. Washingtonian Magazine named him a Top Doctor, and Best Doctors in America has recognized him as well. Washington Consumers Checkbook also lists him among its top-rated primary care physicians. Montgomery General Hospital honored him with its Pillar of Excellence Award in 2010.
Yes. Dr. Henjum makes house calls when the situation calls for it. This service is part of his broader commitment to accessible, patient-centered care.
Yes. Dr. Henjum maintains around-the-clock availability for patient emergencies through his answering service. He also welcomes patient emails and responds as promptly as possible.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026