About
Susan Baruch, MD earned her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Johns Hopkins University before completing her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She trained in internal medicine at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. The American Board of Internal Medicine first certified her in 1990, and she has maintained that certification through recertifications in 2000, 2010, and 2019.
Dr. Baruch is a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and holds membership in the American Medical Association, the American Society of Internal Medicine, and the Montgomery County Medical Society. Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine have both recognized her as a Top Doctor in internal medicine. Her clinical focus spans preventive health maintenance, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, women's health, osteoporosis, weight management, and travel medicine. Outside the office, she enjoys running, baking, and reading, and she shares her life with her husband, five children, and grandchildren.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University, B.A. Natural Sciences
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Residency
The Washington Hospital Center, Internal Medicine Residency, Washington D.C.
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Baruch right for?
Dr. Baruch is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive preventive care and chronic disease management. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or osteoporosis benefit from her focused clinical approach. Women looking for a physician attentive to women's health and wellness will find her experience relevant. She also serves patients who need travel medicine guidance before international trips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baruch treats a wide range of adult conditions. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. She also addresses preventive health maintenance, weight management, and women's health concerns.
Yes, Dr. Baruch holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She first earned that certification in 1990 and has maintained it through recertifications in 2000, 2010, and 2019.
Dr. Baruch earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Yes, both Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine have recognized Dr. Baruch as a Top Doctor in internal medicine. She also holds Phi Beta Kappa honors from her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University.
Yes, travel medicine is part of Dr. Baruch's clinical focus. She can help patients prepare for international travel with appropriate health guidance and vaccinations.
Dr. Baruch holds membership in the American Medical Association, the American Society of Internal Medicine, and the Montgomery County Medical Society.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026