About
Veronica Ann DiFresco, MD grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated magna cum laude from Stony Brook University before earning her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at New England Medical Center at Tufts University in Boston. Following residency, she practiced in Boston and New Haven, CT before returning to the Washington, DC area in 2004.
Dr. DiFresco brings over 20 years of clinical experience to Internal Medicine of Washington, having practiced at Rockville Internal Medicine Group, Bethesda Physicians, and Foxhall Internists. She holds board certification in internal medicine and has earned recognition from both Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers' Checkbook as one of the top internists in the DC area. Her clinical strengths include chronic disease management, well-woman's health, menopause management, travel medicine, and young adult medicine. She coordinates closely with subspecialists on behalf of her patients and builds long-term relationships as a core part of her practice. Outside medicine, she enjoys Peloton, Italian cooking, and theater. She lives in North Bethesda, MD with her husband Dr. Lawrence Bassin, a gastroenterologist, and their two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University (magna cum laude)
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Residency
Internal Medicine, New England Medical Center | Tufts University, Boston, MA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. DiFresco right for?
Dr. DiFresco suits adults managing multiple or complex chronic conditions who need a physician skilled at coordinating specialist care. Women seeking menopause management or well-woman's health services benefit from her focused expertise. She also works well with young adults and college students navigating health care for the first time. Patients who value a long-term relationship with a physician who personalizes their care will feel at home with Dr. DiFresco.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. DiFresco specializes in primary care and internal medicine, with particular expertise in chronic disease management, well-woman's health, menopause management, young adult medicine, and travel medicine. She has extensive experience coordinating care across multiple specialties for patients with complex medical needs.
Yes. Dr. DiFresco holds board certification in internal medicine. Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers' Checkbook have both recognized her as one of the top internists in the DC area.
Dr. DiFresco earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at New England Medical Center at Tufts University in Boston. After residency, she practiced in Boston and New Haven, CT before settling in the Washington, DC area in 2004.
Dr. DiFresco has extensive experience coordinating care across multiple specialties. She manages communication between her patients and their subspecialists, monitors progress, and works to find in-network specialists whenever possible. Patients with complex conditions often benefit most from this level of hands-on coordination.
Yes. Dr. DiFresco sees patients ages 16 and older on a fee-for-service basis outside the membership plans. Her background in adolescent and young adult medicine includes sports physicals, basic gynecology, STD testing, and sick visits. College students and young adults without complex chronic conditions are well-suited for this service.
Dr. DiFresco builds personalized care plans and places real value on long-term relationships with her patients. She takes time to understand each patient's individual health goals and medical history. Her panel size stays small so she can give each patient the time and attention their care requires.
Yes. Dr. DiFresco has extensive experience in travel medicine. She counsels patients on vaccines, preventive measures, and health risks relevant to their destinations. Patients planning international travel can schedule a travel medicine consultation through the practice.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026