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Jessica S. Heintz, MD

Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine Doctor

Gender: Female
Experience: 19 years
Languages: English

About Jessica S. Heintz, MD

Jessica Sutherland Heintz, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine doctor, internal medicine doctor, and primary care doctor. Dr. Jessica S. Heintz has 19 years of experience in hospice and palliative internal medicine.

Practice Locations

Dr. Jessica S. Heintz sees patients at:

Education

Jessica S. Heintz, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Jessica S. Heintz, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 23, 2005, and her NPI number is 1477546695. Dr. Heintz certified her NPI information on 12/02/2020.

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Dr. Jessica S. Heintz is a verified hospice and palliative internal medicine doctor on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jessica S. Heintz, please call (703) 894-3800.

Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine Doctor

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Hospice And Palliative Internal Medicine Doctors in Arlington, VA

Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Jessica S. Heintz is an Internal Medicine Doctor in Arlington, VA with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Jessica S. Heintz, MD performs assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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Jessica S. Heintz, MD Practice Locations

Jessica S. Heintz, MD

Jessica S. Heintz, MD
Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine Doctor

Virginia Cancer Specialists
1635 N. George Mason Drive, Suite 170
Arlington, VA 22205

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Jessica S. Heintz, MD

Jessica S. Heintz, MD
Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine Doctor

Virginia Cancer Specialists
8613 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

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