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Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Professional interests include: thyroid problems, diabetes

8315 Lee Highway 334
Merrifield, VA 22031

(703) 676-3433

Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD is an endocrinologist in Fairfax, VA specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD is affiliated with Inova and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

3022 Javier Road Suites 105g
Fairfax, VA 22031

Address:

8315 Lee Highway 334
Merrifield, VA 22031

Some issues Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	731
neck imaging	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	111
vascular procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	61
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	70

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	224

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	381

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	59
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	534

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	34
Hispanic	21
Asian	31
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	62
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

doctor visit	570

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	43
Hispanic	17
Asian	31
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	13
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	62
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	553

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	38
Hispanic	12
Asian	31
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	64
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	474

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	34
Hispanic	15
Asian	31
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	63
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	995

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Fairfax, VA were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	504
neck imaging	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	111
vascular procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed residency at Homerton Hospital: Training Specialty: Respiratory Medicine: - : North Middlesex Hospital: Training Specialty:: 8/1/1993 - 1/30/1994: The Royal Marsden Hospital: Training Specialty:: 8/01/1995 - 2/1/1996: Royal Berkshire Hospital: Training Specialty:: 2/1/1993 - 7/30/1993. She has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Residency: Homerton Hospital: Training Specialty: Respiratory Medicine: - : North Middlesex Hospital: Training Specialty:: 8/1/1993 - 1/30/1994: The Royal Marsden Hospital: Training Specialty:: 8/01/1995 - 2/1/1996: Royal Berkshire Hospital: Training Specialty:: 2/1/1993 - 7/30/1993 (1993)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.29 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fairfax, VA.

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2021-06-16

Dr. Bowen-Wright is a good doctor.  She’s smart and knows what she is doing.   However, before you get to see her, you have to deal with a very rude and unprofessional Office Assistant/ Receptionist.  I’ve been bringing my mother here for two years.  My mom is legally blind.  The Office Assistant would not allow me to come in with my mom to help with paperwork.  (I understand with COVID.)  But, then she would not help her fill out the COVID question paperwork.  My mother CAN’T see the paper—must less the words on the paperwork.   After being told I couldn’t come in to help her, I was then summoned back to do the paperwork since the Office Asst. wouldn’t help her.  I came back in, did the paperwork, and then was thrown out of the office again.  Not asked to step outside, told to stand in the hallway, rudely.  I think the receptionist must have an issue with my mom’s vision issue, and just simply doesn’t want to help.  It’s unfortunate, because Dr. Bowen-Wright is good.  But, the mistreatment and tone of the Receptionist/ Office Assistant is simply unacceptable.  I’ll be looking for a new Endocrinologist for my mother today.  Very disappointing.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hazel E. Bowen-Wright, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,212 TRULICITY $235	JARDIANCE $199	BASAGLAR $199	FORTEO $187	HUMULIN $97	Other $295
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$598 TOUJEO $360	SOLIQUA 100/33 $139	SOLIQUA $99
Novo Nordisk Inc	$426 Saxenda $236	Ozempic $33	Tresiba $33	Victoza $32	Xultophy 100/3.6 $8	Other $83
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$274 JANUMET XR $219	STEGLATRO $25	STEGLUJAN $18	JANUMET $12
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$192 JARDIANCE $132	GLYXAMBI $47	TRADJENTA $13
Other	$2,638 Synthroid $212	Unithroid $209	t-slim insulin pump $158	Tymlos $142	Vessel Sealing $136	Other $1,782

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,051
Education	$262
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$26

Biography

Dr. Hazel Bowen-Wright is a specialist in adult endocrinology in Fairfax, VA and Merrifield, VA. She has a special interest in diabetes and thyroid problems. She attended medical school at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Bowen-Wright is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital.

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