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Dr. John Aseff, MD

Accepting New Patients

(90 Ratings)

Specializes in: Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: stroke, musculoskeletal pain, spinal cord injury, and more.

102 Irving Street NW Suite 1332
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-1621

Dr. John Aseff, MD is an electrodiagnostic medicine in Washington, DC specializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1973 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. John Aseff, MD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

102 Irving Street NW Suite 1332
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. John Aseff, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“"He was a very good candidate because the most significant aspects of his impairments were related to weakness, motor weakness," said National Rehabilitation Hospital Dr. John Aseff.”—"Zero Gravity Machine Helps Stroke Patients Walk", NBC4 Washington, June 2009

doctor visit	11
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

hospital care	293
inpatient care	293

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

hospital care	171
inpatient care	171

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

doctor visit	10
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	53
Cancer	15

doctor visit	29
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	58
Cancer	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Aseff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Aseff, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Washington, DC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Aseff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	6
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Aseff, MD From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Aseff, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. John Aseff, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1973. He completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1973)

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (1975)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Aseff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John Aseff, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John Aseff, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

Employee Health Plan (EHP)

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Aseff, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 90 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Aseff, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Aseff, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$96 XARELTO $96
Pfizer Inc.	$87 LYRICA $87
Grifols, Inc.	$50 Gamunex-C $50
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$28 Nuedexta $28

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$260

Biography

Dr. John Aseff's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and electrodiagnostic medicine. His clinical interests include concussion, post-polio syndrome (PPS), and spinal cord injury. He is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Aseff accepts Blue California, Coventry, Coventry Health Care Plans, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Aseff's office in Washington, DC. He attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine. His residency was performed at the University Hospitals, Cleveland and Ohio State University Medical Center.