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Sean Whelton, MD, Rheumatology, Washington, DC, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

SeanWheltonMD

Rheumatology Washington, DC

Lupus & Related, Myositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related, Vasculitis

Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Sean Whelton is a rheumatologist in Washington, DC and is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in lupus & related, myositis, rheumatoid arthritis & related, and vasculitis and is experienced in systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and arthritis. He has 8 publications and over 50 citings.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalFellowship, Rheumatology, 2000 - 2002
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations