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VA Doctors in Washington, DC are Recognized as Washingtonian 2025 Top Doctors

Graphic celebrating Top Doctors of Washingtonian 2023.

By Gloria Hairston, Director of Public Affairs

On February 10, 2026, six medical professionals from the Washington DC VA Medical Center were among more than 2,000 cardiologists, dermatologists, and other physicians recognized as Washingtonian’s 2025 Top Doctors during the awards reception.

Now noted as the top medical professionals in the Washington area, as chosen by their peers, Washington DC VA Medical Center cardiologists and dermatologists are continuing with their commitment to providing Veterans with safe, quality care. These physicians, who provide care to Veterans in the District of Columbia and areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia, were recognized among the best in the region. 

All six physicians were selected by their peers based on questionnaires which asked for nominations of doctors they would choose for themselves or loved ones. The physicians who responded nominated thousands of doctors in the Washington metropolitan area. The list of “Top Doctors” is made up of the physicians who received the greatest number of recommendations within their specialties. 

Each year, a number of Washington DC VA Medical Center physicians are named “Top Doctors” by Washingtonian Magazine, and the multidisciplinary team is always proud to honor and celebrate their contributions.

Congratulations to the Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Cardiology and Dermatology physicians:

Gregory D. Trachiotis, MD

Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Director, Heart Center

Christian D. Nagy, MD

Cardiologist

Mary Maiberger, MD

Chief, Dermatology Department

Jessica E. Kalen, MD

Dermatology Department

Vishal A. Patel, MD

Dermatology Department

Sahil S. Sekhon, MD

Dermatology Department