Erich Wedam, MD
Interventional Cardiology
4.9 of 5 stars
387 Ratings, 121 Reviews27 Insurances Accepted
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Background
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Locations
- Suburban Hospital
- 6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 301-897-5301
- fax: 410-367-2059
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building C, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-960-1500
- fax: 410-367-2317
Expertise
Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2006Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2004Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1998Board Certifications
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Coventry
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid DC
- Medicaid Maryland
- Medicaid Virginia
- Medicare DC
- MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
- South Central Preferred (SCP)
- TRICARE (Humana Military East)
- UnitedHealthcare
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
387 Ratings, 121 ReviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Excellent, thorough, professional, friendly care, I felt like I was in good hands and got the best care available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2024
Very professional, kind and knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2024
Dr Wedam is a great doc. He spends time with me, answers questions, and educates me on my condition. Very friendly! Highly recommend him.all docs should be like himM
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Dr. Wedam explained my heart condition with empathy and knowledge to help me make the best decision for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and listened to my concerns - Leaving me with a positive feeling.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Dr. Wedam iss exceptional. I usually have range of questions and he has not only answered but added pertinent information.s Last, visit when I asked if a leakt valve might be involved, he scheduled an echocardiogram to check.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
He was very very detailed and personable. Felt like I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Dr. Wedam is my favorite doctor. He is awesome. He lustens, talk with me, takes his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2024
He's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/29/2024
Attentive, caring and proficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Erich Wedam is one of the most impressive doctors I have ever met. The fact that we discovered him by pure chance was incredible. He is clearly brilliant but can explain things in a way a [age]-year-old can understand. He is as kind and caring as anyone could ask. We are lucky to have him overlooking my cardiac care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Dr Wedam is excellent. Spent a lot of time with me and never made me feel rushed. Super smart and knowledgeable- I trust him with all my heart (bad pun I know but couldn't resist)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Had an easy and informative discussion with the Provider .He has helpful ideas about how I can improve my care .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Dr. Wedam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Dr. Wedam is by far my favorite care provider. He clearly refers to his past notes to know my history and takes time to explain options to me. It's always annoying to visit a care providers office, but Dr. Wedam makes it worth it and I always feel like he truly has my best interests in mind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Really appreciate the time Dr. Wedam took to answer all my questions. I did not feel rushed in any way. This was a great visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
Dr Wedam was caring and very easy to talk to. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Excellent Provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr. Wedam is a phenomenal physician. He has such wonderful bedside manner and treats me with dignity, respect and truly cares about my well being. He takes his time during our visits to hear my concerns and gives great advice on my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2024
Dr Wedham is a very good doctor that listens and explains carefully
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
A kind and excellent cardiologist who cares for patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
You can tell he knows what he's doing, which is good, because I seem to have all the other cardiologists stumped.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
Excellent clinician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
Dr. Wedam provided sensible thoughtful care in treating my high blood pressure. He was friendly and kind and took plenty of time to talk to me. I will continue to use him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2024
Provider explains medical situations in terms which are completey understandable. I never feel rushed with the time in the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Knowledgeable, compassionate and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Very satisfied with Dr. Wedam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
I am a new patient to the practice. It was a very positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Dr. Wedam was very personable. He listened when I spoke about my issues and put me at ease. I'm very happy I chose to see him and would refer any friend or family to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Dr. Wedam provided me with knowledgeable care and took the time answering my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
In general I was very pleased with the entire process!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Extremely pleased!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Reviewed my records before my appt. Explained my condition and his thinking. Made a plan. Was warm and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
Dr. Wedam provides excellent cardiological care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
Dr. Wedam is excellent, non-alarmist. Answers my questions both during and after visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
Excellent provider, taking ample time to answer my questions, and giving me helpful advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
I was very happy with the cardiology department and with Dr. Erich Wedam. I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable and will refer him to my family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
This was a routine visit with no surprises. Dr Wedam and the nurse, whose name I do not recall, were courteous and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Splendid; excellent; the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
He zeroes in on the issues and discusses the options in detail. I now have a much better understanding of the issues and my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
We are very happy with Dr. Wedam's care. He continues to be patient and thoughtful and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2024
Good doctor, should be more like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
Dr we Dan was excellent. It was difficult to get an appointment in a reasonably short time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
Excellent/ Took time to listen and react to my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
He is a best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2023
Excellent experience, as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2023
Dr. Wedam listens carefully to what I say and is very good at explaining things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Very professional, friendly and respectful. Very satisfied with your attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Excellent knowledge and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Excellent care. Always available for a consult using JH MyChart messaging system. Gives comments on the test results as soon as he gets it. Explains the situation and issues very clearly and provides guidance. I'm extremely satisfied with Dr Wedam. I would always recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
He is caring, compassionate and in tune with my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Dr. Wedam is by far the best Cardiologist I have dealt with at Suburban Hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Dr, Wedam very knowledgeable, extremely care about patients. He listen to me carefully ( my English not very good ) I will recommend him to my family and friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Dr. Erich Wedam is a very professional doctor. He is patient,listen to your concerns . Having him as my Dr.is a blessing .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
I think very highly of Dr Wedem and will definitely recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Very knowledgeable; takes time to review treatment options thoroughly and answer all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2023
My visit was a good one everything was Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2023
Dr. Wedam is very knowpedgable, professional, friendly, and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2023
Dr. Wedam is an excellent doctor who always is very attentive and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Excellent, caring, interested, enjoy yearly visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Dr Wedam is excellent. I believe he saved my life when I had a heart attack. He is a savant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2023
Best physician I have known Doctor Wedam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
Dr. Wedam was very helpful to me. He explained my AFIB diagnosis, made some adjustments and offered suggestions to relieve residual symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2023
Dr. Wedam was caring and attentive during our first meeting. When my problem reappeared the next day, he was quick to respond through the portal on several occasions and to order a test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2023
Knowledgeable, takes time to examine and define issues, friendly kid.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Excellent visit. Admire the physician and his humility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Thank you for great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
He was thorough; I was impressed by his concern and I feel he gave me constructive suggestions to maintain and improve my health. Again, I was most impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2023
Dr. Wedham was very pleasant, and very knowledgeable on my heart issues. He explained everything very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2023
Great provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2023
This was my initial visit with Dr. Wedam. It was phenomenal! I felt so valued and confident in his concern for my condition and assurance that he will help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2023
Dr. Wedam is a great match.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
I almost never fill out surveys, but in the case of Dr. Wedam, he deserves my highest commendation. See below.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Super great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
Excellent physician, listened to me, made recommendations, answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
Thanks guys great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
Dr. Wedam is an excellent doctor. Very caring, responsive and knowledgeable. He provides information on possible options if one medical issue arose over another. He is forward thinking in his care for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
Very thorough, as usual. I appreciated the interaction with the doctor, which was more animated than other office visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2023
Hi CT scan has not happened yet so there has been no need for a follow up from this office yet. Everyone was most helpful and the doctor was absolutely fantastic. I will definitely be recommending him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
An excellent doctor. I'm lucky to have him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2023
Very good experience but not enough experience with the provider yet o confidently answer some of these questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
Dr Erich Wedam was professional, knowledgeable, asked/listened to my history & concerns. He patiently explained my situation, recommended tests, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Dr. Wedam is excellent, answers all questions, makes direct eye contact, is attentive, respectful and unhurried.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2023
He took his time to explain the problem and the solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Very knowledgeable, kind, professional, and had excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Addressed my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Dr. Wedam is always responsive to my questions and concerns. He takes the time to not only answer my questions but also my daughter's who accompanies me. His professional "manner" is comforting. He gives me options by discussing the pros and cons of a procedure or medication. He is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2023
Dr Wedam is an excellent cardio doctor and surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Excellent and Professional Service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
Dr Wedam is absolutely wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
An excellent and compassionate doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
Very thorough and concerned about my health. Understood how my age (96) affects care plan alternatives. Recommended least intrusive options to correct the identified issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Dr Wedam was helpful and respectful taking time to explain results of the loop recorder monitoring. He asked questions to clarify any other symptoms. I would not hesitate to call him with questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
Very knowledable and easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
Dr Wedem is very smart and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
Erich Wedam is probably the kindest, most personable, helpful, caring doctor the patient or I have encountered in a long time. He is clearly brilliant, but totally down to earth. We are so lucky he happened to be on duty when Mom ended up in the hospital with a serious heart issue. She is in her 90s and very deaf and he makes sure she hears and understands everything. We are so grateful to have him as an integral part of her medical team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
He was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
Very good at explaining issues and health care options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2023
Excellent in every aspect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2023
Dr. Wedam has always been professional and courteous. I feel completely at ease in his care and his knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2023
Excellent. We discuss my health and strategy to maintain my current health status. D. Wedam was very personal, courteous very professional. Extremely good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2023
I am happy with my provider's degree of respect and ability to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Dr. Wedam is such a good listener and gives me complete and full information regarding my heart and overall health. He eases any concerns I may have and I have every confidence in his ability and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Dr. Wedam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
He is the best!! Personable, knowledgeable, and provides great care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Dr Wedam is a very good Phgison
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Excellent. Knows alot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
Dr. Wedam is the BEST.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
Very difficult to get appointments, very long time to schedule an appointment with a doctor, takes months. This is very poor with a Johns Hopkins Cardiology practice. On call, emergency/urgent service is very good, but follow up to actually see a doctor after the phone call emergency request is very bad, unless there is a rare cancellation. Scheduling is the biggest problem, despite many doctors at the practice. This includes long wait times just to speak to a scheduler for an appointment. This is very poor for a cardiology practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
Dr Wedem was very informative and it was a good visit. Always is with Dr Wedem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Took time to explain everything to me and followed up with a plan of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2023
Dr Wedam seemed to understand what I am concerned about and more importantly, asked enough questions to get an understanding of the overall situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
Been with Dr Wedam for decades, and for good reason - he's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
Dr. Erich Wedam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Extremely pleased!