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Focus on Physicians

Meet Dr. John S. Symington, Infectious Disease

Dr. John S. Symington
Named 2008 “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian magazine

Education – Yale University

Medical School – St. Louis University 

Internship – University of Michigan Hospitals
Residency – University of Michigan Hospitals
Fellowship – George Washington University
Board certified in Infectious Disease
Joined the Potomac Hospital medical staff in 1991
Dialogue
Q.
At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.
At about age 21 because I liked trying to solve people’s problems.
 
Q.
What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
Travel medicine.
 
Q.
What are your interests outside of work?
A.
Singing, running, violin, golf and hockey.
 
Q.
What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.

Independent thought.

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