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Dr. Jennifer Macalanda, MD

Dr. Jennifer Macalanda, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jennifer Macalanda, MD is an internist in Bethesda, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

8901 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20889

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Macalanda specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Macalanda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macalanda

1.7
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
14%
14%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
14%
14%
1 star
71%
71%

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Cold. Judgmental
Not an active listener. Doesn't care about the patient, only her clinical stats. Judgmental.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 12, 2024
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Incompetent
My mom saw this MD who let her leave Walter Reed with a blood pressure in the range for hypertensive crisis. She let her leave without doing anything and she also told her it’s OK not to take her blood pressure medicine all the time. We have record of this. Four days later she had a massive stroke. This MD needs her medical license taken away from her. I hope to God at some point she’s treated by a medical professional the way she treats people.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Patient’s daughter – Aug 02, 2023
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I will not see her again. She rushed me through the appointment. I never finished speaking a full sentence before she talked over me and she has zero interpersonal and listening skills.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jun 07, 2022
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Overall impression is that she lacks interpersonal skills and is not patient centric at all. I want to be seen by somebody who at least shows concern for my health. I do not recommend her.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Dec 28, 2020
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Overall impression was that this doctor lacked interpersonal skills and medical professionalism.. I do not recommend this doctor if you are looking for someone who is concerned about your health and health goals.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jennifer Macalanda, MD is an internist in Bethesda, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Wrnmmcb8901 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20889
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW
    Washington, DC 20007
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

    2501 Parkers Ln
    Alexandria, VA 22306
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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