Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 56 |
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Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD is a nephrologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University College London (UCL) Medical School in 1968 and has 58 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health.
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.
A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:
For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.
A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.
Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 56 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 72 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 23 |
|---|---|
| Female | 17 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 18 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 48 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 70 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 63 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 19 |
|---|---|
| Female | 18 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 16 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 62 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 69 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 46 |
|---|---|
| Female | 38 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 62 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 38 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 67 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 68 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 22 |
|---|---|
| Female | 20 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 62 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 36 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 69 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 79 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 22 |
|---|---|
| Female | 29 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 33 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 24 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 43 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 22 |
| Heart Failure | 25 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 70 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 57 |
| inpatient care | 57 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 33 |
|---|---|
| Female | 37 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 33 |
|---|---|
| Black | 26 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 20 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 26 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 73 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 54 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 19 |
| Heart Failure | 36 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 54 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 87 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 28 |
| inpatient care | 28 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 27 |
|---|---|
| Female | 40 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 31 |
|---|---|
| Black | 25 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 23 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 27 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 43 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 22 |
| Heart Failure | 36 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 27 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 71 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 16 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 19 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 46 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 76 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 21 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 28 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 18 |
| 85 and over | 11 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 57 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 46 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 18 |
|---|---|
| Female | 18 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 19 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 0 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 17 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 42 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 75 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 31 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC were hospital care and inpatient care.
| doctor visit | 68 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 42 |
| inpatient care | 42 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD.
| Male | 22 |
|---|---|
| Female | 23 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 18 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 20 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 1 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
| Depression | 4 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 66 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoporosis | 4 |
| Heart Failure | 8 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 1 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 5 |
| Dementia | 2 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD graduated from University College London (UCL) Medical School in 1968. He completed residency at Middlesex General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: University College London (UCL) Medical School (1968)
Residency: Middlesex General Hospital (1975)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 290 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$111,572
NON-PRODUCT $34,055 |
COZAAR $13,650 |
$63,866 |
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| Relypsa, Inc. |
$26,268
VELTASSA $26,268 |
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| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. |
$6,000
$6,000 |
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| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$3,995
ENTRESTO $3,995 |
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| Theravance Biopharma Inc. |
$3,170
$3,170 |
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| Other |
$7,931
FARXIGA $1,959 |
SOTAGLIFLOZIN $1,938 |
Kerendia $225 |
VELTASSA $216 |
KORSUVA $187 |
Other $3,407 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $78,270 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $39,208 |
| Consulting Fee | $35,040 |
| Food and Beverage | $6,418 |
Dr. Christopher Wilcox is a specialist in adult nephrology in Washington, DC. The average patient rating for Dr. Wilcox is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: renal artery stenosis, lupus nephritis, and proteinuria (protein in urine). Dr. Wilcox seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School and the University College London (UCL) Medical School. Dr. Wilcox is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.