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Cassandra J. Batichon

General Practitioner

Dr. Cassandra Batichon is a general practitioner practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Batichon does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Batichon provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
8 years Experience
Cassandra J. Batichon
  • Washington, DC
  • Geisinger Commonwealth
  • Accepting new patients

Ear infections?

I think it would be appropriate to have an in-person exam at your doctor's office.

Antibody test?

Your age alone puts you at high risk for complications related to COVID-19 infection. Even if you test positive for antibodies, that isn't enough assurance to think that your antibodies READ MORE
Your age alone puts you at high risk for complications related to COVID-19 infection. Even if you test positive for antibodies, that isn't enough assurance to think that your antibodies will still be present months from now. For that reason alone, I tell my patients who have had proven infections that they need to still get the vaccine.

Can celiac disease cause stomach inflammation?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes an inflammatory response to gluten in the diet. You can experience this inflammatory response in the form of many abdominal READ MORE
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes an inflammatory response to gluten in the diet. You can experience this inflammatory response in the form of many abdominal related symptoms like bloating/gas pains in addition to nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. These symptoms can be seen in many other gastrointestinal diseases though, so
Celiac disease shouldn't be the only thing you think of. Follow up with your doctor to discuss your symptoms further.

Cassandra Batichon, MD, MHS