Dr. Raphael H. Pristoop, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Hospitalist Dr. Raphael H. Pristoop, who serves patients in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Pristoop is a board-certified hospitalist working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. 

His clinical areas of focus include abdominal pain, allergies, cough, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, physical exams, rash, sinusitis, sore throat, and urinary tract infections. He is also affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Graduating with his undergraduate degree from Brown University, Dr. Pristoop went on to earn his medical degree from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

Successful in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Pristoop’s prior employment includes Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York & the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, he is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Hospital medicine is a medical specialty that exists in some countries as a branch of family medicine or internal medicine, dealing with the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. Hospitalists manage day-to-day care and provide prompt and complete attention to all patient care needs including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within their scope of practice).

Throughout his career, Dr. Pristoop has been the recipient of many awards and honors, including: James A. Curtain Award for the Most Outstanding Clinical Educator, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, 2017 and 2020; Fellow of the American College of Physicians, 2019; and Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service, Department of Internal Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center, 2012.

Recommended Articles

• Polydipsia: Excessive Thirst Causes and Symptoms

  What is polydipsia?Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst. It is usually regarded as one of the initial symptoms of diabetes.It is normal to feel thirsty, especially after workouts and strenuous activities. It is quite important for people to drink the recommended amount of water per...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Meningitis?

  Inflammation of the meninges, the delicate membrane covering brain and spinal cord, is called as meningitis. There are different types of meningitis based on the cause of the disease. Some of these forms have very mild symptoms and may resolve on its own, while some other forms are serious and life...

• Sperm Cells Mimic Embryonic Stem Cells

  Sperm cells in the testicles are able to mimic the embryonic stem cells and can develop into any of the adult cells in the body. These germ cells, also called spermatogonial cells, belong to the adult stem cells and are the precursor of sperm cells.Based on a new study published in the online...

• What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?

  Hepatitis C refers to a viral infection of the liver that may result in liver damage, cirrhosis and even liver failure. Unfortunately, most of the people with this infection remain unaware of the same until the liver is damaged to certain extent. Hepatitis C virus is a type of virus that causes...

• Do Women Need Additional Supplements?

  Women try to include more healthy options in their diet — fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains. Many experts still advise women to concentrate on healthier diets, rather than focusing on pills and supplements.MultivitaminsMany experts were of the opinion that multivitamin...

• What is Causes Dry Mouth?

  Dry mouth is a very common condition characterized by unusual dryness in the mouth. Along with the inconvenience that it causes, it also affects the taste of food and health of the oral cavity. The mouth becomes unusually dry when the production of saliva is inadequate. This condition is found to be...