Dr. Roger C. Chinery, MD
Internist
2 E Glebe Rd Alexandria VA, 22305About
Recognized as a caring and compassionate internist, Dr. Roger C. Chinery has over 39 years of experience in his field. He currently sees patients at Inova Alexandria Hospital located in Alexandria, Virginia. The hospital offers a variety of services, including breast health, cancer services, cardiac surgery, childbirth services, diabetes education services, emergency services, and more. Among his other roles, Dr. Chinery holds hospital privileges at both Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
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Education and Training
School of medical sciences Kum Mbchb 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Neighborhood Health clinic 2004 - 2010
- Chief Resident St Agnes Hospital Baltimore MD 1991 - 1992
Awards
- Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award 2003 Alexandra City public Health
- Alan Duetch Award 2012 Inova Alexandria hospital
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association
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Get to know Internist Dr. Roger C. Chinery, who serves patients in Alexandria, Virginia.
An established internist, Dr. Chinery is in practice at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He also maintains admitting privileges at Inova Loudoun Hospital and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. They are dedicated to continually expanding their programs and services to help ensure they meet the healthcare needs of the communities they serve today and in the future.
Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Chinery earned his medical degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana in 1983. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore in 1992.
An active member of the American Medical Association, the doctor has been recognized as a Diplomate of 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.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
Among his various accolades, Dr. Chinery has been the recipient of the Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award by Alexandra City Public Health (2003), and Alan Deutsch Award by Inova Alexandria Hospital (2012).
On a more personal note, he attributes his success to good communication with his patients. In his free time, he enjoys photography and travel.
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