General Overview of the Practice
Dr. Paul Melluzzo and Dr. Peter Petrucci founded Foxhall Surgical Associates in 1977. Dr. Richard DeRosa joined the practice in 1978. In July 1992, Dr. Melluzzo retired from private practice. Dr. Palmer joined Foxhall Surgical Associates in 1993, Dr. Paul joined the practice in 1994 and Dr. Garrett baceame part the practice in 2004. Dr. DeRosa retired from the practice in January, 2006. Dr. Long, our newest associate, joined Foxhall Surgical in August, 2006.
All our surgeons are Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery. Their primary specialty is General Surgery. Each surgeon has subspecialty areas as well. Generally you will be under the care of only one of the doctors. However, if an emergency or urgent treatment is required, you may be seen by the other physicians. If hospitalized, you may see more than one associate during your hospital stay. Drs. Petrucci, Palmer, Paul and Garrett alternate night and weekend coverage. There is always one physician on call for emergencies each 24 hour period. Drs. Luther Gray and Dr. Thomas Zorc may also provide occasional surgical coverage.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS ...
Hospital admissions are made to Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital.
EMERGENCIES ...
When an emergency (life threatening situation ) arises, it is best to go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room or, of appropriate, call 911. The hospital staff can determine the extent of your problem, and then contact us a as necessary. For your own safety, post emergency phone numbers near your phone.
During office hours, the doctor on-call can be reached be contacting the office. During non-office hours, the answering service can reach the doctor on-call. The answering service can be reached directly be dialing (202) 895-1441 or (703) 558-0767. Please do not contact the answering service for routine office needs, or during regular office hours.
OFFICE LOCATIONS...
The Washington office is located at 3301 New Mexico Avenue, N.W. in the Foxhall Square building. This is off Nebraska Avenue by American University. Parking is available in the building and can be validated in any of the shops/banks without a purchase.
Printed directions or map or are available. Directions can also be obtained be calling our office.
UPDATING YOUR RECORDS...
It is important that we have the most current information for your records. The receptionist will inquire each time you arrive at the office if there are any changes. Please assist us by providing any change in your name, address, telephone number, insurance data, medications, allergies, medical conditions, and any other information that may be appropriate. Your cooperation in keeping us informed helps us serve you better.
OUR GOALS ...
We look forward to providing your surgical and mammography care and hope to make it as "painless" as possible. Please feel free to discuss concerns, compliments, or any aspect of your experience with the physicians or appropriate staff person.