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Dr. Marc Difazio, MD

Pediatric Neurology*MaleAge 58

Pediatric Neurology*

Dr. Marc Difazio, MD is a pediatric neurology specialist in Rockville, MD and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Holy Cross Hospital and Berkeley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Marc Difazio, MD

Practice

9850 Key West Ave Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

Care Philosophy

"My highest priority is to maximize quality of life for patients and family members. To this end, I emphasize the need for facilitating communication with families, and helping patients take responsibility fo..."

- Dr. Marc Difazio, MD

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Difazio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Difazio

4.4

155 ratings, 100 with a written review
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What went well
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 07, 2020
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Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Silver Spring, MD – Jul 03, 2018
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jane in Rockville – Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Samantha in Maryland – Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Gaithersburg, MD – Dec 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Gaithersburg, MD – Nov 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Boonsboro, MD – Nov 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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KB Lee in Potomac, MD – Nov 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Bahar in Falls Church, VA – Nov 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Silver Spring, MD – Oct 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Kimberly Fox in Silver Spring, MD – Oct 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rich Engler in Olney, Maryland – Sep 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Victoria Ventura in Rockville, MD – Sep 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Bethesda, MD – Sep 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Upper Marlboro, MD – Sep 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Molli Bishop in Silver Spring, MD – Aug 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Sarah in College Park, MD – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laurie in Rockville, MD – Aug 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

Care Philosophy

My highest priority is to maximize quality of life for patients and family members. To this end, I emphasize the need for facilitating communication...Read more

Specialties*

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatrics

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Epilepsy
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics

Private Practice - Solo

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Internship Hospital, 1992

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Medical School, 1991

Providence College

Undergraduate School, 1987

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • National Defense Service Medal, 1991
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1991
  • Excellence in Innovation, Allergan, Inc., 2005
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 1996,2002
  • Army Commendation Medal, 1996
  • Department of Neurology Staff Instructor of the Year, 2001-2002
  • Pediatric Teaching Intern of the Year, 1992
  • The little Neurotoxin that Could, 4/21/2003
  • Biotinidase deficiency, 2006
  • Molecularly defined Interstitial Tandem Duplication 6p Case with Mild Manifeestations, 2001
  • Orofacial Automatisms Induced by Acute Withdrawal From High-Dose Midazolam Mimicking Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in a Child, 2003
  • Basal Ganglia Injury as a Complication of the Ketogenic Diet, 2002
  • The Utility of SPECT Scanning in a Neonate with Hypothalamic Hamartoma and Gelastic Seizures, 7/00
  • Visual disturbance associated with postoperative cerebellar mutism, 2005
  • Paroxysmal Tonic Upgaze and Partial Tetrasomy of Chromosome 15: A Novel Genetic Association, 2005
  • Acute Onset of Myoclonus After Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Infection, 1998
  • Acute Onset of Myoclonus after Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Infection: A PANDAS Variant., 10/98
  • Botulinum toxin A improved burning pain and allodynia in two patients with spinal cord pathology, 2003
  • Early Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations, 1994
  • A Focused Review of Treatment with Botulinum Toxins for Low Back Pain, 2003
  • A Rare Interstitial Deletion (2)(p11.2p13) In a Child With Pericentric Inversion of Paternal Origin, 1999
  • Aicardi Syndrome, 2006
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia and Brain Cystic Changes, 7/02
  • Index of Suspicion: Case 3, Infantile Pseudotumor Cerebri, 7/01
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia in a six-year-old Child: a Rare Cause of Childhood Stroke, 8/00
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    Locations

    Practice

    Children's National Amb Surg Ctr At Montgomery Co9850 Key West Ave Rockville, MD 20850
    1
    Office5028 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC 20016
    2

    Practice

    Ahc- Adventist Med Grp- Rockville9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 414 Rockville, MD 20850
    3

    Practice

    Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave NW Washington, DC 20010
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Berkeley Medical Center

    2500 Hospital Dr
    Martinsburg, WV 25401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20010
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