Capital Digestive Care
Gastroenterology • Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD • Since 2009
About
Summary: Capital Digestive Care is a private gastroenterology practice based in Silver Spring, MD, with 5 U.S. offices including Bethesda-area coverage. Founded in 2009, it employs about 133 staff and operates a large network of GI physicians (over 160 providers after recent partnerships) delivering endoscopy, colonoscopy, IBS/Crohn’s disease care, liver/gut health, and colon cancer prevention. The practice emphasizes integrated care across multiple office locations, outpatient centers, labs, and a regional clinical research program. Contact: 240-485-5200; info@capitaldigestivecare.com. Website: capitaldigestivecare.com.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T-90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone
240-737-0085
status@healthmark-group.com
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. telephone scheduling hours
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals/WebMD for Dr. Jonathan Koff: 4.5 out of 5 (53 ratings)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Robynne Chutkan: 3.0 out of 5 (20 ratings)
- Birdeye for Dr. Amy Shah: 4.6 out of 5 (33 ratings)
- Birdeye for Dr. Kathryn Kirk: 4.8 out of 5 (38 ratings)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as thorough, knowledgeable, and patient in listening to concerns
- Clear explanations of medical conditions and procedural results
- Efficient and professional procedure experiences, particularly for colonoscopies and endoscopies
- Caring and empathetic bedside manner from some providers
Common complaints
- Difficulty with administrative aspects such as scheduling, long wait times, and appointment availability
- Issues with clinical follow-up and returning patient phone calls
- Perceived lack of bedside manner, such as being abrupt, dismissive, or failing to address patient concerns thoroughly
- Billing and insurance-related complaints
"Dr Koff has no patient skills and does not EVER return phone calls including from other physicians ???? DO NOT RECOMMEND"
— Patient review for Dr. Jonathan Koff on Vitals"A very expensive waste of time. The third visit she was late. Not five minutes late, but an hour and a half late."
— Patient review for Dr. Robynne Chutkan on Healthgrades"They are booked so far in advance that you wait months before you can get in… but once your in … everything goes out smoothly."
— Patient review for Dr. Amy Shah on BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center — Jun 4, 2026
- Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Dr. Eric Margulies - Capital Digestive Care — Aug 18, 2025
- Gastro Center of Maryland Expands to 9 Locations Across Maryland — Mar 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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