Catherine Picken, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine	Medical Degree		1979

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Georgetown University		Not Specified
Internship - Northwestern Memorial Hospital		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Otolaryngology	Otolaryngology	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on October 21, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr. Picken has a wonderful manne... ”

Dr. Picken has a wonderful manner with patients. She remembers prior encounters and makes you feel like you're talking to a friend.

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“Dr. Picken has a wonderful manne...”

Dr. Picken has a wonderful manner with patients. She remembers prior encounters and makes you feel like you're talking to a friend.

Anonymous 10/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 05, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr. Picken was outstanding. Expl... ”

Dr. Picken was outstanding. Explanation was very clear and she answered questions thoroughly.

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“Dr. Picken was outstanding. Expl...”

Dr. Picken was outstanding. Explanation was very clear and she answered questions thoroughly.

Anonymous 09/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 08, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr. Catherine Picken is very pro... ”

Dr. Catherine Picken is very professional, knowledgeable, and prompt

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“Dr. Catherine Picken is very pro...”

Dr. Catherine Picken is very professional, knowledgeable, and prompt

Anonymous 07/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 29, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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Comment - “ Feel very grateful for Dr. Picke... ”

Feel very grateful for Dr. Picken's care & time! She is awesome.

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“Feel very grateful for Dr. Picke...”

Feel very grateful for Dr. Picken's care & time! She is awesome.

Anonymous 05/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Picken has been my doctor fo... ”

Dr. Picken has been my doctor for more than 20 years. She is excellent in every way. She explains things well, takes the time to listen to me and is caring and very knowledgeable.

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“Dr. Picken has been my doctor fo...”

Dr. Picken has been my doctor for more than 20 years. She is excellent in every way. She explains things well, takes the time to listen to me and is caring and very knowledgeable.

Anonymous 09/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 15, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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I am very satisfied.

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“I am very satisfied....”

I am very satisfied.

Anonymous 08/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 20, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre - 1133 21st Street NW Bldg. 2, Suite 501

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Excellent doctor

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“Excellent doctor...”

Excellent doctor

Anonymous 06/20/2025

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