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Dr. Catherine Picken MD, FACS

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
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Although a native of Illinois, Dr. Picken has lived and worked in Washington for over 20 years. She graduated summa cum laude from Knox College in Galesburg,

Although a native of Illinois, Dr. Picken has lived and worked in Washington for over 20 years. She graduated summa cum laude from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and then graduated from Northwestern University Medical School. She completed her internship and two years of residency in General Surgery at Northwestern before coming to Washington as a clinical fellow at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Surgical Branch. After selecting Head and Neck Surgery as her career choice, she completed four years of residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center.

During her early career, she served as the Chief, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Washington for four years before joining the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown full-time. She was with Georgetown University for over ten years prior to entering private practice. Dr. Picken received numerous awards while at Georgetown, including teaching awards, a Special Citation for Clinical Excellence, and recognition in the hospital's Gallery of Service Excellence every year since it was instituted. She has been cited in Washingtonian magazine's "Top Doctors", Who's Who, and Best Doctor's in America. Currently, she serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgetown University Hospital.

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2440 M Street NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC, 20037
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Education

  • Medical School - Northwestern University Medical School
  • Georgetown University Medical Center (Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Fellowship)
  • Northwestern University (General Surgery)

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

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Dr. Picken is a very efficient, knowledgable, and friendly doctor.

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Great comprehensive visit that includes non-medicinal approaches to improve overall health (plus addressed all of my presenting symptoms!)

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Very personable and down to earth- she took the time to understand my problem and offer constructive medicinal and lifestyle solutions

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Dr. Picken was nice and to the point. The waiting time was minimum even though I arrived a little late. I will recommend her anytime.

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She was personable and informative.

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Excellent!

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The meeting was postponed because the computer system was down.

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The visit was great. Dr. Picken is very personable and took time with me. She also offered a simple solution. Thanks.

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Great doctor's visit! The wait time was due to an emergency, so really not a problem. I would highly recommend Dr. Picken.

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Dr. Picken is incredibly approachable and professional. I felt very well cared for.

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She was wonderful- professional, helpful and answered all my questions. I highly recommend her.

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Very thorough exam, great bedside manner!

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She was extremely professional, thoughtful, thorough(she knew what she was doing), and showed she cared about me and my sinus problems.

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I just had my first visit with Dr. Pickens last week, and she's great. Friendly, professional and thorough in her explanations. She made me feel comfortable and I would recommend her. The only two drawbacks are parking (but it is DC) and the front desk staff. One older woman lacked customer service, and was loud, and even made negative comments each time she got off the phone with patients (I was in the wait room in ear shot). But the doctor herself is good.

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All pluses, no minuses

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Dr. Picken was very thorough and took the time to provide quality care.

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The most comfortable doctor visit that I have ever experienced.

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Professional. Asked pertinent questions. Friendly.advised with confidence. Office manager very helpful with insurance/Medicare

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It was a great visit...very informative, helpful and relieved a lot of my worry. Would definitely continue to see her and recommend anyone to use Dr. Picken!

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Dr. Picken was very professional and thorough.

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She is wonderful! Very patient and I trust her recommendations.

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Dr. Picken is one of the best doctors we see. She is thorough, compassionate, professional, and focused on the patient before her.

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She was friendly, helpful and professional. I really liked her!

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Excellent!

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Very professional, good bedside manners.

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Dr. Picken is super professional and thoughtful doctor. She is very patient and never seems rushed even though she has a busy practice. Always takes extra time to make sure she understands my ENT problems.

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I thought the entire process of scheduling the appointment online was painless. I also like the online reminders. I was equally pleased that Dr. Picken explained throughly the prodecure and feelings that I would experience as her patient.

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My visit with the doctor was great.

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Efficient & effective.

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She was very professional, and she put me at ease.

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Very thorough, very friendly, listened to my whole story and asked questions. I've seen her twice and both times been very happy.

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Dr. Picken was very warm and compassionate. She listened to me and made me feel comfortable.

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great doctor thank u thank u

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Dr. Picken was very nice. I did not feel rushed. She treated me like a person and not a patient. I would have rated her as excellent, except she did not say goodbye and did not talk about any follow up.

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What a worthwhile appointment! I came in to talk about something I thought was minor but bothering me and she gave me a lot of helpful information. She is a calm, patient, gifted physician.

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Great Doctor for ENT issues, would highly recommend!

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I've gone to Dr. Pickens for 7 years and she's excellent.

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Excellent doctor! Highly recommended.

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Dr. Picken was quick, thorough and pleasantly friendly. I received great care and advice, and was also given great recommendations for OTC preventive treatments.

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Dr. Picken was efficient, thorough, and had a lovely manner. I have complete confidence in her knowledge and skills, and am pleased to have found such a good ENT! Highly recommended.

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overall excellent experience

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She was very professional and although I may need surgery. She didn't jump the gun, and told me about other options.

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