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George Hennawi, MD, has been named physician executive director of Geriatrics and Senior Services for MedStar Health.

He will oversee all services, MedStar House Call Program, the Center for Successful Aging, and in-hospital and specialty care.

He also will lead partnerships with skilled nursing, assisted living, independent senior living facilities, and retirement communities.

Dr. Hennawi created the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in 2012.

Then opened a new location at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in 2021.

Dr. Hennawi completed his residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in 2002.

Then returned to work there from 2007 to 2012.

In 2013, Dr. Hennawi was named a "Top Doc" in Baltimore Magazine for Geriatric Medicine.

Dr. Hennawi has always had a passion and commitment for caring for the aging.

He developed a unique model of care which he built into the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan.

The Center is a place where patients receive comprehensive care and all age-related issues can be addressed from medical conditions to balance and gait to social needs.

His goal in caring for the patients is to improve their quality of life and empower patients to become an integral part of the direction and decision-making regarding their care.George Hennawi, MD, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Baltimore Magazine for Geriatrics since 2013.