About

“To me, being a doctor is a privilege. I transitioned to concierge medicine because I felt there was a need to spend more time with patients. I now have the time an availability that I feel patients deserve from me as their doctor.”

-Dr. Armellini

Meet Denise Armellini, MD

Educational Background

Medical degree: Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency: Winthrop University Hospital (affiliated with Stony Brook Medical Center), New York
Endocrinology Fellowship: University of Miami’s Division of Endocrinology

Licensures & Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Bone Densitometry
Thyroid Ultrasound
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of thyroid nodulesHospital privileges: Virginia Hospital Center

Honors & Awards

Washingtonian Magazine’s “The Very Best Doctors” 2015
Washingtonian Magazine’s “The Very Best Doctors” 2017–2024

Professional Memberships

American Thyroid Association
The Endocrine Society
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

Professional Achievements

Former Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami
Co-Director of the Thyroid Tumor Board, specializing in advanced thyroid cancers and thyroid disorders
First endocrinologist in Northern Virginia to implement the Afirma Thyroid FNA Analysis technique, enhancing diagnostic accuracy for thyroid nodules

More About Dr. Armellini

Discover How Patients Feel.

“Dr. Armellini was just amazing! She really took the time to listen to everything I had to say about my Thyroid and more! She was very empathetic and ready to advocate to what I possibly need going forward. I feel 💯 better since even my first visit months ago. She also suggested a great plan for my hormones going forward. I feel like I can talk to her about anything without any judgment. I do look forward to continue working with her and the practice as I already feel so much more heard and understood than with previous physician’s and practices.”

“Dr. Armellini is the most compassionate and professional physician I may have ever had. She takes an interest in treating her patients as individuals with unique needs. You will not feel like a number in this amazing practice. Highly recommend!”

“Since finding Dr. A, my health has vastly improved. I’m grateful to have her expertise and care. She conducts thorough research and deep analysis to curate a customized plan of action. Her bedside manner is warm and authentic, and she deeply cares for her patients.When I shared a personal family matter and broke down during my visit, her genuine warmth and experience with that particular medical issue truly consoled me. The caring human interaction and safe space she created to be vulnerable meant the world to me. What sets her apart is not just her clinical expertise, but her emotional intelligence and compassion to handle sensitive moments with grace. She treats the whole person, not just the medical condition. She’s always available to communicate and makes you feel heard and supported.”

“It’s always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Armellini. Her thoroughness and concern for not only my thyroid, but overall health are very reassuring. Her willingness to consider new and alternative therapies gives me confidence that I’m receiving the best care.”