Dr. Julia Stanford

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Arlington, VA
25 years experience female

Locations

Office

Arlington, VA

Address

200 N Glebe Rd Ste 300, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA
Directions

Insurances accepted

Aetna Life Insurance Company

Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

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Specialties
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

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117 Answers
54 Agrees
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A member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Forceful vomiting: Projectile vomiting is forceful vomiting that will often hit the wall or end up across the room. This can be a sign of a blockage or narrowing of the... Read More
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Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: Yes. If a foreign body is in the nose, depending on its size, it may get into the lungs. If your child has a foreign body in their nose, they should ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
None: No research data has shown that a daily multivitamin in an otherwise healthy individual will reduce disease burden or prolong life. It is by far bes... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Depends: I beileve this would depend on a few things such as the area being radiated and the risk of not getting the radioactive treatment. It is possible tha... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Many organisms: E. Coli , proteus, enterococcus, klebsiella.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
See list...: Tdap, MMR (if you haven't had 2 doses already), varicella (if you have no history of having the disease as a child). Others if you are 60 or over.
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A member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Not regularly: Glycerin suppositories can be used in infants occasionally if they are constipated and seeming uncomfortable. However, I do not recommend using them ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No data on this: Very little research has been done on the HCG diet and the risk for infertility. Because there is very little research on this diet i never recommend... Read More
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Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
See your MD: There is no vitamin that will help you to recover. Keep up with your efforts in your 12 step program and definitely follow up with your md regarding ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Notify the MD: If your child was prescribed antibiotics for an infection and the associated fever does not resolve within 2-3 days, you should notify the prescribing... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Antibiotics: The only proven cure for a bacterial urinary tract infection is antibiotics
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
UTI: Most likely this is a urinary tract infection and requires further evaluation by your md.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Uti vs stone: This could have been a UTI but since it resolved on its own it also could have been related to a kidney stone. Definitely follow up with your md if i... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: This can happen however, it should resolve within a few hours of being awake if it doesn't then he should be seen.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: There is no contraindication to drinking alcohol after the hpv vaccine.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Depends: There are prescription meds that can be used and sometimes over the counter pain reilevers work . However, it may also depend on the underlying cause ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Possibly: No birth control is 100% (except abstinence). Therefore, you could be pregnant since you had unprotected sex. Check a home pregnancy test now and if... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: Hib prevents against haemophilus influenzae which is a bacteria and unrelated to the influenza virus. To protect against the flu virus the actual flu... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: But the antibiotics used to treat utis can lead to vaginal yeast infections which would cause these symptoms.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Read further...: To decrease the risk of future illnesses and to keep health care costs down for you as an individual and for society as a whole.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: Utis can cause these symptoms.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Unclear: Could be side effect of using the Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or may be that bladder infection not fully treated. Follow up with your md.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Multiple influences: There is alot of genetics behind an individual's adult height. However, nutrition plays a very important role as well. An unhealthy diet can stunt g... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: The four year old vaccines can be safely administered at the same time.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Depends: There is no cure for the common cold. However, some things can ease the symptoms while time is ultimately the healer. I recommend for my patients, t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Symptoms: A UTI (urinary tract infection) is a general term for any infection within the urinary system. Bladder infection is also known as cystitis. Kidney i... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Do: Do not let the anxiety of others create anxiety in you.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: It is a safe and effective vaccine approved for men and women between the ages of 9 and 26.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Call for pricing: Call pharmacies, local community health clinics, and private md offices or travel clinics to compare prices. There can be alot of variation in prici... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No clear association: Unlikely that there is an association. Just because something happens after a vaccine does not mean the vaccine caused it. Likely just a timing coin... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Many possible causes: Eating disorders, extreme physical activity, stress, hormonal abnormalities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, acute illness...To name a few.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Unlikely: At your age, your symptoms are unlikely to be due to colon cancer. However, you should be evaluated by an md because this is a situation that should ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Sleep: Sleep begets sleep - the more a child sleeps usually the better they sleep.
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A member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: Rarely is this is a sign of a serious problem. Many children bang their heads as a way of "self soothing." the best approach is to make sure they ar... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: By reminding patients of the importance of seeing their dentist at least 2x/year as well as regular brushing and flossing.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Family medicine!: I love the variety of family medicine and you can still do some minor in office procedures. I also think the lifestyle can be nicer. You have some c... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: There are many different types of the hpv virus and Gardasil only helps to protect against 4 of the types.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Maybe viral: Most likely a viral infection. If not improving in a few days, fevers develop, or blood in your stool, then you should follow up with your md.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Read further...: Dtap, ipv, hib, hep b, prevnar, (pneumococcal vaccine) rotavirus. Then at 1 year of age children should get their MMR and varicella vaccines.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Treatment time: For most abscesses, treatment is faster with drainage vs just taking an antibiotic. And, often, drainage is the only treatment that is needed. Howev... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
No: This is an adamant no. Having 2 tampons in can increase your risk of toxic shock syndrome - a very serious and life threatening bacterial infection.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: This is a typical treatment for a simple uti.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Follow up with MD: Possible that your UTI was not fully treated.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Varies: Depends on the age and medical history of the patient. Most young women with simple utis will clear them in about 3 - 5 days.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Possibly: He can continue but sometimes when a child's diaper rash is not resolving, i'll recommend that parents try paper diapers.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Possiby: Some women do have abnormal menses during an infection. However, if you are still bleeding, you should follow up with your md to make sure something ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Depends: Depends on the age and overall health of the patient, but most likely, not very long. There is no set number of days, weeks, or months.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Sore arm: Usually soreness at the site of injection which can last about 24 hours. Some people may experience a fever.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Same as for all ages: Adolescents should receive the same nutrition as adults and younger children. The goal is daily fruits/veggies, lean protein, and calcium containing ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julia Stanford
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Feeding: Frequent feeding and expressing milk can help. Drink alot of water as this may help to keep your milk supply flowing and to prevent clogged ducts ho... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Stanford is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stanford is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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i have thought i may have an underactive thyroid as i have little to no energy to dp day to day task i will see gp thank you
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Had I&D after mastectomy d/t abscess oral abx then recur abscess vanco
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Thanks for your quick reply! He is seeing a physician but i wanted to know more about the illness!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Georgetown University School of Medicine, DC
Graduated 1998MD

Awards

Most Influential, Third Place, Arlington, VA - Winter
2013
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, Virginia - Winter
2013
HealthTap Scholar
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