Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C.
The DMV’s Premier Rheumatology Practice

Meet ARA’s Newest Providers

Marc Phillpotts, MD, completed his Rheumatology Fellowship training at George Washington University Hospital and subsequently joined the medical faculty in the Division of Rheumatology at George Washington University as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. In this role, he mentored students, residents, and fellows, while also maintaining an active clinical practice that included inpatient rheumatology consult services. Dr. Phillpotts is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and currently serves on the ACR Workforce Solutions Committee. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Rheumatology by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Phillpotts sees patients in our Fairfax and Washington, DC offices. Read his full bio. Book an appointment.

Laura Robbins, PA-C, Laura is a board-certified Physician Assistant originally from Minnesota. Laura graduated from PA school at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Laura joined us most recently from George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, where she was able to work on clinical trials evaluating the use and safety of different medications for the treatment of COVID-19. During this time, she also worked on a mobile unit through an HIV Prevention Trials Network study, in which she and a small team helped provide harm reduction as well as prevention and management of various primary care conditions to underserved areas in Washington, DC. Laura works with Dr. David Wolfe seeing patients in our Chevy Chase office. Read Laura’s full bio. Book an appointment.