Eating disorders
Specialized psychiatric evaluation and treatment planning informed by leadership as Founding Medical Director of the Reflections Eating Disorders Treatment Center.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Gary Litovitz, MD
Thoughtful, expert psychiatric care for eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and complex mental health concerns.
Dr. Litovitz brings Georgetown training, senior hospital leadership, and a calm, collaborative clinical style to his outpatient psychiatry practice in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Chief Medical Officer
Dominion Hospital
Dominion Hospital
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
CEDS
CEDS
Life Fellow
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Association
Psychiatric care should feel clear, respectful, and deeply human. Dr. Litovitz’s approach emphasizes careful listening, diagnostic clarity, evidence-informed treatment planning, and a steady therapeutic relationship built on trust.
Areas of focus
Specialized care for complex mental health needs.
In clinical practice, Dr. Litovitz treats eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, and a variety of additional psychiatric concerns.
Anxiety disorders
Thoughtful assessment and ongoing psychiatric support for anxiety symptoms that affect daily life, relationships, performance, and wellbeing.
Depression & mood disorders
Comprehensive psychiatric care for depression and other mood disorders, with attention to diagnosis, function, medication, and continuity of care.
ADHD
Evaluation and psychiatric management for attention, organization, impulsivity, and executive-function concerns across work, school, and life demands.
Psychosomatic medicine
Fellowship training in psychosomatic medicine supports careful attention to the connection between mental health, medical complexity, and overall wellbeing.
Specialized behavioral health programs
Leadership experience spans program creation for eating disorders, self-injurious behavior, women’s mental health, trauma, substance use disorders, and other specialty services.
Credentials & affiliations
Authority presented with clarity, not clutter.
Dr. Litovitz’s background combines board certification, specialty eating-disorder credentials, Georgetown medical training, and senior leadership in behavioral health systems.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry and the clinical care of mental health conditions.
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Holds the CEDS credential and maintains professional membership in the Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Recognized as a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, reflecting long-standing professional commitment.
Chief Medical Officer
Serves as Chief Medical Officer of Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.
Founding Medical Director
Founding Medical Director of the Reflections Eating Disorders Treatment Center.
Professional memberships
Member of the Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and the Academy of Eating Disorders.
Biography
A physician leader with a deeply personal clinical focus.
Dr. Gary Litovitz is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Chief Medical Officer of Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. He is also the Founding Medical Director of the Reflections Eating Disorders Treatment Center and maintains an outpatient psychiatry practice serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
His work bridges direct patient care, hospital leadership, community education, and mental health services outreach. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Litovitz advises businesses and government agencies on mental health issues and has assisted clinicians in establishing and growing behavioral health practices.
Dr. Litovitz’s training is rooted at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree, completed psychiatry residency, completed a fellowship in psychosomatic medicine, and served as a clinical Assistant Professor of psychiatry.
Across his career, he has helped lead the creation, design, and implementation of specialized mental health programs for eating disorders, self-injurious behavior, women’s mental health, psychological trauma, substance use disorders, and other complex psychiatric needs.
Education & training
A Georgetown-trained psychiatrist with specialty fellowship preparation.
The educational pathway below reflects the training and academic roles included in the provided professional materials.
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Graduate of the Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Psychiatry residency · Georgetown University
Completed residency training in psychiatry at Georgetown.
Psychosomatic medicine fellowship · Georgetown University
Completed fellowship training in psychosomatic medicine, supporting a nuanced approach to psychiatric care in medically complex contexts.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Served as a clinical Assistant Professor of psychiatry at Georgetown.
Leadership & professional contribution
Experience beyond the consultation room.
Dr. Litovitz has extensive experience in hospital leadership, business development, community education, mental health outreach, and specialty program design.
Hospital leadership
Chief Medical Officer experience in a major behavioral health hospital setting.
Program creation
Led new program design and implementation across multiple specialized mental health conditions.
Advisory work
Advises businesses and government agencies on mental health issues and services.
Contact
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Phone
703-883-2942
Professional affiliations
American Psychiatric Association · IAEDP · Academy of Eating Disorders