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Specialties
- Pediatrics
Conditions I Treat
- abdominal cramps
- abdominal distention
- abdominal migraine
- abdominal pain
- abnormal bowel movement
- abnormal breathing
- abnormal stool
- abnormal weight loss
- abrasion
- achy joints
- acne
- acute arthritis
- acute back pain
- acute bronchitis
- acute rhinitis
- aggressive behavior
- allergic conjunctivitis
- allergic contact dermatitis
- allergic reaction
- allergic rhinitis
- allergic rhinitis to pollen
- allergic wheezing
- allergies
- altered bowel habits
- always tired
- anal fissure
- anal pain
- anemia
- angular cheilitis
- animal bite
- ankle injury
- ankle instability
- ankle pain
- ankle sprain
- ankle strain
- anorexia
- anxiety
- aphthous ulcers
- arm mass
- arm pain
- arm sprain
- arm strain
- arm weakness
- arthralgia
- asthma
- asthma flares
- asthmatic bronchitis
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- back muscle injury
- back muscle pain
- back pain
- bacteria in urine
- bedbugs
- bee sting allergy
- bee stings
- behavior concern
- behavioral disorders
- bereavement
- bilateral knee pain
- birth control counseling
- birthmark
- blister
- blurred vision
- body odor
- breast lump
- breastfeeding problems
- breathholding spells
- bright red blood per rectum
- bronchitis
- bruising
- bullying
- burns
- calf pain
- celiac diarrhea
- celiac disease
- cellulitis
- cellulitis of the leg
- chest congestion
- chest pain
- chlamydia
- chronic abdominal pain
- chronic bronchitis
- chronic cough
- chronic diarrhea
- chronic disease management
- chronic ear infections
- chronic fatigue
- cold sore
- colic
- common cold
- conduct disorder
- conjunctivitis
- constipation
- contact dermatitis
- cough
- cradle cap
- cramp in calf
- croup
- croupy cough
- cystitis
- dandruff
- dark urine
- daytime sleepiness
- decrease in appetite
- decreased hearing
- decreased movement
- dehydration
- delayed umbilical cord separation
- depressed mood
- depression
- dermatophytosis
- destructive behavior
- developmental delay
- diabetes mellitus
- diarrhea
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- disorder of balance
- disorder of upper respiratory system
- disruptive behavior
- distractible
- dizziness
- drug reaction
- dry nose
- dry scalp
- dry sinus
- dry, itchy patches
- dyshidrosis
- dysmenorrhea
- dyspepsia
- dysphagia
- dyspnea on exertion
- dysuria
- ear blockage
- ear discharge
- ear drainage
- ear fullness
- ear infections
- ear pressure
- earache
- easy bruising
- eating disorders
- eczema
- eczema herpeticum
- elbow pain
- elbow sprain
- elbow strain
- electrical burns
- enuresis
- environmental allergies
- epicondylitis
- epigastric pain
- epistaxis
- erysipelas
- erythema
- eustachian tube dysfunction
- exhaustion
- eye infections
- eye pain
- eye strain
- face swelling
- facial pain
- facial rash
- facial tingling
- failure to thrive
- falls
- fatigue
- febrile convulsions
- fecal incontinence
- feeding problems
- feeling faint
- fever
- finger injuries
- finger pain
- finger sprain
- finger strain
- fingernail injuries
- first degree burns
- flatulence
- folliculitis
- food allergy
- food intolerances
- food poisoning
- foot strain
- foster care
- frequency of urination
- frequent infections
- frequent urinary tract infections
- gastroenteritis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- gluten allergy
- gluten intolerance
- gluten sensitivity
- grief
- groin mass
- groin pain
- gum infection
- gum lesions
- halitosis
- hand pain
- head congestion
- head lump
- headache
- hearing loss
- heart murmur
- heart racing
- heat exhaustion
- heat illness
- heat intolerance
- heel pain
- hematuria
- hemoptysis
- hernia
- herpes
- herpes zoster
- herpetic whitlow
- hiccups
- hip click
- hirsutism
- hoarseness
- homebound
- homelessness
- human bites
- hurt ankle
- hyperglycemia
- hyperlipidemia syndrome
- hypertension
- hypertriglyceridemia
- hypothyroidism
- impacted cerumen
- impetigo
- increased frequency of micturition
- increased thirst
- infections (bacterial and viral)
- infectious mononucleosis
- influenza
- ingrown hair
- ingrown nail
- injury to foot
- injury to hand
- insect bites and stings
- insulin resistance
- intention tremor
- intertrigo
- iron deficiency anemia
- irritability
- itchy ear
- itchy eyes
- jaundice
- joint cracking
- joint crepitus
- joint stiffness
- joint swelling
- joint warmth
- keloid
- keratin cyst
- keratitis
- keratosis pilaris
- knee click
- knee sprain
- knee strain
- labyrinthitis
- laceration
- lactose intolerance
- laryngitis
- learning disorders
- leg numbness
- leg pain
- leg weakness
- lice
- lifestyle modification
- lingering cough
- lip numbness
- lip swelling
- lipoma
- low blood sugar
- lower back pain
- lump in throat
- lyme disease
- lymphadenopathy
- minor injury
- missed periods
- motion sickness
- mouth bleeding
- mouth breathing
- mouth pain
- mouth ulcer
- multiple chronic illnesses
- muscle weakness
- musculoskeletal pain
- myalgia
- nail disease
- nail injuries
- nasal congestion
- nasal dryness
- nasal obstruction
- nausea
- nausea and vomiting
- neck muscle injury
- neck pain
- neck sprain
- neck stiffness
- neonatal acne
- new onset numbness
- newborn care
- newborn feeding problems
- nipple discharge
- noisy breathing
- norovirus
- nose sores
- numbness
- numbness of face
- nursemaid elbow
- nutrition and health
- obesity
- oral candidiasis
- orthopnea
- orthostatic hypotension
- osteoarthritis
- osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- otalgia
- otitis externa
- otitis media
- overweight
- pain
- palpitations
- panic attack
- paresthesia
- paresthesia of upper limb
- paronychia
- patellofemoral syndrome
- pediatric lipidology
- penile bleeding
- penile discharge
- performance anxiety
- pernicious anemia
- persistent asthma
- persistent cough
- pertussis
- pharyngitis
- phobia
- plant dermatitis
- plantar fasciitis
- pleurisy
- pleuritic pain
- pneumonia
- poison ivy
- poison oak
- polypharmacy
- positional vertigo
- post nasal drip
- prediabetes
- premature birth
- pressure ulcer of ear
- preventive medicine
- problems with smell and taste
- pruritus
- psychomotor agitation
- pulmonary infections
- pyelonephritis
- pyuria
- questionable mole
- rash
- rectal bleeding
- rectal pain
- red eye
- refugee medicine
- respiratory syncytial virus
- restless legs syndrome
- rhinitis
- ringworm of body
- ringworm of groin
- ringworm of head
- rosacea
- rubbing ears
- salivary gland swelling
- scab
- scabies
- scaly skin
- school anxiety
- school related problems
- sciatica
- scratchy voice
- scrotal pain
- seasonal allergies
- sensitive skin
- severe asthma
- severe cough
- sexually transmitted diseases
- shakiness
- short umbilical cord
- shortness of breath (sob)
- shoulder pain
- shoulder sprain
- shoulder strain
- sibling rivalry
- sinus pain
- sinus pressure
- sinusitis
- skin abscess
- skin irritations
- sleep apnea
- sleep disorders
- slowing of urinary stream
- smoker cough
- snake bite
- sneezing
- sore lip
- sore throat
- soreness
- spasms
- spider bite
- spine injuries
- sports physical exam
- sputum production
- stiffness
- stomach ache
- stomach cancer
- stomach cramps
- straining on urination
- strep throat
- stress incontinence
- stress management issues
- stridor
- stye
- submandibular swelling
- substance abuse
- subungual hematoma
- sudden pain
- suicidal ideation
- swallowing problem
- swelling
- swelling of eyelid
- swollen feet or ankles
- swollen gums
- swooshing sound in ears
- syncope
- tachycardia
- teething
- temper tantrum
- tender lymph node
- tenderness to touch
- tension headache
- testicular pain
- throat tightness
- thumb sprain
- thumb strain
- thumb sucking
- thyroid disorder
- tic disorders
- tick-borne infections
- tinea capitis
- tingling
- tinnitus
- tiredness
- tobacco use cessation
- toe fungus
- toenail injury
- toilet training issues
- tongue numbness
- tongue pain
- tongue swelling
- tracheobronchitis
- transition of youth with special care needs
- traveler's diarrhea
- tremor
- twisted ankle
- twitching
- umbilical cord compression
- umbilical cord infection
- umbilical cord prolapse
- unable to weight bear
- under served communities
- unsteady gait
- upper back pain
- upper respiratory infection
- urge incontinence
- urinary hesitation
- urinary incontinence
- urinary retention
- urinary tract infection
- urinary tract pain
- urinary urgency
- urticaria
- uterine bleeding
- vaginal bleeding
- vaginal candidiasis
- vaginal discharge
- varicella
- varicella virus
- vasa previa
- vasovagal syncope
- vertigo
- viral conjunctivitis
- viral infections
- visual discomfort
- visual disturbance
- vitamin d deficiency
- vitamin deficiency
- voice problems
- warts
- wasp stings
- weakness
- weight loss
- weight problem
- weird rash
- wellness
- wellness check
- wheezing
- women's health
- worrisome moles
- wrist pain
- wrist sprain
- xerosis
Procedures I Perform
- adoption counseling
- annual examination
- autism testing
- birth control counseling
- blood pressure screening
- breast examination
- breastfeeding support
- camp physicals
- care transitions
- cerumen removal
- chemistry blood panel
- concussion testing
- coping skills
- developmental assessment
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- disability evaluation
- ear exam
- examination of eyes
- fitness and exercise
- flu shot vaccination
- foreign body removal
- functional capacity evaluation
- general well visit
- health maintenance
- health screening
- healthy eating
- hepatitis a vaccination
- hepatitis b vaccination
- hiv testing
- home hydration
- hpv vaccination
- immigration examination
- lab services
- lgbtq+ youth care
- lifestyle modification
- long term care
- measles vaccination
- medication refills
- medication renewal
- meningitis vaccination
- menningococcal vaccine
- migraine treatment
- mmr vaccine
- mole check
- newborn care
- nutrition and health
- nutritional counseling
- physical exams
- pneumonia vaccination
- polio vaccination
- pregnancy blood test
- preoperative evaluation
- prescription refill
- preventative care
- rapid strep test
- safe sex education
- school physical
- sick visits
- splinter removal
- sports physical exam
- suture removal
- tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
- tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine
- tobacco use cessation
- travel vaccination
- tuberculosis testing
- under served communities
- vaccines
- varicella vaccination
- weight loss counseling
- well child exam
- wellness check
- women's health
About the Provider
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Well Visits - Newborns through Adolescents
- Growth and Nutrition Monitoring
- Childhood Obesity
- Common Childhood Behavior Problems and Sleep Counseling
- Often Same-Day Sick Visits Available
- ADHD Assessments and Management
- Asthma Management
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care focuses on creating a partnership with my patients and their families to guide them to their optimal health and wellness.”
Education
- Residency Program: University of Maryland Hospital for Children (2004)
- Medical School: University of Oklahoma (2001)
- Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Insurance
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Open EPO Plus
- Open POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna USAccess (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- POS OA & OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- FIRST HEALTH
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Medicare Choice
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Tricare Extra (Indemnity)
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Standard
- United Healthcare Compass (HMO)
- United Healthcare Core Essential (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- OneNet PPO, Inc.
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Student Resources
MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.
Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.
- AETNA (13)
- CAREFIRST (8)
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE (6)
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK (4)
- FIRST HEALTH (NOW COVENTRY) (1)
- MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE (1)
- MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE (1)
- MEDSTAR SELECT (1)
- PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS) (1)
- TRICARE (4)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE (12)
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