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Specialties
- Family Medicine
Conditions I Treat
- abdominal cramps
- abdominal distention
- abdominal migraine
- abdominal pain
- abnormal bowel movement
- abnormal stool
- abrasion
- acne
- actinic cheilitis
- acute arthritis
- acute back pain
- acute bronchitis
- aging
- alcohol dependency
- allergic conjunctivitis
- allergic contact dermatitis
- allergic reaction
- allergic rhinitis
- allergic rhinitis to pollen
- allergic rhinosinusitis
- allergic wheezing
- allergies
- altered bowel habits
- altitude sickness
- anal itching
- anal pain
- anemia
- angioedema
- angular cheilitis
- animal bite
- ankle injury
- ankle instability
- ankle pain
- ankle sprain
- ankle strain
- anorexia
- anxiety
- aphthous ulcers
- arm injury
- arm pain
- arm sprain
- arm strain
- arm weakness
- arthralgia
- asthma
- asthma flares
- asthmatic bronchitis
- b12 deficiency anemia
- back muscle injury
- back muscle pain
- back pain
- bedbugs
- bee sting allergy
- bee stings
- behavior concern
- behavioral disorders
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- bereavement
- bicep pain
- bilateral knee pain
- birth control counseling
- birthmark
- bleeding during intercourse
- bleeding hemorrhoids
- blister
- blocked tear duct
- blood in eye
- blood in stool
- blurred vision
- body fat analysis
- breast cancer prevention and risk reduction
- breast discharge
- breast lump
- bright red blood per rectum
- bronchitis
- bruising
- burns
- calf pain
- cancer prevention
- cancer screening
- cardiovascular disease
- celiac diarrhea
- celiac disease
- cellulitis
- chest pain
- childhood onset fluency disorder
- chlamydia
- choking sensation
- cholesterol disorders
- chronic abdominal pain
- chronic bronchitis
- chronic cough
- chronic diarrhea
- chronic disease management
- chronic fatigue
- chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs)
- chronic kidney disease (ckd)
- chronic migraines
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- chronic pain
- chronic sinus infection
- claudication
- cognitive impairment
- cold intolerance
- cold sore
- college health
- common cold
- concussion
- conduct disorder
- confusion
- congenital ear deformity
- conjunctivitis
- constant nausea
- constipation
- contact dermatitis
- cough
- cradle cap
- cystitis
- cystodynia
- dandruff
- daytime sleepiness
- decrease in appetite
- decreased libido
- decreased pulses
- degenerative joint disease
- dehydration
- dementia
- depressed mood
- depression
- dermatophytosis
- diabetes management
- diabetes mellitus
- diarrhea
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- diplopia
- disorder of balance
- distractible
- diverticulitis
- dizziness
- drug reaction
- dry nose
- dry scalp
- dry sinus
- dual diagnosis
- dyshidrosis
- dysmenorrhea
- dyspepsia
- dysphagia
- dysphoria
- dyspnea on exertion
- dysthymia
- dysuria
- ear discharge
- ear drainage
- ear fullness
- ear infections
- ear pressure
- earache
- eating disorders
- eczema
- elbow pain
- elbow sprain
- elbow strain
- elevated ldl cholesterol
- emphysema
- enlarged prostate
- enuresis
- environmental allergies
- epicondylitis
- epigastric pain
- epilepsy
- epistaxis
- erectile disorder
- eructation
- erysipelas
- erythema
- eustachian tube dysfunction (etd)
- eye infections
- eye pain
- eye strain
- face swelling
- facial droop
- facial pain
- facial tingling
- falls
- family history of breast cancer
- family history of cancer
- family history of heart disease
- fasciculations
- fatigue
- fecal incontinence
- feeding problems
- fever
- fever with chills
- fibrocystic breast changes
- fibromyalgia
- finger pain
- finger sprain
- finger strain
- fingernail injury
- first degree burns
- flatulence
- floaters
- folliculitis
- food allergy
- food poisoning
- foot injury
- foot pain
- foot strain
- frailty
- frequency of urination
- frequent infections
- frequent urinary tract infections
- gastric ulcer
- gastroenteritis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- genital herpes
- genital warts
- gluten sensitivity
- gout
- grave's disease
- grief
- groin mass
- groin pain
- gynecological exam
- hand injury
- hand pain
- hashimoto thyroiditis
- head congestion
- head lump
- headache
- hearing loss
- heart disease
- heart disease in women
- heart murmur
- heart racing
- heat illness
- heat intolerance
- heel pain
- hematuria
- hemoptysis
- hemorrhoids
- hepatitis
- hernia
- herpes
- herpes zoster
- herpetic whitlow
- hip click
- hip pain
- hirsutism
- hoarseness
- holistic medicine
- homebound
- hot flashes
- human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
- human papilloma virus (hpv)
- hyperglycemia
- hyperlipidemia syndrome
- hypertension
- hyperthyroidism
- hypertriglyceridemia
- hypothyroidism
- impacted cerumen
- impetigo
- infectious mononucleosis
- influenza
- ingrown hair
- ingrown nail
- insect bites and stings
- insulin resistance
- intention tremor
- intertrigo
- iron deficiency anemia
- irregular menstruation
- irritability
- itchy ear
- jaundice
- joint sprain
- joint stiffness
- joint swelling
- joint warmth
- keloid
- keratin cyst
- keratitis
- keratosis pilaris
- knee click
- knee injury
- knee pain
- knee sprain
- knee strain
- labial adhesions
- labial hypertrophy
- labial hypoplasia
- labyrinthitis
- laceration
- lactose intolerance
- laryngitis
- lateral epicondylitis
- lazy eye
- learning disabilities
- leg numbness
- leg pain
- leg weakness
- lethargy
- lice
- lifestyle modification
- lipomas
- lower back pain
- lump in throat
- lyme disease
- lymphadenopathy
- macrocytic anemia
- malaise and fatigue
- mastodynia
- medial epicondylitis
- memory disorders
- menopause
- mens health
- mental health disorders
- methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
- migraine
- missed periods
- mood disorders
- motion sickness
- mouth bleeding
- mouth pain
- mouth ulcer
- multiple chronic illnesses
- muscle cramps
- muscle strain
- muscle tears
- muscle weakness
- musculoskeletal pain
- myalgia
- nail disease
- nail injury
- nasal congestion
- nasal obstruction
- nausea
- nausea and vomiting
- neck muscle injury
- neck pain
- neck sprain
- neonatal acne
- nevus
- newborn care
- newborn feeding problems
- night sweats
- nightmares
- nipple discharge
- noisy breathing
- norovirus
- nose pain
- numbness
- nutrition and health
- obesity
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- odynophagia
- optic migraines
- oral candidiasis
- orthopnea
- orthostatic hypotension
- osteoarthritis
- osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- otalgia
- otitis externa
- otitis media
- overweight
- palpitations
- panic attack
- paresthesia
- paronychia
- patellofemoral syndrome
- penile bleeding
- penile discharge
- performance anxiety
- pernicious anemia
- persistent asthma
- persistent cough
- pertussis
- pharyngitis
- plant dermatitis
- plantar fasciitis
- pleurisy
- pleuritic pain
- pneumonia
- poison ivy
- poison oak
- polypharmacy
- positional vertigo
- post nasal drip
- postcoital bleeding
- prediabetes
- preventive medicine
- problems with smell and taste
- pruritus
- psychomotor agitation
- pulmonary infections
- pyelonephritis
- rash
- rectal bleeding
- rectal pain
- reproductive health
- respiratory syncytial virus
- restless legs syndrome
- retained tampon
- retinopathy of prematurity
- rhinitis
- ringworm of body
- ringworm of groin
- ringworm of head
- rosacea
- salivary gland swelling
- scab
- scabies
- scaly skin
- school anxiety
- sciatica
- scratchy voice
- scrotal pain
- seasonal allergies
- sensitive skin
- severe asthma
- sexual health
- sexually transmitted disease (std)
- shakiness
- shin splints
- shortness of breath (sob)
- shoulder injury
- shoulder pain
- shoulder sprain
- shoulder strain
- sickle cell disease
- sinus pain
- sinus pressure
- sinusitis
- skin abscess
- skin disease
- skin irritations
- skin tag
- sleep disorders
- sleep terrors
- slowing of urinary stream
- smoker cough
- snoring
- sore throat
- spider bite
- spine injury
- sports physical exam
- sprained muscle
- sputum production
- staphylococcus infections
- stomach cancer
- stomach cramps
- stomach pain
- stool changes
- straining on urination
- strep throat
- stress incontinence
- stridor
- stye
- submandibular swelling
- suboxone treatment
- substance addiction
- subungual hematoma
- sudden infant death syndrome
- suicidal ideation
- sunburn
- swallowing problem
- swooshing sound in ears
- syncope
- syphilis
- tachycardia
- teething
- tension headache
- testicular pain
- throat tightness
- thumb sprain
- thumb strain
- thyroid disorder
- tick borne infections
- tinea capitis
- tinea corporis
- tinea cruris
- tinea pedis
- tingling
- tinnitus
- tobacco use cessation
- toenail injury
- tongue pain
- tongue swelling
- tracheobronchitis
- travel medicine
- traveler's diarrhea
- tremor
- tropical sprue
- twisted ankle
- twitching
- type 1 diabetes
- type 2 diabetes
- underweight
- unexpected weight loss
- unexplained weight loss
- unsteady gait
- upper back pain
- upper lip tie
- upper respiratory infection
- urethral discharge
- urge incontinence
- urinary hesitation
- urinary incontinence
- urinary retention
- urinary tract infection
- urinary urgency
- urticaria
- uterine bleeding
- vaginal bleeding
- vaginal candidiasis
- vaginal discharge
- vaginal dryness
- vaginismus
- varicella
- varicella virus
- vasovagal syncope
- vertigo
- viral conjunctivitis
- viral infections
- visual discomfort
- visual disturbance
- visual impairment
- vitamin d deficiency
- vitamin deficiency
- vitamin poisoning
- voice problems
- vomiting
- vulvodynia
- warts
- wasp stings
- weakness
- weight loss
- weight problem
- wellness
- wheezing
- women's health
- work related illnesses
- work related injury
- worker compensation evaluation
- wrist pain
- wrist sprain
- xerosis
Procedures I Perform
- administrative physicals
- birth control
- birth control counseling
- blood pressure screening
- blood test
- body fat analysis
- breast cancer prevention and risk reduction
- breast cancer screening
- breast examination
- camp physicals
- cancer prevention
- cancer screening
- cerumen removal
- chemistry blood panel
- cholesterol management
- chronic disease management
- college health
- concussion testing
- coping skills
- developmental assessment
- diabetes counseling
- diabetes education
- diabetes management
- diabetes screening
- diabetes therapy
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- disability evaluation
- drug test
- ear exam
- electrocardiogram (ekg)
- employee health
- family planning
- fitness for duty evaluations
- flu shot vaccination
- gynecological exam
- health maintenance
- health screening
- hepatitis a vaccination
- hepatitis b vaccination
- hiv testing
- holistic medicine
- human papilloma virus (hpv) vaccination
- lab services
- lifestyle modification
- measles vaccination
- medication refills
- medication renewal
- meningitis vaccination
- menningococcal vaccine
- mens health
- migraine treatment
- mmr vaccine
- newborn care
- nutrition and health
- nutritional counseling
- occupational health screening
- office gynecology
- oral contraceptive
- pap smear
- physical exams
- pneumonia vaccination
- polio vaccination
- pregnancy blood test
- premarital exam
- preoperative evaluation
- preventative women healthcare
- preventive medicine
- prostate cancer screening
- prostate examination
- prostate specific antigen blood test
- rapid strep test
- reproductive health
- school physical
- sexual health
- shingles vaccination
- skin cancer screening
- skin tag removal
- splinter removal
- sports physical exam
- suboxone treatment
- suture removal
- tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
- tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine
- tobacco use cessation
- travel medicine
- travel vaccination
- tuberculosis (tb) test
- vaccinations
- varicella vaccination
- welcome to medicare exam
- well child exam
- wellness
- women's health
- worker compensation evaluation
- wound care
About the Provider
Areas of Clinical Interest:
Hypertension
Mental health – depression, anxiety, OCD
Holistic medicine – mind, body, spirit
Whole scope family medicine
Women’s health - GYN
Philosophy of Care:
“My philosophy of care is to partner with patients to gain control over their physical and mental health problems. I help empower patients to be able to truly understand their health issues and be able to create balance and lead a meaningful life. I focus on preventive medicine and value being thorough and efficient while providing comprehensive and compassionate care.”
Education
- Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (1993)
- Internship Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (1991)
- Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University-Medical College (1990)
- Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (1990)
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
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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