Tamika Auguste, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
About me
Tamika Auguste, MD, has been in the Washington, D.C., area for approximately 20 years. Dr. Auguste sees patients in the office and still performs vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, in-office gynecologic procedures, contraception, and larger surgical gynecologic procedures. In addition to her routine obstetrical gynecologic practice, Dr. Auguste is very active in legislative issues concerning women's health, education and patient safety.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prenatal Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adenocarcinoma In Situ Of The Cervix
- Adnexal Mass
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- Anovulation
- Anovulatory Bleeding
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Atypical Glandular Cells Of Undetermined Significance
- Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Benign Breast Lump
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Cancer Related Sexual Concerns
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Funneling
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
- Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Complications From Abortion
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Cystitis
- Decreased Libido
- Dermoid Cyst
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Family History Of Chromosomal Anomalies
- Female Genital Problems
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- HIV In Pregnancy
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hydrosalpinx
- Hyperemesis
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Increased Libido
- Infertility
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Lactation Disorders
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Mastitis
- Mastodynia
- Maternal Obesity
- Menometrorrhagia
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Menstrual Migraines
- Menstruation
- Missed Abortion
- Missed Periods
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Gestations
- Nausea Of Pregnancy
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Paratubal Cyst
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Varicose Veins
- Perimenopause
- Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Personal History Of Stillbirth
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Mastitis
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- Retained Tampon
- Rh Incompatibility
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Shortened Cervix
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Teen Pregnancy
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- Twins
- Unicornuate Uterus
- Urinary Problems
- Uterine Anomaly With Pregnancy
- Uterine Bleeding
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Myoma
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Cancer
- Vulvitis
- Vulvodynia
Procedures I perform
- Abortion
- Abortion Information
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Biophysical Profile Testing
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Conization
- Cesarean Section
- Clomid
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colposcopy
- Contraction Stress Testing
- Digital Rectal Examination
- Dilation And Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Family Planning
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Lysis Of Peritoneal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Partial Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Exercise
- Permanent Sterilization
- Post Partum Check Up
- Postpartum Care
- Preconception Counseling
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
- Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Reproductive Health
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation
- Surgical Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Tubal Ligation
- Tubal Ligation Reversal
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Women's Health
- Zika Virus Testing
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select (aka Senior Advantage)
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CFBCBS EPO
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Open POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Open EPO Plus
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open HMO
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- PPO and PPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA & OA Plus
- Network OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Student Resources
- FIRST HEALTH
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2004)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Dentistry (2000)
Awards
- Founder’s Day Award, Georgetown University School of Medicine, February 2018
- MedStar Physician Leader of the Future 2015-2016
- Nurses’ Choice Physician Collaboration Award, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2012
- SiTEL Impact Award, MedStar Health, 2011
- Cum Laude, Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2000
- Featured Article, “Family ties operate on daughter, doctor inside” USA Today 2000
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1999
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Stuebe, A, Auguste T, Guliati M. Optimizing postpartum care. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol 2018;131:e140–50.
Kawakita T, Reddy UM, Huang CC, Auguste TC, Bauer D, Overcash RT. Prediciting Vaginal Delivery in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor at Term. Am J Perinatol. 2018 Jun;35(7): 660-668. Doi:10.1055/s-0037-1608847. Epub 2017 Dec 6.
Benson, James E, Hillebrand, Allix M, Auguste Tamika C. Design and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Speculum Examination Training Model. Simul Healthc. 2017 Dec; 12(6): 414-421
Mazer-Amirshaha M, Auguste T. (2017). Pain in the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient. In Strayer R, Motov S, Nelson L (Eds.), Management of Pain and Procedural Sedation in Acute Care. http://painandpsa.org/pain-in-the-pregnant-and-postpartum-patient/
Chaine EB, Hee Han C, Auguste T. Laparoscopic Ovarian cystectomy Model Using a Validated Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2017 May 16. pii: S1553-4650(17)30291-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.001.
Damle LF, Tefera E, McAfee J, Loyd MK, Jackson AM, Auguste TC, Gomez-Lobo V. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Education through Simulation (PAGES): Development and evaluation of a simulation curriculum. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. June 2015; 28 (3): 186-91.
Deering S, Auguste T, Lockrow E. Obstetrical simulation for medical student, resident, and fellow education. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):143-45.
Daniels K, Auguste T. Moving forward in patient safety: Multidisciplinary team training. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):146-50.
Antosh DD, Auguste T, George EA, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia CB, Desale SY, Park AJ. Blinded Assessment of Operative Performance After Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology Training. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Jan
George EA, Antosh DD, Auguste T, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia C, Desale SY, Park AJ. Gynecologic Trainee Opinions on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Curriculum. Fem Pel Med Recon Surg 2012; 18(5): S171
Auguste T, Goffman D, Deering S, Pliego J, Andreatta PB, Erickson L, Daniels K. Simulation-based team training in obstetric emergencies. Contemporary OB/GYN May 2012; 57(5): 30-39
Auguste, TC, Boswick JA, Loyd MK, Battista A. The simulation of an ex utero intrapartum procedure to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2011 Feb;46(2):395-8
Auguste, T., Murphy, B., Oyelese, Y.: Appendicitis in pregnancy masquerading as recurrent preterm labor. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2002 Feb; 76(2):181
Kawakita T, Reddy UM, Huang CC, Auguste TC, Bauer D, Overcash RT. Prediciting Vaginal Delivery in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor at Term. Am J Perinatol. 2018 Jun;35(7): 660-668. Doi:10.1055/s-0037-1608847. Epub 2017 Dec 6.
Benson, James E, Hillebrand, Allix M, Auguste Tamika C. Design and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Speculum Examination Training Model. Simul Healthc. 2017 Dec; 12(6): 414-421
Mazer-Amirshaha M, Auguste T. (2017). Pain in the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient. In Strayer R, Motov S, Nelson L (Eds.), Management of Pain and Procedural Sedation in Acute Care. http://painandpsa.org/pain-in-the-pregnant-and-postpartum-patient/
Chaine EB, Hee Han C, Auguste T. Laparoscopic Ovarian cystectomy Model Using a Validated Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2017 May 16. pii: S1553-4650(17)30291-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.001.
Damle LF, Tefera E, McAfee J, Loyd MK, Jackson AM, Auguste TC, Gomez-Lobo V. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Education through Simulation (PAGES): Development and evaluation of a simulation curriculum. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. June 2015; 28 (3): 186-91.
Deering S, Auguste T, Lockrow E. Obstetrical simulation for medical student, resident, and fellow education. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):143-45.
Daniels K, Auguste T. Moving forward in patient safety: Multidisciplinary team training. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):146-50.
Antosh DD, Auguste T, George EA, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia CB, Desale SY, Park AJ. Blinded Assessment of Operative Performance After Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology Training. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Jan
George EA, Antosh DD, Auguste T, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia C, Desale SY, Park AJ. Gynecologic Trainee Opinions on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Curriculum. Fem Pel Med Recon Surg 2012; 18(5): S171
Auguste T, Goffman D, Deering S, Pliego J, Andreatta PB, Erickson L, Daniels K. Simulation-based team training in obstetric emergencies. Contemporary OB/GYN May 2012; 57(5): 30-39
Auguste, TC, Boswick JA, Loyd MK, Battista A. The simulation of an ex utero intrapartum procedure to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2011 Feb;46(2):395-8
Auguste, T., Murphy, B., Oyelese, Y.: Appendicitis in pregnancy masquerading as recurrent preterm labor. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2002 Feb; 76(2):181