Elaine Mary Walsh, MD| Hematology and Oncology | MedStar Health
Elaine Mary Walsh

Elaine Mary Walsh, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (113 reviews)

Specialties: Hematology and Oncology

Languages: English

About me

Elaine Walsh, MB, BCh, PhD, is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of people with breast cancer. Before joining MedStar Health, Dr. Walsh worked in the Breast Medical Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Walsh is an assistant professor at the Department of Medicine at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Walsh’s areas of clinical and research expertise include:

  • Breast cancer (early-stage and metastatic)
  • Triple negative breast cancer
  • DNA damage repair
  • Clinical trials
  • Novel therapeutic agents

Dr. Walsh is committed to providing her patients with the highest level of care and best treatment options, while taking individual preferences and priorities into account. She works closely with a team of other medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, and patient advocates.

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Anemia
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Kidney
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Bone Marrow Transplant Graft Failure
  • Brain Tumor
  • Breast Cancer
  • Clotting Disorders
  • Colon Cancer
  • Digestive System Cancer
  • Estrogen Receptor Status
  • Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Hemorrhagic Conditions
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Malignant Neoplasm
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Melanoma
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
  • Neutropenia
  • Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
  • Personal History Of Cancer
  • Polycythemia Vera
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Secondary Cancer
  • Secondary Lymph Node Cancer
  • Secondary Malignant Neoplasm Of Brain
  • Skin Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Submandibular Gland Cancer
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Thyroid Cancer
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Procedures I perform

  • Anemia Management
  • Antiangiogenic Therapy
  • Anticoagulation Therapy
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Blood Cell Count
  • Blood Chemistry Test
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Bone Cancer Staging
  • Bone Density Scan
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Cancer Survivorship
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Coagulation Tests
  • Coagulopathy Management
  • Colposcopy
  • Computed Tomography
  • Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Cystitis Management
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
  • Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Enteroscopy
  • Flow Immunophenotyping
  • Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
  • Gene Methylation Analysis
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Genetic Mutation Testing
  • Gynecological Cancer Screening
  • Health Promotion Counseling
  • Hepatic Artery Infusion
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • I-131 Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Infection Management
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
  • Infusion Therapy
  • Inpatient Palliative Care
  • Internal Jugular Central Line Placement
  • Internal Radiation Therapy
  • Intravenous (IV) Fluids
  • Intravenous Antibiotics
  • Leptomeningeal Metastasis Management
  • Live-In Care
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Malignant Pleural Effusion Drainage
  • Mammography
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
  • Methylation Profiling
  • Muscle Injection
  • Neutropenia Management
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Ostomy Care
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Palliative Sedation
  • Parotid Biopsy
  • Pathology Consultation
  • Platelet Transfusion
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Pulmonary Embolism Management
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Red Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
  • Spinal Cord Compression Management
  • Tumor Imaging
  • Tumor Immunohistochemistry
  • Tumor Marker Testing
  • Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
  • Venous Blood Collection
  • Wellness Services
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 1st Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-2223

Fax 866-871-7844

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Fax 866-871-7844

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.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO
    • CareFirst NASCO
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus
    • TRICARE for Life East
    • Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
    • CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
    • IH-Open HMO Option
    • Medicare Direct
    • CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
    • CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
    • UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
    • Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
    • Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
    • WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
    • Aetna VA Exchange
    • Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
    • CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
    • Erickson Advantage Plans
    • Choice POS II Open Access
    • UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
    • Aetna Classic 3500
    • Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
    • Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
    • Aetna Advantage 6350
    • Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
    • UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • OA Plus
    • Health Services for Children with Special Needs
    • Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature
    • M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
    • DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
    • IH-PPO
    • M.D. IPA (HMO)
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
    • HumanaChoice PPO
    • Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
    • IH-POS
    • CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
    • CIGNA PPO Plus
    • Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • TRICARE East Select
    • Aetna Better Health of VA
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
    • First Health PPO
    • Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
    • OCI Direct (HMO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
    • Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
    • Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
    • CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
    • CIGNA Indemnity
    • Employee Health Plan
    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
    • Aetna Premier 200PD
    • Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
    • IH-Open POS Plus
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
    • CareFirst Administrators
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
    • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
    • CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
    • IH-POS Plus
    • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
    • Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
    • UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
    • BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
    • Blue Choice Advantage
    • CIGNA EPO
    • IH-Network Only Plus
    • Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
    • Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    • IH-Open Network Only Plus
    • Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
    • Geisinger Medicare Advantage
    • HighMark
    • Aetna Classic 5000PD
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
    • Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
    • TRICARE East Prime
    • IH-Indemnity
    • Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
    • Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
    • IH-Open EPO Plus
    • CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
    • United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
    • Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
    • Aetna Better Health of MD
    • United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
    • Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
    • Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
    • Sentara Health
    • CIGNA Connect EPO
    • First Health PPO
    • Navigate
    • Aetna HMO
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • CareFirst MedStar PPO
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
    • CIGNA HMO Open Access
    • Aetna Basic
    • Advantra Platinum (PPO)
    • BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
    • Medicare FFS
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
    • UHC Passport
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
    • HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
    • Options PPO Cardiac Global
    • Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
    • Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
    • Beech Street PPO
    • HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
    • Police and Fire Clinic
    • Aetna Student Health Insurance
    • IH-Open HMO
    • Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
    • CareFirst EPO
    • Tricare Reserve Select
    • NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
    • IH-EPO Plus
    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
    • United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
    • AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
    • BlueChoice Open Access
    • United Healthcare Options (PPO)
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
    • Core Essential (HMO)
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
    • Maryland Physicians Care MCO
    • Aetna Classic 5000
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
    • Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
    • CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select
    • Choice POS
    • CareFirst Blue Card Program
    • CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
    • Network OA
    • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
    • CIGNA PPO
    • IH-HMO
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
    • Aetna Advantage 5750
    • United Student Resources
    • MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
    • United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
    • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
    • CIGNA POS/Network POS
    • Choice POS II
    • Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
    • POS OA
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
    • Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
    • Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
    • Optimum Choice
    • MultiPlan, Inc
    • CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
    • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
    • IH-Open POS II
    • United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
    • Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
    • Amerigroup DC Alliance
    • United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
    • Aetna Advantage 6350PD
    • Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
    • HealthyBlue PPO
    • United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
    • CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
    • Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
    • United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO

Education

Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2020)

Fellowship: Royal College Of Physicians (2014)

Residency: Royal College Of Physicians (2009)

Internship: Royal College Of Physicians (2007)

Medical School: University College Galway (2006)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Sep 14, 2025

    Dr. Walsh is an extraordinary physician: she is very caring, highly knowledgeable and always approachable

  • Aug 20, 2025

    The care received was helpful, and calming. Everyone treated me & family like queens. My family was impressed.

  • Jun 28, 2025

    Excellent