Karen Swarer, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prenatal Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- 3Rd Degree Vaginal Laceration
- 4Th Degree Vaginal Laceration
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adnexal Mass
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Advanced Reproductive Age
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- 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
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Cervical Cyst
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydia Female Only
- Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
- Complications From Abortion
- Complications Of Episiotomy
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Contraceptive Implant Complications
- Contraceptive Ring Complications
- Decreased Libido
- Delayed Menarche
- Delayed Puberty
- Dermoid Cyst
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Female Genital Problems
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Foreign Body (VAGINA)
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- HIV In Pregnancy
- Hormone Imbalance
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hydrosalpinx
- Hyperemesis
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Complications
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Lactation Disorders
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Liver Disease In Pregnancy
- Mastitis
- 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
- Nuchal Cord
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Paratubal Cyst
- Paratubal Cysts Benign
- 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 Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Mastitis
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Retained Tampon
- Rh Incompatibility
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Septate Hymen
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Short Umbilical Cord
- Shortened Cervix
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Stillbirth
- Straddle Injury
- Teen Pregnancy
- Teratogen Exposure
- Transverse Vaginal Septum
- True Knot
- Tubal Ring Complications
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- Twins
- Umbilical Cord Compression
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
- Unicornuate Uterus
- Uterine Anomaly With Pregnancy
- Uterine Bleeding
- Uterine Myoma
- Uterine Polyp
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Cyst
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Infections During Pregnancy
- Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginal Septum
- Vaginal Surgery Complications
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis
- Vasa Previa
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Disease
- Vulvar Dysplasia
- Vulvitis
- Vulvodynia
- Well Woman Visit
Procedures I perform
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Conization
- Cesarean Hysterectomy
- Cesarean Section
- Clomid
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Removal
- Contraceptive Injection
- Delayed Cord Clamping
- Dilation And Curettage
- Emergency Contraceptive (EC)
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Episiotomy
- Exercise In Pregnancy
- Family Planning
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Gynecological Surgery
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation (LTL)
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Suppression
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Nexplanon Implant
- Nexplanon Implant Removal
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Operations On Cul De Sac
- 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
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test
- Repeat Cesarean Section
- Reproductive Health
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Salpingectomy
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation
- Surgical Excision Of Ovarian Endometriosis
- Surgical Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Tampon Education
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Health
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Women's Health
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
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- United Golden Rule
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- D-SNP)
- I-SNP
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Choice Plus
- United Choice
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- United Navigate
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Signature
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Kaiser Select
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland
- Virginia Premier
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Optimum Choice
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Tricare for Life East
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Tricare East Select
- Tricare East Prime
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Carefirst EPO
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Case Western Reserve University (2019)
Medical School: University of Oklahoma (2015)