Laura W Koo, CRNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Laura W. Koo, Ph.D., MS, CRNP, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner who is part of the MedStar Health Mobile Health Center team. She provides comprehensive care for patients age 5+ who are seeking treatment for acute and chronic health conditions on the Mobile Health Center, which navigates to communities across Baltimore City and aims to make healthcare services accessible for all. Dr. Koo has more than two decades of clinical experience in pediatric and family primary care settings. She is fluent in Spanish, making her a tremendous resource for families who sometimes face barriers while seeking medical care. Additionally, Dr. Koo is passionate about connecting with and mentoring nursing students and nurse practitioner students, while promoting the long-term benefits of careers in the healthcare and public health industries. Dr. Koo is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Maryland State Board of Nursing. In addition to her clinical experience, she has devoted a portion of her career to teaching, serving most recently as an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Philosophy of care
“I aim to empower patients to make informed decisions for their health through clear communication. I strive to listen to each patient’s unique values and preferences to create a collaborative plan of care. I’m thrilled to be part of a team that is committed to making healthcare more accessible for all.” - Laura Koo, Ph.D., MS, CRNP, FNP-BC
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Basic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- OA Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HighMark
- CareFirst Administrators
- TRICARE for Life East
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-POS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UHC Passport
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst NASCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Student Resources
- First Health PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice POS
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst EPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Sentara Health
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Employee Health Plan
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Choice POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
Education
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center,
Allied Health Education: Boston College School of Nursing (2000)