About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Broad spectrum primary care
- Chronic disease management
- LGBTQ care
- Pediatrics/adolescents
- Women’s health/family planning
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care has roots in my education and training at Georgetown where I was nurtured under the tenet of cura personalis or “care of the whole person.” This guiding principle is what drives my approach to provide individualized healthcare encompassing the nuances of every human’s unique story and circumstances.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- 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
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- 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
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- 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
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- 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
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-EPO Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- HighMark
- CareFirst EPO
- POS OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Choice POS
- CareFirst NASCO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Network OA
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Navigate
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Beech Street PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TRICARE for Life East
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Employee Health Plan
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Optimum Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Administrators
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2015)
Residency Program: Providence Hospital (2014)
Internship Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2013)
Medical School: Georgetown University (2012)
