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
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bicep Pain
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Diarrhea
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cellulitis Of Genitals
- Cellulitis Of Hand
- Cellulitis Of Head
- Cellulitis Of Toe
- Cellulitis Of Trunk
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Diplopia
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Disturbance Of Attention
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epilepsy
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Geriatrics
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Handwriting Tremor
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemospermia
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Click
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Learning Disabilities
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lip Droop
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mania
- Mastodynia
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pelvic Pain
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Infection
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shin Splints
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Disease
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Strabismus
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Substance Addiction
- Subungual Hematoma
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Thalassemia
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tropical Sprue
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Lip Tie
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Uterine Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginismus
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Impairment
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Poisoning
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Vulvodynia
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Work Related Illnesses
- Work Related Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Adolescent Health
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Coping Skills
- Depression And Anxiety Assessments
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Drug Test
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employee Health
- Family Planning
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Frenectomy
- Global Health
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Newborn Care
- Novel Coronavirus Rapid Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Quality Improvement
- Rapid Strep Test
- Reproductive Health
- School Physical
- Sexual Health
- Shingles Vaccination
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Suboxone Treatment
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Transgender Care
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wellness Check
- Women's Health
- Worker Compensation Evaluation
- Wound Care
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)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Select
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Tricare for Life East
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Tricare East Prime
- I-SNP
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Student Resources
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna EPO
- Carefirst EPO
- United Golden Rule
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- United Navigate
- Virginia Premier
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- United Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Cigna Indemnity
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Choice
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Innovation Health: POS
- United Choice Plus
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Tricare East Select
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Signature
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- WellPoint Maryland
- Aetna HMO
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
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)