Michael Andrew Cardis, MD| Dermatology | MedStar Health
Michael Andrew Cardis

Michael Andrew Cardis, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (491 reviews)

Specialties: Dermatology

Languages: English

About me

Michael Cardis, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He sees patients for all dermatologic concerns and reads skin biopsies. His clinical interests include melanoma, pigmented lesions, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine. His research interests include the evaluation and management of melanoma and pigmented lesions. The comprehensive nature of Dr. Cardis’ training in both dermatology and dermatopathology allow him to expertly fuse clinical findings and histopathologic features.

Dr. Cardis received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Following his internship, he joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center/MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a three-year residency in dermatology, during which he was awarded the Resident International Grant for a Rotation in Botswana by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Resident Teaching Award by MedStar Dermatology. Finally, before rejoining MedStar Washington Hospital Center as faculty, Dr. Cardis completed a fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Telemedicine Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Dermatopathology.

In alignment with his interests in global health, teaching, tropical medicine, infectious skin disease, and telemedicine, Dr. Cardis has coordinated, led, and participated in multiple international medical initiatives in China, Haiti, and Botswana.

Dr. Cardis believes that the use of telemedicine could benefit patients with limited access to a dermatologist. He is currently involved in the development and oversight of the telemedicine curriculum for dermatology residents. He is a member of the Young Professional Telemedicine Engagement and Education Work Group and co-author for teledermatology curriculum modules published by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is to give patients access to the best care possible while keeping their best interests in mind at all times. Working at an academic and research hospital means that I have access to the most up-to-date treatment options for my patients.

“I’m a highly inquisitive person by nature and my dual-specialty training in dermatology and dermatopathology allows me to have a more comprehensive perspective when diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

“It’s important to me that I communicate clearly with my patients, so that they have a clear understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options in order to make informed decisions regarding their care.”

Clinical areas of focus

  • Acne Treatment
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
  • Eczema
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hyperhidrosis Surgery
  • Mole Examination
  • Moles
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash Treatment
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Tags
  • Vitiligo Treatment
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acantholytic Disorders
  • Acne
  • Adverse Effects
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Angiokeratoma
  • Angiosarcoma
  • Balanitis
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
  • Benign Tumor
  • Capillary Diseases
  • Carbuncles
  • Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
  • Cellulite
  • Choroidal Nevi
  • Congenital Ichthyosis
  • Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
  • Congenital Malformations Of Integument
  • Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
  • Congenital Malformations Of Skin
  • Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Cutaneous Melanoma
  • Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
  • Disorders Of White Blood Cells
  • Eccrine Sweat Disorders
  • Eczema
  • Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
  • Erythema Multiforme
  • Erythematous Conditions
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
  • Fungal Infections
  • Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
  • Hemangioma
  • Hemorrhagic Conditions
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
  • Impetigo
  • Inflammatory Skin Disorders
  • Intraocular Inflammation
  • Itchy Skin
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Keratosis Pilaris
  • Lichen Planus
  • Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
  • Lipoma Of Skin
  • Lymphoma Of Skin
  • Male Pattern Baldness
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Female Genital Organs
  • Melanoma
  • Melanoma In Situ
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Mesothelioma
  • Middle Ear Disorders
  • Mole Examination
  • Moles
  • Mycosis Fungoides
  • Nail Disorders
  • Nonscarring Hair Loss
  • Nummular Eczema
  • Ovarian Disorders
  • Papulosquamous Disorders
  • Pemphigoid
  • Pemphigus
  • Pemphigus Vulgaris
  • Penis Disorders
  • Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Plantar Warts
  • Poisoning
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Razor Burn
  • Rosacea
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scalp Psoriasis
  • Scars And Keloids
  • Scleroderma
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
  • Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
  • Skin Hyperpigmentation
  • Skin Tags
  • Skin Thickening
  • Stretch Marks
  • Superficial Mycoses
  • Tendinitis Of The Foot
  • Tinea Corporis
  • Tinea Cruris
  • Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
  • Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
  • Urticaria
  • Viral Diseases
  • Viral Infection
  • Viral Warts
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdomen Skin Excision
  • Abscess Treatment
  • Acne Treatment
  • Biopsy Of Skin
  • Biopsy Of Tongue
  • Birthmark Removal
  • Boil Treatment
  • Botox Injection
  • Chemical Facial Peel
  • Chest Skin Excision
  • Cyst Treatment
  • Dermabrasion
  • Destruction Lesion Penis Extensive
  • Destruction Of Benign Lesions
  • Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
  • Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
  • Destruction Of Vulva Lesion
  • Eczema Laser Treatment
  • Eczema Treatment
  • Essure Removal
  • Excision Of External Ear
  • Excision Of Skin Lesions
  • Face Biopsy
  • Facial Rejuvenation Consultation
  • Fractional Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Fungal Infection Treatment
  • Fungal Nail Infection Treatment
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Genetic Testing For Hereditary Cancer
  • Genital Wart Treatment
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Hemangioma Treatment
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
  • Hyperhidrosis Surgery
  • Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
  • Keratosis Pilaris Treatment
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Vein Treatment
  • Lower Arm Skin Excision
  • Melanoma Treatment
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mole Examination
  • Mole Mapping
  • Mole Removal
  • Percutaneous Laser Ablation Of Nerves
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
  • Port Wine Stain Treatment
  • Psoriasis Laser Treatment
  • Rash Treatment
  • Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
  • Rosacea Treatment
  • Scalp Biopsy
  • Scalp Skin Excision
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
  • Shaving Of Lesion
  • Shingles Treatment
  • Skin Cancer Prevention
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Care Consultation
  • Skin Care Product Recommendations
  • Skin Excision
  • Skin Graft
  • Skin Health Education
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skin Tightening Consultation
  • Sun Protection Counseling
  • Toe Nail Resection
  • Trichiasis Treatment
  • Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Vein Sclerotherapy
  • Vitiligo Treatment
  • Wart Treatment
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Practice locations

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5530 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 730
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

301-951-2400

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106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 410 South Tower
Washington, DC, 20010

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106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 316 South Tower
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110 Irving St NW
Rm 1A-50A
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-2835

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

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

Fellowship: University Health Center (2019)

Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2018)

Internship: Summa Health System GME (2015)

Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University (2014)

News and publications

1: Cardis MA, Gehris RP, Koch E, Choudhary S. Painless red nodule on the face of 
an adolescent male. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jul;36(4):e79-e80. doi:
10.1111/pde.13823. PubMed PMID: 31290607.

2: Cardis MA, Jiang H, Strauss J, Gulley JL, Brownell I. Diffuse lichen
planus-like keratoses and clinical pseudo-progression associated with avelumab
treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma, a case report. BMC Cancer. 2019 Jun
4;19(1):539. doi: 10.1186/s12885-019-5759-1. PubMed PMID: 31164102; PubMed
Central PMCID: PMC6549366.

3: Cardis MA, Hathaway O, Brownell I. Innumerable lentigines in a mother and
daughter. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jan;36(1):160-162. doi: 10.1111/pde.13701.
PubMed PMID: 30675945.

4: Cardis MA, Montealegre Sanchez GA, Goldbach-Mansky R, Richard Lee CC, Cowen
EW. Recurrent fevers, progressive lipodystrophy, and annular plaques in a child. 
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jan;80(1):291-295. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.043. Epub
2018 Sep 8. PubMed PMID: 30205133.

5: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Topical sirolimus for treatment of a venolymphatic
malformation in an adolescent girl. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Nov;35(6):e406-e407.
doi: 10.1111/pde.13622. Epub 2018 Aug 28. PubMed PMID: 30152558.

6: Cardis MA, Huppmann AR, Kirkorian AY. Rapidly growing subcutaneous mass in an 
infant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 Jul 26;24(5). pii: 13030/qt4q51v1cb. PubMed PMID:
30142742.

7: Cardis MA, Sowash MG, Mosojane KI, Kovarik C, Williams V. HIV-associated
erythema elevatum diutinum: a case report and review of a clinically distinct
variant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 May 15;24(5). pii: 13030/qt38c4c9g3. Review.
PubMed PMID: 30142732.

8: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Intralesional Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for
Fibrofatty Residua of Involuted Infantile Hemangiomas: A Novel Therapeutic
Approach. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 Jun 1;154(6):735-737. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0617. PubMed PMID: 29801031.

9: Cardis MA, Moshell AN. Diphenylcyclopropenone-induced psoriatic
koebnerization. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Apr;57(4):492-493. doi: 10.1111/ijd.13905.
Epub 2018 Jan 18. PubMed PMID: 29345301.

10: Cardis MA, Kirkorian AY. Giant Cutaneous Horn Arising in an Epidermal Nevus. 
Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Sep;34(5):e290-e291. doi: 10.1111/pde.13221. Epub 2017 Aug
7. Review. PubMed PMID: 28783212.

11: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis
complex and the paediatrician's role. Arch Dis Child. 2017 Sep;102(9):858-863.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-312001. Epub 2017 Mar 28. Review. PubMed PMID:
28351834; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5574405.

12: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Grouped Pustules on an Erythematous Base. N Engl J
Med. 2017 Mar 9;376(10):971. doi: 10.1056/NEJMicm1609042. PubMed PMID: 28273013.

13: Cardis MA, Ni J, Bhawan J. Granular cell differentiation: A review of the
published work. J Dermatol. 2017 Mar;44(3):251-258. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13758.
Review. PubMed PMID: 28256763.

14: Cardis MA, Dugan EM, Silverman RA. Solitary Tumor on the Palm of a Young Boy.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2016 Nov;33(6):669-670. doi: 10.1111/pde.13020. PubMed PMID:
27882661.

15: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Safety of Topical Neuromodulators for the Treatment of
Pruritus. JAMA Dermatol. 2016 Dec 1;152(12):1390-1391. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3118. PubMed PMID: 27626772.

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Jul 24, 2025

    Dr. Cardis & his team care.

  • Jul 21, 2025

    Had a very cordial discussion about my health.

  • Jul 21, 2025

    Excellent service.