Nasrin Ansari, MD| General Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Nasrin Ansari, MD, is a general surgeon at MedStar Health. Dr. Ansari received her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed an internship at State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo. She then went on to complete two fellowships at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Ansari is board certified in surgery.
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophageal Stricture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Reflux Surgery
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Tissue Findings
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Bladder Carcinoma
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Mass Index
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Bronchial Injury
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colic In Infants
- Colon Disease
- Colonic Obstruction
- Colonic Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Laparoscopy
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Congenital Malformations Of Digestive System
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Stricture
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Banding Complications
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Incisional Hernia
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Intestinal Adhesions
- Intestinal Perforation
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Intussusception
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Liver Abscess
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Myocarditis
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilar Cysts
- Pleural Disease
- Port Site Hernia
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Diseases
- Renal Artery Thrombosis
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Limb Burn
- Shoulder Open Wound
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Skull Fractures
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Spinal Stenosis
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tension Pneumothorax
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
- Volvulus
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhesiolysis
- Appendix Resection
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Debridement Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Jejunum
- Foot Subcutaneous Tissue Diagnostic Drainage
- Gallbladder Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastric Ulcer Repair
- Gastrorrhaphy
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Hernia Repair
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Incision And Drainage Of Bartholin's Gland Abscess
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Leg Muscle Excision
- Lesion Excision
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Patching Therapy
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Reflux Surgery
- Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Skin Substitute Grafting
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Thoracostomy
- Tube Thoracostomy
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Wound Debridement
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
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- UHC Passport
- IH-POS Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- First Health PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open POS Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Navigate
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS II
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Network OA
- OA Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Optimum Choice
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst EPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- TRICARE East Select
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Basic
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: Stony Brook Medicine (2002)
Internship: University at Buffalo School of Medicine (1996)
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1994)