About me
Stuart Gould, MD, is a board-certified general cardiologist with Medstar Cardiology Associates at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. He is also Physician Safety Officer and currently sits on the Credentialing Committee at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center.
Dr. Gould sees patients for all cardiac diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, orthostatic hypotension, and neurocardiogenic syncope, among others. His sub-specialties focus on cardiac imaging, including nuclear stress tests, echocardiography, and vascular testing. He performs diagnostic and treatment procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions.
Dr. Gould places emphasis on the prevention of cardiovascular disease. His clinical interests involve helping people prevent cardiovascular disease by treating risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress, and anxiety, in addition to promoting exercise and healthy eating. He is also passionate about helping people who have neurocardiogenic syncope to prevent fainting spells.
He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Gould completed an internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident.
Philosophy of Care
“I prioritize patient-centered care that focuses on the needs of my patients and their families by providing individualized diagnostic and therapeutic care for cardiovascular disease. This includes screening patients for cardiovascular disease and helping them treat and diagnose any cardiovascular risk factors that may predispose them to developing heart disease.”
“Being a family man with a wife and three children, I cherish the importance of including families in the process of care. I want to provide the best cardiovascular care available for my patients, making sure that they and their families understand the disease process as well as how we can effectively co-manage and co-treat it. I make sure that I am always available to address any issues and concerns that my patients or their family members have.”
“As a third generation Washingtonian, I have built a strong community of friends and family. I am proud to provide health care that improves the quality of life for my patients and their community. I like to contribute in other ways as well, and am very active within the Olney community by volunteering with various organizations.
“I have an open door policy with referring physicians and prioritize seeing referral patients in a timely manner.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardioversion
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Lymphedema
- Myocardial Infarction
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Disorders
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Prosthetic Device Complications
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiac Valve Tumors
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenitis
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Heart Attack
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hodgkin Disease
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Late Stage Syphilis
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Infarction Complications
- Myocarditis
- Neck Injury
- Neoplasms Of Lymphoid, Hematopoietic And Related Tissue
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Poisoning
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Postprocedural States
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Diseases
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shock
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty And Stenting
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atrial Appendage Closure
- Atrial Septal Defect Closure
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Duplex Scan Of Aorta
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Fractional Flow Reserve
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Ultrasonography
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Peripheral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Renal Artery Denervation
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Assist Device
- Ventricular Restoration
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
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
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Sentara Health
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst NASCO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-HMO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Student Resources
- TRICARE for Life East
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Network OA
- Navigate
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open POS II
- First Health PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Choice POS
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- OA Plus
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare Direct
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Beech Street PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- POS OA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HighMark
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna HMO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2010)
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2007)
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (2003)