Helen Zenobia Norwood, MD| Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine | MedStar Health
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Helen Zenobia Norwood

Helen Zenobia Norwood, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (1602 reviews)

Specialties: Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Languages: English

(301) 782-2221

About me

Helen Norwood, MD, practices internal medicine at MedStar Health at Brandywine. Her areas of interest include geriatric medicine.

Dr. Norwood received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, residency training at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and fellowship program at George Washington University.

Philosophy of Care
"My philosophy of care is to treat each and every patient according to their unique needs."

Clinical areas of focus

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Preventative Care
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Blood
  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Abnormal Immunological Findings
  • Abnormal Movements
  • Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Anemia
  • Angina
  • Anus And Rectum Diseases
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Artery Disorders
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrioventricular Block
  • Back Pain
  • Bladder Disorders
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Lump
  • Candidiasis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cough
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Cystitis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Dementia
  • Depressive Episode
  • Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Digestive System Diseases
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
  • Diseases Of Salivary Glands
  • Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dyspnea
  • Emphysema
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Enlarged Prostate
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hematuria
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hip Pain
  • Hordeolum And Chalazion
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypotension
  • Influenza
  • Kidney Stones
  • Knee Pain
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pain In Throat And Chest
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Polyuria
  • Problems Related To Lifestyle
  • Rash
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Changes
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Specified Health Status
  • Tachycardia
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vein Disorders
  • Venous Embolism
  • Weight Loss
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Procedures I perform

  • 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Advance Directive Planning
  • Anxiety Treatment
  • Asthma Management
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Copd Management
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Flu Shot
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Hypertension Treatment
  • Immunization Administration
  • Lipid Profile
  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • Non-Pharmacological Interventions
  • Pre-Operative Clearance
  • Preventative Care
  • Rash Treatment
  • Respiratory Infection Treatment
  • Sinus Infection Treatment
  • Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
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Practice locations

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13950 Brandywine Rd
Ste 125
Brandywine, MD, 20613

301-782-2220
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Fax 301-782-2221

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Fellowship: George Washington University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Howard University (2004)

Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital (2002)

Internship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2001)

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2000)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • 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

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 25, 2026

    Exceptional

  • Jun 25, 2026

    This was my first time seeing Dr Norwood as my primary care physician. She was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable and concerned about my wellbeing. I am glad I chose her for my primary care provider.

  • Jun 16, 2026

    I am very happy to have Dr Norwood as my care provider.