Lauren M Maragh, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Clinical Interest:
- Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Management (Diabetes and Hypertension)
- Preventive Health
- Women’s Health
Residency: New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
Medical Center Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Certifications and Associations:
- Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
“Delivering patient-centered and patient-driven care is what motivates me as a medical provider. Everyone deserves a compassionate provider who not only listens but also values you as an individual with unique life experiences and goals. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to health and wellness.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Diabetes Insipidus
- 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 Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Medicare FFS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Choice POS II
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- HighMark
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Network OA
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Basic
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-POS Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Navigate
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- TRICARE East Prime
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- POS OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA EPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OA Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Indemnity
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Choice POS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency Program: NY-Presbyterian Hosp Cornell and Columbia Univ (2012)
Internship Program: NY-Presbyterian Hosp Cornell and Columbia Univ (2010)
Allied Health Education: Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine (2009)