About me
Lee Ann Richter, MD, is a board-certified female urologist with the MedStar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She also serves as Associate Professor of Urology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Richter is one of the few urologists in the country with obstetrics and gynecology-based fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (urogynecology). Her sub-specialty training and surgical background make her uniquely qualified to offer a multidisciplinary perspective of complex pelvic floor conditions.
She treats all female urology and urogynecologic issues--no matter how complex--, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urinary fistula, hematuria, urethral stricture and diverticulum, and interstitial cystitis. She provides a wide range of treatment options that include behavioral intervention, medical therapies, and surgery. Dr. Richter has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.
Dr. Richter received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a general surgery residency, a four-year urology residency, and a two-year sub-specialty fellowship in female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery at the National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is a member of the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction; the American Urogynecologic Society; and the American Urologic Society.
In addition to her work in Washington, D.C., she travels yearly to Rwanda with the International Organization for Women and Development to perform fistula surgeries for women who suffer from this debilitating condition. In addition to her work in the field, she also serves on the medical advisory board for this organization.
Dr. Richter has an extensive research background, and has received numerous grants for her research initiatives. She frequently lectures on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse on a national level, and has been recognized for her research, presenting regularly at national scientific meetings. She was named a Fellow of the NIH/NICHD-funded AUGS/DUKE Urogynecology Clinical Research Educational Scientist Training program in 2019 and was also recognized for her dedication to student education when she was named as a Teaching Scholar at MedStar Washington Hospital Center from 2015 to 2017.
Philosophy of Care
"Pelvic floor conditions are incredibly common and unfortunately not often discussed. Urogynecology allows me the privilege to provide treatment that greatly improves quality of life for women. I don’t just see myself as a provider, but as an advocate for women with these conditions.
“During my urology training, I recognized that women feel very comfortable seeking care from other women for sensitive issues. As a woman, I appreciate and understand how bothersome conditions of the pelvic floor can be and how they can impact quality of life. There are so many successful treatment options for pelvic floor conditions, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. What I value about my time with my patients is being able to listen to each woman’s concerns, to validate her symptoms and how she feels, and to work together to find the right solution.
“It’s a privilege to provide treatment that focuses on improving quality of life. Helping women achieve their health goals is the most rewarding aspect of my job.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Bladder Incontinence
- Colpocleisis
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Bladder Incontinence
- Cystocele
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Female Urethral Stricture
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Prolapse Of Urethra
- Sling Procedure Complications
- Urinary Retention
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy
- Bladder Sling Procedure
- Botox Injections For Bladder Control
- Botox Injections For Urinary Incontinence
- Colpocleisis
- Excision, Urethral Diverticulum
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension
- Urethral Diverticulectomy
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Urethral Sling Revision
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urodynamic Testing
- Uterine Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
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 Managed Choice (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Choice POS II
- IH-Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- POS OA
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open POS Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Navigate
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- OA Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- UHC Passport
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst NASCO
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HighMark
- Choice POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Network OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urogynecology
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology
Fellowship: Washington Hospital Center (2015)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2013)
Internship: Georgetown University Hospital (2009)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2008)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
BLOG: How to find relief from urinary incontinence.
A complete list of publications by Lee A. Richter, MD: