Mary Ellen Ritchie, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Ritchie sees patients aged 14 years and older. Her professional interests include preventative medicine.
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst NASCO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst EPO
- First Health PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- POS OA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-HMO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- First Health PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- IH-Indemnity
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Network OA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UHC Passport
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital (1997)
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School-Houston (1994)