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
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
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)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Navigate
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Blue Choice Advantage
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Employee Health Plan
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA Indemnity
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst NASCO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice POS II
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst EPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- OA Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Core Essential (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Network OA
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
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)