Shikha N Deva, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
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Shikha N Deva

Shikha N Deva, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

5 out of 5 (1915 reviews)

Specialties: Family Medicine

Languages: English, Hindi

About me

Dr. Deva is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and two other professional societies. Dr. Deva was honored by the faculty and other residents by being chosen chief resident during her last year of residency.

Dr. Deva was awarded "Resident Teacher Award" during residency.

As a family practitioner her goal is to provide compassionate and outstanding care to all her patients, and care for their preventive and acute needs: from new born care through geriatric adults, doing full spectrum outpatient medicine, including routine gynecology and some minor procedures.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
  • Hypertension
  • Physical Exams
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Wellness Exams
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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
  • Adverse Effects
  • 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
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Procedures I perform

  • Adhd Assessment
  • 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
  • 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
  • Infection Treatment
  • Injections For Pain Relief
  • 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
  • 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
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Practice locations

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12111 Darnestown Rd
Ste A
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

301-926-3095

Fax 301-926-3096

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Fax 301-926-3096

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.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
    • United Healthcare Options (PPO)
    • Health Services for Children with Special Needs
    • United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
    • UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
    • Aetna Better Health of MD
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
    • OCI Direct (HMO)
    • Aetna Advantage 5750
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
    • Medicare Direct
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
    • Maryland Physicians Care MCO
    • Geisinger Medicare Advantage
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
    • Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
    • Advantra Platinum (PPO)
    • HealthyBlue PPO
    • Core Essential (HMO)
    • Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
    • United Student Resources
    • M.D. IPA (HMO)
    • CareFirst MedStar PPO
    • Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
    • WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
    • Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
    • Medicare FFS
    • CIGNA PPO
    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
    • Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
    • CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
    • CIGNA POS/Network POS
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
    • Police and Fire Clinic
    • CareFirst Blue Card Program
    • CareFirst EPO
    • BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
    • CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
    • Beech Street PPO
    • Aetna Basic
    • CIGNA Connect EPO
    • United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
    • IH-Open HMO
    • Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    • CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
    • Aetna Better Health of VA
    • IH-PPO
    • M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
    • HumanaChoice PPO
    • CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
    • Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
    • CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
    • IH-Open Network Only Plus
    • CIGNA EPO
    • Aetna Advantage 6350PD
    • IH-Open POS Plus
    • Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
    • AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
    • CIGNA PPO Plus
    • BlueChoice Open Access
    • IH-EPO Plus
    • Aetna HMO
    • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
    • Erickson Advantage Plans
    • First Health PPO
    • IH-Open EPO Plus
    • MultiPlan, Inc
    • Aetna Advantage 6350
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature
    • DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
    • IH-POS Plus
    • Aetna Classic 5000
    • Aetna Student Health Insurance
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
    • Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
    • Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
    • HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
    • Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Aetna Classic 5000PD
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
    • Optimum Choice
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
    • Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
    • OA Plus
    • HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
    • Choice POS II
    • Aetna VA Exchange
    • First Health PPO
    • TRICARE East Select
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
    • Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
    • Kaiser Permanente Select
    • United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
    • Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
    • Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
    • CIGNA Indemnity
    • Choice POS II Open Access
    • CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
    • Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
    • United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
    • Amerigroup DC Alliance
    • Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
    • Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
    • Options PPO Cardiac Global
    • Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
    • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
    • Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
    • IH-Open POS II
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
    • Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
    • IH-Indemnity
    • Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
    • United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO
    • Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
    • Employee Health Plan
    • Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus
    • Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
    • CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
    • UHC Passport
    • Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
    • Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
    • Tricare Reserve Select
    • UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
    • IH-Network Only Plus
    • Blue Choice Advantage
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
    • Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
    • Aetna Classic 3500
    • CIGNA HMO Open Access
    • Choice POS
    • MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
    • Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
    • IH-POS
    • HighMark
    • Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
    • Navigate
    • Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
    • CareFirst NASCO
    • CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
    • Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
    • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
    • Aetna Premier 200PD
    • United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
    • TRICARE for Life East
    • NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
    • UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
    • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
    • Sentara Health
    • Network OA
    • TRICARE East Prime
    • CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
    • CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
    • IH-Open HMO Option
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
    • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
    • CareFirst Administrators
    • IH-HMO
    • United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
    • CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
    • United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
    • POS OA
    • BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
    • Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2013)

Internship Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2011)

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2010)

Awards

  • Women of Distinction Honors Edition 2017 Washington Family Best for FAMILIES: Best FAMILY Doctor 2020

Ratings and reviews

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

    5
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    5
  • Provider included you in decisions

    5
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • Mar 30, 2026

    Excellent doctor! She takes her time to review and answer questions/concerns. Highly recommend Dr. Deva!

  • Mar 18, 2026

    Dr deva was the best doctor I've had in a while, she was very thorough and made me feel listened to.

  • Mar 18, 2026

    Dr.Deva has always been excellent with my care she is the third woman doctor I've had in 39 years and I'm going to say she's probably the best!