About me
Tamika Christiana Auguste, MD, FACOG, is the Physician Executive Director of the Women’s Health Service Line at MedStar Health, the Chairwoman of the Women’s and Infants’ Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, she sees patients at MedStar Washington Hospital Center for routine OB-GYN care.
As a leader in women’s healthcare, Dr. Auguste is dedicated to ensuring that MedStar Health provides women and their children the highest-quality care. Her goal is to offer patients full-scope services, evidence-based treatments, and cutting-edge resources based on the community's needs.
Dr. Auguste is active in legislative issues concerning women’s health, education, reproductive rights, and patient safety. She works with national organizations, legislators, insurance companies, and community leaders to ensure that women have full reproductive rights and receive the care they need.
During her clinical hours, Dr. Auguste treats patients for the full range of OB-GYN care, including high-risk obstetrics, full scope reproductive care, family planning, and fibroid management. She performs vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, in-office gynecologic procedures, contraception, and larger surgical gynecological procedures. Her warm manner and extensive experience make her patients feel safe and in good hands.
Dr. Auguste has been in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years and completed her medical training, internship, and residency at Georgetown University.
Throughout her career, Dr. Auguste has been known for her dedication to clinical excellence, leadership, and community service. She has been honored with the Golden Cane Award from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the Charles E. Epps Community Service Award from the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. Her contributions to medical education have been recognized with the Donald F. Richardson Award as ACOG District IV’s Outstanding Faculty and the Founder’s Day Award from Georgetown University School of Medicine.
She also received a Medical Alumni Award and was selected as a MedStar Physician Leader of the Future. Her commitment to interdisciplinary care earned her the Nurses’ Choice Physician Collaboration Award at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Auguste is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an active member of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Society for Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Society of Simulation in Healthcare.
Philosophy of Care
"As a leader in growing women’s health and education, I am dedicated to providing health equity to every woman and child. It is my mission to advocate for women’s health across the country. We all need to work together–physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, legislators–to ensure everyone gets the medical care they need.
“As a physician, I believe in using every tool modern medicine offers—cutting-edge treatments, surgeries, and advanced therapies—while also honoring the vital role of spirituality in healing. Whether through prayer, hope, or simply positive energy, I’ve seen how deeply it matters. Though I’m a scientist at heart, I embrace both the physical and spiritual dimensions of care.
“I will work relentlessly for my patients, never giving up on finding answers or walking alongside them when answers aren't clear. My patients’ struggles are not foreign to me; they mirror the experiences of my own family. I hope they feel heard, cared for, and confident in my knowledge. Above all, I want them to know they are in good hands.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatment
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis Surgery
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Prenatal Care
- Uterine Fibroid Treatment
- Vaginal Bleeding Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Early Syphilis
- Endometriosis
- Failed Induction Of Labor
- False Labor
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Painful Urination
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterus Inflammation
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Annual Well Woman Exam
- Birth Control And Contraception
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatment
- Cesarean Delivery
- Colposcopy
- C-Section
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometriosis Surgery
- Fetal Monitoring
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Intrauterine Device
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Ablation
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroid Treatment
- Vaginal Bleeding Treatment
- Well Woman Exams
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
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Basic
- OA Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-POS
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Navigate
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-POS Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- Choice POS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HighMark
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Network OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Medicare Direct
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Choice POS II
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-HMO
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2004)
Medical School: Georgetown University (2000)
Awards
- Founder’s Day Award, Georgetown University School of Medicine, February 2018
- MedStar Physician Leader of the Future 2015-2016
- Nurses’ Choice Physician Collaboration Award, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2012
- SiTEL Impact Award, MedStar Health, 2011
- Cum Laude, Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2000
- Featured Article, “Family ties operate on daughter, doctor inside” USA Today 2000
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1999
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Kawakita T, Reddy UM, Huang CC, Auguste TC, Bauer D, Overcash RT. Prediciting Vaginal Delivery in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor at Term. Am J Perinatol. 2018 Jun;35(7): 660-668. Doi:10.1055/s-0037-1608847. Epub 2017 Dec 6.
Benson, James E, Hillebrand, Allix M, Auguste Tamika C. Design and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Speculum Examination Training Model. Simul Healthc. 2017 Dec; 12(6): 414-421
Mazer-Amirshaha M, Auguste T. (2017). Pain in the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient. In Strayer R, Motov S, Nelson L (Eds.), Management of Pain and Procedural Sedation in Acute Care. http://painandpsa.org/pain-in-the-pregnant-and-postpartum-patient/
Chaine EB, Hee Han C, Auguste T. Laparoscopic Ovarian cystectomy Model Using a Validated Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2017 May 16. pii: S1553-4650(17)30291-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.001.
Damle LF, Tefera E, McAfee J, Loyd MK, Jackson AM, Auguste TC, Gomez-Lobo V. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Education through Simulation (PAGES): Development and evaluation of a simulation curriculum. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. June 2015; 28 (3): 186-91.
Deering S, Auguste T, Lockrow E. Obstetrical simulation for medical student, resident, and fellow education. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):143-45.
Daniels K, Auguste T. Moving forward in patient safety: Multidisciplinary team training. Seminars in Perinatology, June 2013 37(3):146-50.
Antosh DD, Auguste T, George EA, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia CB, Desale SY, Park AJ. Blinded Assessment of Operative Performance After Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology Training. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Jan
George EA, Antosh DD, Auguste T, Sokol AI, Gutman RE, Iglesia C, Desale SY, Park AJ. Gynecologic Trainee Opinions on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Curriculum. Fem Pel Med Recon Surg 2012; 18(5): S171
Auguste T, Goffman D, Deering S, Pliego J, Andreatta PB, Erickson L, Daniels K. Simulation-based team training in obstetric emergencies. Contemporary OB/GYN May 2012; 57(5): 30-39
Auguste, TC, Boswick JA, Loyd MK, Battista A. The simulation of an ex utero intrapartum procedure to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2011 Feb;46(2):395-8
Auguste, T., Murphy, B., Oyelese, Y.: Appendicitis in pregnancy masquerading as recurrent preterm labor. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2002 Feb; 76(2):181