Laura B. Xanders, CRNP

Laura B. Xanders, CRNP

Laura B. Xanders, CRNP

Languages: English
Phone: (301) 215-9420
Fax: (877) 245-1499

Contact this Provider:

 (301) 215-9420
Specialties
  • Headache Medicine
  • Neurology
Conditions I Treat
  • cluster headache
  • facial pain
  • headache
  • menstrual migraines
  • migraine
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Procedures I Perform
  • botox for migraines
  • headache therapy
  • nerve block
About the Provider

Laura Xanders, FNP-BC, is a ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in headache treatment. She sees patients in the Chevy Chase, MD, location.
 
Laura embraces the concept of ‘cura personalis,’ treating the whole patient. She incorporates lifestyle modifications, medications, procedures, alternative therapies, and interdisciplinary referrals when developing a personalized plan with her patients. As a former ER nurse at MedStar Georgetown, she also focuses on acute and urgent headache management options in clinic, at times utilizing the infusion suite at Chevy Chase.

Education
  • Allied Health Education: Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Sciences (2012)
Publications
Diagnose and adios: practical tips for the ongoing evaluation and care of TAC patients taking indomethacin. Current Pain and Headache Reports. 2015.
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
  • 5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    Suite 1100
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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  • 3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
    Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl Dept Neurology
    Washington, DC 20007
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    Phone: 202-444-8525
    Fax: 877-245-1499

Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital