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Specialties
- Critical Care Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Conditions I Treat
- abdominal cramps
- abdominal distention
- abdominal pain
- abnormal bowel movement
- abnormal stool
- abrasion
- acute arthritis
- acute back pain
- acute bronchitis
- aging
- alcohol dependency
- allergic conjunctivitis
- allergic contact dermatitis
- allergic reaction
- allergic rhinitis
- allergic rhinitis to pollen
- allergic rhinosinusitis
- allergic wheezing
- allergies
- altered bowel habits
- altitude sickness
- anal itching
- anal pain
- anemia
- angioedema
- angular cheilitis
- animal bite
- ankle pain
- ankle sprain
- ankle strain
- anorexia
- anxiety
- aphthous ulcers
- arm pain
- arm sprain
- arm strain
- arm weakness
- arthralgia
- asthma
- asthma flares
- asthmatic bronchitis
- b12 deficiency anemia
- back muscle injury
- back muscle pain
- back pain
- bee sting allergy
- bee stings
- behavior concern
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- bereavement
- bilateral knee pain
- bleeding hemorrhoids
- blister
- blood in eye
- blood in stool
- blurred vision
- breast lump
- bright red blood per rectum
- bronchitis
- bruising
- burns
- calf pain
- cancer prevention
- cancer screening
- cardiovascular disease
- cellulitis
- chest pain
- chlamydia
- choking sensation
- cholesterol disorders
- chronic abdominal pain
- chronic bronchitis
- chronic cough
- chronic diarrhea
- chronic disease management
- chronic fatigue
- chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs)
- chronic migraines
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- chronic pain
- chronic sinus infection
- claudication
- cognitive impairment
- cold intolerance
- cold sore
- college health
- common cold
- confusion
- conjunctivitis
- constant nausea
- constipation
- contact dermatitis
- cough
- cystitis
- cystodynia
- dandruff
- daytime sleepiness
- decrease in appetite
- decreased libido
- decreased pulses
- degenerative joint disease
- dehydration
- dementia
- depressed mood
- depression
- dermatophytosis
- diabetes management
- diabetes mellitus
- diarrhea
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- disorder of balance
- distractible
- disturbance of attention
- diverticulitis
- dizziness
- drug reaction
- dry nose
- dry scalp
- dry sinus
- dyshidrosis
- dyspepsia
- dysphagia
- dysphoria
- dyspnea on exertion
- dysthymia
- dysuria
- ear discharge
- ear drainage
- ear fullness
- ear infections
- ear pressure
- earache
- eczema
- elbow pain
- elbow sprain
- elbow strain
- elevated ldl cholesterol
- emphysema
- enlarged prostate
- environmental allergies
- epicondylitis
- epigastric pain
- epistaxis
- erectile disorder
- eructation
- erysipelas
- erythema
- eustachian tube dysfunction (etd)
- eye infections
- eye pain
- eye strain
- face swelling
- facial droop
- facial pain
- facial tingling
- falls
- family history of cancer
- family history of heart disease
- fasciculations
- fatigue
- fever
- fever with chills
- fibrocystic breast changes
- fibromyalgia
- finger pain
- finger sprain
- finger strain
- fingernail injury
- first degree burns
- flatulence
- folliculitis
- food poisoning
- foot injury
- foot pain
- foot strain
- frailty
- frequency of urination
- frequent infections
- frequent urinary tract infections
- gastric ulcer
- gastroenteritis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- genital herpes
- genital warts
- geriatrics
- global health
- gluten sensitivity
- gout
- grief
- groin mass
- groin pain
- hand injury
- hand pain
- handwriting tremor
- head congestion
- head lump
- headache
- hearing loss
- heart disease
- heart murmur
- heart racing
- heat illness
- heat intolerance
- heel pain
- hematuria
- hemoptysis
- hemorrhoids
- hepatitis a
- hernia
- herpes
- herpes zoster
- herpetic whitlow
- hip pain
- hirsutism
- hoarseness
- hot flashes
- hyperglycemia
- hyperlipidemia syndrome
- hypertension
- hypertriglyceridemia
- hypothyroidism
- impacted cerumen
- impetigo
- infectious mononucleosis
- influenza
- ingrown hair
- ingrown nail
- insect bites and stings
- insulin resistance
- intention tremor
- intertrigo
- iron deficiency anemia
- itchy ear
- jaundice
- joint pain in ankle and foot
- joint stiffness
- joint warmth
- knee injury
- knee pain
- knee sprain
- knee strain
- labyrinthitis
- lactose intolerance
- laryngitis
- lateral epicondylitis
- leg numbness
- leg pain
- leg weakness
- lethargy
- lice
- lifestyle modification
- lip droop
- lipomas
- lower back pain
- lump in throat
- lyme disease
- lymphadenopathy
- malaise and fatigue
- mania
- medial epicondylitis
- memory disorders
- menopause
- mens health
- migraine
- missed periods
- mood disorders
- motion sickness
- mouth bleeding
- mouth pain
- mouth ulcer
- multiple chronic illnesses
- muscle cramps
- muscle strain
- muscle weakness
- musculoskeletal pain
- myalgia
- nail injury
- nasal congestion
- nasal obstruction
- nausea
- nausea and vomiting
- neck muscle injury
- neck pain
- neck sprain
- night sweats
- nightmares
- nipple discharge
- noisy breathing
- norovirus
- nose pain
- numbness
- nutrition and health
- obesity
- odynophagia
- optic migraines
- oral candidiasis
- orthopnea
- orthostatic hypotension
- osteoarthritis
- osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- otalgia
- otitis externa
- otitis media
- overweight
- palpitations
- panic attack
- paresthesia
- paronychia
- patellofemoral syndrome
- pelvic pain
- penile bleeding
- penile discharge
- performance anxiety
- pernicious anemia
- persistent asthma
- persistent cough
- pharyngitis
- plant dermatitis
- plantar fasciitis
- pleurisy
- pleuritic pain
- pneumonia
- poison ivy
- poison oak
- polypharmacy
- positional vertigo
- post nasal drip
- prediabetes
- preventive medicine
- problems with smell and taste
- pruritus
- pulmonary infections
- pyelonephritis
- rash
- rectal bleeding
- rectal pain
- restless legs syndrome
- rhinitis
- ringworm of body
- ringworm of groin
- ringworm of head
- rosacea
- salivary gland swelling
- scab
- scabies
- scaly skin
- sciatica
- scratchy voice
- scrotal pain
- seasonal allergies
- sensitive skin
- severe asthma
- sexually transmitted disease (std)
- shakiness
- shortness of breath (sob)
- shoulder pain
- shoulder sprain
- shoulder strain
- sinus pain
- sinus pressure
- sinusitis
- skin abscess
- skin irritations
- sleep disorders
- slowing of urinary stream
- smoker cough
- snoring
- sore throat
- spider bite
- spine injury
- sports physical exam
- sputum production
- stomach cramps
- stomach pain
- stool changes
- straining on urination
- strep throat
- stress incontinence
- stye
- submandibular swelling
- subungual hematoma
- sunburn
- swallowing problem
- swooshing sound in ears
- syncope
- tachycardia
- tension headache
- testicular pain
- throat tightness
- thumb sprain
- thumb strain
- thyroid disorder
- tick borne infections
- tinea corporis
- tinea pedis
- tingling
- tinnitus
- tobacco use cessation
- toenail injury
- tongue pain
- tongue swelling
- tracheobronchitis
- traveler's diarrhea
- tremor
- twisted ankle
- twitching
- type 1 diabetes
- type 2 diabetes
- unexpected weight loss
- unsteady gait
- upper back pain
- upper respiratory infection
- urethral discharge
- urge incontinence
- urinary hesitation
- urinary incontinence
- urinary retention
- urinary tract infection
- urinary urgency
- urticaria
- vaginal candidiasis
- vaginal discharge
- varicella
- varicella virus
- vasovagal syncope
- vertigo
- viral conjunctivitis
- viral infections
- visual discomfort
- visual disturbance
- vitamin d deficiency
- vitamin deficiency
- voice problems
- vomiting
- warts
- wasp stings
- weakness
- weight loss
- weight problem
- wellness
- wheezing
- wrist pain
- wrist sprain
- xerosis
Procedures I Perform
- administrative physicals
- blood pressure screening
- blood test
- breast cancer screening
- breast examination
- cancer prevention
- cancer screening
- chemistry blood panel
- cholesterol management
- chronic disease management
- college health
- depression and anxiety assessments
- diabetes counseling
- diabetes management
- diabetes screening
- diabetes therapy
- diet and exercise
- diet and nutrition
- disability evaluation
- ear exam
- electrocardiogram (ekg)
- flu shot vaccination
- global health
- health maintenance
- health screening
- hepatitis a vaccination
- hepatitis b vaccination
- hiv testing
- human papilloma virus (hpv) vaccination
- lab services
- lifestyle modification
- measles vaccination
- medication refills
- medication renewal
- meningitis vaccination
- menningococcal vaccine
- mens health
- migraine treatment
- mmr vaccine
- nutrition and health
- nutritional counseling
- office gynecology
- pap smear
- physical exams
- pneumonia vaccination
- pregnancy blood test
- premarital exam
- preoperative evaluation
- preventive medicine
- prostate cancer screening
- prostate examination
- prostate specific antigen blood test
- rapid strep test
- sports physical exam
- suture removal
- tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
- tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine
- tobacco use cessation
- tuberculosis (tb) testing
- vaccines
- varicella vaccination
- welcome to medicare exam
- wellness
About the Provider
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Diabetes
- Heart Health
- Lifestyle Behavior Modifications
- Preventive Care
- Smoking Cessation
- Women’s Health
- Post Master of Science in Nursing, Coppin State University
- Master of Science in Nursing, Columbia University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Atlantic Union College
- Board certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
- Board certified, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurses Association, ANCC
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
“I believe health care providers and the individuals they serve should work as a team to achieve one’s optimal health. My goal as your primary care provider is to build a relationship with you as I help you reach that goal. My role as your primary care provider will be to help you create and reach both your short-term and long-term health goals. I will strive to be a trusted resource as we work together.”
Education
- Allied Health Education: Columbia University (2004)
Insurance
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Open EPO Plus
- Open POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna USAccess (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- POS OA & OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- FIRST HEALTH
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Medicare Choice
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Tricare Extra (Indemnity)
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Standard
- United Healthcare Compass (HMO)
- United Healthcare Core Essential (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- OneNet PPO, Inc.
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Student Resources
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.
- AETNA (13)
- CAREFIRST (8)
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE (6)
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK (4)
- FIRST HEALTH (NOW COVENTRY) (1)
- MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE (1)
- MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE (1)
- MEDSTAR SELECT (1)
- PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS) (1)
- TRICARE (4)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE (12)
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