Adrian Dyer, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- General primary care
- LGBTQ+ care
- Weight management
Philosophy of care
“I take a whole-person view of the patients in my care. I believe that by getting to know each patient beyond their symptoms and medications, I can better tailor treatment to their needs and preferences.”
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 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
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- 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
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- 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
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- POS OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-HMO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HighMark
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Network OA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Navigate
- Choice POS II Open Access
- UHC Passport
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Beech Street PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Choice POS
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TRICARE for Life East
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- BlueChoice Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- First Health PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Fellowship Program: Carolinas Medical Center (2021)
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2018)