About me
Allison R. Larson, MD, MS, is a board-certified dermatologist affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is Physician Executive Director of Dermatology for MedStar Health and Academic Chair for Dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center. She is also fellowship-trained in dermatopathology.
Dr. Larson sees patients for all general dermatologic concerns. Her clinical interests include lichen sclerosus; inflammatory dermatoses; and benign, premalignant and malignant skin growths. Her research interests include medical education and equity in medicine.
Dr. Larson received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Following her internship, she completed a three-year residency in dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a dermatopathology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
She was part of the Department of Dermatology at Boston University until 2021, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year for Preclinical Sciences at Boston University School of Medicine and Department of Dermatology awards for teaching and leadership. At Boston University, she served as Assistant Dean for Medical Education and as Dermatology Residency Program Director. She joined MedStar Health in 2021. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Association of Professors in Dermatology, and Women’s Dermatologic Society.
In keeping with her interest in medical education, she is currently serving as Chair for the American Academy of Dermatology Basic Curriculum Working Group.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care centers on empathic patient-centered communication. I partner with my patients and the entire MedStar Health clinical team to ensure our patients receive the highest-quality care.
“There are thousands of things that can happen in the skin, which can be confusing and frustrating for patients. I am a general dermatologist first and foremost. My role is to provide clarity for patients about their condition and to figure out the best treatment options.
“Each person is unique and the approach to skin conditions in each person is equally unique. I believe in an individualized approach to care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Eczema
- Moles
- Plantar Warts
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Biopsy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Angiokeratoma
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Capillary Diseases
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Facial Birthmarks
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections Of Skin
- Hemangioma
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keloid Scarring
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pilar Cysts
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Purpura
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scars And Keloids
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Tags
- Skin Thickening
- Superficial Mycoses
- Telangiectasia
- Tinea Corporis
- Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
- Wart Removal
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Imiquimod Treatment
- Liquid Nitrogen Treatment
- Narrowband Uvb Therapy
- Skin Biopsy
- Wart Treatment
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
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Employee Health Plan
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-EPO Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- HighMark
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Medicare Direct
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Navigate
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE for Life East
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Beech Street PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Fellowship: Harvard University (2014)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2012)
Internship: Mercy Medical Center-Baltimore (2009)
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2008)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025