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
- Acne Treatment
- 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
- Benign Tumor
- Capillary Diseases
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
- Choroidal Nevi
- 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
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Intraocular Inflammation
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keloid Scarring
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mesothelioma
- 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
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Urticaria
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
- Wart Removal
- Wrinkles
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Acne Treatment
- Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Botox Injection
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Cidp Treatment
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Essure Removal
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Grid Laser Treatment With Micropulse Laser
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
- Hyperhidrosis Surgery
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Imiquimod Treatment
- Liquid Nitrogen Treatment
- Lower Arm Skin Excision
- Narrowband Uvb Therapy
- Percutaneous Laser Ablation Of Nerves
- Percutaneous Treatment Of Spider Veins
- Phenol Peels
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
- Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Graft
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Synthetic Pathology
- Toe Nail Resection
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- 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
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Choice POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Network OA
- Navigate
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Medicare FFS
- Optimum Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- OA Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UHC Passport
- Aetna HMO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HighMark
- Sentara Health
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Student Resources
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-POS
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE East Prime
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Employee Health Plan
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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)