Allyson Lynch, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adolescent and young adult health
- Mental health
- Preventive medicine and chronic disease management
- Weight management
- Women’s health-GYN
Education
- Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Family Medicine Residency
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Certifications and professional associations
Board certified, American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
Philosophy of care
“I seek to empower patients in their healthcare decision-making, by working to build a partnership with patients in which they feel heard and respected while I provide advice and guidance. It is a great privilege to care for patients, and I strive to create an environment of inclusion and compassion for all patients.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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.
-
List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-PPO
- Choice POS II
- IH-POS Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- HighMark
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Student Resources
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Basic
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Medicare FFS
- Choice POS
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- OA Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Indemnity
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Navigate
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Network OA
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Sentara Health
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- POS OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2022)
Medical School: Drexel University (2019)