Ava M Port, MD| Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition | MedStar Health
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Ava M Port

Ava M Port, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (274 reviews)

Specialties: Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition, Internal Medicine

Languages: English

877-485-1479

About me

Dr. Ava Port sees patients at the following addresses:

3800 Reservoir Rd. NW

Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th floor

Washington, DC 20007 

Phone: 202-687-2818

Fax:  877-485-1479

 

5454 Wisconsin Avenue

Suite 1100

Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

Phone: 202-687-2818

Fax:  877-485-1479

Clinical areas of focus

  • Growth Hormone Follow-Up
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Obesity
  • Oral Medication Therapy For Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Pioglitazone Therapy
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Weight Management Program
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Adrenal Crisis
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders (E.G. CUSHING'S SYNDROME, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA)
  • Adrenal Mass
  • Adrenal Tumor
  • Adrenogenital Disorders
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Cardiometabolic Disorders
  • Complications Of The Puerperium
  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Diabetes In Pregnancy
  • Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
  • Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
  • Disorders Of Pancreatic Internal Secretion
  • Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
  • Disorders Of Renal Tubular Function
  • Disorders Of Thyroid
  • Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Grave's Disease
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
  • Nonscarring Hair Loss
  • Nontoxic Goiter
  • Obesity
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Postprocedural Complications
  • Prediabetes
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyrotoxic Crisis
  • Turner Syndrome
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Vitamin Deficiency
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Procedures I perform

  • Adrenal Disease Prevention And Education
  • Adrenal Tumor Treatment
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Celiac Plexus Block
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
  • Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • Enterectomy
  • Fine-Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid Nodule
  • Glucose Control Management
  • Growth Hormone Follow-Up
  • Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopause
  • Hormone Therapy For Pituitary Disorders
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Obesity Treatment
  • One-On-One Diabetes Education
  • Oral Medication Therapy For Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
  • Pioglitazone Therapy
  • Pituitary Disease Prevention And Education
  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
  • Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
  • Testicular Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Biopsy
  • Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Thyroid Disease Prevention And Education
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Weight Management Program
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Practice locations

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5454 Wisconsin Ave
11th Fl
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

202-295-0545
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Fax 877-723-2336

3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
Washington, DC, 20007

202-687-2818
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miles away

Fax 877-485-1479

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Fellowship: Boston University Medical Center (2012)

Fellowship: Boston Medical Center (2010)

Residency: Boston University Medical Center (2009)

Internship: Boston University Medical Center (2007)

Medical School: University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey (2006)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.7
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.6
  • Jun 19, 2026

    Dr. Ava Port on my first time visit was very good.

  • Jun 17, 2026

    Dr.Port is an excellent physician

  • May 27, 2026

    Dr Port was excellent. Very impressed.