Benjamin Braun Kenigsberg, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Cardiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine
Languages: English
Only sees patients in a hospital setting and does not schedule visits.
About me
As a Board Certified/Board eligible critical care physician, all cardiac surgery and cardiac conditions requiring intensive care are treated.
Benjamin Kenigsberg, MD, is trained in cardiovascular and critical care medicine. He is a critical care cardiologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center who works primarily in the medical and surgical cardiovascular intensive care units with patients who are critically ill with heart conditions including cardiogenic shock, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and multi-organ failure. Dr. Kenigsberg also performs transesophageal echocardiograms and reads transthoracic echocardiograms.
Dr. Kenigsberg’s research interests include studies involving the hemodynamics of patients in various states of shock, valvular heart disease, mechanical circulatory support, cardiac arrest, and overall quality improvement for patients everywhere. He is actively involved in several research studies.
Philosophy of Care
“My approach is primarily patient-centered. I am focused on the right treatment at the right time for each individual patient. I strive to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients with complex cardiac conditions by communicating clearly, working collaboratively, and always keeping the patient’s needs in mind.”
—Benjamin Kenigsberg, MD
Conditions and procedures
Procedures I perform
- Intraaortic Balloon Pump Placement
- Pacemaker Placement
Practice locations
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110 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC, 20010
miles away
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.
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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, Critical Care Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2019)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2018)
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center Radiology GME (2015)
Medical School: New York University (2012)