About me
Brianna Boyd, WHNP-BC (she/her) is a Certified Nurse Midwife practicing at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She practices full-scope midwifery providing antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Additionally, she provides care in sexual and reproductive health, gynecologic health, and family planning services including preconception care. Brianna is committed to providing a client-centered model of care. She aims to focus on the unique needs of each patient that recognizes the right to self-determination in healthcare settings. She also understands that addressing the social, emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural needs, and expectations are all an important part of how healthcare is delivered and perceived by patients. She believes “to provide care we must not only LISTEN to patients, but we must also HEAR them. They are the experts on themselves and their body”.
Brianna believes that education plays a key role in healthcare delivery. It is important that the patient is educated and involved in the care delivery process to practice shared decision-making. She understands that shared decision-making means more than presenting choices and explaining the potential advantages and disadvantages of each. It is a process that requires the involvement of the midwife and the individual from beginning to end.
Brianna is a DMV native originally from Temple Hills, Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. Brianna pursued her Master of Science in Nursing at Georgetown University. Prior to receiving her Midwifery training, Brianna worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for two years at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The experience she gained caring for families during one of the most sacred times in the life of a birthing person sparked her interest in midwifery care.
In her free time, Brianna enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and discovering new places/cultures, singing, and poetry.
Favorite Quote:
“In all cultures, the midwife's place is on the threshold of life, where intense human emotions, fear, hope, longing, triumph, and incredible physical power enable a new human being to emerge. Her vocation is unique”.
- Sheila Kitzinger
Clinical areas of focus
- Postpartum Infections
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Amniotic Fluid Disorders
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Asymptomatic Bacteria In Pregnancy
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Candidiasis
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Chlamydial Infections
- Complications Of Pregnancy
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Early Pregnancy Loss
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Infertility
- Fetal Stress
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Infertility
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Postpartum Infections
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cervical Exam
- Cesarean Delivery
- Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
- Delivery Care
- Episiotomy
- External Cephalic Version
- Fertility Counseling
- Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gynecological Examination
- Intrauterine Device
- Lactation Consultation
- Mammogram Referral
- Menopause Counseling
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Examination
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Vaccinations
- Well-Woman Exam
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
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Choice POS
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-PPO
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- POS OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Medicare Direct
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Beech Street PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- OA Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Employee Health Plan
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-EPO Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- First Health PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-HMO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Navigate
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- First Health PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Certified Nurse Midwife
Board Certification: National Certification Corporation, no mapping required
Graduate: Georgetown University (2021)