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
- Palliative Care Referral
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- 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
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice Fund PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- OA Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-EPO Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Student Resources
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UHC Passport
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-HMO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Medicare FFS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA EPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-PPO
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Administrators
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Navigate
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Beech Street PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- First Health PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Board Certification: National Certification Corporation,
Graduate: Georgetown University School of Nursing (2021)