Carla Maria Bossano, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prenatal Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Breast
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adenocarcinoma In Situ Of The Cervix
- Adnexal Mass
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Advanced Reproductive Age
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- Anovulation
- Anovulatory Bleeding
- Arcuate Uterus
- Asherman's Syndrome
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Atypical Glandular Cells Of Undetermined Significance
- Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Benign Breast Disease
- Benign Breast Lump
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bladder Prolapse
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Cancer Related Sexual Concerns
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cyst
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Funneling
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydia Female Only
- Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
- Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Complications From Abortion
- Complications Of Episiotomy
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Cystitis
- Cystocele
- Decreased Libido
- Delayed Menarche
- Delayed Puberty
- Dermoid Cyst
- Detrusor Instability
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Enterocele
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Family History Of Chromosomal Anomalies
- Female Genital Problems
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Foreign Body (VAGINA)
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Galactocele
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- HIV In Pregnancy
- Hormone Imbalance
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hydrosalpinx
- Hyperemesis
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Imperforate Hymen
- Incompetence Of Pubocervical Tissue
- Incomplete Emptying Of Bladder
- Incomplete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Increased Libido
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Complications
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Lactation Disorders
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Liver Disease In Pregnancy
- Mastitis
- Mastodynia
- Maternal Obesity
- Menometrorrhagia
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Menstrual Migraines
- Menstruation
- Microperforate Hymen
- Missed Abortion
- Missed Periods
- Morning Sickness
- Mullerian Anomalies
- Multiple Gestations
- Nausea Of Pregnancy
- Nuchal Cord
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Paget's Disease Of Vulva
- Paratubal Cyst
- Paratubal Cysts Benign
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Varicose Veins
- Perimenopause
- Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Personal History Of Stillbirth
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Percreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Mastitis
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- Retained Tampon
- Rh Incompatibility
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Septate Hymen
- Septate Uterus
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Short Umbilical Cord
- Shortened Cervix
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Stillbirth
- Straddle Injury
- Stress Incontinence
- Teen Pregnancy
- Third Degree Uterine Prolapse
- Transverse Vaginal Septum
- True Knot
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- Twins
- Umbilical Cord Compression
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
- Unicornuate Uterus
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Problems
- Urinary Retention
- Uterine Anomaly With Pregnancy
- Uterine Bleeding
- Uterine Myoma
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Agenesis
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Cyst
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Infections During Pregnancy
- Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Septum
- Vaginal Surgery Complications
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis
- Vasa Previa
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Disease
- Vulvar Dysplasia
- Vulvitis
- Vulvodynia
- Well Woman Visit
Procedures I perform
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Biophysical Profile Testing
- Bladder Training
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Centering Pregnancy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Conization
- Cervical Length Assessment
- Cesarean Hysterectomy
- Cesarean Section
- Clomid
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colpocleisis
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Contraction Stress Testing
- Cryotherapy Of The Cervix
- Delayed Cord Clamping
- Digital Rectal Examination
- Dilation And Curettage
- Dilation And Evacuation
- Emergency Contraceptive (EC)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Episiotomy
- Exercise In Pregnancy
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fetal Ultrasound
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Gynecological Surgery
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Hymenectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis
- Hysteroscopic Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- In Office Endometrial Ablation
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Lysis Of Peritoneal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Endometriosis
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Ovarian Endometriosis
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Suppression
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery For Ovarian Endometriosis
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Nexplanon Implant Removal
- Obliteration Of Vaginal Vault
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Operations On Cul De Sac
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Paravaginal Repair
- Partial Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Exercise
- Pelviscopy
- Pessary
- Pop Q Exam
- Post Partum Check Up
- Posterior Repair
- Postpartum Care
- Preconception Counseling
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
- Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Radiofrequency Ablation Of Uterine Fibroids
- Reconstructive Gynecological Surgery
- Repair Of Cystocele
- Repair Of Pelvic Prolapse
- Repair Of Rectocele
- Repeat Cesarean Section
- Reproductive Health
- Retropubic Urethropexy
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Salpingectomy
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation
- Surgical Excision Of Ovarian Endometriosis
- Suture Removal
- Tampon Education
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Health
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Vaginal Septum Resection
- Vaginal Surgery
- Women's Health
- Zika Virus Testing
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
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- CFBCBS EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Open POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Innovation Health: POS
- POS OA & OA Plus
- PPO and PPO Plus
- Opoen HMO Option
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Open EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Open HMO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Tricare Prime
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Student Resources
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- FIRST HEALTH
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency Program: University of Illinois at Chicago (2013)
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine (2009)