About me
Catherine Tierney, MSN, is a certified family nurse practitioner in the urology department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health Medical Center at Leisure World Boulevard. She is a professional member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
As a nurse practitioner, Katie assesses, diagnoses, and treats male and female patients for various urologic diseases and conditions in outpatient clinics. Her evidence-based treatment approach includes prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, and providing post-treatment consultations. Dedicated to lowering barriers to healthcare access, she provides telehealth and in-person appointments and encourages patients to contact her directly via the patient portal.
Katie’s primary clinical interests lie in male health, particularly erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Before recommending surgical interventions, she considers and explores alternative treatment options for erectile dysfunction, such as oral medications, intraurethral suppositories, and intracavernosal injections.
Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She later pursued a Master of Science in Nursing to provide advanced patient care, including diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications.
Katie has been recognized for her outstanding leadership skills and excellent patient care during her career. She received the Faculty Award Recipient from the Catholic University of America in 2011. In 2014, MedStar Washington Hospital Center selected her as a finalist for the John J. Lynch Moral Courage Award.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is evidenced-based and holistic. I treat the person as a whole rather than just the condition. I strive to provide my patients with the same level of care I want for a loved one or family member. My goal is to make my patients feel heard, collaborate with them to co-create a treatment plan, and clarify any questions they have before leaving the consultation. Patients are always welcome to reach out to me directly with any doubts or concerns they have at any time during their treatment.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (ENLARGED PROSTATE)
- Bladder Disorders
- Burning Urination
- Dysuria
- Elevated Psa Levels
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Groin Strain
- Hematuria
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urinary Urgency
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
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Student Resources
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Navigate
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HighMark
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MultiPlan, Inc
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- IH-HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Choice POS II
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Network OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- OA Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Choice POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE for Life East
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-POS Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Basic
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Sentara Health
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Beech Street PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Employee Health Plan
Education
Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Medicine
Graduate: The Catholic University Of America (2016)