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
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open POS II
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Navigate
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA EPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- POS OA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HighMark
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- OA Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UHC Passport
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- 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
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- HumanaChoice PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Basic
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Sentara Health
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Beech Street PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Education
Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Medicine
Graduate: The Catholic University Of America (2016)