Catherine Anne Picken, MD| Otolaryngology | MedStar Health
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Catherine Anne Picken

Catherine Anne Picken, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (1356 reviews)

Specialties: Otolaryngology

Languages: English

Clinical areas of focus

  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Accessory Sinuses Cancer
  • Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
  • Child Speech Disorders
  • Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Conductive Hearing Loss
  • Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
  • Diseases Of Salivary Glands
  • Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
  • Endoscopy
  • Eustachian Tube Disorders
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
  • Facial Nerve Disorder
  • Floor Of Mouth Cancer
  • Head And Neck Cancer
  • Head And Neck Tumors
  • Migraine
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Newborn Feeding Problems
  • Oral Cancer
  • Otalgia And Ear Effusion
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Parotid Gland Disorders
  • Sinus Tumor
  • Somatoform Disorder
  • Sore Throat
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Throat Cancer
  • Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tongue Cancer
  • Tonsil Cancer
  • Tracheal Cancer
  • Tympanic Membrane Perforation
  • Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
  • Vestibular Disorders
  • Vestibuloplasty
  • Vision Disturbances
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Accessory Sinuses Cancer
  • Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
  • Candidiasis
  • Child Speech Disorders
  • Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Conductive Hearing Loss
  • Congenital Malformations Of Ear
  • Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
  • Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
  • Coughing Up Blood
  • Cysts Of Oral Region
  • Dentofacial Abnormality
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
  • Diseases Of Salivary Glands
  • Diseases Of Tongue
  • Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Diseases Of Vocal Cords
  • Disorders Of Cranial Nerves
  • Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
  • Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
  • Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
  • Effects Of Air Pressure And Water Pressure
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Eustachian Tube Disorders
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
  • Eye And Adnexa Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Disorder
  • Floor Of Mouth Cancer
  • Fungal Otitis Externa
  • Gum Cancer
  • Head And Neck Cancer
  • Head And Neck Tumors
  • Inner Ear Diseases
  • Jaw Diseases
  • Lacrimal Gland Disorders
  • Larynx Cancer
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
  • Mastoid Disorders
  • Mastoiditis
  • Middle Ear Disorders
  • Migraine
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nasopharynx Cancer
  • Newborn Feeding Problems
  • Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
  • Oral Cancer
  • Otalgia And Ear Effusion
  • Otosclerosis
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Parotid Gland Disorders
  • Presence Of Functional Implants
  • Sinus Tumor
  • Somatoform Disorder
  • Sore Throat
  • Speech Disturbances
  • Stomatitis And Related Lesions
  • Superficial Mycoses
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Throat Cancer
  • Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
  • Tongue Cancer
  • Tonsil Cancer
  • Tracheal Cancer
  • Tympanic Membrane Perforation
  • Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
  • Vestibular Disorders
  • Vision Disturbances
  • Zoster
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Procedures I perform

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
  • Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
  • Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
  • Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
  • Drainage Of External Auditory Canal
  • Endoscopy
  • Excision Lesion Floor Mouth
  • Excision Of Parotid Tumor
  • Excision Of Sublingual Gland
  • Facial Cosmetic Surgery
  • Impacted Earwax Removal
  • Intranasal Biopsy
  • Labyrinthectomy
  • Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
  • Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision
  • Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision And Microscope
  • Maxillectomy
  • Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
  • Nasal Endoscopy With Concha Bullosa Resection
  • Nasal Endoscopy With Nasal Hemorrhage Control
  • Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
  • Nasopharynx Biopsy
  • Neck Rhytidectomy
  • Nose Reshaping
  • Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
  • Oropharynx Biopsy
  • Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
  • Percutaneous Tracheostomy
  • Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tongue Biopsy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Turbinate Ablation
  • Turbinate Excision
  • Turbinate Submucous Resection
  • Tympanostomy With Ventilating Tube
  • Vestibule Biopsy
  • Vestibuloplasty
  • Voice Prosthetic Device Evaluation
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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • May 20, 2026

    Dr. Picken is great as usual, addressing all my concerns and questions.

  • Apr 19, 2026

    Dr. Picken is fabulous. Gives you time to explain

  • Apr 10, 2026

    Dr. Picken was very caring, compassionate and kind and I received a very successful surgical procedure from her, thank you very much