Christina Ashley Kelly, CRNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Adult primary care
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Health promotion
- Preventative care and wellness
Philosophy of Care Statement
“My philosophy of care is rooted in a holistic understanding of the individual, recognizing that health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. I utilize an individualized approach, tailoring treatment plans through collaborative decision-making, and empowering patients to actively participate in their health journey. I am committed to treating every patient with the same empathy and respect that I would extend to my own family, ensuring culturally sensitive care and advocating for their needs.”
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chamberlain University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maryland
Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
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
- Medicare Direct
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HighMark
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Basic
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- TRICARE East Select
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Network Only Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Navigate
- Medicare FFS
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-POS
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- OA Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-HMO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Student Resources
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Choice POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE East Prime
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Medical Education: Chamberlain University (2017)