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
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- 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
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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 Managed Choice (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Navigate
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HighMark
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- First Health PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Basic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- POS OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- OA Plus
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-HMO
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Allied Health Education: Chamberlain University (2017)