Douglas Owen Sobel, MD| Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Sobel is the Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology.
Clinical areas of focus
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Hyperthyroidism
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Gland Disorders (E.G. CUSHING'S SYNDROME, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA)
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Tumor
- Adrenogenital Disorders
- Benign Neoplasm Of Adrenal Gland
- Benign Thyroid Nodules
- Bone Density Disorder
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Mellitus Due To Underlying Condition
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
- Disorders Of Thyroid
- Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Gastrinoma
- Gestational Diabetes
- Grave's Disease
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- High Blood Sugar
- High Cholesterol
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Insulin Resistance
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Testosterone Levels
- Male Hypogonadism
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Cancer
- Pituitary Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyglandular Dysfunction
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Prediabetes
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Proteinuria
- Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, Male Phenotype
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Goiter
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroid Storm
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Toxic Goiter
- Turner Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes In Children
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- Acromegaly Treatment
- Adrenal Cancer Treatment
- Adrenal Crisis Treatment
- Adrenal Disease Treatment
- Adrenal Disorder Treatment
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Management
- Adrenal Hormone Management
- Adrenal Hormone Regulation
- Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
- Adrenal Tumor Treatment
- Aldosteronoma Management
- Automated Insulin Delivery
- Bariatric Nutrition Counseling
- Blood Glucose Correction For High Readings
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Training
- Cushing Syndrome Management
- Cushing Syndrome Treatment
- Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- Diabetes Complications Prevention
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Self-Care Planning
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Assessment
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
- Dietary Management Of Cushing Syndrome
- Endocrine Disorder Treatment
- Endocrine Disorders Treatment
- Endocrine Tumor Treatment
- Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (FMTC) Treatment
- Fluid And Electrolyte Management
- Gland Disorder Treatment
- Gland Dysfunction Treatment
- Glucometer Use
- Glucose Control Management
- Glycemic Variability Assessment
- Goiter Treatment
- Grave's Disease Treatment
- Growth Hormone Follow-Up
- Growth Hormone Level Monitoring
- Growth Hormone Screening
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
- Healthy Weight Loss Guidance
- High Cholesterol Management
- Hormone Balancing Nutrition Counseling
- Hormone Imbalance Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypercalcemia Nutrition Management
- Hypercalcemia Treatment
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) Treatment
- Hyperparathyroidism Dietary Treatment
- Hyperthyroidism Nutrition Counseling
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Hypoparathyroidism Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Insulin Dose Titration
- Insulin Pen Training
- Insulin Resistance Treatment
- Insulin Syringe Use
- Lipid Profile
- Meal Planning
- Mineral Deficiency Treatment
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Testing
- Neuroendocrine Disorder Treatment
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment
- Nutrient Deficiency Screening
- Obesity Treatment
- One-On-One Diabetes Education
- Oral Medication Therapy For Diabetes
- Osteoporosis Nutrition Counseling
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
- Parathyroid Disease Treatment
- Parathyroid Disorder Treatment
- Parathyroid Hormone Regulation
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parathyroid Ultrasound
- Pcos Treatment
- Pheochromocytoma Treatment
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Pituitary Disorder Treatment
- Pituitary Disorders Nutrition Counseling
- Pituitary Medication Management
- Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Prediabetes Management
- Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling
- Prenatal Substance Abuse Screening
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Prolactinoma Treatment
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Thyroid Acropachy Treatment
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Cancer Ablation
- Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy
- Thyroid Cancer Lymph Node Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Crisis Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Management
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Thyroid Medication Management
- Thyroid Nodule Treatment
- Thyroid Storm Surgery
- Thyroid Storm Treatment
- Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency Treatment
- Vitamin Deficiency Treatment
- Weight Management For Healthy Weight
- Weight Measurement
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
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- First Health PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UHC Passport
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- POS OA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- OA Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Network OA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-HMO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Navigate
- Medicare Direct
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HighMark
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center (1980)
Fellowship: Montefiore Hospital (1980)
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1979)
Residency: Bellevue Hospital Center (1977)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1976)
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1974)