Ebony Rebecca Alston, MD| Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Ebony Alston sees patients at the following locations:
9105 Franklin Square Drive
Suite 209
Baltimore, MD 21237
Phone: 410-574-1330
Fax: 410-574-2691
12 MedStar Boulevard
Suite 175
Bel Air, MD, 21015
Phone: 410-877-8088
Ebony Alston, MD is a cardiologist with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.
Dr. Alston treats patients with coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, high cholesterol, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. She has a particular interest in, and emphasizes much of her practice on, preventive cardiology.
Dr. Alston seeks to understand the whole patient—integrating lifestyle modifications with medical therapies to develop an individualized cardiovascular treatment plan.Trained in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Alston offers a unique background and perspective when treating her patients. She works to optimize each patient’s cardiovascular health by incorporating evidence based medicines, cardiovascular tests, diet, exercise, and stress reduction regimens.
Dr. Alston views her relationship with patients as a partnership. She places great importance on getting to know each patient and discussing their individual concerns so that she can provide them the most appropriate tools to help them become healthier individuals.
Clinical areas of focus
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chest Pain
- Echocardiography
- Event Monitoring
- Heart Murmur
- Holter Monitoring
- Lymphedema
- Myocardial Infarction
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Gout
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Malformations Of Cardiac Chambers And Connections
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Veins
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Family History Of Disabilities And Chronic Diseases
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gout
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Inherited Heart Conditions
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Qt Syndrome
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Myopathies
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Poisoning
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Postprocedural States
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Vessel Disease
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Diseases
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shock
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Turner Syndrome
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Diseases
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Angiogram
- Angiography
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Angioplasty
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Loop Recorder Placement
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Pacemaker Measurement
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Fluoroscopy Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Ultrasonography
- Holter Monitoring
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lipid Profile
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- MRA With Contrast
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Normatec Compression Therapy
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pacemaker Upgrade
- Peripheral Artery Disease Screening
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Thoracic Aorta Fluoroscopy
- Tilt Table Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Umbilical Artery Doppler
- Unlisted Gastroenterology Procedure
- Ventricular Restoration
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
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- TRICARE East Prime
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- UHC Passport
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Navigate
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA EPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HighMark
- Aetna Basic
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Choice POS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-Indemnity
- Sentara Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-EPO Plus
- Medicare Direct
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Network OA
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst NASCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Tricare Reserve Select
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Employee Health Plan
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Core Essential (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Optimum Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann University Hospital (2017)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2014)
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (2011)
Medical School: Bastyr University (2005)