Eleanor Drew, MD| Critical Care Medicine, Surgical Critical Care | MedStar Health
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Eleanor Drew

Eleanor Drew, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (164 reviews)

Specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery

Languages: English

877-376-2418

Clinical areas of focus

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Enterocele Repair
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Ventral Hernia
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
  • Abdominal Adhesions
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Wall Defects
  • Abnormal Function Study Results
  • Accessory Sinuses Cancer
  • Acquired Absence Of Organs
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
  • Anal Abscess
  • Aneurysm
  • Anus And Rectum Diseases
  • Artificial Openings Complications
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
  • Benign Tumor
  • Bile Duct Stones
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Bladder Carcinoma
  • Bladder Disorders
  • Body Mass Index
  • Body Region Injury
  • Cardiometabolic Disorders
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Chronic Appendicitis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Circulatory System Complications
  • Colon Disease
  • Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
  • Complications Of Procedures
  • Congenital Malformations Of Breast
  • Congenital Malformations Of Gallbladder, Bile Ducts And Liver
  • Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
  • Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Digestive System Complications
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Appendix
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Spleen
  • Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
  • Donors Of Organs And Tissues
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Early Complications Of Trauma
  • Echocele
  • Endometriosis
  • Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
  • Female Genital Tract Fistulae
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastrojejunal Ulcer
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Inflammatory Myositis
  • Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
  • Intestinal Perforation
  • Intrathoracic Organ Injury
  • Knee And Leg Open Wound
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lower Limb Ulcer
  • Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
  • Malabsorption
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Retroperitoneum
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal System Complications
  • Myocarditis
  • Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
  • Obesity
  • Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
  • Ovarian Torsion
  • Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
  • Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Peritoneum Disorders
  • Phakomatoses
  • Phlebitis
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Pleural Disease
  • Postoperative Adhesions
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Postprocedural States
  • Retroperitoneum Disorders
  • Rib And Sternum Fracture
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder And Upper Limb Burn
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Small Intestine Diseases
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spleen Disorders
  • Superficial Abdomen Injury
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thoracic Aortic Dissection
  • Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
  • Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
  • Vaginal Wall Prolapse
  • Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
  • Vascular Malformation
  • Vein Disorders
  • Venous Embolism
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Visceral Artery Aneurysm
  • Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
  • Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Supplement
  • Anus Resection
  • Appendix Resection
  • Biopsy Of Skin
  • Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
  • Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
  • Da Vinci Gastrectomy
  • Debridement Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
  • Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
  • Enterectomy
  • Enterocele Repair
  • Excision Of Cecum
  • Excision Of Small Intestine
  • Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
  • Foot Subcutaneous Tissue Diagnostic Drainage
  • Gallbladder Resection
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
  • Gastrostomy, Open
  • Gynecologic Laparotomy
  • Hemothorax Evacuation
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incision And Drainage Of Bartholin's Gland Abscess
  • Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body
  • Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
  • Jejunum Transplant
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
  • Laparoscopic Colostomy Or Cecostomy
  • Laparoscopic Enterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
  • Lesion Excision
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Meckel's Diverticulum Excision
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Muscle Biopsy
  • Muscle Flap
  • Omentum Release
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
  • Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
  • Peritoneal Release
  • Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
  • Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
  • Revision Synthetic Substitute
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Sigmoid Colectomy
  • Sigmoid Colon Resection
  • Skin Debridement
  • Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
  • Small Intestine Repair
  • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
  • Total Colectomy
  • Total Proctocolectomy
  • Transverse Colectomy
  • Tube Thoracostomy
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
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Practice locations

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1133 21st St NW
Bldg 2 6th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036

202-416-2000

Fax 877-376-2418

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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.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
    • MultiPlan, Inc
    • Core Essential (HMO)
    • Optimum Choice
    • WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
    • Aetna Classic 3500
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
    • Aetna Advantage 5750
    • BlueChoice Open Access
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
    • IH-Open POS II
    • Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
    • CareFirst EPO
    • United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
    • First Health PPO
    • IH-EPO Plus
    • Erickson Advantage Plans
    • Aetna VA Exchange
    • Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
    • AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • Navigate
    • Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
    • Blue Choice Advantage
    • United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
    • CIGNA Connect EPO
    • Advantra Platinum (PPO)
    • United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
    • IH-Open POS Plus
    • CIGNA EPO
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
    • Aetna Basic
    • TRICARE East Select
    • United Healthcare Options (PPO)
    • CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
    • Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
    • UHC Passport
    • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
    • CIGNA PPO
    • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
    • United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
    • HumanaChoice PPO
    • Aetna Classic 5000PD
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
    • Aetna Student Health Insurance
    • CIGNA POS/Network POS
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
    • Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
    • Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
    • M.D. IPA (HMO)
    • Choice POS II
    • Network OA
    • CIGNA Indemnity
    • IH-Open HMO
    • Medicare FFS
    • Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
    • OCI Direct (HMO)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
    • IH-Indemnity
    • Beech Street PPO
    • CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
    • CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature
    • CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
    • Aetna Better Health of VA
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
    • CareFirst MedStar PPO
    • Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
    • Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
    • IH-POS Plus
    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
    • Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
    • HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
    • DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
    • Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
    • HealthyBlue PPO
    • Aetna Classic 5000
    • Choice POS
    • United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
    • Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
    • HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
    • CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
    • IH-PPO
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
    • Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
    • Amerigroup DC Alliance
    • Employee Health Plan
    • Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
    • IH-Network Only Plus
    • Tricare Reserve Select
    • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
    • Geisinger Medicare Advantage
    • CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
    • IH-POS
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
    • Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
    • CareFirst NASCO
    • TRICARE East Prime
    • Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
    • CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
    • BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
    • Aetna Advantage 6350
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
    • Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus
    • TRICARE for Life East
    • Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    • United Student Resources
    • IH-Open EPO Plus
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
    • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
    • UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
    • Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
    • Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
    • MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
    • CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
    • United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
    • Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
    • First Health PPO
    • BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
    • Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
    • Police and Fire Clinic
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
    • United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
    • CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
    • CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
    • Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
    • MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
    • UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
    • HighMark
    • CIGNA PPO Plus
    • CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
    • IH-Open Network Only Plus
    • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
    • Choice POS II Open Access
    • Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
    • Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
    • Health Services for Children with Special Needs
    • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select
    • Aetna Advantage 6350PD
    • CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
    • Maryland Physicians Care MCO
    • Options PPO Cardiac Global
    • Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
    • Aetna Premier 200PD
    • Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
    • Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
    • IH-HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
    • CareFirst Administrators
    • OA Plus
    • Aetna Better Health of MD
    • Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
    • Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
    • IH-Open HMO Option
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
    • Medicare Direct
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
    • CIGNA HMO Open Access
    • Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
    • Sentara Health
    • Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
    • Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
    • M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
    • United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
    • CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
    • POS OA
    • Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
    • NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
    • AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
    • CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
    • Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
    • CareFirst Blue Card Program

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis (2015)

Residency: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2014)

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2009)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

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.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Feb 27, 2026

    Wonderful doctor and patient communication and understanding of next steps for follow up visit and what to expect.

  • Nov 26, 2025

    The doctor was friendly and extremely competent. A pleasure to consult with.

  • Oct 24, 2025

    Dr. Drew is my idea of an outstanding doctor. She listens, shares clearly and is a pleasant person.