Elizabeth McIntosh Chawla, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Interest:
- newborn care
- breastfeeding
- early childhood development
- behavioral problems in children
- mental and behavioral health for children
- integrated mental health care
- medical education
Clinical areas of focus
- Adhd Assessment
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Sleep Disorders
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Findings On Neonatal Screening
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Movements In Children
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Asthma
- Body Mass Index
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchiolitis
- Candidiasis
- Car Occupant Injured In Transport Accidents
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Child Speech Disorders
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conduct Disorders
- Congenital Deformities Of Hip
- Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
- Congenital Knee Dislocation
- Congenital Malformations Of Eyelid, Lacrimal Apparatus And Orbit
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Congenital Obstructive Defects Of Renal Pelvis
- Congenital Skin Abnormalities
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Croup
- Cysts Of Oral Region
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diseases Of Blood And Blood
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Disorders Of Tooth Development And Eruption
- Eating Disorders
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Emotional Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Disabilities And Chronic Diseases
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Forearm Fracture
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Head Injury
- Hemangioma
- Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
- Herpes
- Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Impetigo
- Impulse Disorder
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Joint Disorder
- Juvenile Osteoarthritis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lack Of Coordination
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders In Children
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Complications From Labor And Delivery
- Newborn Complications From Maternal Pregnancy
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Penis Disorders
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal History Of Medical Treatment
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Conditions
- Scholastic Skills Disorder
- Sinusitis In Children
- Sleep Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Speech Impediments
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tic Disorder
- Tooth Decay In Children
- Undescended Testicle
- Urological Disorders
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Anesthetic Injection For Sphenopalatine Ganglion
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Anti-Vegf Injection
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Management
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment
- Biofeedback
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Draws
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Chronic Cough Management
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cidp Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Computed Tomography
- Cranial Ultrasonography
- Cystitis Treatment
- Developmental Assessments
- Developmental Follow-Up
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Dietary Counseling
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Down Syndrome Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Echocardiography
- Eczema Treatment
- Electroencephalogram
- Existential Group Therapy
- Fertility Counseling
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Growth Hormone Treatment Follow-Up
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infant Hips Ultrasound
- Intestinal Atresia Treatment
- Iron Deficiency Treatment
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactation Counseling
- Lipid Profile
- Low Vision Therapy
- Meningitis Treatment
- Microalbuminuria Testing
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Nasal Culture
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Neonatal Follow-Up
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Support
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Nutrient Deficiency Screening
- Nutrition Counseling
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral Health Assessment
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Otoacoustic Emissions
- Pain Medication Management
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Ultrasound
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Pregnancy Test
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Radiology Examination
- Scoliosis Screening
- Seizure Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Phototherapy
- Sleep Study
- Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Speech Therapy
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Stereoencephalography
- Suture Removal
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ultrasonography
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Vitamin Deficiency Screening
- Weight Management Program
- Weight Measurement
- Wellness Exams
- X-Ray
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
- OA Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Beech Street PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- IH-HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst NASCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- Navigate
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HighMark
- Choice POS II
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Choice Fund PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- BlueChoice Open Access
- First Health PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2013)
Medical School: Georgetown University (2009)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doctor, Pediatrics - 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Preparing Pediatricians for Practice Through Integrated Care
Using Integrated Care to Prepare Pediatricians for Practice (Then, Now, and Future)
Marching 99484-ward into a Financially Sustainable Model of Integrated Care
Effect of an Integrated Mental Health Model on Attitudes and Beliefs of Pediatric Residents