Erin Margaret Hansen, MD,MHS| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease diagnosis and management
- Geriatrics
- Nutrition and weight management
- Preventive medicine
- Women’s health, including annual check-ups and Pap smears
Certifications and professional associations
- Member, American College of Physicians
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is centered around viewing the patient-physician relationship as a partnership. I strive to empower my patients to take an active role in their own health.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Cough
- Dysuria
- Pharyngitis
- Rash
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epilepsy
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Warmth
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Learning Disabilities
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Disease
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tropical Sprue
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Lip Tie
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- General Well Visit
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- School Physical
- Sports Physical Exam
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
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
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CFBCBS EPO
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Open POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Open EPO Plus
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open HMO
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- PPO and PPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA & OA Plus
- Network OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- FIRST HEALTH
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency Program: Christiana Care Health System (2021)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2016)
Graduate Education: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health ()