Firehiwot Abebe Achamyeleh, MD| Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
Firehiwot Achamyeleh, MD, is a cardiologist with the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Firehiwot is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Achamyeleh sees patients with a wide range of cardiovascular issues and has a specialized interest in women’s health. She is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care while working collaboratively with referring primary care providers, internal medicine physicians, and other clinical specialists.
Dr. Achamyeleh works to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients who are considered high risk for cardiovascular disease, have been diagnosed with the condition, or who are recovering from advanced heart failure.
A native of Ethiopia, Dr. Achamyeleh offers patients of various cultures a unique perspective, along with an intimate level of understanding when it comes to overcoming health and wellness barriers. She is passionate about building trusting bonds with patients.
She is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.
Clinical areas of focus
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardioversion
- Electrocardiogram
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Stress Echocardiography
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram
- 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 Care
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Disorders
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atherosclerotic Disease
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Chamber Disorders
- Cardiac Chamber Enlargement
- Cardiac Conduction Disorders
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Cardiac Chambers And Connections
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Heart Attack
- Heart Block
- Heart Blockage
- Heart Chamber Malformations
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Disorders
- Heart Valve Malformations
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol Management
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Pleural Effusion
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Diseases
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Venous Embolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Dissection Treatment
- Aortic Rupture Treatment
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Cardiac Ablation For Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Channelopathy Treatment
- Cardiac Cyst Treatment
- Cardiac Fibroma Treatment
- Cardiac Hemangioma Treatment
- Cardiac Loop Recorder Placement
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Myxoma Treatment
- Cardiac Output Monitoring
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiac Rhabdomyoma Treatment
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Syncope Treatment
- Cardiac Tamponade Treatment
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Fractional Flow Reserve
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Ultrasonography
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Icd Interrogation
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Treatment
- Marfan Syndrome Treatment
- MRA With Contrast
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pacemaker Interrogation
- Pulse Oximetry
- Stenting Of An Artery
- Stress Echocardiography
- Sudden Cardiac Death Therapy
- Tilt Table Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
Practice locations
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3333 North Calvert Street Johnston Prof Bldg Ste 500 Baltimore, MD, 21218
410-366-5600Fax 410-889-4952
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
- Aetna Basic
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TRICARE East Prime
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Network OA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HighMark
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Student Resources
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Navigate
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- OA Plus
- IH-POS
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UHC Passport
- IH-HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-EPO Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: George Washington University School of Medicine (2020)
Fellowship: Drexel University College of Medicine (2019)
Residency: SUNY Downstate (2017)
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University at University Park (2014)