Gloria Jean Bowles-Johnson, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Gloria Bowles-Johnson was honored as a Top Doctor by the Washingtonian in 2015-2020 for the Ob/Gyn specialty.
Trained at Harvard University school of medicine , Brigham and Women's Hospital /Massachusetts General Hospital in Obstetrics/Gynecology
Medical school Boston University School of Medicine
Active duty Lieutenant Commander in US Navy at Bethesda Naval Hospital 1993-1996
Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is currently a member of ABOG as a board examiner for the last 15 years.
Practices general obstetrics/gynecology with interest in fibroid management both medical and surgical, abnormal uterine bleeding,, Minimal invasive surgery and vaginal surgery for prolpase, urinary incontinence. complicated/complex abdominal surgery and the treatment of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms.
Associate professor in obstetrics/gynecology through Georgetown University Medical School
Enjoy teaching the next generation of doctors.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Failed Induction Of Labor
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Abortion
- Adhesiolysis
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Colposcopy
- Cone Biopsy
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- C-Section
- Cystometrogram
- Delivery With Forceps
- Delivery With Vacuum Extraction
- Donor Sperm Insemination
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Embryo Transfer
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Enterectomy
- Enteroscopy
- Episiotomy
- Fetal Monitoring
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Surgery
- Genetic Counseling
- Genitourinary Fistula Treatment
- Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Intestinal Reconstruction
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Mammography
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Natural Childbirth
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Pregnancy With Uterine Rupture
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Robotic Surgery
- Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Sonohysterography
- Sterilization
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Ablation
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Vulvar Cancer
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 Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HighMark
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 5000
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Network OA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Choice POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Student Resources
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Navigate
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UHC Passport
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Medicare FFS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Basic
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (1993)
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1989)
Awards
- Top Washingtonian Doctor 2020 American Ob/gyn board examiner for over 15 years member American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology