Hawa M Osime, MD| Internal Medicine, Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adolescent health
- Behavioral health
- Chronic disease management
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Well child care
Certifications and professional associations
- Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of PediatricsMember, American Academy of Pediatrics Member, American College of Physicians
Philosophy of care
“I enjoy spending extra time with patients to better understand their health concerns, and collaborate on setting realistic goals and plans for improved health.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- POS OA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA EPO
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TRICARE East Select
- HighMark
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice POS II
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-POS Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- OA Plus
- First Health PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Sentara Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TRICARE for Life East
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Network OA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: Virginia Commonwealth University (2005)
Medical School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2004)