Jeffrey Lynn Ukens, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Diabetes
- Preventive Care
- End of Life Care
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is focused on working with patients to chart a course to realize their long term and short term health goals.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Sentara Health
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- OA Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HighMark
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Navigate
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Network OA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Medicare Direct
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- POS OA
- Medicare FFS
- IH-EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: West Virginia University Hospitals (2005)
Internship Program: West Virginia University Hospitals (2003)
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (2002)