John F. Irwin, MD| Pediatrics, Hospice And Palliative Care | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Movements
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Chronic Cough Management
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Initial Hospital Care
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sleep Disorders
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Movements
- Acne
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Asthma
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Birth Defects Due To Maternal Conditions
- Birth Injury To Skeleton
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchiolitis
- Candidiasis
- Car Occupant Injured In Transport Accidents
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Child Speech Disorders
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conduct Disorders
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Malformations Of Eye
- Congenital Malformations Of Eyelid, Lacrimal Apparatus And Orbit
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Congenital Malformations Of Male Genital Organs
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Posterior Segment Of Eye
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Dog
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diseases Of Hard Tissues Of Teeth
- Disorders Of Aromatic Amino
- Disorders Of Branched
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Disorders Of Sphingolipid Metabolism And Lipid Storage
- Disorders Of Tooth Development And Eruption
- Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn
- Dyslexia And Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Emotional Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Fatigue
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Forearm Fracture
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Head Injury
- Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
- Herpes
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Hypothermia Of Newborn
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Impetigo
- Interstitial Emphysema
- Joint Disorder
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lack Of Coordination
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Monosomies And Deletions From Autosomes
- Nasopharyngitis
- Neonatal Hemorrhages
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Affected By Complications Of Placenta, Cord And Membranes
- Newborn Complications From Labor And Delivery
- Newborn Complications From Maternal Pregnancy
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity In Children
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteochondropathies
- Outcome Of Delivery
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Penis Disorders
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Phakomatoses
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Problems Related To Education And Literacy
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Problems Related To Upbringing
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Conditions
- Respiratory Failure In Newborn
- Scarlet Fever
- Scholastic Skills Disorder
- Shoulder Fracture
- Sickle
- Skin Thickening
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Syncope
- Syndactyly
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Thalassemia
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Tic Disorder
- Tooth Loss
- Toxic Effect Of Noxious Food
- Transitory Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Undescended Testicle
- Urological Disorders
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Absence Management
- Acne Treatment
- Adenoidectomy
- Adhd Evaluation
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Alcohol Abuse Counseling
- Anesthetic Injection For Sphenopalatine Ganglion
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Management
- Asthma Management
- Autopsy Planning
- Behavioral Modification
- Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
- Booster Shots
- Bowel Obstruction Management
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cardiology Consultation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Caregiver Support And Counseling
- Child Care
- Chronic Cough Management
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cidp Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Community Health Education
- Congenital Anomaly Care
- Coping Skills Training
- Crisis Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Death Certificate Completion
- Delivery Room Resuscitation
- Depression Counseling
- Diarrhea Management
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Dietary Guidance
- Disease Prevention
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Eczema Treatment
- Existential Group Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
- Fatigue Management
- Feeding Evaluation
- Fertility Counseling
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Functional Status Assessment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Management
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Grief And Bereavement Support
- Grief Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Home Sleep Apnea Test
- Hospice Consultation
- I-131 Therapy
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Management
- Infection Monitoring
- Infusion Therapy
- In-Home Support
- Inpatient Palliative Care
- Intensive Care
- Jaundice Treatment
- Lactation Consultation
- Lactation Counseling
- Lactation Medicine
- Live-In Care
- Meditation Training
- Mental Health Assessment
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mindfulness Training
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Nausea Management
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Support
- Newborn Initial Hospital Care
- Newborn Initial Stabilization
- Newborn Subsequent Hospital Care
- Nutrition Counseling
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Consultation
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Palliative Sedation
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pet Therapy
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Prenatal Consultation
- Prepuce Resection
- Psychological Counseling For Cancer
- Relaxation Techniques Training
- Reproductive Planning
- School Physical
- Seasonal Allergy Management
- Seizure Treatment
- Shock Treatment
- Shortness Of Breath Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Phototherapy
- Sleep Counseling
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Speech Therapy
- Sports Concussion Assessment
- Sports Physicals
- Sti Treatment
- Stress Reduction
- Suicide Intervention
- Tissue Donation Planning
- Tonsillectomy
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Trauma Therapy
- Travel Health Consultation
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Vision Screening
- Vomiting Management
- Wellness Exams
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
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Choice POS
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- HealthyBlue PPO
- POS OA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-PPO
- First Health PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Navigate
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-Open POS II
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Choice Fund PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Network OA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HighMark
- IH-POS Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice POS II
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst NASCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2000)
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (1997)