About me
John H. Sherner, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he is currently Chairman of the Department of Medicine. He is also an associate professor of medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Sherner specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all pulmonary ailments and illnesses, including shortness of breath, exercise limitation, asthma, COPD, pleural effusion, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. In his practice, he uses a wide range of diagnostic procedures including radiographic studies, pulmonary function testing, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopy, as well as placing a heavy emphasis on the patient’s experience. His clinical interests include the use of point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate critically ill patients in real-time and treating patients with sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease.
Diseases of the lungs can affect other organs in the body and may require attention from physicians of multiple specialties. Dr. Sherner collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of specialists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to coordinate and provide individualized care for patients with a complex diagnosis. His experience in the Army instilled in him a deep respect for teamwork and collaboration, which he continues to practice in his role as a physician.
Dr. Sherner received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then joined the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to complete an internal medicine residency and a three-year fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Before joining MedStar Washington Hospital Center, COL (Ret) Sherner served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital and Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
As a dedicated medical educator, Dr. Sherner has aided in the development of medical education courses while serving as faculty for multiple medical training programs throughout his career, including the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and both the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program and the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He has led national teaching activities and presentations and continues to be involved in the education and guidance of new physicians. In-line with his passion for medical education and the continued advancement of the field of pulmonary and critical care, Dr. Sherner has authored poster presentations, peer-reviewed publications, letters to editors, and a book chapter.
In 2017, 2018, and 2019 he was named a Distinguished CHEST Educator by the American College of Chest Physicians. He is also the recipient of numerous awards from the United States Army and the Department of Defense, including the Legion of Merit.
Philosophy of Care
“My job as a healthcare provider extends beyond providing excellent medical care--it’s to advocate for my patients. I see myself as an educator that helps inform my patients about their diagnosis and treatment options, and I make sure they get the treatment and services they need.
“I truly enjoy getting to know my patients and building a unique relationship with them based on respect, compassion, and empathy. To provide a treatment protocol that is tailored to the specific needs of each patient, it’s imperative that I take the time to listen to them and understand their goals for treatment, while also hearing their concerns. I accompany my patients through the entire course of the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment process.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Asthma Management
- Bronchoscopy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
- Cystitis Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sarcoidosis
- Tracheostomy Management
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer With Respiratory Failure
- Lung Disease Due To Alpha
- Lung Fibrosis
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pleural Disease
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Effusion In Diseases Classified
- Pleural Plaques
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Pneumothorax And Air Leak
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Sarcoidosis
- Sepsis
- Shortness Of Breath
- Sleep Disorders
- Tuberculosis
- Ventilator
- Wheezing
Procedures I perform
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Bronchial Alveolar Lavage
- Bronchoscopy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
- Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
- Cystitis Management
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Homocysteine Lowering Therapy
- Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Management
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision
- Lobectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Diagnostic Endoscopic Drainage
- Lung Transplant
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Nonautologous Frozen Plasma Transfusion
- Nonautologous Plasma Cryoprecipitate Transfusion
- Nonautologous Platelets Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cells Transfusion
- Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Pleural Cavity Drainage
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sleep Study
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracoscopy With Pleurodesis
- Trachea Endotracheal Airway Insertion
- Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Management
- Transplant Pneumonectomy
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Volume Resuscitation
- Wedge Resection
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
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Network OA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- POS OA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- OA Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Navigate
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- HighMark
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Beech Street PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2006)
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2002)
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1999)