Juliana Cartagena Santana, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease diagnosis
- Diabetes and metabolic syndrome management
- Evidence-based care
- Geriatrics
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is delivering patient-centered, evidence-based, and compassionate care that respects the individuality of each patient. I view the patient-physician relationship as a partnership that is built on trust, empathy, and open communication.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colitis
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- 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
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Failure
- Lung Disease
- Lymphoma
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Volume Depletion
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Copd Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Flu Shot
- Geriatric Care
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Mole Removal
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- 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
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- OA Plus
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- UHC Passport
- POS OA
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Student Resources
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Medicare Direct
- First Health PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Choice POS
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HighMark
- TRICARE East Select
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Navigate
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- First Health PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Fund PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst NASCO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Optimum Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Core Essential (HMO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Medicare FFS
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)