Karen A. Plaisir, BSN MSN NP PM
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
Languages: English
410-288-4567
About me
Karen Plaisir MSN, CRNP earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Buffalo State College, as well as Bachelor of Science in Nursing from D’Youville College, both in Buffalo, NY. She later attended the University at Buffalo where she completed her Master of Science in Nursing and certification as Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health. After completing her master’s degree she moved to Maryland worked as a nurse practitioner with Johns Hopkins Medicine. While employed at Johns Hopkins she furthered her education and earned her post-masters certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She is an experienced nurse practitioner in the areas of obstetrics, gynecology, infectious diseases, and family practice. She joined MedStar Health’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2015. Her treatment plans with patients always focus on education, preventative medicine, and self-care. She is board certified in Women’s Health and Family Practice.
Licensure/Certifications
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner – National Certification Corporation
Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
Maryland State RN license & NP certification
Basic Life Support
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
National Health Service Corps Alumni
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain In Pregnancy
- Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Adnexal Masses
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Congenital Malformations Of Uterus And Cervix
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Dysmenorrhea
- False Positive Pap Smear
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Infertility
- Irregular Menstruation
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Obstetric Trauma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Inflammation
- Uterus Inflammation
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Amenorrhea Treatment
- Amniocentesis
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Biophysical Profile
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breast Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Conization With Leep
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Cidp Treatment
- Colposcopy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Contraction Stress Test
- Cystometrogram
- Delivery With Forceps
- Delivery With Vacuum Extraction
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometriosis Surgery
- Episiotomy
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Fertility Counseling
- Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Fetal Monitoring
- Genitourinary Fistula Treatment
- Glucose Screening
- Group B Strep Testing
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HPV Testing
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Iud (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Mammogram
- Mammography
- Menopausal Dyspareunia Treatment
- Menopausal Vaginal Dryness Treatment
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Mep (MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neonatal Hypertension Treatment
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Obstetric Surgery
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Perinatal Asphyxia Treatment
- Placenta Percreta Management
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Postpartum Care
- Preeclampsia Management
- Pregnancy And Postpartum Massage
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Pregnancy With Uterine Rupture
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Robotic Surgery
- Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sti Treatment
- Ultrasound
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Uterine Ablation
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Uterine Fibroid Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Yeast Infection Treatment
Practice locations
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1576 Merritt Blvd
Ste 16
Baltimore, MD, 21222
12 MedStar Blvd
Ste 235
Bel Air, MD, 21015
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: National Certification Corporation, Nurse Practitioner Women's Health
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Graduate: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (2009)
Graduate: The State University Of New York College At Buffalo (2003)
Graduate: D'Youville University (2000)