Karen A. Plaisir, BSN MSN NP PM| Obstetrics And Gynecology, Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
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
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
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Fund PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-HMO
- Choice POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UHC Passport
- HighMark
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- IH-Indemnity
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-POS
- IH-PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Navigate
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst NASCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- TRICARE East Prime
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Student Resources
- Sentara Health
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Network OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
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)