Karen Letta Bledsoe, MD| Internal Medicine

About me

Areas of clinical interest

Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Management of chronic medical conditions

Philosophy of care

My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence based primary care that empowers patients to manage their medical conditions. I strive to promote lifelong wellness through personalized guidance, preventive care, and strong, trusting patient relationships.

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 Blood
Abnormal Breathing
Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
Abnormal Function Study Results
Abnormal Immunological Findings
Abnormal Movements
Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
Acquired Absence Of Organs
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute Pancreatitis
Acute Sinusitis
Adverse Effects
Allergies
Anemia
Angina
Anus And Rectum Diseases
Aortic Aneurysm
Aphagia And Dysphagia
Artery Disorders
Ascites
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular Block
Back Pain
Bipolar Disorder
Bladder Disorders
Bleeding Disorders
Body Region Injury
Bone Disorders
Brain 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
Colon Cancer
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
Developmental Delays
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
Eyelid 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

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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
Infectious Disease Treatment
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Lipid Profile
Lung Cancer Screening
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

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Practice locations

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6410 Rockledge Dr
Ste 401
Bethesda, MD, 20817

301-897-5001

Fax 301-897-5193

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Fax 301-897-5193

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.

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

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