About me
Kathryn M. Hart, MD, FAAFP is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine where she serves as the Director of the Primary Care Leadership Track. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After residency, she returned to the University of Maryland School of Medicine where she served as the Director Medical Student Education and Clerkship Director in the Department of Family Medicine. She teaches multiple medical school courses and supervises Family Medicine physicians in training, and has received multiple teaching awards. She has held several medical student advising roles, including serving as Faculty Advisor for the Family Medicine Interest Group and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her academic interests include medical student advising, enhancing medical student recruitment into primary care specialties, humanism in medicine, professional identity formulation, leadership development, cultural competency, and curriculum development.
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Palpitations
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Psa Testing
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Wound Repair
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 Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Network OA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Indemnity
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- HighMark
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- Sentara Health
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Network Only Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UHC Passport
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Optimum Choice
- United Student Resources
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice POS
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Dept of Surgery (2011)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2008)
Awards
- Associate Member, GUMC Teaching Academy, 2018-present Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, 2019-present Washingtonian Top Doctor, 2019 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the University of Maryland Department of Family and Community Medicine Class of 2013 residents), 2013 Best Outpatient Attending (selected by the University of Maryland Department of Family and Community Medicine Class of 2013 residents), 2013 Student Marshal at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2014), 2014 Platform Party Member/Hooder at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2015), 2015 University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine Teacher’s Apple Award for Dedication to Medical Student and Resident Education, 2015 Platform Party Marshal at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2016), 2016 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine Class of 2018 residents), 2018 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine Class of 2019 residents)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
https://som.georgetown.edu/medicaleducation/pclt/
*Conniff KM, Scarlett J, Goodman S, Appel LA. Effects of a pet visitation program on the behavior and emotional state of adjudicated female adolescents. Anthrozoös. 2005 Jan;18(4):379-95. doi: 10.2752/089279305785593974.
Kodama C. *Conniff KM, Peralta L. Clinical case: too much information? American Medical Association Virtual Mentor. 2005 Oct;7(10). doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.10.ccas2-0510. PMID: 23256931.
Studdiford JS, *Conniff KM, Trayes KP, Tully AS. Bedbug infestation. American Family Physician. 2012 Oct 1;86(7):653-8. PMID: 23062093.
*Hart KM. Coordinated care of medical complex individuals in an individual-centered medical home: the surprising case of Mr. and Mrs. W. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015;63(1):173-4. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13186. PMID: 25597566.
*Hart, KM. The Gender Penalty: Reasons for Differences in Reported Weekly Work Hours Among Male and Female Family Physicians. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020; 33 (5): 650- 652. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2020.05.200384.
Trayes KP, *Conniff KM. Q&A: Patient to physician FAQs: Answers to common patient questions about vaccinations. Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice. 2011 Dec;38(4):763-76. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2011.07.012. PMID: 22094145.
*Hart KM. Rhinosinusitis and tonsillopharyngitis. In: PaulmanP, Taylor RB, Paulman AA, Nasir LS, eds. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice, 7th ed. Switzerland: Spring International Publishing: 2017.
*Conniff KM, Colgan R. Top ten words of wisdom for junior faculty. STFM Messenger. 2012 Dec.
Williams M, *Hart KM. A pivotal battle won in the war to establish congruency in clerkship student clinical experience. Poster presented at: 40th Annual STFM Conference on Medical Student Education; 2014 Jan 30; Nashville, TN.
*Hart KM, Cameron D, Roett M. Longitudinal Ambulatory Care and Community Based Learning: A Primary Care Leadership Track Pilot. Poster presented at: Sixth Annual CENTILE Colloquium for Educators in the Health Professions; 2019 May 30; Bethesda, MD.
Fubara V, *Hart K. Launching a Primary Care Leadership Track. STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2020 Aug 24; Salt Lake City, UT.
