Kathryn Ramey, CFNP MSN| Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
About me
Kathryn Ramey, NP (Kathryn Peacher)
Kathryn Ramey is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where she has provided exceptional care for over three years. In addition to her role at MedStar Southern Maryland, she serves as the lead Advanced Practice Provider in Gastroenterology for the DC region of MedStar Health, demonstrating her leadership and expertise within the field.
Ramey’s journey in nursing began in 2008 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where she gained invaluable experience in the emergency department. It was during this time that her passion for gastroenterology emerged, as she encountered numerous patients with complex digestive diseases. This early exposure laid the foundation for her commitment to improving the lives of patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
Currently, Ramey provides comprehensive care to more than 1,000 patients annually across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She addresses a wide range of general gastrointestinal issues while also dedicating one day each week to a specialized clinic focused on pancreas and biliary diseases.
Ramey’s primary area of expertise lies in liver hepatology, where she diagnoses and treats liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease. Her patient-centered approach is set apart by a commitment to shared decision-making, ensuring that each patient is actively involved in their care. She places great importance on building strong, trusting relationships with her patients, fostering open communication and mutual respect. This personalized approach enhances patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes.
A member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Ramey remains at the forefront of her field by engaging with peers and staying informed about the latest guidelines and clinical advancements.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- H. Pylori Treatment
- PH Monitoring
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Pain Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Upper Endoscopy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Fissures
- Anemia Due To Chronic Bleeding
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Benign Liver Tumors
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bowel Obstruction
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Digestive System
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Esophageal Spasm
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- H. Pylori Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Fibrosis
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Ileus
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Viral Hepatitis
Procedures I perform
- Acid Reflux Treatment
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Bloating And Gas Management
- Bloating And Gas Treatment
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease Treatment
- Colonoscopy
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Difficulty Swallowing Treatment
- Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Enteroscopy
- Ercp (ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY)
- Fecal Transplant
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- H. Pylori Treatment
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Infusion Therapy
- Lactose Intolerance Treatment
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Function Testing
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Pancreatic Function Testing
- Pancreatitis Treatment
- PH Monitoring
- Stent Placement
- Stomach Pain Treatment
- Transplant Evaluation
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Upper Endoscopy
- Variceal Band Ligation
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
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-POS
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open POS Plus
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- OA Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Medicare Direct
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Sentara Health
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA
- Navigate
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Choice POS II
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Choice POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Core Essential (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Student Resources
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Network OA
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UHC Passport
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Graduate: Purdue University Global-Des Moines (2021)