About me
Dr. Kaylee Purpura is seeing patients at the following locations:
106 Irving Street, NW
POB 2700 North
Washington, DC, 20010
Phone: 202-877-6733
Fax 202-877-8439
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Building 1
Washington, DC, 20007
Phone: 202-444-8186
Fax: 877-826-5501
Kaylee Purpura, MD, is an otolaryngologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is a board-certified, fellowship-trained laryngologist and attends to patients with a wide range of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Her expertise includes voice disorders, managing professional voice, vocal fold paralysis and paresis, laryngotracheal stenosis, vocal fold lesions, including benign (nodules, polyps, cysts, and papilloma) and malignant lesions, and swallowing disorders. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Purpura treats patients with a combination of medical management, awake in-office procedures, and surgical procedures for various laryngeal disorders. Awake in-office procedures performed by Dr. Purpura include flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy with or without stroboscopy (a procedure utilizing a scope to view the voicebox), vocal fold injections (which allow patients to hear immediate improvement in the quality and strength of their voice), laser treatment of vocal fold lesions, and laryngeal Botox injections. Surgical procedures include endoscopic and open management of airway stenosis and glottic cancers.
Passionate about patient education, Dr. Purpura teaches her patients the anatomy of the throat and larynx, how the vocal folds move, healthier ways to use their voice, and safe swallowing techniques. Her research lies in laryngeal simulation, considerations in difficult airway situations, and the effects of endotracheal tube size on laryngeal injury and stenosis.
Dr. Purpura received her medical degree from West Virginia University of Medicine, where she graduated in the top quartile. She completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, before going on to obtain a fellowship in laryngology at Oregon Health and Science University.
Philosophy of Care
“I always tell my patients that everyone gets the time they need to explain their symptoms and discuss a treatment plan they both understand and agree with. To that end, I will not rush my exams or consultations but will ensure that every patient leaves feeling heard, understood, and in agreement with the plan we create together.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adenoiditis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Deviated Septum
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Ear Infection
- Endoscopy
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Polyps
- Newborn Hearing Loss
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Rhinitis
- Septorhinoplasty
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Snoring Disorders
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea
- Tracheal Cancer
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Upper Airway Obstruction
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Voice Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adenoiditis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Candidiasis
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Congenital Malformations Of Larynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Malformations Of The Larynx
- Coughing Up Blood
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Deviated Septum
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Ear Infection
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Hoarseness
- Inner Ear Diseases
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Cancer
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Polyps
- Newborn Hearing Loss
- Ocular Migraines
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Mucosa Disease
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Rhinitis
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Snoring Disorders
- Speech Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tracheal Cancer
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Upper Airway Obstruction
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Voice Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Airway Dilation
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
- Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Change Trachea Tracheostomy Device
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Endoscopy
- Excision Of Vocal Cord Lesion
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Hoarseness Treatment
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Laryngeal Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision And Microscope
- Laryngoscopy With Vocal Cord Injection
- Larynx Endoscopic Excision
- Laser Treatment Of Vocal Cord Lesions
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Septorhinoplasty
- Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea
- Trachea Tracheostomy Device Removal External
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Tympanoplasty Without Mastoidectomy With Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Uvulopalatoplasty
- Vestibuloplasty
- Vocal Cord Lateralization
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
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Sentara Health
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UHC Passport
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Student Resources
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Network OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- POS OA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA EPO
- First Health PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CIGNA Connect EPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University (2023)
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2022)
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Dentistry (2017)