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
- 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
- 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
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction
- Newborn Hearing Loss
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Parotid Gland Surgery
- Rhinitis
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Septorhinoplasty
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Sinusitis Treatment
- 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 Ear
- Congenital Malformations Of Larynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Malformations Of The Larynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coughing Up Blood
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Deviated Septum
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dystonia
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Earwax Buildup
- Earwax Impaction
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Hearing Loss In Children
- Hoarseness
- Inner Ear Diseases
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Cancer
- Lip Lesions
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Newborn Hearing Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Ocular Migraines
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Mucosa Disease
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Perforated Eardrum
- Rhinitis
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Smell Disorders
- Snoring Disorders
- Speech Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tinnitus
- 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
- Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
- Adenoidectomy
- Airway Dilation
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Treatment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
- Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Change Trachea Tracheostomy Device
- Coblation Tonsillectomy
- Cochlear Implantation
- Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Epiglottis Endoscopic Excision
- Excision Of Vocal Cord Lesion
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Hoarseness Treatment
- Image-Guided Sinus Surgery
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- 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
- Microdebrider-Assisted Sinus Surgery
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Obstruction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Surgery
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Septorhinoplasty
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Stapedotomy
- 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
- Voice Therapy
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
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Basic
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-HMO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Student Resources
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Navigate
- HighMark
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UHC Passport
- POS OA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- HumanaChoice PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Choice POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-POS Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- OA Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Choice POS II
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Network OA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Choice POS II Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
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)