Kristen Amanda Williams, MD vCER
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Obstetrics And Gynecology
Languages: English
About me
Kristen A. Williams, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Williams sees women throughout their lifetime, from late adolescence to menopause. She treats and diagnoses common female reproductive disorders (such as abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, and sexually transmitted infections), manages pregnancies, and performs gynecological wellness checkups. A strong advocate of comprehensive contraceptive care for consenting adults, she provides complex contraception, including tubal ligations. In addition, she performs some minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries such as hysterectomies and ovarian cyst removals.
Dr. Williams is known for creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable sharing sensitive health information. She is passionate about decreasing the health equity gap, especially among young Black and brown patients.
Dr. Williams obtained her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she graduated with honors and was nominated for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. She then completed her training at the combined MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital OB/GYN residency program.
Her medical school research was recognized with the Medical Student Research Award in Social Science from the Wilbert C. Jordan Research Forum at the American Medical Education Conference.
Before pursuing a medical career, Dr. Williams studied technical theater as an undergraduate; she still enjoys seeing Broadway shows each year. She loves knitting and crocheting and is an avid reader of nonfiction, fantasy, and romance novels.
Philosophy of care
“My patients can expect me to help them however they need. I offer comfort, not judgment. My role is to be honest and provide the best possible care. I hope my patients feel seen and heard, and no matter what the outcome, they feel supported by me as their physician.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Chlamydia
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Dysmenorrhea
- False Labor
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Irregular Menstruation
- Late Pregnancy
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Menstrual Cramps
- Morning Sickness
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Adhesiolysis
- Amniocentesis
- Annual Well Woman Exam
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Biophysical Profile
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Implant Removal
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cryosurgery
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Cone Biopsy
- C-Section
- D&C (DILATION AND CURETTAGE)
- Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
- Endometrial Ablation
- Episiotomy
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Ultrasound
- Genetic Counseling
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Glucose Screening
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Natural Childbirth
- Obstetric Care
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Pessary Fitting
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sonohysterography
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Uterine Ablation
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Vaginoplasty
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Yeast Infection Treatment
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
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- TRICARE East Prime
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- POS OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Choice POS II
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Student Resources
- Medicare Direct
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- First Health PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Network OA
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Beech Street PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- OA Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Choice POS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- HighMark
Education
Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2025)
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (2021)