About me
Kristin M. Brindisi, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant in vascular surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health Cardiology at McLean Beverly Rd. Ms. Brindisi sees patients for diseases of the peripheral arteries and veins, specializing in carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), venous insufficiency, and varicose veins.
As a physician assistant, Ms. Brindisi evaluates and diagnoses patients, followed by a thorough review and discussion of their treatment options, which may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgical procedures. Ms. Brindisi works closely with our vascular surgeons and thus can ensure a seamless transition of care to one of them should the patient require surgery. She also provides postoperative and ongoing clinical management, helping ensure continuity of care throughout the patient’s treatment journey.
Ms. Brindisi takes a whole-body approach to care, informed by her background in neurology, stroke care, orthopedics, and spine conditions. She is passionate about helping patients preserve their mobility, independence, and quality of life, especially those with claudication and other diseases that limit mobility or cause pain. A strong advocate for patient education, she ensures that her patients have a thorough understanding of their condition and treatment options, including new techniques for managing PAD and endovascular procedures for patients who are not candidates for open surgery.
Ms. Brindisi earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Virginia, where she graduated with distinction, and her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Wake Forest School of Medicine, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. She is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Ms. Brindisi is a native of the DMV area and is married with two children.
Philosophy of Care
“Patient education is extremely important to me. Whether the answer is straightforward or more complex, my goal is always to get to the root of the issue and help patients fully understand their diagnosis and options. That’s why I always take my time with each patient so they feel informed, supported, and confident about their options.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atherosclerosis
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Lower Limb Edema
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Stenting
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm Of The Leg
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Arterial Embolism
- Arterial Occlusion
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atherosclerosis Of The Femoral Arteries
- Buerger's Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Stenosis
- Claudication
- Coarctation Of The Aorta
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dialysis Access
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gallbladder Disease
- Hip And Thigh Reconstruction
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Leg Pain Due To Poor Circulation
- Lower Limb Edema
- May Thurner Syndrome
- Mesenteric Artery Disease
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Spider Veins
- Thoracic Aortic Disease
- Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vascular Malformation
- Vasospastic Angina
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Ulcers
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Bypass Graft
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Artery Angioplasty
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Stenting
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Coronary Thrombectomy
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis Access
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Endovenous Laser Ablation Of Varicose Veins
- Gastric Surgery
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
- Laser Vein Treatment
- Limb Salvage
- May Thurner Syndrome Treatment
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Microphlebectomy
- Neobladder Creation
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Pulmonary Edema Treatment
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Sclerotherapy Of Varicose Veins
- Spider Vein Treatment
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Stent Placement
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
- Thread Vein Removal
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Vascular Access Device Care
- Vascular Stenting
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Venous Insufficiency Treatment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment
- Venous Stenting
- Vertebral Artery Stenting
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm 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
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Medicare FFS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open HMO
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Medicare Direct
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Choice POS
- Choice Fund PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- OA Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- POS OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- TRICARE East Prime
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Navigate
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Administrators
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Basic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA EPO
Education
Graduate: Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program (2014)