Latoya Leatrice Lawrence, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Latoya Lawrence, MD, practices pediatric medicine at MedStar Health Primary Care at the Rotunda. Her areas of interest include general pediatrics and preventive medicine.
Dr. Lawrence received her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her residency training and internship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Philosophy of Care
"My philosophy of care is to work in collaboration with my pediatric patients and their families to not only provide quality health care but the best possible health care that they deserve."
Clinical areas of focus
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Mental Health Support During Pregnancy
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Sleep Disorders
- Vision Screening
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Tissue Findings
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies To Insect Stings
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Anemia Due To Blood Disorders
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Asthma
- Bacterial Agents
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Bleeding Gums In Children
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Mass Index
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchiolitis
- Candidiasis
- Car Occupant Injured In Transport Accidents
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Child Abuse And Neglect
- Child Speech Disorders
- Childhood Diabetes
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Complications Of Infusion, Transfusion And Injection
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conduct Disorders
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Eye
- Congenital Malformations Of Eyelid, Lacrimal Apparatus And Orbit
- Congenital Malformations Of Larynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Male Genital Organs
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Disorders Of Tooth Development And Eruption
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn
- Eating Disorders
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Injuries In Children
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Forearm Fracture
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Head Injury
- Hemangioma
- Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
- Herpes
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Hypospadias
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Impetigo
- Impulse Disorder
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intestinal Infections
- Joint Disorder
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lymphadenitis
- Malabsorption
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders
- Mumps
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Neutropenia
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Penis Disorders
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Problems Related To Education And Literacy
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Problems Related To Upbringing
- Proteinuria
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Conditions
- Retinal Disease
- Scarlet Fever
- Scholastic Skills Disorder
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Fracture
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Thickening
- Sleep Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Sports Injuries In Children
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Syncope
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Thalassemia
- Tic Disorder
- Tinea Corporis
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Loss
- Toxic Synovitis
- Urological Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Vomiting In Children
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Well Child Exam
Procedures I perform
- Absence Management
- Adenoidectomy
- Adhd Evaluation
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Asthma Management
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Draws
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Catheter Preparation
- Cerebral Palsy Management
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Community Health Education
- Daycare Physical
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- Dietary Counseling
- Dopamine Therapy
- Down Syndrome Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Feeding Evaluation
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Genetic Counseling
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- I-131 Therapy
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Monitoring
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- In-Office Laboratory Testing
- Intravenous Antibiotic Administration
- Lactation Counseling
- Live-In Care
- Long Leg Splint Application
- Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Support During Pregnancy
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder Evaluation
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Nutrition Counseling
- Pain Medication Management
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Phototherapy
- Prescription Refills
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- School Physical
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Sleep Study
- Sports Physicals
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tonsillectomy
- Traction Application
- Travel Health
- Umbilical Cord Care
- Vaccinations
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
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
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- HealthyBlue PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- First Health PPO
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Basic
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Student Resources
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- HighMark
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- OA Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-HMO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Indemnity
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Employee Health Plan
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Choice POS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Network OA
- POS OA
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CIGNA EPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2015)
Internship Program: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2013)
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012)