Lauren Marie Perz, DO| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy is to strive to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Bloating
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Breast
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Rhinitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Always Tired
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Mass
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Axillary Lymphadenopathy
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bicep Injury
- Bicep Pain
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Body Aches
- Boil
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Diarrhea
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cellulitis Of Genitals
- Cellulitis Of Hand
- Cellulitis Of Head
- Cellulitis Of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of Right Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cellulitis Of Toe
- Cellulitis Of Trunk
- Cervical Disc Disease
- Cervical Lymphadenopathy
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chest Wall Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cloudy Urine
- Clumsiness
- Coccydynia
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Croupy Cough
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Hearing
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Movement
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Dental Pain
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Diplopia
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disorder Of Earlobe
- Disorder Of Upper Respiratory System
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Cough
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry, Itchy Patches
- Dual Diagnosis
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Blockage
- Ear Dermatitis
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Easy Bruising
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epilepsy
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Rash
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Feeling Faint
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Injury
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flank Pain
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Forearm Injury
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gluteal Injury
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groggy
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Foot Mouth Disease
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Click
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Homebound
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Increased Thirst
- Infantile Colic
- Infection From A Cat (BITE-SCRATCH)
- Infections (BACTERIAL AND VIRAL)
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Itchy Eyes
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Cracking
- Joint Crepitus
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Learning Disabilities
- Leg Cramps
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Limp
- Lingering Cough
- Lip Swelling
- Lipomas
- Low Blood Sugar
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Spine Injury
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Migraine
- Milk Allergy
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Breathing
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Drainage
- Nasal Dryness
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Injury
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neck Stiffness
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Nose Sores
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overuse Injury
- Overweight
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Injury
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Infectious Cough
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Rubbing Ears
- Running Injury
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Shin Splints
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Disease
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Deprivation
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Sneezing
- Snoring
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Sore Lip
- Sore Throat
- Soreness
- Spasms
- Speech Disorder
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sports Related Concussion
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stiffness
- Stomach Ache
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Substance Addiction
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swelling
- Swelling Of Eyelid
- Swollen Feet Or Ankles
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tender Lymph Node
- Tenderness To Touch
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Lesions
- Testicular Mass
- Testicular Pain
- Testicular Swelling
- Thoracic Disc Disease
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Pain
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Bite
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tiredness
- Tobacco Abuse
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Toe Fungus
- Toe Injury
- Toenail Injury
- Toilet Training Issues
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Sores
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tropical Sprue
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Lip Tie
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Pain
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Uterine Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginismus
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Impairment
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Poisoning
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Vulvodynia
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Weird Rash
- Well Woman Visit
- Wheezing
- Work Related Illnesses
- Work Related Injury
- Wrist Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Adolescent Health
- Antianxiety Medical Management
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Body Fat Analysis
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Concussion Testing
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Contraceptive Injection
- Coping Skills
- Cryotherapy For Plantar Warts
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Drug Test
- Ear Cleaning
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employee Health
- Family Planning
- Fitness And Exercise
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- General Well Visit
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Healthy Aging
- Healthy Eating
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Injury Prevention
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medical Education
- Medicare Wellness Exam
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Motherhood And Mental Health
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Occupational Health Screening
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Pap Smear
- Patient Education
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Prescription Refill
- Preventative Care
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Reproductive Health
- School Physical
- School Related Vision Screening
- Screening For Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- Sexual Health
- Shingles Vaccination
- Sick Visits
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Suboxone Treatment
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Travel Vaccination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Weight Loss Counseling
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Adult Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wellness Check
- Women's Health
- Worker Compensation Evaluation
- Wound Care
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
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- CFBCBS EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Open POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Open EPO Plus
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open HMO
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- PPO and PPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA & OA Plus
- Network OA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- FIRST HEALTH
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: Wake Human Services (2018)
Residency Program: Washington Health System (2018)
Internship Program: Wake Human Services (2016)
Internship Program: Washington Health System (2016)
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2015)