Lesley Levitt, RD| Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism | MedStar Health
Lesley Levitt, RD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
Languages: English
About me
Lesley Levitt, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian in the Bariatric and General Surgery Department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She completed her Didactic Program in Dietetics at Simmons College and holds a Master's degree of Science from Northeastern University. Lesley has over 15 years of experience in weight management, in both research and direct patient care. Prior to joining MedStar Health, Lesley worked at Boston Medical Center supporting the department of surgery, focusing on bariatric surgery and renal transplant.
Clinical areas of focus
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Hyperthyroidism
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Disorders
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Tumor
- Adrenogenital Disorders
- Adult Osteomalacia
- Benign Thyroid Nodules
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Disorders
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Mellitus Due To Underlying Condition
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Thyroid
- Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Gestational Diabetes
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- High Blood Sugar
- High Cholesterol
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperalimentation
- Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Insulin Resistance
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Lipid Disorders
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Personal History Of Medical Treatment
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Apoplexy
- Pituitary Cancer
- Pituitary Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyglandular Dysfunction
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Prediabetes
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Proteinuria
- Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, Male Phenotype
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroid Storm
- Toxic Goiter
- Turner Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes In Children
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- Acromegaly Treatment
- Adrenal Cancer Treatment
- Adrenal Crisis Treatment
- Adrenal Disease Treatment
- Adrenal Disorder Treatment
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Management
- Adrenal Hormone Regulation
- Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
- Adrenal Surgery
- Aldosteronoma Management
- Automated Insulin Delivery
- Bariatric Nutrition Counseling
- Bariatric Surgery Counseling
- Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Counseling
- Behavioral Health Nutrition Counseling
- Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
- Blood Glucose Correction For High Readings
- Blood Pressure Goal Setting
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Carbohydrate Counting For Meal Planning
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Health Nutrition Counseling
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Nutrition Counseling
- Coronary Artery Disease Nutrition Counseling
- Cushing Syndrome Treatment
- Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition Counseling
- Depression Nutrition Counseling
- Diabetes Self-Efficacy Assessment
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
- Diabetic Retinopathy Nutrition Counseling
- Dietary Assessment
- Dietary Management Of Cushing Syndrome
- Dietary Supplement Counseling
- Dietary Treatment Of Goiter
- Eating For Optimal Energy
- Electrolyte Management
- Endocrine Disorder Treatment
- Endocrine Disorders Treatment
- Endocrine Tumor Treatment
- Endometriosis Nutrition Counseling
- End-Stage Renal Disease Nutrition Counseling
- Endurance Sports Nutrition
- Endurance Sports Nutrition Counseling
- Epigenetic Nutrition Counseling
- Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (FMTC) Treatment
- Flexibility And Mobility Nutrition Counseling
- Fluid And Electrolyte Management
- Geriatric Nutrition Counseling
- Geriatric Wound Care Nutrition Counseling
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Gland Disorder Treatment
- Gland Dysfunction Treatment
- Glaucoma Nutrition Counseling
- Glucometer Use
- Goiter Treatment
- Grave's Disease Treatment
- Grave's Orbitopathy Treatment
- Gut Health Nutrition Counseling
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
- Heart Disease Prevention
- High Cholesterol Nutrition Counseling
- Hormone Balancing Nutrition Counseling
- Hormone Imbalance Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypercalcemia Nutrition Management
- Hypercalcemia Treatment
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) Treatment
- Hyperparathyroidism Dietary Treatment
- Hyperthyroidism Nutrition Counseling
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Hypoparathyroidism Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Insulin Dose Titration
- Insulin Pen Training
- Insulin Resistance Nutrition Counseling
- Insulin Resistance Treatment
- Insulin Syringe Use
- Ketogenic Diet Planning
- Lifestyle Modification
- Meal Planning
- Menopause Nutrition Counseling
- Mind-Body Nutrition Counseling
- Mineral Deficiency Treatment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Testing
- Neuroendocrine Disorder Treatment
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment
- Nutrient Deficiency Screening
- Obesity Treatment
- Osteoporosis Nutrition Counseling
- Paraganglioma Treatment
- Parathyroid Biopsy
- Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
- Parathyroid Disease Treatment
- Parathyroid Disorder Treatment
- Parathyroid Hormone Regulation
- Parathyroid Ultrasound
- Perimenopause Nutrition Counseling
- Personalized Meal Planning
- Pheochromocytoma Treatment
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Pituitary Apoplexy Treatment
- Pituitary Biopsy
- Pituitary Cancer Treatment
- Pituitary Disorder Treatment
- Pituitary Disorders Nutrition Counseling
- Pituitary Gland Surgery
- Pituitary Medication Management
- Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Embolization
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Post-Operative Nutrition Counseling
- Pre- And Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Counseling
- Pre- And Post-Chemotherapy Nutrition Counseling
- Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling
- Pressure Ulcer Nutrition Counseling
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Probiotic Therapy
- Prolactinoma Treatment
- Psoriasis Nutrition Counseling
- Relapse Prevention
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Sports Nutrition Counseling
- Sports Performance Nutrition Counseling
- Strength Training Nutrition Counseling
- Stress Management For Diabetes
- Stroke Nutrition Counseling
- Surgical Recovery Nutrition Counseling
- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Thyroid Acropachy Treatment
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Cancer Ablation
- Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy
- Thyroid Cancer Lymph Node Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Crisis Treatment
- Thyroid Dermopathy Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Management
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Thyroid Health Nutrition Counseling
- Thyroid Lymphoma Treatment
- Thyroid Medication Management
- Thyroid Metastasis Treatment
- Thyroid Nodule Treatment
- Thyroid Storm Treatment
- Thyroidectomy
- Vision Loss Prevention
- Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency Treatment
- Vitamin Deficiency 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
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Choice POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Navigate
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Network OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-EPO Plus
- POS OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Sentara Health
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- First Health PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst EPO
- United Student Resources
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HighMark
- CIGNA EPO
Education
Medical Education: Northeastern University (2011)