Loral Patchen, CNM MSN| Midwifery | MedStar Health
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Loral Patchen

Loral Patchen, CNM MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

Specialties: Midwifery

Languages: English, Spanish

(202) 877-5400

About me

Loral Patchen lives in Washington, D.C. She is an avid cyclist and enjoys hiking with her dog, Stella. Most weekends between March and November she may be found in her garden.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Pregnancy
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Breast Imaging
  • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate
  • Abnormal Products Of Conception
  • Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
  • Abruptio Placentae
  • Amniotic Fluid Disorders
  • Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnancy
  • Breast Lump
  • Breastfeeding Difficulties
  • Candidiasis
  • Cervical Insufficiency
  • Cervix Uteri Disorders
  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Complications Of The Puerperium
  • Decreased Fetal Movement
  • Diabetes In Pregnancy
  • Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
  • Endometritis In Pregnancy
  • False Labor
  • Female Genital Pain
  • Fetal Stress
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
  • Gestational Hypertension
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum
  • Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
  • Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
  • Late Pregnancy
  • Late Pregnancy Complications
  • Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
  • Maternal Diseases
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Obstructed Labor
  • Perineal Laceration During Delivery
  • Placental Disorders
  • Polyhydramnios
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
  • Pregnancy Nausea
  • Pregnant State
  • Premature Rupture Of Membranes
  • Preterm Labor
  • Spontaneous Abortion
  • Tubal Pregnancy
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
  • Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
  • Vulva And Perineum Disorders
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Procedures I perform

  • Amniocentesis
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Blood Banking
  • Breastfeeding Assistance
  • Cervical Cerclage Removal
  • Cervical Exam
  • Cesarean Delivery
  • Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraceptive Device Insertion
  • Episiotomy
  • External Cephalic Version
  • Fertility Counseling
  • Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
  • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Gestational Diabetes Management
  • Gynecological Examination
  • HPV Testing
  • Iud (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)
  • Lactation Consultation
  • Mammogram Referral
  • Mammography
  • Menopause Counseling
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Nausea And Vomiting Management
  • Neonatal Dermatology
  • Newborn Care
  • Newborn Examination
  • Newborn Screening Tests
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pessary Fitting
  • Postpartum Care
  • Postpartum Support
  • Pregnancy Planning
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Prenatal Care
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
  • Sterilization
  • Suture Removal
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Vaccinations
  • Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
  • Water Birth
  • Well-Woman Exam
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Practice locations

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106 Irving St NW
Ste 4400 North
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-8879
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miles away

Fax 202-829-2303

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery

Graduate: Yale University (1999)

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