Maalini Suresh, MHS PA| General Surgery | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Cholecystectomy
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Venous Embolism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Bile Duct Injury
- Bile Duct Stones
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Mass Index
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Esophageal Stricture
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Incarcerated Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Perforation
- Liver Cancer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib Fracture
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Adrenal Surgery
- Anorectal Malformation Treatment
- Appendicitis Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Bowel Resection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Cholangiography
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Endoscopy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Hydrocele Repair
- Ileostomy
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Intestinal Resection
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Meckel's Diverticulectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Oncologic Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parenteral Nutrition Management
- Parotid Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Proctectomy
- Pyloromyotomy
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Robotic Surgery
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Spleen Removal
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
- Tumor Removal
- Tumor Resection
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Vascular Malformation Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Wound Closure
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 Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Basic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Choice POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Student Resources
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-EPO Plus
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- POS OA
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-POS
- First Health PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicare FFS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- OA Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- HighMark
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Beech Street PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Medicare Direct
- TRICARE East Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
Education
Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants,
Graduate: George Washington University (2025)