Margot G. Wheeler, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Margot Wheeler, MD, is an internal medicine physician also certified in palliative and hospice medicine. Dr. Wheeler is an associate professor of internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center and also the director of internal medicine consult services.
As an internist, Dr. Wheeler develops long-term relationships with her patients. She cares for multiple generations of families as well. Dr. Wheeler provides comprehensive care, along with education and guidance to help patients manage their health and wellness. She helps patients with chronic diseases learn what they can do to care for themselves and how to navigate the healthcare system.
Dr. Wheeler serves in the community, volunteering monthly at the Arlington Free Clinic.
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Parenting Resources
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Psa Testing
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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 6350
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- OA Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare FFS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Navigate
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA EPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- IH-Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst EPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- POS OA
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HealthyBlue PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Police and Fire Clinic
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UHC Passport
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Network OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Choice POS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-PPO
- United Student Resources
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth (1991)