Marisha T Newton, MD| Endocrinology, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism | MedStar Health
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Marisha T Newton

Marisha T Newton, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (731 reviews)

Specialties: Endocrinology, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism

Languages: English

About me

Marisha Newton, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist at MedStar Harbor Hospital. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and thyroid disorders and has a special interest in caring for patients with parathyroid and calcium disorders.

Dr. Newton is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Endocrinologists. She has published research and articles about osteoporosis and osteopenia; thyroid disorders; and contraceptive methods.

Philosophy of care
“My approach is to listen carefully to your concerns with care and without judgment, understand your health goals, and partner with you to optimize your health.”

Clinical areas of focus

  • Diabetes Treatment
  • Glucose Control Management
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Kidney Disease Treatment
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Storm Surgery
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Thyroid Function Study Results
  • Abnormal Urine Test Results
  • Acromegaly
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders (E.G. CUSHING'S SYNDROME, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA)
  • Adrenal Insufficiency In Pregnancy
  • Adrenogenital Disorders
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Cardiometabolic Disorders
  • Complications Of The Puerperium
  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Diabetes In Pregnancy
  • Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
  • Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
  • Disorders Of Pancreatic Internal Secretion
  • Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
  • Disorders Of Renal Tubular Function
  • Disorders Of Thyroid
  • Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Grave's Disease
  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism In Pregnancy
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Nonscarring Hair Loss
  • Nontoxic Goiter
  • Obesity
  • Osteochondropathies
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Poisoning
  • Polyglandular Dysfunction
  • Postprocedural Complications
  • Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, Male Phenotype
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disorders In Pregnancy
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Thyroid Storm
  • Thyrotoxic Crisis
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Vitamin Deficiency
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Procedures I perform

  • Adrenal Arterial Embolization
  • Adrenal Cancer Treatment
  • Adrenal Disorder Treatment
  • Adrenal Hormone Regulation
  • Adrenal Venous Sampling
  • Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Bone Density Test
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Celiac Plexus Block
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
  • Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
  • Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
  • Diabetes Management
  • Diabetes Treatment
  • Diabetic Foot Reconstruction
  • Dialysis
  • Dopamine Therapy
  • Electromyography
  • Enterectomy
  • Fertility Evaluation
  • Fine-Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid Nodule
  • Gestational Diabetes Management
  • Glucose Control Management
  • Glycated Hemoglobin Test
  • Goiter Treatment
  • Grave's Disease Treatment
  • Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
  • High Cholesterol Management
  • Hormone Level Regulation
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hyperthyroidism Treatment
  • Hypothyroidism Treatment
  • Insulin Resistance Treatment
  • Islet Xenotransplant
  • Kidney Disease Treatment
  • Latent Autoimmune Diabetes In Adults Management
  • Liver Tumor Ablation
  • Menstrual Disorder Treatment
  • Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Treatment
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Obesity Treatment
  • One-On-One Diabetes Education
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Pancreas And Kidney Transplant
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Parathyroid Arterial Embolization
  • Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
  • Pathology Services
  • Pioglitazone Therapy
  • Pituitary Arterial Embolization
  • Pituitary Cancer Treatment
  • Pituitary Disorder Treatment
  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
  • Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
  • Prediabetes Management
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment
  • Retinopathy Screening
  • Surgical Treatment
  • Testicular Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Arterial Embolization
  • Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
  • Thyroid Nodule Treatment
  • Thyroid Storm Surgery
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Urethral Injury Prevention
  • Weight Management Program
  • Wellness Services
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Practice locations

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8026 Ritchie Hwy
Ste A
Pasadena, MD, 21122

410-590-8844
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miles away

Fax 410-768-1809

3001 S Hanover St
Outpatient Center Ste 102
Baltimore, MD, 21225

410-350-2555
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miles away

Fax 410-354-1858

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)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship: Howard University Hospital (2007)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2005)

Medical School: Howard University (2002)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 29, 2026

    Good

  • Jun 11, 2026

    I really like Dr. Newton.

  • Jun 5, 2026

    Dr. Newton always explains my bloodwork and we talk about what the next plan is.