About me
Michael Cardis, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He sees patients for all dermatologic concerns and reads skin biopsies. His clinical interests include melanoma, pigmented lesions, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine. His research interests include the evaluation and management of melanoma and pigmented lesions. The comprehensive nature of Dr. Cardis’ training in both dermatology and dermatopathology allow him to expertly fuse clinical findings and histopathologic features.
Dr. Cardis received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Following his internship, he joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center/MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a three-year residency in dermatology, during which he was awarded the Resident International Grant for a Rotation in Botswana by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Resident Teaching Award by MedStar Dermatology. Finally, before rejoining MedStar Washington Hospital Center as faculty, Dr. Cardis completed a fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Telemedicine Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Dermatopathology.
In alignment with his interests in global health, teaching, tropical medicine, infectious skin disease, and telemedicine, Dr. Cardis has coordinated, led, and participated in multiple international medical initiatives in China, Haiti, and Botswana.
Dr. Cardis believes that the use of telemedicine could benefit patients with limited access to a dermatologist. He is currently involved in the development and oversight of the telemedicine curriculum for dermatology residents. He is a member of the Young Professional Telemedicine Engagement and Education Work Group and co-author for teledermatology curriculum modules published by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is to give patients access to the best care possible while keeping their best interests in mind at all times. Working at an academic and research hospital means that I have access to the most up-to-date treatment options for my patients.
“I’m a highly inquisitive person by nature and my dual-specialty training in dermatology and dermatopathology allows me to have a more comprehensive perspective when diagnosing and treating skin conditions.
“It’s important to me that I communicate clearly with my patients, so that they have a clear understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options in order to make informed decisions regarding their care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Acne Treatment
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Eczema
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Psoriasis
- Rash Treatment
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tags
- Vitiligo Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Angiokeratoma
- Angiosarcoma
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Capillary Diseases
- Carbuncles
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- Herpes Simplex
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Itchy Skin
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Lymphoma Of Skin
- Male Pattern Baldness
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nummular Eczema
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Sarcoidosis
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scars And Keloids
- Scleroderma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Tags
- Skin Thickening
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Boil Treatment
- Chest Skin Excision
- Cyst Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Eczema Laser Treatment
- Eczema Treatment
- Facial Rejuvenation Consultation
- Fungal Infection Treatment
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hemangioma Treatment
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Keratosis Pilaris Treatment
- Lower Arm Skin Excision
- Melanoma Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Photochemotherapy
- Rash Treatment
- Rosacea Treatment
- Scalp Biopsy
- Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
- Shaving Of Lesion
- Skin Cancer Prevention
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Care Consultation
- Skin Excision
- Skin Health Education
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Tightening Consultation
- Sun Protection Counseling
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart 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
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Basic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- Blue Choice Advantage
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- POS OA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Employee Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- HighMark
- Choice POS II Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- TRICARE East Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Beech Street PPO
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Choice POS II
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-POS
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Student Resources
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Network OA
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatopathology
Fellowship: University Health Center (2019)
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2018)
Internship: Summa Health System GME (2015)
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University (2014)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
an adolescent male. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jul;36(4):e79-e80. doi:
10.1111/pde.13823. PubMed PMID: 31290607.
2: Cardis MA, Jiang H, Strauss J, Gulley JL, Brownell I. Diffuse lichen
planus-like keratoses and clinical pseudo-progression associated with avelumab
treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma, a case report. BMC Cancer. 2019 Jun
4;19(1):539. doi: 10.1186/s12885-019-5759-1. PubMed PMID: 31164102; PubMed
Central PMCID: PMC6549366.
3: Cardis MA, Hathaway O, Brownell I. Innumerable lentigines in a mother and
daughter. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jan;36(1):160-162. doi: 10.1111/pde.13701.
PubMed PMID: 30675945.
4: Cardis MA, Montealegre Sanchez GA, Goldbach-Mansky R, Richard Lee CC, Cowen
EW. Recurrent fevers, progressive lipodystrophy, and annular plaques in a child.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jan;80(1):291-295. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.043. Epub
2018 Sep 8. PubMed PMID: 30205133.
5: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Topical sirolimus for treatment of a venolymphatic
malformation in an adolescent girl. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Nov;35(6):e406-e407.
doi: 10.1111/pde.13622. Epub 2018 Aug 28. PubMed PMID: 30152558.
6: Cardis MA, Huppmann AR, Kirkorian AY. Rapidly growing subcutaneous mass in an
infant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 Jul 26;24(5). pii: 13030/qt4q51v1cb. PubMed PMID:
30142742.
7: Cardis MA, Sowash MG, Mosojane KI, Kovarik C, Williams V. HIV-associated
erythema elevatum diutinum: a case report and review of a clinically distinct
variant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 May 15;24(5). pii: 13030/qt38c4c9g3. Review.
PubMed PMID: 30142732.
8: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Intralesional Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for
Fibrofatty Residua of Involuted Infantile Hemangiomas: A Novel Therapeutic
Approach. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 Jun 1;154(6):735-737. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0617. PubMed PMID: 29801031.
9: Cardis MA, Moshell AN. Diphenylcyclopropenone-induced psoriatic
koebnerization. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Apr;57(4):492-493. doi: 10.1111/ijd.13905.
Epub 2018 Jan 18. PubMed PMID: 29345301.
10: Cardis MA, Kirkorian AY. Giant Cutaneous Horn Arising in an Epidermal Nevus.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Sep;34(5):e290-e291. doi: 10.1111/pde.13221. Epub 2017 Aug
7. Review. PubMed PMID: 28783212.
11: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis
complex and the paediatrician's role. Arch Dis Child. 2017 Sep;102(9):858-863.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-312001. Epub 2017 Mar 28. Review. PubMed PMID:
28351834; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5574405.
12: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Grouped Pustules on an Erythematous Base. N Engl J
Med. 2017 Mar 9;376(10):971. doi: 10.1056/NEJMicm1609042. PubMed PMID: 28273013.
13: Cardis MA, Ni J, Bhawan J. Granular cell differentiation: A review of the
published work. J Dermatol. 2017 Mar;44(3):251-258. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13758.
Review. PubMed PMID: 28256763.
14: Cardis MA, Dugan EM, Silverman RA. Solitary Tumor on the Palm of a Young Boy.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2016 Nov;33(6):669-670. doi: 10.1111/pde.13020. PubMed PMID:
27882661.
15: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Safety of Topical Neuromodulators for the Treatment of
Pruritus. JAMA Dermatol. 2016 Dec 1;152(12):1390-1391. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3118. PubMed PMID: 27626772.