Mildred Narteki Mensah, MSN NP
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Specialties: Thoracic Surgery
Languages: English
(202) 877-9887
About me
Mildred Mensah, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the Department of Thoracic Surgery. She specializes in the pre- and post-operative care of patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures, including those with thoracic malignancies such as lung and esophageal cancer, as well as benign foregut conditions like hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Mildred worked as a cardiac nurse at MedStar Washington Hospital Center for Six years, where she developed a strong clinical foundation in managing complex, high-acuity patients. This experience has shaped her ability to provide thorough, detail-oriented, and compassionate care to her surgical patients.
In her current role, Mildred performs comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, coordinates diagnostic testing, and provides patient education to ensure individuals are well-prepared for surgery. She is actively involved in post-operative management, including pain control, wound care, surgical pathology review, and long-term follow-up care. She works closely alongside Dr. Hwalek and Dr. Chan, supporting thoracic surgical procedures including minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques. Mildred also collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, oncologists, radiologists, and gastroenterologists to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Professional Associations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Philosophy of Care
“I am committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses both the physical and emotional needs of my patients. I believe in taking the time to educate patients about their conditions and treatment options so they feel confident and supported throughout their surgical journey.
My faith plays an important role in how I approach care, guiding me to treat every patient with kindness, empathy, and respect. I strive to be a source of comfort and reassurance while helping patients navigate surgery, recover safely, and return to their daily lives with confidence.”
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hospital affiliations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center & MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- TRICARE for Life East
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Choice POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Navigate
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- POS OA
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Employee Health Plan
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Student Resources
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- First Health PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Sentara Health
- HighMark
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- OA Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open POS II
Education
Graduate: Duquesne University (2025)