Mildred Narteki Mensah, MSN NP
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Specialties: Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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
Practice locations
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110 Irving St NW
GA-4
Washington, DC, 20010
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
- HighMark
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Sentara Health
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Navigate
- OA Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Student Resources
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Network OA
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UHC Passport
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst EPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Basic
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Medicare FFS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-POS
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open HMO Option
- POS OA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Graduate: Duquesne University (2025)