Miranda R Gordon-Zigel, MD| Sports Medicine, Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Gordon-Zigel is a primary care physician, fellowship trained in sports medicine. Her scope of practice includes evaluation and treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries, tendinopathies and muscle injuries, concussion, fractures, and injection therapy (both anatomically and ultrasound guided). Most recently Dr. Gordon-Zigel completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship with the University of Maryland Medical System. During the fellowship, she worked with athletes of various levels, including the Baltimore Ravens and sports teams at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Baltimore County, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and McDonogh School. Dr. Gordon-Zigel also serves as a team physician for Stevenson University.
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Preventive care
- Sports medicine
- Women’s health
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care involves taking care of patients and families with a holistic approach. Through my practice of sports medicine, I also work with athletes and those with a healthy lifestyle to keep them active.
Certifications and professional associations
- Board certified, American Board of Family Medicine
- American Association of Family Physicians
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Certificate of Added Qualifications, Sports Medicine
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Fracture
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Athletic Pubalgia
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bicep Injury
- Bicep Pain
- Bicep Tear
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Bursitis
- Bursitis Of The Elbow
- Bursitis Of The Shoulder
- Calf Muscle Injury
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cartilage Injury
- Celiac Diarrhea
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cellulitis Of Genitals
- Cellulitis Of Hand
- Cellulitis Of Head
- Cellulitis Of Toe
- Cellulitis Of Trunk
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Clavicle Fracture
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Compartment Syndrome
- Concussion
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Diplopia
- Dislocated Patella
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Disturbance Of Attention
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dual Diagnosis
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epilepsy
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrocnemius Injury
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Geriatrics
- Gluteal Injury
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gluteus Medius Tear
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Growth Plate Fracture
- Growth Plate Injury
- Hamstring Injury
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Hand Tendonitis
- Handwriting Tremor
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemospermia
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Heterotopic Ossification
- Hip Click
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Injury
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Pain
- Hip Pain Under Age 60
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Homebound
- Homelessness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insertional Tendonitis
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Juvenile Osteochondrosis
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Clunk Syndrome
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Growth Plate Injury
- Knee Injury
- Knee Instability
- Knee Pain
- Knee Pain For Patients Aged Younger Than 60
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Learning Disabilities
- Leg Injury
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Ligament Injury
- Ligament Tear
- Lip Droop
- Lipomas
- Locking Knee
- Lower Back Injury
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mania
- Mastodynia
- Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Elbow
- Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Knee
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meniscus Injury
- Meniscus Tear
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Metatarsalgia
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Injury
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Non Displaced Fracture
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Supplement Issues
- Obesity
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondral Defect
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteochondritis Dissecans Of The Ankle
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overuse Injury
- Overuse Injury Of The Ankle
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paratenonitis
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Paronychia
- Patella Dislocation
- Patellar Instability
- Patellofemoral Injury
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pectoral Muscle Injury
- Pelvic Pain
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Tear
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Infection
- Proximal Humerus Fractures
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Quadriceps Injury
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Running Injury
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Scapular Dyskinesis
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Separated Shoulder
- Sesamoiditis
- Severe Asthma
- Sever's Disease
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shin Splints
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Disease
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports Related Ankle Injury
- Sports Related Foot Injury
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Strabismus
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Fractures
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Substance Addiction
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tendinitis Of The Hand
- Tendinitis Of The Wrist
- Tendinosis
- Tendon Injury
- Tenosynovitis
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Thalassemia
- Throat Tightness
- Throwing Injury
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tibial Tendonitis
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tricep Injury
- Trigger Finger
- Tropical Sprue
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Lip Tie
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Uterine Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginismus
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Impairment
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Poisoning
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Vulvodynia
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Work Related Illnesses
- Work Related Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Adolescent Health
- Anti Inflammatory Medications
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Body Fat Analysis
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Concussion Testing
- Coping Skills
- Cortisone Injection
- Depression And Anxiety Assessments
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Drug Test
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employee Health
- Exercise Prescription
- Family Planning
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Global Health
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injection
- Lab Services
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Newborn Care
- Non Surgical Fracture Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Occupational Health Screening
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Reproductive Health
- School Physical
- Sexual Health
- Shingles Vaccination
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Staple Removal Obesity
- Stem Cell Treatment For Joint Disease
- Suboxone Treatment
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Transgender Care
- Travel Medicine
- Travel Vaccination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Women's Health
- Worker Compensation Evaluation
- Wound Care
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
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CFBCBS EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- POS OA & OA Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: POS
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open POS II
- PPO and PPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Open HMO
- Network OA
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Open EPO Plus
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- FIRST HEALTH
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Fellowship Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (2020)
Residency Program: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2019)
Internship Program: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2017)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2016)