About me
Ngozi Wexler, MD, MPH, FACOG
Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Dr. Ngozi U. Wexler is a highly esteemed obstetrician-gynecologist and healthcare executive, renowned for her extensive expertise in clinical care, medical education, and leadership. As the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Dr. Wexler is a passionate advocate for health equity, quality improvement, and innovative patient care strategies. Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Wexler earned her MD and MPH from The George Washington University. She has held pivotal leadership roles in both military and civilian healthcare settings, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to excellence. Her clinical expertise encompasses advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, patient safety, and the integration of virtual health technologies. A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Wexler is a published author, dynamic speaker, and dedicated advocate for women's health. She actively contributes to the field through education, simulation activities, research, and initiatives aimed at providing equitable health care. Before assuming her current role, Dr. Wexler served as the Chair of the OBGYN Department at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. In this capacity, she led a busy minimally invasive gynecology practice and managed a large team of OBGYN generalists and hospitalist providers, ensuring compassionate, first-class care that made patients feel at home. Additionally, she practiced at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where she served as the Medical Director of the OBGYN Hospitalist Program.
Clinical areas of focus
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Uterine Ablation
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- False Labor
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Female Genital Organs
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Painful Urination
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterus Inflammation
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Amniocentesis
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Colposcopy
- C-Section
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Fetal Monitoring
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Intrauterine Device
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Ablation
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
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst EPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Basic
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Medicare FFS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- HighMark
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Network OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Fund PPO
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Navigate
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Choice POS II
- Beech Street PPO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- IH-Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2005)
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (2001)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
- Misunderstood and misdiagnosed: the mysteries of endometriosis- Good Morning Washington