About me
Omar Taha, MD, MPH, FACP, is board certified in internal medicine and fellowship trained in hematology and oncology. He joins MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of hematologic and oncologic conditions, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Taha’s clinical interests span both solid tumor oncology, as well as benign and malignant hematologic disorders, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary care and improving outcomes through precision medicine. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Florida, where he also earned a Master of Public Health and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. His work includes extensive inpatient and outpatient experience and a strong commitment to academic medicine, mentoring medical students and residents.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Taha has contributed to published case studies and research in areas such as transplant-related infectious disease, cardiotoxicity in cancer care and sickle cell disease. His clinical and academic contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including the Susan M. Bryan Humanism Award for Excellence in Clinical Care and election as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has also been an active member of institutional committees, including the Hospital Transfusion Committee and the Sepsis Review Committee.
Dedicated to both patient care and education, Dr. Taha combines his experience in academic medicine and global health with a patient-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, clarity, and collaboration.
Practicing at MedStar Southern Maryland Medical Center, 7501 Surratts Road, Suite 101 in Clinton, MD.
About MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Georgetown is part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, which combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Conditions and procedures
Procedures I perform
- Anemia Management
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Transfusion
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
- Hematology Consultation
- Immunotherapy
- Leukemia Treatment
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
- Sarcoma Treatment
- Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer 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
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- Medicare Direct
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Choice POS II
- MultiPlan, Inc
- TRICARE for Life East
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Network OA
- UHC Passport
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Basic
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Optimum Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Choice POS
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- POS OA
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
Fellowship: University of Florida College of Medicine (2025)
Graduate: University of Florida College of Health (2023)
Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine (2016)
Medical School: Al Quds University (2010)