Paola Teresa Cobb, MSPA PA
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Breast Surgery
Languages: English, Spanish
About me
Paola Cobb, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant practicing in breast and plastic surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, working under the supervision of Dr. Son and Dr. Jabbour. PA Cobb is a breast expert who sees patients for the full scope of benign and malignant breast-related conditions, including breast pain, rashes, nipple discharge, skin conditions, abnormal mammograms, and breast cancer.
PA Cobb performs breast examinations, in-office abscess drainage, and skin punch biopsies. She also reviews pathology, imaging, and lab results with patients seeking consultations or second opinions. Additionally, she monitors patients who are at high risk for breast cancer and conducts surveillance for breast cancer survivors. She serves as a First Assistant during mastectomies, lumpectomies, and reconstruction surgeries, supporting patients with ongoing post-operative care.
Her clinical interests include breast cancer screening and prevention, especially for women. She is passionate about expanding access to preventive care and education, including teaching patients how to conduct self-breast examinations, as well as the importance of prevention, and when to seek medical evaluation.
PA Cobb earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University and went on to earn her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies degree from King’s College. She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Before joining MedStar Health, PA Cobb worked in general surgery and family practice, as well as for five years at the Frederick Health Breast Center. She is highly experienced and committed to furthering her expertise by completing additional certifications and training.
PA Cobb is fluent in Spanish, and when she is not caring for patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.
Philosophy of Care
“I am a strong advocate for patients and their care, especially for women and underserved populations. In particular, I am passionate about improving outcomes for racial minorities who face barriers to education and proper care. I hope that patients walk out of my office confident that they have received the best breast examination and that all their concerns have been addressed. My ultimate goal is to give all my patients peace of mind and ensure that they get the adequate tests, treatments, or support that they need.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Breast Lump
- Dorsalgia
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Absent Breast Tissue
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Areola Deformity
- Asymmetric Breasts
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)
- Axillary Web Syndrome
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Brca1 And Brca2 Genetic Mutation
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Calcifications
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Density
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Breast Lymphedema
- Breast Sarcoma
- Breast Skin Irritation
- Breast Tenderness
- Breastfeeding
- Capsular Contracture
- Circulatory System Complications
- Congenital Breast Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Deformed Breast
- Dense Breast Tissue
- Dorsalgia
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Ductal Ectasia
- Enlarged Breast Lymph Nodes
- Estrogen Receptor Status
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fibroadenoma
- Fibroadenoma Of Breast
- Genetic Predisposition To Breast Cancer
- Hematoma
- Her2neu Receptor
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Lymphedema
- Male Breast Enlargement (GYNECOMASTIA)
- Microcalcifications
- Nerve Damage After Breast Surgery
- Nipple Discharge
- Nipple Inversion
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Poland Syndrome
- Ptotic Breasts
- Radiation Therapy Complications
- Scar Tissue In Breast
- Seroma
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Unusual Breast Changes
Procedures I perform
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Breast Localization Device Placement
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Capsulectomy
- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Ductography
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Lesion Excision
- Lumpectomy
- Lumpectomy With Radiation
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Removal
- Lymph Node Transfer
- Male Breast Reduction
- Mastectomy
- Mastopexy
- Microdochectomy
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Exploration
- Nipple Reduction
- Nipple-Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Radiation Therapy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Simple Mastectomy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander Placement
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
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.
-
List of insurance plans we accept
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-Open POS Plus
- POS OA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Navigate
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- OA Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- HumanaChoice PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA PPO
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA EPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice POS
- Aetna Basic
- First Health PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Beech Street PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Network OA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- HighMark
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
Education
Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certification of Physician Assistants
Graduate: King'S College (2017)