Parvaneh Vaziri, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care and health maintenance
- Acute care / Common illnesses
- Women’s health
- Men’s health
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is rooted in delivering culturally sensitive and inclusive primary care to a diverse, international population. At MedStar World Bank Health Services, I strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment where patients feel heard and supported.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of Pancreatic Internal Secretion
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Toxic Effect Of Venomous Animals And Plants
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Venous Embolism
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Chest Wall Manipulation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy And Endocervical Curettage
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Obtaining Screen Pap Smear
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice POS II
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- POS OA
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- First Health PPO
- IH-HMO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- OA Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Beech Street PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UHC Passport
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Navigate
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Blue Choice Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Basic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- TRICARE for Life East
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Classic 5000
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Network OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: Downey Community Hospital (2024)
Medical School: Islamic Azad University Tabriz Medical Branch (2002)