Pedro Sarmiento, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Behavior Concern
- Cough
- Ear Infections
- Feeding Problems
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Headache
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Well Child Exam
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Bloating
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Breast
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acquired Ear Deformity
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Rhinitis
- Adductor Muscle Injury
- Adolescent Disc Herniation
- Adolescent Scoliosis
- Aggressive Behavior
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Always Tired
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Animal Bite Of The Hand
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Strain
- Ankle Tendon Injury
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Mass
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavior Disorders In Children
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bicep Injury
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Body Odor
- Boil
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Breathholding Spells
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Bullying
- Burn Scars
- Burns
- Calf Muscle Injury
- Cartilage Injury
- Cat Bite Of Hand
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cervical Cyst
- Cervical Lymphadenopathy
- Chemical Burns
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chest Wall Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Childhood Trauma Victims
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Muscle Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Cloudy Urine
- Clubbed Fingers
- Clubbed Toes
- Clumsiness
- Coccyx Injury
- Cold Sore
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Brain Malformations
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Croup
- Croupy Cough
- Cystitis
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Hearing
- Decreased Movement
- Dehydration
- Delayed Puberty
- Delayed Umbilical Cord Separation
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatophytosis
- Destructive Behavior
- Developmental Delay
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Earlobe
- Disorder Of Upper Respiratory System
- Disruptive Behavior
- Distractible
- Dizziness
- Dog Bite Of Hand
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Cough
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry, Itchy Patches
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysphagia
- Dysuria
- Ear Anomalies
- Ear Blockage
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Easy Bruising
- Eczema
- Eczema Herpeticum
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Electrical Burns
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Pain
- Facial Rash
- Facial Tingling
- Failure To Thrive
- Falls
- Fatigue
- Febrile Convulsions
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Feeling Faint
- Fever
- Finger Abscess
- Finger Fracture
- Finger Injury
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- Flank Pain
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Forearm Injury
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gender Dysphoria
- Grief
- Groggy
- Groin Lymphadenopathy
- Growth Disorders
- Hamstring Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Murmur
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hiccups
- Hip Click
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Impetigo
- Infection From A Cat (BITE-SCRATCH)
- Insect Allergy
- Irritability
- Labial Adhesions
- Learning Disabilities
- Leg Pain
- Lice
- Lymphadenopathy
- Neonatal Acne
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Novel Coronavirus
- Otalgia
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Scabies
- School Anxiety
- School Related Problems
- Seasonal Allergies
- Skin Disease
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Stomach Pain
- Strep Throat
- Teething
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Toilet Training Issues
- Underweight
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vomiting
- Weight Problem
Procedures I perform
- Adolescent Health
- Adolescent Pain Management
- Antianxiety Medical Management
- Autism Testing
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breastfeeding Support
- Camp Physicals
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Children Of Addicted Parents Counseling
- Children Of Addicted Parents Therapy
- Children Of Incarcerated Parents Counselling
- Children Of Incarcerated Parents Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Ear Cleaning
- Ear Exam
- Ear Piercing
- Examination Of Eyes
- Fitness And Exercise
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Foreign Body Removal
- General Well Visit
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Healthy Eating
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Testing
- Newborn Care
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- School Physical
- Sports Physical Exam
- Travel Medicine
- Travel Vaccination
- Visual Field Testing
- Well Child Exam
Insurance
MedStar Medical Group accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Medical Group, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- FIRST HEALTH
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Student Resources
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Network OA
- POS OA & OA Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- PPO and PPO Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: POS
- Open HMO
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Open POS II
- Aetna HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)"
- CFBCBS EPO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)"
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO"
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
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Education
Residency Program: St. Agnes Hospital (1991)
Internship Program: University of Kentucky (1989)
Medical School: Far Eastern University (1985)