About me
Rachael D. Sussman, MD, is a urologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, providing care to both male and female patients. Her areas of clinical expertise include voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female urethral disease (diverticulum and stricture), and vaginal fistula. Dr. Sussman is an expert in minimally invasive and vaginal surgery.
After graduating from medical school at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Sussman completed her internship and residency in urology at MedStar Georgetown, where she served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) at New York University. Dr. Sussman grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut and earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Spanish at Wesleyan University. Prior to medical school, she worked as a social worker, developing a strong bedside manner and cultivating the skills needed to help people with their most personal issues.
Dr. Sussman is currently an active member of the Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) and the American Urologic Association (AUA), She has authored articles in multiple prestigious publications including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Urology, and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Dr. Sussman’s philosophy of care is to approach her patients as teammates, working together to ensure that their specific needs, lifestyles, personal preferences, cultures and goals are taken into consideration when deciding on a treatment plan. She coordinates care with other healthcare providers including physical therapists, gynecologists, and colorectal specialists to create the best approach to managing pelvic and urologic disorders.
In her spare time, Dr. Sussman enjoys traveling, biking, experimenting in the kitchen with her two children, and spending time with her family.
Clinical areas of focus
- Cystocele
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Rectocele
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Urinary Incontinence
- Uterine Prolapse
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Bladder Dysfunction
- Bladder Obstruction
- Bladder Spasms
- Bladder Stones
- Cystocele
- Dysuria
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Female Urinary Incontinence
- Fistula
- Hydronephrosis
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Nocturia
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Rectocele
- Ureteral Stones
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Urethrocele
- Urinary Frequency
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention In Women
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urinary Urgency
- Uterine Prolapse
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy
- Bladder Rupture Repair
- Bladder Sling Procedure
- Cystoscopy-Guided Biopsy
- Female Incontinence Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery Treatment
- Retrograde Pyelogram
- Sacral Neuromodulation Revision
- Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Transurethral Incision Of The Prostate For Prostate Enlargement
- Ureteral Injury Repair
- Ureteral Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy With Biopsy
- Urethral Bulking Agents
- Urethral Reconstructive Transplant
- Urinary Urgency Treatment
- Vaginal Surgery
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla HealthCare Center 3rd Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
106 Irving St NW
Ste 315
Washington, DC, 20010
5530 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 950
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Pediatric Urology
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urogynecology
Fellowship: New York University Langone Medical Center (2019)
Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2017)
Internship: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2013)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2012)
Awards
- Washington Top Doc Hall of Fame, Inducted 2026
- Washingtonian Top Doc, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021