Rachel Paquette, DO
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Obstetrics And Gynecology
Languages: English
About me
Rachel Paquette, DO, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She offers a full range of gynecologic and reproductive services from diagnostic evaluation through treatment. Whether you are scheduling a routine visit or seeking answers for a more complex condition, she provides clear guidance and a personalized plan designed around your goals and priorities.
Dr. Paquette listens to your concerns and what you hope to address. She reviews your health history and symptoms, explains your choices in easy-to-understand language, and works with you on next steps. If an exam or screening is recommended, she explains what is involved and what you may experience beforehand, then talks you through what she is doing during the exam. Afterwards, she will review a follow-up plan with you, including treatment choices and when to expect results if testing was performed.
She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Paquette also completed advanced training through a predoctoral fellowship in anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine. For patients, that means she considers the full picture, including your symptoms, medical history, daily life, and personal goals, while looking for the most likely root causes and practical solutions. Additionally, she completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at MedStar Health and served as residency education chief at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, helping train new OB‑GYN doctors and contributing to a coordinated, safety‑first care team.
Philosophy of Care
Her philosophy of care begins with creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and fully involved in every decision. Gynecologic concerns can feel very personal, and it’s common to arrive with worry, uncertainty, or questions you have been hesitant to ask. She listens carefully then moves forward with an individualized plan. When you feel informed and heard, trust can grow.
Dr. Paquette is grateful when a patient feels comfortable sharing a difficult question, or telling her they are nervous about an exam, a diagnosis, or a decision. In those moments, her role is not only to diagnose and treat, but also to explain and reassure.
Whether we’re discussing menstrual changes, sexual health, fertility, or symptoms that are hard to put into words, you can count on a thoughtful conversation and guidance tailored to your goals.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Chlamydia
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Dysmenorrhea
- False Labor
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Irregular Menstruation
- Late Pregnancy
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Menstrual Cramps
- Morning Sickness
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Retained Placenta And Membranes
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Vulvar Cancer
- Weeks Of Gestation
Procedures I perform
- Adhesiolysis
- Amniocentesis
- Annual Well Woman Exam
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Biophysical Profile
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Implant Removal
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cryosurgery
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Cone Biopsy
- C-Section
- D&C (DILATION AND CURETTAGE)
- Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
- Endometrial Ablation
- Episiotomy
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Ultrasound
- Genetic Counseling
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Glucose Screening
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Natural Childbirth
- Obstetric Care
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Pessary Fitting
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sonohysterography
- Sterilization
- Stress Test
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Uterine Ablation
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Vaginoplasty
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Yeast Infection Treatment
Practice locations
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1133 21st St NW
Bldg 2 8th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036
106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 4400 North Tower
Washington, DC, 20010
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
- Network OA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- OA Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Employee Health Plan
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- TRICARE for Life East
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna HMO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Sentara Health
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-Network Only Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open POS II
- First Health PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HighMark
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA EPO
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- UHC Passport
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
Education
Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2025)
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2021)