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
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
- First Health PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Navigate
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Sentara Health
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HighMark
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst EPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Choice POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- OA Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Basic
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- TRICARE for Life East
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst NASCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
Education
Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2025)
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2021)