Rebecca Lauren Krochmal, MD| Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine | MedStar Health
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Rebecca Lauren Krochmal

Rebecca Lauren Krochmal, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (656 reviews)

Specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine

Languages: English

About me

As a Board Certified/Board eligible critical care physician, all conditions requiring intensive care in the medical, surgical, or neurosciences ICU are treated.

Rebecca Krochmal, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Georgetown University. She specializes in Interventional Pulmonology, including brochoscopies and CyberKnife®. Dr. Krochmal’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant airway and pleural disease as well as Interventional Pulmonology.
 
Dr. Krochmal’s areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Rigid and flexible bronchoscopy
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Treatment of central airway obstruction
  • Pleural disease
  • Benign and malignant tracheal disease
  • Lung cancer diagnosis, staging and management. Learn more about lung cancer screening and risk factors.
     

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Dyspnea
  • Emphysema
  • Hypoxia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Tumors
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumothorax
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Procedures I perform

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • Pleural Cavity Drainage
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Tube Thoracostomy
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-8830
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miles away

Fax 877-286-1492

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.

  • 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)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease

Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine (2016)

Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical System (2015)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2012)

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (2009)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 26, 2026

    Very good

  • Jun 21, 2026

    Dr. Krochmal is excellent.

  • May 12, 2026

    Dr. Krochmal is very caring physician. She pays attention while we discuss the procedure. She brings to my attention pri ans con to make my own decision.