Reed M. Shnider, MD| Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Reed M. Shnider, MD, is a Senior Administrative Partner and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Services at the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. He treats hypertension, valvular heart disease, dyslipidemia, heart rhythm disturbance including atrial fibrillation, autonomic dysfunction, and adult and adolescent congenital heart disease, as well as evaluating chest pain.
Taking an integrative approach to treatment, Dr. Shnider offers a holistic perspective. In this approach, he weaves conventional and alternative medicine are into a cardiovascular wellness program that includes diet, exercise, stress management, lipid management, and blood pressure control. His goal is to help each patient optimize lifestyle to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Shnider’s clinical interests focus on wellness coaching and nutrition for cardiovascular patients. Collaborating with a dietitian and an exercise physiologist, he has helped implement group nutritional and exercise programs for cardiovascular patients, offering lifestyle modification in a group environment. Dr. Shnider also enjoys learning about naturopathic medicine.
In yearly trips to Africa, Dr. Shnider volunteers with a health center in Tanzania. There, he treats patients with HIV-related heart disease, congestive heart failure, infections, trauma, and other conditions. He also trains the clinic’s doctors on how to perform echocardiograms and other diagnostic tests.
Dr. Shnider received his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology. He is a fellow at the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Shnider speaks English and Hebrew, and is learning Swahili. Outside of his work as a cardiologist, Dr. Shnider wrote a children’s book about Rusty, the red panda, who escaped from the DC zoo.
Philosophy of Care
“I try to help people come to grips with, and to be accepting of, the uncertainty of life. What changes can patients make to lead healthier lives while also enjoying their lives more? I want to help the patient to accept what they can change, and not let their fear interfere with their enjoyment of life. I try to tailor lifestyle changes to each individual so their own values and beliefs aren’t compromised.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardioversion
- Chest Pain
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Lymphedema
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Syncope
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Benign Neoplasm Of Intrathoracic Organs
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformation Syndromes Affecting Multiple Systems
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Congenital Malformations Of Trachea And Bronchus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hodgkin Disease
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Neck Injury
- Neoplasms Of Lymphoid, Hematopoietic And Related Tissue
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pleural Effusion
- Poisoning
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Diseases
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tachyarrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Turner Syndrome
- Vasculitis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Dysfunction
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Ablation Therapy
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Catheterization Interpretation
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Output Assistance
- Cardiac Pacemaker Measurement
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lipid Profile
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Restoration
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
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
- Choice POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA EPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Network OA
- Sentara Health
- IH-PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Beech Street PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Navigate
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Basic
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Optimum Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE East Select
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Core Essential (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Medicare FFS
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- OA Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS II
- Blue Choice Advantage
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- HighMark
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship Program: George Washington University Hospital (1985)
Residency Program: George Washington University Hospital (1983)
Medical School: Georgetown University (1980)