Rosa Sherafat-Kazemzadeh, MD| Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Hyperthyroidism
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Gland Disorders (E.G. CUSHING'S SYNDROME, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA)
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Tumor
- Adrenogenital Disorders
- Benign Neoplasm Of Adrenal Gland
- Benign Thyroid Nodules
- Bone Density Disorder
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Mellitus Due To Underlying Condition
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
- Disorders Of Thyroid
- Drug Or Chemical Induced Diabetes Mellitus
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Gastrinoma
- Gestational Diabetes
- Grave's Disease
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- High Blood Sugar
- High Cholesterol
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperalimentation
- Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Insulin Resistance
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Testosterone Levels
- Male Hypogonadism
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Cancer
- Pituitary Disorders
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyglandular Dysfunction
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Prediabetes
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Proteinuria
- Sex Chromosome Abnormalities, Male Phenotype
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Goiter
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroid Storm
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Toxic Goiter
- Turner Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes In Children
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- Acromegaly Treatment
- Adrenal Cancer Treatment
- Adrenal Crisis Treatment
- Adrenal Disease Treatment
- Adrenal Disorder Treatment
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Management
- Adrenal Hormone Management
- Adrenal Hormone Regulation
- Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
- Adrenal Tumor Treatment
- Aldosteronoma Management
- Automated Insulin Delivery
- Bariatric Nutrition Counseling
- Blood Glucose Correction For High Readings
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Training
- Cushing Syndrome Management
- Cushing Syndrome Treatment
- Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- Diabetes Complications Prevention
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Self-Care Planning
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Assessment
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
- Dietary Management Of Cushing Syndrome
- Endocrine Disorder Treatment
- Endocrine Disorders Treatment
- Endocrine Tumor Treatment
- Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (FMTC) Treatment
- Fatigue Management
- Fluid And Electrolyte Management
- Gland Disorder Treatment
- Gland Dysfunction Treatment
- Glucometer Use
- Glucose Control Management
- Glycemic Variability Assessment
- Goiter Treatment
- Grave's Disease Treatment
- Growth Hormone Follow-Up
- Growth Hormone Level Monitoring
- Growth Hormone Screening
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
- Healthy Weight Loss Guidance
- Heart Healthy Lifestyle Counseling
- High Cholesterol Management
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypercalcemia Nutrition Management
- Hypercalcemia Treatment
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) Treatment
- Hyperparathyroidism Dietary Treatment
- Hyperthyroidism Nutrition Counseling
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Hypoparathyroidism Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Insulin Dose Titration
- Insulin Pen Training
- Insulin Resistance Treatment
- Insulin Syringe Use
- Islet Xenotransplant
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipid Profile
- Meal Planning
- Mineral Deficiency Treatment
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Testing
- Neuroendocrine Disorder Treatment
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment
- Nutrient Deficiency Screening
- Obesity Treatment
- One-On-One Diabetes Education
- Oral Medication Therapy For Diabetes
- Osteoporosis Nutrition Counseling
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
- Parathyroid Disease Treatment
- Parathyroid Disorder Treatment
- Parathyroid Hormone Regulation
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parathyroid Ultrasound
- Pcos Treatment
- Pheochromocytoma Treatment
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Pituitary Cancer Treatment
- Pituitary Disorder Treatment
- Pituitary Disorders Nutrition Counseling
- Pituitary Medication Management
- Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Pre- And Post-Chemotherapy Nutrition Counseling
- Prediabetes Management
- Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling
- Prenatal Substance Abuse Screening
- Pressure Ulcer Nutrition Counseling
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Prolactinoma Treatment
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
- Thyroid Acropachy Treatment
- Thyroid Cancer Ablation
- Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy
- Thyroid Cancer Lymph Node Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Crisis Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Management
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Thyroid Medication Management
- Thyroid Storm Surgery
- Thyroid Storm Treatment
- Vitamin Deficiency Treatment
- Weight Management For Healthy Weight
- Weight Measurement
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
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HighMark
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna VA Exchange
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Network OA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Sentara Health
- Blue Choice Advantage
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA EPO
- POS OA
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Administrators
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Medicare FFS
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- OA Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- First Health PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Choice POS
- Aetna Basic
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2007)
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine (2004)
Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1998)
Graduate: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1996)