Shrutiben M. Patel, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Cardiometabolic health
- Multimorbidity disease management
- Obesity management
- Preventive medicine and risk stratification
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care should reflect clinical reasoning and patient-centered thinking. It also centers on building long-term, trusting relationships with patients, and partnering with them to make informed, evidence-based decisions. I aim to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical conditions.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adverse Effects
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artery Disorders
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrioventricular Block
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depressive Episode
- Developmental Delays
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Failure
- Lung Disease
- Lymphoma
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Volume Depletion
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Copd Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Flu Shot
- Geriatric Care
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Mole Removal
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
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
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Navigate
- Choice POS II
- TRICARE East Select
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE East Prime
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Basic
- IH-POS
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice POS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HighMark
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Student Resources
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
Education
Residency Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2025)
