Susan Brunsell, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Family-Centered Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Women’s Health|
Philosophy of care
"The secret of the care of the patient is in the caring for the patient."
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- HighMark
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Choice POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Sentara Health
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BlueChoice Open Access
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- Network OA
- TRICARE East Select
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Navigate
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- POS OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-POS
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Fellowship Program: University of Tennessee (1994)
Residency Program: Malcolm Grow Medical Center (1993)
Internship Program: Malcolm Grow Medical Center (1991)
Medical School: Northwestern University (1990)