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
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- 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
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- 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
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- First Health PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Network OA
- First Health PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Navigate
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HighMark
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open POS II
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UHC Passport
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Prime
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- OA Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- POS OA
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Employee Health Plan
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Open HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA EPO
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)