About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adolescent and young adult health
- Culinary medicine
- Health equity
- Obesity medicine and weight management
- Global, immigrant, and refugee health
- Preventive medicine and chronic disease management
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care focuses on patient-centered initiatives in order to establish individualized wellness plans. I emphasize shared medical decision making, effective communication, and evidencebased traditional and integrative medicine in the patient-physician partnership. Valuing the tenets of community and living life well, my professional goal is to educate and empower my patients to optimize their quantity and quality of life.”
Education
- Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Family Medicine Residency, Global Health Scholar Track
- Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, MPH
- Undergraduate: Howard University, BS, BA
Certifications and professional associations
- Board certified, American Board of Family Medicine
Additional language: Spanish
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
Practice locations
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915 Half St SE
Washington, DC, 20003
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
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HighMark
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS
- CIGNA Indemnity
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Network OA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice
- Navigate
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Student Resources
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Beech Street PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Medicare Direct
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- IH-Open HMO
- POS OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2020)
Internship Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2018)
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2013)
Medical School: Ehime University School of Medicine (2013)
