About me
Catherine Tierney, MSN, is a certified family nurse practitioner in the urology department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health Medical Center at Leisure World Boulevard. She is a professional member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
As a nurse practitioner, Katie assesses, diagnoses, and treats male and female patients for various urologic diseases and conditions in outpatient clinics. Her evidence-based treatment approach includes prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, and providing post-treatment consultations. Dedicated to lowering barriers to healthcare access, she provides telehealth and in-person appointments and encourages patients to contact her directly via the patient portal.
Katie’s primary clinical interests lie in male health, particularly erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Before recommending surgical interventions, she considers and explores alternative treatment options for erectile dysfunction, such as oral medications, intraurethral suppositories, and intracavernosal injections.
Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She later pursued a Master of Science in Nursing to provide advanced patient care, including diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications.
Katie has been recognized for her outstanding leadership skills and excellent patient care during her career. She received the Faculty Award Recipient from the Catholic University of America in 2011. In 2014, MedStar Washington Hospital Center selected her as a finalist for the John J. Lynch Moral Courage Award.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is evidenced-based and holistic. I treat the person as a whole rather than just the condition. I strive to provide my patients with the same level of care I want for a loved one or family member. My goal is to make my patients feel heard, collaborate with them to co-create a treatment plan, and clarify any questions they have before leaving the consultation. Patients are always welcome to reach out to me directly with any doubts or concerns they have at any time during their treatment.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (ENLARGED PROSTATE)
- Bladder Disorders
- Burning Urination
- Dysuria
- Elevated Psa Levels
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Groin Strain
- Hematuria
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urinary Urgency
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
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Choice Fund PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Student Resources
- Navigate
- United Healthcare Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- First Health PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna VA Exchange
- POS OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst EPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- OA Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- First Health PPO
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Medicare FFS
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Choice POS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Network OA
- Employee Health Plan
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst NASCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HighMark
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Medicine
Graduate: The Catholic University Of America (2016)