About me
Elaine Walsh, MB, BCh, PhD, is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of people with breast cancer. Before joining MedStar Health, Dr. Walsh worked in the Breast Medical Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Walsh is an assistant professor at the Department of Medicine at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Dr. Walsh’s areas of clinical and research expertise include:
- Breast cancer (early-stage and metastatic)
- Triple negative breast cancer
- DNA damage repair
- Clinical trials
- Novel therapeutic agents
Dr. Walsh is committed to providing her patients with the highest level of care and best treatment options, while taking individual preferences and priorities into account. She works closely with a team of other medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, and patient advocates.
Procedures I perform
- Anemia Management
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Arthrocentesis
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Cancer Staging
- Bone Density Scan
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchoscopy
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Survivorship
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Cholecystectomy
- Coagulation Tests
- Coagulopathy Management
- Colposcopy
- Computed Tomography
- Cystitis Management
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Flow Immunophenotyping
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- Gene Methylation Analysis
- Genetic Counseling
- Hepatic Artery Infusion
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Infection Management
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Infusion Therapy
- Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Intravenous Antibiotics
- Leptomeningeal Metastasis Management
- Lymphoscintigraphy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Malignant Pleural Effusion Drainage
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
- Neutropenia Management
- Palliative Sedation
- Pathology Consultation
- Platelet Transfusion
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Pulmonary Embolism Management
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Spinal Cord Compression Management
- Supportive Care
- Tumor Imaging
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Wellness Services
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 1st Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2020)
Fellowship: Royal College Of Physicians (2014)
Residency: Royal College Of Physicians (2009)
Internship: Royal College Of Physicians (2007)
Medical School: University College Galway (2006)