About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease prevention, diagnosis, and management
- Women’s health, including annual check-ups and Pap smears
Certifications and professional associations
Board certified, American Board of Family Medicine Family medicine
Philosophy of care
“I believe in collaborative patient care that empowers patient’s own voice. I hope to provide an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment that is safe for diverse populations. I care for each patient holistically in creating a treatment plan together to support healthy living.”
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
- 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
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- 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 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 Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- 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 (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
- 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
- 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 Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- 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
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 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
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- 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
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- 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
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- 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
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- 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
- 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
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- 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
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna HMO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TRICARE East Select
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Navigate
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MultiPlan, Inc
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Medicare FFS
- IH-POS
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-EPO Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- OA Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Open POS II
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Network OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Student Resources
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- POS OA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Choice POS
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- UHC Passport
Education
Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2019)
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (2016)