About me
Kathryn M. Hart, MD, FAAFP is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine where she serves as the Director of the Primary Care Leadership Track. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After residency, she returned to the University of Maryland School of Medicine where she served as the Director Medical Student Education and Clerkship Director in the Department of Family Medicine. She teaches multiple medical school courses and supervises Family Medicine physicians in training, and has received multiple teaching awards. She has held several medical student advising roles, including serving as Faculty Advisor for the Family Medicine Interest Group and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her academic interests include medical student advising, enhancing medical student recruitment into primary care specialties, humanism in medicine, professional identity formulation, leadership development, cultural competency, and curriculum development.
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
- 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)
- Claudication
- 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
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- 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
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- 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
- Palpitations
- 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
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- 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
- Psa Testing
- 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
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- HighMark
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-POS
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UHC Passport
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Choice POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Medicare FFS
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Choice POS II Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Network OA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-EPO Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Sentara Health
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Beech Street PPO
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- POS OA
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Dept of Surgery (2011)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2008)
Awards
- Associate Member, GUMC Teaching Academy, 2018-present Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, 2019-present Washingtonian Top Doctor, 2019 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the University of Maryland Department of Family and Community Medicine Class of 2013 residents), 2013 Best Outpatient Attending (selected by the University of Maryland Department of Family and Community Medicine Class of 2013 residents), 2013 Student Marshal at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2014), 2014 Platform Party Member/Hooder at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2015), 2015 University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine Teacher’s Apple Award for Dedication to Medical Student and Resident Education, 2015 Platform Party Marshal at the University of Maryland School of Medicine convocation (selected by the Class of 2016), 2016 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine Class of 2018 residents), 2018 Best Inpatient Attending (selected by the Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine Class of 2019 residents)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
https://som.georgetown.edu/medicaleducation/pclt/
*Conniff KM, Scarlett J, Goodman S, Appel LA. Effects of a pet visitation program on the behavior and emotional state of adjudicated female adolescents. Anthrozoös. 2005 Jan;18(4):379-95. doi: 10.2752/089279305785593974.
Kodama C. *Conniff KM, Peralta L. Clinical case: too much information? American Medical Association Virtual Mentor. 2005 Oct;7(10). doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.10.ccas2-0510. PMID: 23256931.
Studdiford JS, *Conniff KM, Trayes KP, Tully AS. Bedbug infestation. American Family Physician. 2012 Oct 1;86(7):653-8. PMID: 23062093.
*Hart KM. Coordinated care of medical complex individuals in an individual-centered medical home: the surprising case of Mr. and Mrs. W. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015;63(1):173-4. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13186. PMID: 25597566.
*Hart, KM. The Gender Penalty: Reasons for Differences in Reported Weekly Work Hours Among Male and Female Family Physicians. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020; 33 (5): 650- 652. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2020.05.200384.
Trayes KP, *Conniff KM. Q&A: Patient to physician FAQs: Answers to common patient questions about vaccinations. Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice. 2011 Dec;38(4):763-76. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2011.07.012. PMID: 22094145.
*Hart KM. Rhinosinusitis and tonsillopharyngitis. In: PaulmanP, Taylor RB, Paulman AA, Nasir LS, eds. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice, 7th ed. Switzerland: Spring International Publishing: 2017.
*Conniff KM, Colgan R. Top ten words of wisdom for junior faculty. STFM Messenger. 2012 Dec.
Williams M, *Hart KM. A pivotal battle won in the war to establish congruency in clerkship student clinical experience. Poster presented at: 40th Annual STFM Conference on Medical Student Education; 2014 Jan 30; Nashville, TN.
*Hart KM, Cameron D, Roett M. Longitudinal Ambulatory Care and Community Based Learning: A Primary Care Leadership Track Pilot. Poster presented at: Sixth Annual CENTILE Colloquium for Educators in the Health Professions; 2019 May 30; Bethesda, MD.
Fubara V, *Hart K. Launching a Primary Care Leadership Track. STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2020 Aug 24; Salt Lake City, UT.