Kathryn Ramey, CFNP MSN| Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
About me
Kathryn Ramey, NP (Kathryn Peacher)
Kathryn Ramey is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where she has provided exceptional care for over three years. In addition to her role at MedStar Southern Maryland, she serves as the lead Advanced Practice Provider in Gastroenterology for the DC region of MedStar Health, demonstrating her leadership and expertise within the field.
Ramey’s journey in nursing began in 2008 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where she gained invaluable experience in the emergency department. It was during this time that her passion for gastroenterology emerged, as she encountered numerous patients with complex digestive diseases. This early exposure laid the foundation for her commitment to improving the lives of patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
Currently, Ramey provides comprehensive care to more than 1,000 patients annually across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She addresses a wide range of general gastrointestinal issues while also dedicating one day each week to a specialized clinic focused on pancreas and biliary diseases.
Ramey’s primary area of expertise lies in liver hepatology, where she diagnoses and treats liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease. Her patient-centered approach is set apart by a commitment to shared decision-making, ensuring that each patient is actively involved in their care. She places great importance on building strong, trusting relationships with her patients, fostering open communication and mutual respect. This personalized approach enhances patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes.
A member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Ramey remains at the forefront of her field by engaging with peers and staying informed about the latest guidelines and clinical advancements.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- H. Pylori Treatment
- PH Monitoring
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Pain Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Upper Endoscopy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bowel Obstruction
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- General Symptoms
- Genetic Susceptibility To Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Intestinal Atresia
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Fibrosis
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Myocarditis
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Viral Hepatitis
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Barium Enema
- Biofeedback
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease Treatment
- Chronic Liver Disease Treatment
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Colonoscopy
- Colostomy
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Enteroscopy
- Ercp (ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY)
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Ileostomy
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Infusion Therapy
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Liver Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Pancreatitis Treatment
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Stent Placement
- Transplant Evaluation
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Upper Endoscopy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Variceal Band Ligation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
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
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HighMark
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- OA Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- POS OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Sentara Health
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS II Open Access
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Navigate
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Network OA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- IH-POS
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Graduate: Purdue University Global-Des Moines (2021)