About me
Kelly Ryan, DO, is board certified in Family Medicine and was fellowship trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine, with additional certification of qualification for care for the athletic population. Dr. Ryan specializes in treating concussions, orthopedic injuries, injury prevention, nutrition, and training needs of athletes. She is Co-Medical Director of the Horsemen’s Health Program at Maryland Racetracks, which is a collaboration between MedStar Sports Medicine, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Maryland Jockey Club and the Stronach group.
Dr. Ryan provides on-site medical care for the jockeys and horsemen including but not limited to acute and chronic injury care and prevention, as well as assistance with mental health concerns. In addition to providing care for all at the racetrack, Dr. Ryan treats family medicine, sports medicine and non-surgical orthopedic patients at the MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center, MedStar Franklin Square Orthopedic Institute and MedStar Urgent Care, and teaches residents as Sports Medicine Faculty, part of the MedStar Franklin Square Family Medicine Residency Program. She also is an Associate Professor at Georgetown Medical School, Team Physician for Towson University College, former Team Physician for the professional indoor arena football team, the Baltimore Brigade, and assistant team physician for the Baltimore Orioles.
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr
Medical Arts Bldg Ste 300
Baltimore, MD, 21237
228 7th St SE
Washington, DC, 20003
9101 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 200
Baltimore, MD, 21237
11915 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD, 20902
6317 York Rd
Baltimore, MD, 21212
12111 Darnestown Rd
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
3610 King St
Ste D
Alexandria, VA, 22302
20 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD, 20901
1805 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC, 20009
8605 Ridgely's Choice Dr
Baltimore, MD, 21236
1420 Key Hwy
Ste 200
Baltimore, MD, 21230
6401 America Blvd
Ste 200
Hyattsville, MD, 20782
3064 Waldorf Marketplace
Waldorf, MD, 20603
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
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare Direct
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HighMark
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst EPO
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- HumanaChoice PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Student Resources
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- MultiPlan, Inc
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- OA Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-POS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- TRICARE East Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- POS OA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UHC Passport
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Network OA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center (2015)
Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2014)
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)
Hospital affiliations
Urgent care affiliations
News and publications
- Preakness 2016: Much like the NFL, Maryland horse racing heightens focus on concussion safety for jockeys
- Jockey Health and Welfare Part of the Focus in Maryland Racing
- Concussions in the Horse Racing Industry
- Dr. Kelly Ryan Discusses Concussions in the Horse Racing Industry
- MedStar Health’s Dr. Kelly Ryan Appointed to National Horse Racing Advisory Board
- https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/ryan-urges-tracks-to-take-a-good-hard-look-at-medical-protocol-and-not-just-for-jockeys/
- https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/headcheck-health-aims-for-blanket-jockey-health-program/
- Ryan K, Garruppo G, Alexander K, et al Injuries among Maryland jockeys during thoroughbred racing: 2015–2019
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2020;6:e000926. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000926
- Ryan, Kelly D. DO, CAQSM1,2; Brodine, Joseph MPH, MD1,3; Pothast, Jason MD, CAQSM2,4; McGoldrick, Adrian MB, MICGP, FFSEM5 Medicine in the Sport of Horse Racing, Current Sports Medicine Reports: September 2020 - Volume 19 - Issue 9 - p 373-379 doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000750