About me
Kristen A. Williams, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Williams sees women throughout their lifetime, from late adolescence to menopause. She treats and diagnoses common female reproductive disorders (such as abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, and sexually transmitted infections), manages pregnancies, and performs gynecological wellness checkups. A strong advocate of comprehensive contraceptive care for consenting adults, she provides complex contraception, including tubal ligations. In addition, she performs some minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries such as hysterectomies and ovarian cyst removals.
Dr. Williams is known for creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable sharing sensitive health information. She is passionate about decreasing the health equity gap, especially among young Black and brown patients.
Dr. Williams obtained her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she graduated with honors and was nominated for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. She then completed her training at the combined MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital OB/GYN residency program.
Her medical school research was recognized with the Medical Student Research Award in Social Science from the Wilbert C. Jordan Research Forum at the American Medical Education Conference.
Before pursuing a medical career, Dr. Williams studied technical theater as an undergraduate; she still enjoys seeing Broadway shows each year. She loves knitting and crocheting and is an avid reader of nonfiction, fantasy, and romance novels.
Philosophy of care
“My patients can expect me to help them however they need. I offer comfort, not judgment. My role is to be honest and provide the best possible care. I hope my patients feel seen and heard, and no matter what the outcome, they feel supported by me as their physician.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Chlamydia
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Dysmenorrhea
- False Labor
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Irregular Menstruation
- Late Pregnancy
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Menstrual Cramps
- Morning Sickness
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Abortion
- Adhesiolysis
- Amniocentesis
- Annual Well Woman Exam
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Biophysical Profile
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Implant Removal
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cryosurgery
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Cone Biopsy
- C-Section
- D&C (DILATION AND CURETTAGE)
- Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
- Endometrial Ablation
- Episiotomy
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Ultrasound
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Glucose Screening
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Natural Childbirth
- Obstetric Care
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Pessary Fitting
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sonohysterography
- Sterilization
- Stress Test
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Uterine Ablation
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Vaginoplasty
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Yeast Infection 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
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-POS Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- OA Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare FFS
- Choice POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Open POS II
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Beech Street PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Optimum Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- TRICARE for Life East
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice POS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Network OA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- HighMark
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Medicare Direct
- United Student Resources
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
Education
Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2025)
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (2021)