About me
Kristen L. Russomanno, MD, is board certified in both internal medicine and dermatology and is currently practicing dermatology at MedStar Health Lafayette Centre.
Dr. Russomanno sees patients for a wide range of dermatologic conditions, including skin cancers, actinic keratoses, chronic sun damage, acne, cysts, eczema, psoriasis, and other types of skin infections and disorders. Her treatment methods include surgical excision of lesions, biopsy of lesions, cryotherapy/liquid nitrogen treatment, intralesional steroid injections, electrodessication and curettage, and neuromodulator injections.
Double board certified in both internal medicine and dermatology, Dr. Russomanno is guided by both perspectives in her practice. She believes in providing her patients with as much information as possible about their conditions and treatment options and recognizes the need for personalized treatment plans, patient autonomy, and choice.
Passionate about preventing skin cancer, Dr. Russomanno is particularly interested in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of skin cancers, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. To prevent skin cancer, she treats actinic skin damage, provides options for chemoprevention in high risk populations, and counsels on UV protection. One development in her field that she is excited about is the approval of various immunotherapies to treat advanced skin cancers, because they offer higher efficacy without some of the unwanted side effects of traditional chemotherapy.
Dr. Russomanno earned her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then went on to complete a dual internal medicine and dermatology residency program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.
She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and has published several articles in journals such as Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, Pediatric Dermatology, and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: Case Reports.
Philosophy of care
“I believe very strongly in helping each patient to make the best decision for themselves with the support of their medical team. The decisions patients face on a daily basis are extremely personal, and the role of the physician is to provide the patient with all of the necessary information to make an educated choice that feels right for them. I am sensitive and empathetic to each individual journey and the many decisions patients face along the way.
“I want my patients to feel supported by me, even if their condition is chronic, challenging, or not easily diagnosed. I want patients to feel as though I am approachable and that they can connect with me. My patients should feel as though I am offering them the same attention and care that I would to a family member.
“Referring physicians should know that I am dedicated to teamwork and collaboration and will always engage other colleagues from within dermatology and other specialties to provide the best care for my patients. I always encourage my patients to seek out advice from other physicians they trust as well, and I am eager to work together within a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible care for each patient.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Acne Treatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Eczema
- Excision Of Mole
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Psoriasis
- Rash Treatment
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tags
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Blackheads
- Boils
- Capillary Diseases
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Cysts
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Dry Skin
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Facial Birthmarks
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- Hives
- Hyperhidrosis (EXCESSIVE SWEATING)
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Ingrown Toenail
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Moles
- Nail Disorders
- Nappy Rash
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scars And Keloids
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Lesion
- Skin Tags
- Skin Thickening
- Sun Damage
- Superficial Mycoses
- Telangiectasia
- Tinea Corporis
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
- Wart Removal
- Wrinkles
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Botox Injection
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Excision Of Cyst
- Excision Of Mole
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Lesion Excision
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Mole Examination
- Rash Treatment
- Shaving Of Lesion
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
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
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- POS OA
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HighMark
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice POS II
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Network OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Choice POS
- IH-EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Sentara Health
- Navigate
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Medicare FFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-POS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Student Resources
- First Health PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- OA Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2022)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2017)