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)
- 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
- 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 Melanoma
- Cysts
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Dry Skin
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- 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
- 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
Practice locations
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1133 21st St NW
5th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036
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
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- OA Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- POS OA
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- TRICARE East Prime
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst NASCO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Medicare FFS
- Employee Health Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice POS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- First Health PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Navigate
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Network Only Plus
- First Health PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- HighMark
- United Student Resources
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-EPO Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Network OA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2022)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2017)