Lakene Raissa Kentsa, MD| Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Ascites
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Colon Cancer
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Tumor Markers
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Adrenal Mass
- Amyloidosis
- Anal Cancer
- Anemia
- Anemia Of Chronic Disease
- Aplastic Anemia
- Aplastic Anemias And Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Ascites
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Cancers
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Marrow Cancer
- Bone Metastasis
- Brain Stem Glioma
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer In Young Women
- Breast Sarcoma
- Capillary Diseases
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Clotting Disorders
- Colon Cancer
- Congenital Malformations Of Urinary System
- Craniopharyngioma
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Involving The Immune Mechanism
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Essential Thrombocytosis
- Estrogen Receptor
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Glioblastoma
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Hematuria
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemophilia
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias
- Hodgkin Disease
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Larynx Cancer
- Leukemia
- Leukocytosis
- Leukocytosis (HIGH WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT)
- Leukopenia
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Metastases
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoma Of The Spleen
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Malignant Immunoproliferative Diseases And B
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Meningioma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mesothelioma
- Metastatic Brain Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Necrotizing Vasculopathies
- Neoplasms Of Lymphoid, Hematopoietic And Related Tissue
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neutropenia
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Pancreas Cancer
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Penile Cancer
- Pericardium Diseases
- Pernicious Anemia
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms
- Polycythemia Vera
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disorders
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rectal Cancer
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Skull Base Tumor
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spinal Cancer
- Spine Tumor
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Thalassemia
- Thoracic Spine Tumor
- Throat Cancer
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombophilia
- Thymoma
- Thymus Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tonsil Cancer
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ureteral Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Von Willebrand Disease
- Vulvar Cancer
- Wilms Tumor
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Antineoplastic Injection
- Aortic Lymph Node Excision
- Appendix Resection
- Aromatase Inhibitors
- Autotransfusion
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Ultrasound
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Clot Treatment
- Blood Clotting Disorder Diagnosis
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Component Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Density Scan
- Bone Density Testing
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
- Brachytherapy
- Brca Gene Testing
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer And Fertility
- Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Planning
- Breast Density Evaluation
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Survivorship Care
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Chest X-Ray
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colostomy
- Computed Tomography
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
- Cyberknife
- Cystostomy With Drainage
- Cystourethroscopy
- Descending Colectomy
- Destruction Lesion Penis Surgical Excision
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Duodenum Resection
- Duplex Scan Of Abdominal Organs
- Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Pericardium
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Stomach
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Genetic Counseling
- Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Ileostomy
- Iliac Bone Marrow Extraction
- Immunohistochemistry Testing
- Immunotherapy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Internal Radiation Therapy
- Intestinal Resection
- Intrafraction Tracking Motion
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Leukemia Treatment
- Leukopenia Treatment
- Liquid Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Low-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
- Lumbar Puncture
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Mass Treatment
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Mastectomy
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Metastatic Cancer Treatment
- Microwave Ablation
- Molecular Breast Cancer Subtyping
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nonautologous Platelet Transfusion
- Nonautologous Platelets Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cells Transfusion
- Open Diagnostic Right Lobe Liver Excision
- Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Partial Colectomy
- Pathology Consultation
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Platelet Transfusion
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Radiation Dosimetry Calculation
- Radiation Therapy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Renal Biopsy
- Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
- Sarcoma Treatment
- Seminoma Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Stem Cell Harvesting
- Stomach Cancer Treatment
- Stomach Resection
- Testicular Cancer Treatment
- Thoracoscopy
- Thrombocytapheresis
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Tissue Biopsy
- Total Body Irradiation
- Total Skin Electron Therapy
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Transverse Colectomy
- Tumor Biopsy
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Tumor Resection
- Ultrasound
- Venous Access Device Irrigation
- Venous Blood Collection
- White Blood Cell Transfusion
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
- IH-HMO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- POS OA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open POS Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- First Health PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Sentara Health
- HighMark
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- OA Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Employee Health Plan
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Medicare Direct
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-POS
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
Education
Board Certification: ,
Residency: University of Texas Health System-San Antonio GME (2022)