About me
Lee Ann Richter, MD, is a board-certified female urologist with the MedStar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She also serves as Associate Professor of Urology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Richter is one of the few urologists in the country with obstetrics and gynecology-based fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (urogynecology). Her sub-specialty training and surgical background make her uniquely qualified to offer a multidisciplinary perspective of complex pelvic floor conditions.
She treats all female urology and urogynecologic issues--no matter how complex--, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urinary fistula, hematuria, urethral stricture and diverticulum, and interstitial cystitis. She provides a wide range of treatment options that include behavioral intervention, medical therapies, and surgery. Dr. Richter has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.
Dr. Richter received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a general surgery residency, a four-year urology residency, and a two-year sub-specialty fellowship in female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery at the National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is a member of the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction; the American Urogynecologic Society; and the American Urologic Society.
In addition to her work in Washington, D.C., she travels yearly to Rwanda with the International Organization for Women and Development to perform fistula surgeries for women who suffer from this debilitating condition. In addition to her work in the field, she also serves on the medical advisory board for this organization.
Dr. Richter has an extensive research background, and has received numerous grants for her research initiatives. She frequently lectures on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse on a national level, and has been recognized for her research, presenting regularly at national scientific meetings. She was named a Fellow of the NIH/NICHD-funded AUGS/DUKE Urogynecology Clinical Research Educational Scientist Training program in 2019 and was also recognized for her dedication to student education when she was named as a Teaching Scholar at MedStar Washington Hospital Center from 2015 to 2017.
Philosophy of Care
"Pelvic floor conditions are incredibly common and unfortunately not often discussed. Urogynecology allows me the privilege to provide treatment that greatly improves quality of life for women. I don’t just see myself as a provider, but as an advocate for women with these conditions.
“During my urology training, I recognized that women feel very comfortable seeking care from other women for sensitive issues. As a woman, I appreciate and understand how bothersome conditions of the pelvic floor can be and how they can impact quality of life. There are so many successful treatment options for pelvic floor conditions, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. What I value about my time with my patients is being able to listen to each woman’s concerns, to validate her symptoms and how she feels, and to work together to find the right solution.
“It’s a privilege to provide treatment that focuses on improving quality of life. Helping women achieve their health goals is the most rewarding aspect of my job.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Colpocleisis
- Cystourethroscopy With Biopsy
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Benign Neoplasm Of Urinary Organs
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bladder Spasms
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Genital Organs
- Cystitis
- Cystocele
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Female Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Female Urethral Stricture
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hematuria
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Bladder
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Penis Disorders
- Polyuria
- Prolapse Of Urethra
- Sling Procedure Complications
- Ureteral Calculus
- Urethritis And Urethral Syndrome
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Sling Procedure
- Botox Injections For Bladder Control
- Colpocleisis
- Cystography
- Cystometrogram
- Cystostomy With Drainage
- Cystourethroscopy With Biopsy
- Excision, Urethral Diverticulum
- Geriatric Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Ureteroneocystostomy
- Lifestyle Modification For Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength Test
- Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension
- Urethral Diverticulectomy
- Urethral Irrigation
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Urethral Sling Revision
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urodynamic Testing
- Uterine Suspension
- Vaginal Cyst Excision
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vaginal Pessary Insertion
- Vaginal Rejuvenation With Vaginoplasty
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vaginoplasty Revision
Practice locations
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6862 Elm St
Ste 800
McLean, VA, 22101
1133 21st St NW
Bldg 2 8th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036
12158 Central Ave
Ste 700
Mitchellville, MD, 20721
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
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optimum Choice
- HighMark
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- OA Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna HMO
- POS OA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- UHC Passport
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice POS
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TRICARE for Life East
- Network OA
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urogynecology
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology
Fellowship: Washington Hospital Center (2015)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2013)
Internship: Georgetown University Hospital (2009)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2008)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
BLOG: How to find relief from urinary incontinence.
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