About me
Philosophy of Care:
“My relationship with a child and his or her family is a partnership. We are a team with the goal of achieving the best health and well being possible for the child.”
Areas of Clinical Interest
• General Pediatrics
• Adoption
• Supporting American Academy
of Pediatrics Recommended
Vaccine Schedule for Infants
and Children
Clinical areas of focus
- Allergies
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Immunization Administration
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Sleep Disorders
- Vision Screening
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Asthma
- Birth Defects Due To Maternal Conditions
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchiolitis
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Child Speech Disorders
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conduct Disorders
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
- Congenital Malformations Of Female Genitalia
- Congenital Malformations Of Limb
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Ear Infection
- Eating Disorders
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Emotional Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Erythematous Conditions
- Eyelid Disorders
- Facial Birthmarks
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Injury
- Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
- Herpes
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Hypospadias
- Impetigo
- Infections Specific To The Perinatal Period
- Intestinal Infections
- Joint Disorder
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lymphadenitis
- Malabsorption
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Neutropenia
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Complications From Labor And Delivery
- Newborn Complications From Maternal Pregnancy
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteochondropathies
- Otitis Media
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Pediatric Hip Dysplasia
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Perinatal Hematological Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pneumonia
- Poisoning
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Conditions
- Scarlet Fever
- Scoliosis
- Seizures In Children
- Shoulder Fracture
- Skin Thickening
- Sleep Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Syncope
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Thalassemia
- Tic Disorder
- Tooth Loss
- Undescended Testicle
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vision Problems In Children
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Well Child Exam
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Evaluation
- Aging Education
- Alcohol Abuse Counseling
- Asthma Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Testing
- Blood Pressure Check
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cerebral Palsy Management
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Community Health Education
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Fertility Counseling
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- I-131 Therapy
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Learning Disability Evaluation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder Evaluation
- Newborn Care
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Nutrition Counseling
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Prenatal Lactation Education
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Sleep Study
- Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
- Speech Therapy
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Time Management Training
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Urinary Protein Test
- Vaccinations
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
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
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- HighMark
- POS OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst NASCO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- First Health PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Network OA
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- TRICARE for Life East
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-POS Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Student Resources
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-Indemnity
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Navigate
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA PPO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (1986)
Internship Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (1984)
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1983)