Michael Andrew Cardis, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Dermatology, Dermatopathology
Languages: English
About me
Michael Cardis, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He sees patients for all dermatologic concerns and reads skin biopsies. His clinical interests include melanoma, pigmented lesions, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine. His research interests include the evaluation and management of melanoma and pigmented lesions. The comprehensive nature of Dr. Cardis’ training in both dermatology and dermatopathology allow him to expertly fuse clinical findings and histopathologic features.
Dr. Cardis received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Following his internship, he joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center/MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a three-year residency in dermatology, during which he was awarded the Resident International Grant for a Rotation in Botswana by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Resident Teaching Award by MedStar Dermatology. Finally, before rejoining MedStar Washington Hospital Center as faculty, Dr. Cardis completed a fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Telemedicine Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Dermatopathology.
In alignment with his interests in global health, teaching, tropical medicine, infectious skin disease, and telemedicine, Dr. Cardis has coordinated, led, and participated in multiple international medical initiatives in China, Haiti, and Botswana.
Dr. Cardis believes that the use of telemedicine could benefit patients with limited access to a dermatologist. He is currently involved in the development and oversight of the telemedicine curriculum for dermatology residents. He is a member of the Young Professional Telemedicine Engagement and Education Work Group and co-author for teledermatology curriculum modules published by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is to give patients access to the best care possible while keeping their best interests in mind at all times. Working at an academic and research hospital means that I have access to the most up-to-date treatment options for my patients.
“I’m a highly inquisitive person by nature and my dual-specialty training in dermatology and dermatopathology allows me to have a more comprehensive perspective when diagnosing and treating skin conditions.
“It’s important to me that I communicate clearly with my patients, so that they have a clear understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options in order to make informed decisions regarding their care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Acne Treatment
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Eczema
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Psoriasis
- Rash Treatment
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tags
- Vitiligo Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Angiokeratoma
- Angiosarcoma
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Capillary Diseases
- Carbuncles
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- Herpes Simplex
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Itchy Skin
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Lymphoma Of Skin
- Male Pattern Baldness
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mole Examination
- Moles
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nummular Eczema
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Sarcoidosis
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scars And Keloids
- Scleroderma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Tags
- Skin Thickening
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Boil Treatment
- Chest Skin Excision
- Cyst Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Eczema Laser Treatment
- Eczema Treatment
- Facial Rejuvenation Consultation
- Fungal Infection Treatment
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hemangioma Treatment
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Keratosis Pilaris Treatment
- Lower Arm Skin Excision
- Melanoma Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Photochemotherapy
- Rash Treatment
- Rosacea Treatment
- Scalp Biopsy
- Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
- Shaving Of Lesion
- Skin Cancer Prevention
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Care Consultation
- Skin Excision
- Skin Health Education
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Tightening Consultation
- Sun Protection Counseling
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Treatment
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
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Beech Street PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice Fund PPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- OA Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst EPO
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna HMO
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- HealthyBlue PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- POS OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-POS Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- First Health PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatopathology
Fellowship: University Health Center (2019)
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2018)
Internship: Summa Health System GME (2015)
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University (2014)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
an adolescent male. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jul;36(4):e79-e80. doi:
10.1111/pde.13823. PubMed PMID: 31290607.
2: Cardis MA, Jiang H, Strauss J, Gulley JL, Brownell I. Diffuse lichen
planus-like keratoses and clinical pseudo-progression associated with avelumab
treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma, a case report. BMC Cancer. 2019 Jun
4;19(1):539. doi: 10.1186/s12885-019-5759-1. PubMed PMID: 31164102; PubMed
Central PMCID: PMC6549366.
3: Cardis MA, Hathaway O, Brownell I. Innumerable lentigines in a mother and
daughter. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jan;36(1):160-162. doi: 10.1111/pde.13701.
PubMed PMID: 30675945.
4: Cardis MA, Montealegre Sanchez GA, Goldbach-Mansky R, Richard Lee CC, Cowen
EW. Recurrent fevers, progressive lipodystrophy, and annular plaques in a child.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jan;80(1):291-295. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.043. Epub
2018 Sep 8. PubMed PMID: 30205133.
5: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Topical sirolimus for treatment of a venolymphatic
malformation in an adolescent girl. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Nov;35(6):e406-e407.
doi: 10.1111/pde.13622. Epub 2018 Aug 28. PubMed PMID: 30152558.
6: Cardis MA, Huppmann AR, Kirkorian AY. Rapidly growing subcutaneous mass in an
infant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 Jul 26;24(5). pii: 13030/qt4q51v1cb. PubMed PMID:
30142742.
7: Cardis MA, Sowash MG, Mosojane KI, Kovarik C, Williams V. HIV-associated
erythema elevatum diutinum: a case report and review of a clinically distinct
variant. Dermatol Online J. 2018 May 15;24(5). pii: 13030/qt38c4c9g3. Review.
PubMed PMID: 30142732.
8: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Intralesional Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for
Fibrofatty Residua of Involuted Infantile Hemangiomas: A Novel Therapeutic
Approach. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 Jun 1;154(6):735-737. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0617. PubMed PMID: 29801031.
9: Cardis MA, Moshell AN. Diphenylcyclopropenone-induced psoriatic
koebnerization. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Apr;57(4):492-493. doi: 10.1111/ijd.13905.
Epub 2018 Jan 18. PubMed PMID: 29345301.
10: Cardis MA, Kirkorian AY. Giant Cutaneous Horn Arising in an Epidermal Nevus.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Sep;34(5):e290-e291. doi: 10.1111/pde.13221. Epub 2017 Aug
7. Review. PubMed PMID: 28783212.
11: Cardis MA, DeKlotz CMC. Cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis
complex and the paediatrician's role. Arch Dis Child. 2017 Sep;102(9):858-863.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-312001. Epub 2017 Mar 28. Review. PubMed PMID:
28351834; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5574405.
12: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Grouped Pustules on an Erythematous Base. N Engl J
Med. 2017 Mar 9;376(10):971. doi: 10.1056/NEJMicm1609042. PubMed PMID: 28273013.
13: Cardis MA, Ni J, Bhawan J. Granular cell differentiation: A review of the
published work. J Dermatol. 2017 Mar;44(3):251-258. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13758.
Review. PubMed PMID: 28256763.
14: Cardis MA, Dugan EM, Silverman RA. Solitary Tumor on the Palm of a Young Boy.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2016 Nov;33(6):669-670. doi: 10.1111/pde.13020. PubMed PMID:
27882661.
15: Cardis MA, Pasieka HB. Safety of Topical Neuromodulators for the Treatment of
Pruritus. JAMA Dermatol. 2016 Dec 1;152(12):1390-1391. doi:
10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3118. PubMed PMID: 27626772.