Nekia O Barrow, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
About me
Nekia Barrow, MD, MPH, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) and attending physician at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and member of MedStar Health Women’s Health at Clinton.
Dr. Barrow earned her medical degree from The State University of New York, also known as SUNY, Downstate Health Sciences University, College of Medicine, and then completed a residency program at Nassau University Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
As part of her clinical areas of focus, Dr. Barrow provides versatile care for OB/GYN patients of all ages including teenagers, adolescents and middle-aged women. She specializes in all aspects of the OB/GYN field which includes delivering newborns, managing reproductive needs and helping women get through menopause.
Her philosophy on care involves analyzing the entire picture for each patient and treating them like family. Respect, coupled with compassion, is something that Dr. Barrow practices every day.
“I treat everyone like I would want someone to treat my mom or sister when they go to the doctor,” Dr. Barrow said. “I like MedStar Health’s approach in that we all work together as a team to try and provide the best care for our patients. Whether it’s primary care, general surgery or gastroenterology, we have every specialty that you can think of under one roof. It helps in making sure that there’s a comprehensive approach to a patient’s care.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Ectopic And Molar Pregnancy Complications
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Abortion
- Adhesiolysis
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control Implant Removal
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Exam
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cerclage Removal
- Cesarean Delivery
- Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Colposcopy
- Cone Biopsy
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- C-Section
- Cystometrogram
- Delivery With Forceps
- Delivery With Vacuum Extraction
- Donor Sperm Insemination
- Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
- Egg Freezing For Transgender Individuals
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Embryo Transfer
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Enterectomy
- Enteroscopy
- Episiotomy
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gastric Surgery
- Gynecological Examination
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Intestinal Reconstruction
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Mammography
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pap Smear
- Placenta Percreta Management
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy With Uterine Rupture
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Sonohysterography
- Sterilization
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Ablation
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Vulvar Cancer
- Yeast Infection 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
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Network OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- TRICARE for Life East
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HighMark
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-HMO
- Optimum Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- POS OA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice POS
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- First Health PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UHC Passport
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna HMO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Basic
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency: Nassau University Medical Center (2016)
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center (2012)