Reed M. Shnider, MD| Cardiology | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Reed M. Shnider, MD, is a Senior Administrative Partner and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Services at the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. He treats hypertension, valvular heart disease, dyslipidemia, heart rhythm disturbance including atrial fibrillation, autonomic dysfunction, and adult and adolescent congenital heart disease, as well as evaluating chest pain.
Taking an integrative approach to treatment, Dr. Shnider offers a holistic perspective. In this approach, he weaves conventional and alternative medicine are into a cardiovascular wellness program that includes diet, exercise, stress management, lipid management, and blood pressure control. His goal is to help each patient optimize lifestyle to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Shnider’s clinical interests focus on wellness coaching and nutrition for cardiovascular patients. Collaborating with a dietitian and an exercise physiologist, he has helped implement group nutritional and exercise programs for cardiovascular patients, offering lifestyle modification in a group environment. Dr. Shnider also enjoys learning about naturopathic medicine.
In yearly trips to Africa, Dr. Shnider volunteers with a health center in Tanzania. There, he treats patients with HIV-related heart disease, congestive heart failure, infections, trauma, and other conditions. He also trains the clinic’s doctors on how to perform echocardiograms and other diagnostic tests.
Dr. Shnider received his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology. He is a fellow at the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Shnider speaks English and Hebrew, and is learning Swahili. Outside of his work as a cardiologist, Dr. Shnider wrote a children’s book about Rusty, the red panda, who escaped from the DC zoo.
Philosophy of Care
“I try to help people come to grips with, and to be accepting of, the uncertainty of life. What changes can patients make to lead healthier lives while also enjoying their lives more? I want to help the patient to accept what they can change, and not let their fear interfere with their enjoyment of life. I try to tailor lifestyle changes to each individual so their own values and beliefs aren’t compromised.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardioversion
- Chest Pain
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Lymphedema
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Syncope
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Embolism
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hodgkin Disease
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intrathoracic Organ Injury
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Neck Injury
- Neoplasms Of Lymphoid, Hematopoietic And Related Tissue
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pleural Effusion
- Poisoning
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Respiratory Conditions Due To External Agents
- Respiratory Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Turner Syndrome
- Vasculitis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Vision Disturbances
Procedures I perform
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Output Assistance
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Restoration
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
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
- Aetna HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- POS OA
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Tricare Reserve Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Fund PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Choice POS
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- United Student Resources
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst EPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- Sentara Health
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Employee Health Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Navigate
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship Program: George Washington University Hospital (1985)
Residency Program: George Washington University Hospital (1983)
Medical School: Georgetown University (1980)