Robert Ferris, DO| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Annual exams
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Person-centered, tailored lifestyle medicine
- Weight management and nutrition
- Wellness and preventive care
Philosophy of care
“I listen with care, provide evidence-based treatment, and partner with each patient to protect their health and support their wellness goals.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adverse Effects
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artery Disorders
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrioventricular Block
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depressive Episode
- Developmental Delays
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Failure
- Lung Disease
- Lymphoma
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Volume Depletion
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Copd Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Flu Shot
- Geriatric Care
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Mole Removal
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
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
- Choice POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Administrators
- TRICARE for Life East
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- UHC Passport
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- OA Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Choice Fund PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Network OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO
- First Health PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- POS OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst NASCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Open POS II
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna VA Exchange
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HighMark
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Navigate
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)