About me
Stefan Schieke, MD, is a board-certified attending dermatologist affiliated with MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and is Associate Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Before joining MedStar Health, Dr. Schieke served as Assistant Professor of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an attending physician at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, some of which are consistently ranked as the top hospitals in Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report.
As a general dermatologist, Dr. Schieke sees patients for general dermatology complaints, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin cancer, and more. In addition to treating general dermatological conditions, Dr. Schieke specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphoma, including cutaneous B-cell lymphoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and pseudolymphoma (cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia).
For the treatment of cutaneous lymphoma, he focuses strongly on a multidisciplinary approach, and together with his colleagues uses everything from skin-directed treatments, such as phototherapy, topical steroids, and nitrogen mustard; to photopheresis; radiation therapy; and various anti-cancer drugs, such as bexarotene, interferon, and more.
His clinical interests include cutaneous lymphoma, non-melanoma skin cancer (basal and squamous), and excisions such as the surgical removal of non-melanoma skin cancers. His research focuses on understanding the metabolic needs of lymphocytic cancers, i.e. lymphoma and some types of leukemia, during their various disease phases – beginning, progression, and treatment resistance – and how physicians can target the disease in each specific phase to improve treatment outcomes.
Dr. Schieke is encouraged by advances that have been made in the field of dermatology, more specifically relating to the biology of dermatological diseases, in the past few decades. Today, thanks to the tireless efforts of researchers and physicians, dermatologists are able to prescribe medications that target very selective disease processes. Dr. Schieke looks to clinical trials to provide new and advanced treatment options to qualifying patients, providing advancing tailored treatments and high-end care for patients.
Dr. Schieke received his medical degree and completed a two-year dermatological residency from Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany. He then joined the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at NIH for a five-year specialty post-doctoral fellowship before completing a three-year dermatology residency at Boston University Dermatology Residency Program, where he served as Chief Resident.
He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium, the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, and the American Association for Cancer Research.
Committed to the advancement of the field of dermatology, Dr. Schieke has authored numerous research articles, peer-reviewed abstracts, and book chapters. In 2015, Dr. Schieke was accepted into the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP). In 2018, he received the Young Investigator Award from the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Schieke is passionate about his research, spending time with his family, exercising, and being out in nature.
Philosophy of care
“As a caring and knowledgeable provider, my goal is to help my patients understand their condition and, in turn, understand the rationale for presenting certain diagnostic and therapeutic options so we can make the best decision for them, together.
“I present options that are most beneficial to my patients’ specific diagnosis by using state-of-the-ar
Clinical areas of focus
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Exam
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Alopecia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Boils
- Capillary Diseases
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Corns And Calluses
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Dandruff
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Facial Birthmarks
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Folliculitis
- Granuloma Annulare
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- History Of Skin Cancer
- Hives
- Hyperhidrosis (EXCESSIVE SWEATING)
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Keloid Scarring
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Male Pattern Baldness
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Moles
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Warts
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Purpura
- Radiation Dermatitis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Thickening
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Sun Damage
- Superficial Mycoses
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Blu Light Therapy
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Eczema Treatment
- Feldenkrais
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Biopsy
- Rosacea Treatment
- Scalp Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Exam
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skincare Consultation
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
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
- First Health PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- HighMark
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Choice POS II
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- UHC Passport
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- OA Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-POS Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- POS OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Medicare FFS
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Basic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Residency: Boston Medical Center (2012)
Internship: Lankenau Hospital (2009)
Residency: Heinrich-Heine University (Germany) (2003)
Medical School: Heinrich-Heine Universitaet Dusseldorf (2001)