About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adolescent health and well being
- Family planning and sexual health
- Health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan
- LGBTQ+ health
- Military families and veterans
- Women’s health and wellness
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Frontier Nursing University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Central Oklahoma
Certifications and professional associations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- The Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC)
Philosophy of care
“I believe in providing high quality, equitable, and inclusive patient/family centered care to a diverse patient population utilizing evidence-based practices. The foundation of a respectful, communicative, and collaborative patient/provider relationship begins with acknowledging the unique life experiences and circumstances of patients and their families.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Wound Repair
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 Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna HMO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Choice POS
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- POS OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- IH-POS Plus
- HighMark
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- First Health PPO
- IH-POS
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Student Resources
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- TRICARE East Prime
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Sentara Health
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Allied Health Education: Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing (2022)