Downloadable HSCSN Provider Directories
If you would prefer to look at the entire list of primary care and specialty providers within the HSCSN network, you can download the Provider Directory.
Selecting a Doctor or Dentist
Choosing your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and dentist is one of the most important things you will do as an enrollee. If you have not chosen a doctor yet, use these steps to get started.
Step One: Think about the needs of your family
- Do you want to keep your current doctor or dentist? Check to see if your doctors are part of the HSCSN network. If so, you may keep that doctor.
- Is it important for doctors to be close to home or work?
- Do you prefer one hospital to another? Download the list on this page or call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549 for a list of hospitals where primary care providers (PCPs) and dentists can send patients for treatment.
- Some doctors may not be taking new patients. HSCSN will let you know if you need to pick a different doctor.
Step Two: Choose a PCP and dentist for every HSCSN enrollee in your family
- See what health care services HSCSN covers »
- If your current doctors or dentists are not part of the HSCSN network, download the provider list to find a provider in our network.
- There may be HSCSN enrollees in your family who don’t have a PCP or dentist. You can choose one from the list of doctors above.
If you have a question about whether HSCSN covers certain health care, call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549.
If you need to change your PCP or Dentist
You can change your PCP or dentist anytime, for any reason. To do this:
- Download the list on this page to find a new PCP or dentist.
- Call your Care Manager to let them know which doctor or dentist you have selected as your new PCP.
Health Care Services Covered by HSCSN
See what health care services are covered by the HSCSN health plan.
Raghad Alkhafaji, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Raghad Alkhafaji also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Raghad Alkhafaji is ADA Accessible
Raghad Alkhafaji is
Accepting new patients
Raghad Alkhafaji is Near public transportation
Raghad Alkhafaji has Cultural competency
Marilee Allen, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Marilee Allen also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Marilee Allen is ADA Accessible
Marilee Allen is
Accepting new patients
Marilee Allen is Near public transportation
Marilee Allen has Cultural competency
Carlin Alleyne, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Carlin Alleyne also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Carlin Alleyne is ADA Accessible
Carlin Alleyne is
Accepting new patients
Carlin Alleyne is Near public transportation
Carlin Alleyne has Cultural competency
Akua Asiedu, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Akua Asiedu also speaks Akan, Romanian
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Akua Asiedu is ADA Accessible
Akua Asiedu is
Accepting new patients
Akua Asiedu has Cultural competency
Kristin Baranano, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kristin Baranano also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Kristin Baranano is ADA Accessible
Kristin Baranano is
Accepting new patients
Kristin Baranano has Cultural competency
Mihee Bay, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mihee Bay also speaks Korean
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Mihee Bay is ADA Accessible
Mihee Bay is
Accepting new patients
Mihee Bay has Cultural competency
Margaret Beck, FNP
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Margaret Beck also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Margaret Beck is ADA Accessible
Margaret Beck is
Accepting new patients
Margaret Beck is Near public transportation
Margaret Beck has Cultural competency
Harolyn Belcher, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Harolyn Belcher also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Harolyn Belcher is ADA Accessible
Harolyn Belcher is
Accepting new patients
Harolyn Belcher has Cultural competency
Karin Belsito, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Karin Belsito also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Karin Belsito is ADA Accessible
Karin Belsito is
Accepting new patients
Karin Belsito has Cultural competency
Laura Black, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Laura Black also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Laura Black is ADA Accessible
Laura Black is
Accepting new patients
Laura Black has Cultural competency
Gabrielle Blackman, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Gabrielle Blackman also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Gabrielle Blackman is ADA Accessible
Gabrielle Blackman is
Accepting new patients
Gabrielle Blackman has Cultural competency
Megan Bone, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Megan Bone also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Megan Bone is ADA Accessible
Megan Bone is
Accepting new patients
Megan Bone has Cultural competency
Vera Burton, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vera Burton also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Vera Burton is ADA Accessible
Vera Burton is
Accepting new patients
Vera Burton has Cultural competency
Eliot Carney, CRNP
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Eliot Carney also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Eliot Carney is ADA Accessible
Eliot Carney is
Accepting new patients
Eliot Carney has Cultural competency
Roula Choueiri, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Roula Choueiri also speaks English
Training in and Experience
None
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Roula Choueiri is ADA Accessible
Roula Choueiri is
Accepting new patients
Roula Choueiri is Near public transportation
Roula Choueiri has Cultural competency
Anne Comi, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anne Comi also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Anne Comi is ADA Accessible
Anne Comi is
Accepting new patients
Anne Comi has Cultural competency
Janet Crane, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Janet Crane also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Janet Crane is ADA Accessible
Janet Crane is
Accepting new patients
Janet Crane has Cultural competency
Susan Danielson, PNP
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Susan Danielson also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Susan Danielson is ADA Accessible
Susan Danielson is
Accepting new patients
Susan Danielson is Near public transportation
Susan Danielson has Cultural competency
Shannon Dean, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Shannon Dean also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Shannon Dean is ADA Accessible
Shannon Dean is
Accepting new patients
Shannon Dean has Cultural competency
Jennifer Dodson, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jennifer Dodson also speaks English
Training in and Experience
Adolescents, ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness Or Hard-of-hearing, Depression, Group Therapy, People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Play Therapy
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Jennifer Dodson is ADA Accessible
Jennifer Dodson is
Accepting new patients
Jennifer Dodson has Cultural competency
Marisa Flavin, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Marisa Flavin also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Marisa Flavin is ADA Accessible
Marisa Flavin is
Accepting new patients
Marisa Flavin is Near public transportation
Marisa Flavin has Cultural competency
Emily Germain-Lee, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emily Germain-Lee also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Emily Germain-Lee is ADA Accessible
Emily Germain-Lee is
Accepting new patients
Emily Germain-Lee has Cultural competency
Ryan Gill, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ryan Gill also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Ryan Gill is ADA Accessible
Ryan Gill is
Accepting new patients
Ryan Gill has Cultural competency
Jennifer Glattfelder, CPNP
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jennifer Glattfelder also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Jennifer Glattfelder is ADA Accessible
Jennifer Glattfelder is
Accepting new patients
Jennifer Glattfelder has Cultural competency
Hilary Gwynn, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Hilary Gwynn also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Hilary Gwynn is ADA Accessible
Hilary Gwynn is
Accepting new patients
Hilary Gwynn has Cultural competency
Jacqueline Harris (Weissman), MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jacqueline Harris (Weissman) also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Jacqueline Harris (Weissman) is ADA Accessible
Jacqueline Harris (Weissman) is
Accepting new patients
Jacqueline Harris (Weissman) has Cultural competency
Joyce Harrison, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Joyce Harrison also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Joyce Harrison is ADA Accessible
Joyce Harrison is
Accepting new patients
Joyce Harrison has Cultural competency
Jennifer Hong, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jennifer Hong also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Jennifer Hong is ADA Accessible
Jennifer Hong is
Accepting new patients
Jennifer Hong has Cultural competency
Sneha Jadhav, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sneha Jadhav also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Sneha Jadhav is ADA Accessible
Sneha Jadhav is
Accepting new patients
Sneha Jadhav has Cultural competency
Na Ji, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Na Ji also speaks Korean
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Na Ji is ADA Accessible
Na Ji is
Accepting new patients
Na Ji has Cultural competency
Hala Katato, DO
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Hala Katato also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Hala Katato is ADA Accessible
Hala Katato is
Accepting new patients
Hala Katato is Near public transportation
Hala Katato has Cultural competency
Jessica Klein, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jessica Klein also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Jessica Klein is ADA Accessible
Jessica Klein is
Accepting new patients
Jessica Klein has Cultural competency
Christina Kokorelis, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Christina Kokorelis also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Christina Kokorelis is ADA Accessible
Christina Kokorelis is
Accepting new patients
Christina Kokorelis has Cultural competency
Sarah Korth, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sarah Korth also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Sarah Korth is ADA Accessible
Sarah Korth is
Accepting new patients
Sarah Korth has Cultural competency
Nazli Kuter, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nazli Kuter also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Nazli Kuter is ADA Accessible
Nazli Kuter is
Accepting new patients
Nazli Kuter is Near public transportation
Nazli Kuter has Cultural competency
Eboni Lance, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Eboni Lance also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Eboni Lance is ADA Accessible
Eboni Lance is
Accepting new patients
Eboni Lance is Near public transportation
Eboni Lance has Cultural competency
Esther Lee, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Esther Lee also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Esther Lee is ADA Accessible
Esther Lee is
Accepting new patients
Esther Lee has Cultural competency
Mary Leppert, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mary Leppert also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Mary Leppert is ADA Accessible
Mary Leppert is
Accepting new patients
Mary Leppert has Cultural competency
Doris Leung, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Doris Leung also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Doris Leung is ADA Accessible
Doris Leung is
Accepting new patients
Doris Leung has Cultural competency
Maria del Carmen Lopez-Arvizu, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maria del Carmen Lopez-Arvizu also speaks English
Training in and Experience
Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, People with Disabilities
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Maria del Carmen Lopez-Arvizu is ADA Accessible
Maria del Carmen Lopez-Arvizu is
Accepting new patients
Maria del Carmen Lopez-Arvizu has Cultural competency
Laura Malone, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Laura Malone also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Laura Malone is ADA Accessible
Laura Malone is
Accepting new patients
Laura Malone has Cultural competency
Deepa Menon, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Deepa Menon also speaks Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, Tamil
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Deepa Menon is ADA Accessible
Deepa Menon is
Accepting new patients
Deepa Menon has Cultural competency
Steven Miller, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Steven Miller also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Steven Miller is ADA Accessible
Steven Miller is
Accepting new patients
Steven Miller has Cultural competency
Leslie Miller, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Leslie Miller also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Leslie Miller is ADA Accessible
Leslie Miller is
Accepting new patients
Leslie Miller has Cultural competency
Amanda Morrow, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amanda Morrow also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Amanda Morrow is ADA Accessible
Amanda Morrow is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Morrow has Cultural competency
Kavita Nadendla, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kavita Nadendla also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Kavita Nadendla is ADA Accessible
Kavita Nadendla is
Accepting new patients
Kavita Nadendla is Near public transportation
Kavita Nadendla has Cultural competency
Sakkubai Naidu, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sakkubai Naidu also speaks Telugu
Training in and Experience
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Blindness Or Visual Impairment, Children, Children in the Care or Custody of DCF (Department of Children and Families), Deafness Or Hard-of-hearing, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Trauma
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Sakkubai Naidu is ADA Accessible
Sakkubai Naidu is
Accepting new patients
Sakkubai Naidu has Cultural competency
Gamze Ozsoy, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Gamze Ozsoy also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Gamze Ozsoy is ADA Accessible
Gamze Ozsoy is
Accepting new patients
Gamze Ozsoy has Cultural competency
Faye Park, MD
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Faye Park also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Faye Park is ADA Accessible
Faye Park is
Accepting new patients
Faye Park has Cultural competency
Julie Pertman, CPNP
Gender Female
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Julie Pertman also speaks English
Address
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Get Directions
Group Name
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Hospital Privilege
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Julie Pertman is ADA Accessible
Julie Pertman is
Accepting new patients
Julie Pertman has Cultural competency