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.
Abbie White, AUD
Gender Female
2115 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 202
Washington, DC 20007
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Otolaryngology at Wisconsin Ave
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Abbie White is ADA Accessible
Abbie White is
Accepting new patients
Abbie White has Cultural competency
Mary Langford, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mary Langford also speaks English
1625 N George Mason Drive
Suite 344
Arlington, VA 22205
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MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Mary Langford is ADA Accessible
Mary Langford is
Accepting new patients
Mary Langford is Board Certified
Mary Langford has Cultural competency
Mary Langford, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mary Langford also speaks English
3020 Hamaker Court
Suite 502
Arlington, VA 22031
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MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Mary Langford is ADA Accessible
Mary Langford is
Accepting new patients
Mary Langford is Board Certified
Mary Langford has Cultural competency
Stephanie Lacey, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Lacey also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
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Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Stephanie Lacey is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Lacey is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Lacey is Board Certified
Stephanie Lacey is Near public transportation
Stephanie Lacey has Cultural competency
Christal Cudworth, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 5P
Christal Cudworth also speaks English
In Home Therapy
Multicultural Rehab
None
Additional Information
Christal Cudworth is ADA Accessible
Christal Cudworth is
Accepting new patients
Christal Cudworth is Board Certified
Christal Cudworth has Cultural competency
Pamela Tan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Pamela Tan also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB Suite 5000
Washington, DC 20010
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Pamela Tan is ADA Accessible
Pamela Tan is
Accepting new patients
Pamela Tan is Board Certified
Pamela Tan is Near public transportation
Pamela Tan has Cultural competency
Rebecca Ruebner, MD, MSCE
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rebecca Ruebner also speaks English
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
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Kennedy Krieger Associates
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ward None
Additional Information
Rebecca Ruebner is ADA Accessible
Rebecca Ruebner is
Accepting new patients
Rebecca Ruebner is Board Certified
Rebecca Ruebner has Cultural competency
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, EDD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford also speaks Afrikaans
2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
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Georgetown Psychiatry Group
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 3
Additional Information
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford is ADA Accessible
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford is
Accepting new patients
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford is Near public transportation
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford has Cultural competency
Mareen Thomas, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mareen Thomas also speaks English
1300 Hospital Drive
Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Children's National - Fredericksburg
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Mareen Thomas is ADA Accessible
Mareen Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Mareen Thomas is Board Certified
Mareen Thomas is Near public transportation
Mareen Thomas has Cultural competency
Mareen Thomas, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mareen Thomas also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
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Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Mareen Thomas is ADA Accessible
Mareen Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Mareen Thomas is Board Certified
Mareen Thomas is Near public transportation
Mareen Thomas has Cultural competency
Mina Mostofi, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 10A - 6P, Sat 9A - 3P
Mina Mostofi also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18)
1627 Kenilworth Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Elaine Ellis Center of Health
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Mina Mostofi is ADA Accessible
Mina Mostofi is
Accepting new patients
Mina Mostofi is Near public transportation
Mina Mostofi has Cultural competency
Karen Barr, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Karen Barr also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
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Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Karen Barr is ADA Accessible
Karen Barr is
Accepting new patients
Karen Barr is Board Certified
Karen Barr is Near public transportation
Karen Barr has Cultural competency
Melanie Browning, RD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Melanie Browning also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
GAE3
Washington, DC 20010
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WHC Medstar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Melanie Browning is ADA Accessible
Melanie Browning is
Accepting new patients
Melanie Browning is Board Certified
Melanie Browning is Near public transportation
Melanie Browning has Cultural competency
Debi Yang, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Debi Yang also speaks English
18101 Prince Philip Drive
Div of Pulmonary Medicine
Olney, MD 20832
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Debi Yang is ADA Accessible
Debi Yang is
Accepting new patients
Debi Yang is Board Certified
Debi Yang has Cultural competency
Jaytoya Manget, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jaytoya Manget also speaks English
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, People with Disabilities
1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Children's National - THEARC
Children's National Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Jaytoya Manget is ADA Accessible
Jaytoya Manget is
Accepting new patients
Jaytoya Manget is Board Certified
Jaytoya Manget is Near public transportation
Jaytoya Manget has Cultural competency
Jaytoya Manget, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jaytoya Manget also speaks English
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, People with Disabilities
2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Children's National Anacostia Clinic
Children's National Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Jaytoya Manget is ADA Accessible
Jaytoya Manget is
Accepting new patients
Jaytoya Manget is Board Certified
Jaytoya Manget is Near public transportation
Jaytoya Manget has Cultural competency
Michelle Sobon, PSYD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Michelle Sobon also speaks English
2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 3
Additional Information
Michelle Sobon is ADA Accessible
Michelle Sobon is
Accepting new patients
Michelle Sobon is Near public transportation
Michelle Sobon has Cultural competency
Teresa Doerre, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Teresa Doerre also speaks English
2300 M Street, NW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Teresa Doerre is ADA Accessible
Teresa Doerre is
Accepting new patients
Teresa Doerre is Near public transportation
Teresa Doerre has Cultural competency
Teresa Doerre, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Teresa Doerre also speaks English
2300 M Street, NW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
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Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Teresa Doerre is ADA Accessible
Teresa Doerre is
Accepting new patients
Teresa Doerre is Near public transportation
Teresa Doerre has Cultural competency
Meghana Rao, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Meghana Rao also speaks Spanish
344 University Boulevard West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Meghana Rao is ADA Accessible
Meghana Rao is
Accepting new patients
Meghana Rao has Cultural competency
Meghana Rao, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Meghana Rao also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Meghana Rao is ADA Accessible
Meghana Rao is
Accepting new patients
Meghana Rao is Board Certified
Meghana Rao is Near public transportation
Meghana Rao, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Meghana Rao also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Meghana Rao is ADA Accessible
Meghana Rao is
Accepting new patients
Meghana Rao is Board Certified
Meghana Rao is Near public transportation
Meghana Rao has Cultural competency
Julie Will, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Julie Will also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Julie Will is ADA Accessible
Julie Will is
Accepting new patients
Julie Will is Board Certified
Julie Will is Near public transportation
Julie Will has Cultural competency
Julie Will, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Julie Will also speaks English
3023 Hamaker Court
Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22031
Get Directions
Northern VA ROC
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Julie Will is ADA Accessible
Julie Will is
Accepting new patients
Julie Will is Board Certified
Julie Will has Cultural competency
Alyssa Small-Layne, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alyssa Small-Layne also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Alyssa Small-Layne is ADA Accessible
Alyssa Small-Layne is
Accepting new patients
Alyssa Small-Layne is Board Certified
Alyssa Small-Layne is Near public transportation
Alyssa Small-Layne has Cultural competency
Alyssa Small-Layne, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alyssa Small-Layne also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Alyssa Small-Layne is ADA Accessible
Alyssa Small-Layne is
Accepting new patients
Alyssa Small-Layne is Board Certified
Alyssa Small-Layne is Near public transportation
Alyssa Small-Layne has Cultural competency
Lizaso Thays A., SLP
Gender Female
447 Tennessee Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Playwell
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Lizaso Thays A. is ADA Accessible
Lizaso Thays A. is
Accepting new patients
Lizaso Thays A. is Near public transportation
Lizaso Thays A. has Cultural competency
Jocelyn Vara, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jocelyn Vara also speaks English
6833 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Get Directions
Children's National - Takoma Theatre
Children's National Hospital
Ward 4
Additional Information
Jocelyn Vara is ADA Accessible
Jocelyn Vara is
Accepting new patients
Jocelyn Vara is Near public transportation
Jocelyn Vara has Cultural competency
Elena Bryce, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Elena Bryce also speaks English
11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Get Directions
Adventist Medical Group
White Oak Medical Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Elena Bryce is ADA Accessible
Elena Bryce is
Accepting new patients
Elena Bryce is Board Certified
Elena Bryce is Near public transportation
Elena Bryce has Cultural competency
Erin Hanlon, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Erin Hanlon also speaks English
2002 Medical Parkway
Suite 520
Annapolis, MD 21401
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward None
Additional Information
Erin Hanlon is ADA Accessible
Erin Hanlon is
Accepting new patients
Erin Hanlon is Board Certified
Erin Hanlon has Cultural competency
Rania Kaoukis, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rania Kaoukis also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Rania Kaoukis is ADA Accessible
Rania Kaoukis is
Accepting new patients
Rania Kaoukis is Near public transportation
Rania Kaoukis has Cultural competency
Geraldine Barbato, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Geraldine Barbato also speaks English
Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, People with Disabilitie
In Home Therapy
Attain ABA
None
Additional Information
Geraldine Barbato is ADA Accessible
Geraldine Barbato is
Accepting new patients
Geraldine Barbato is Board Certified
Geraldine Barbato has Cultural competency
Caiyun Liao, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Caiyun Liao also speaks Amharic, Spanish
2139 Georgia Avenue, NW
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Caiyun Liao is ADA Accessible
Caiyun Liao is
Accepting new patients
Caiyun Liao is Board Certified
Caiyun Liao is Near public transportation
Caiyun Liao has Cultural competency
Caiyun Liao, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Caiyun Liao also speaks Amharic, Spanish
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Caiyun Liao is ADA Accessible
Caiyun Liao is
Accepting new patients
Caiyun Liao is Board Certified
Caiyun Liao is Near public transportation
Caiyun Liao has Cultural competency
Sarah Hornack, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sarah Hornack also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Sarah Hornack is ADA Accessible
Sarah Hornack is
Accepting new patients
Sarah Hornack is Near public transportation
Sarah Hornack has Cultural competency
Brianne Holmes, CPNP
Gender Female
2900 Campus Way N
Lanham, MD 20706
Get Directions
Prince Georges County ROC
Children's National Hospital
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Brianne Holmes is ADA Accessible
Brianne Holmes is
Accepting new patients
Brianne Holmes is Board Certified
Brianne Holmes has Cultural competency
Brianne Holmes, CPNP
Gender Female
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Brianne Holmes is ADA Accessible
Brianne Holmes is
Accepting new patients
Brianne Holmes is Board Certified
Brianne Holmes has Cultural competency
Danielle Fincher, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Danielle Fincher also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Danielle Fincher is ADA Accessible
Danielle Fincher is
Accepting new patients
Danielle Fincher is Board Certified
Danielle Fincher is Near public transportation
Danielle Fincher has Cultural competency
Aya Rahav, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Aya Rahav also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Aya Rahav is ADA Accessible
Aya Rahav is
Accepting new patients
Aya Rahav is Board Certified
Aya Rahav is Near public transportation
Aya Rahav has Cultural competency
Kristen Ahearn, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kristen Ahearn also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Kristen Ahearn is ADA Accessible
Kristen Ahearn is
Accepting new patients
Kristen Ahearn is Board Certified
Kristen Ahearn is Near public transportation
Kristen Ahearn has Cultural competency
Michele Topel, PC
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Michele Topel also speaks English
650 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Suite 440
Washington, DC 20003
Get Directions
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Michele Topel is ADA Accessible
Michele Topel is
Accepting new patients
Michele Topel is Near public transportation
Michele Topel has Cultural competency
Logan Debeatham, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 6:30P
Logan Debeatham also speaks English
Blind or Visually Imapaired, Chronically Medically Ill, Developmentally Disabled, Intellecutally Disabled, Physically Disabled
1100 H Street, NW
Suite 940
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Voz Speech Therapy
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Logan Debeatham is ADA Accessible
Logan Debeatham is
Accepting new patients
Logan Debeatham is Near public transportation
Logan Debeatham has Cultural competency
Logan Debetham, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 6P
Logan Debetham also speaks English
Blind or Visually Imapaired, Chronically Medically Ill, Developmentally Disabled, Intellecutally Disabled, Physically Disabled
1331 H Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Little Feet Therapy
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Logan Debetham is ADA Accessible
Logan Debetham is
Accepting new patients
Logan Debetham is Near public transportation
Logan Debetham has Cultural competency
Logan Debetham, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 6:30P
Logan Debetham also speaks English
1100 H Street, NW
Suite 940
Washington, DC 20005
Get Directions
Voz Speech Therapy
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Logan Debetham is ADA Accessible
Logan Debetham is
Accepting new patients
Logan Debetham is Near public transportation
Logan Debetham has Cultural competency
Jessica Lazerov, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jessica Lazerov also speaks Hindi
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Jessica Lazerov is ADA Accessible
Jessica Lazerov is
Accepting new patients
Jessica Lazerov is Board Certified
Jessica Lazerov is Near public transportation
Jessica Lazerov has Cultural competency
Cynthia Plate, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Cynthia Plate also speaks French, Italian
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 5A-12
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Cynthia Plate is ADA Accessible
Cynthia Plate is
Accepting new patients
Cynthia Plate is Board Certified
Cynthia Plate is Near public transportation
Cynthia Plate has Cultural competency
Nancy Bauman, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nancy Bauman also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Nancy Bauman is ADA Accessible
Nancy Bauman is
Accepting new patients
Nancy Bauman is Board Certified
Nancy Bauman is Near public transportation
Nancy Bauman has Cultural competency
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey also speaks English
2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
Children's National - Anacostia
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Ages accepted are 0 - 20
Additional Information
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey is ADA Accessible
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey is
Accepting new patients
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey is Board Certified
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey is Near public transportation
Panin Soadwa-Humphrey has Cultural competency
Stefanie Schroeter, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stefanie Schroeter also speaks French
Adolescents, Children, Chronic Illness, Co-occurring Disorders, HIV/AIDS, LGBT Issues, Substance Abuse
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Stefanie Schroeter is ADA Accessible
Stefanie Schroeter is
Accepting new patients
Stefanie Schroeter is Board Certified
Stefanie Schroeter is Near public transportation
Stefanie Schroeter has Cultural competency
Dodi Baker, FNP
Gender Female
1120 20th Street, NW
Lafayette Bldg 1
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
MGMC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Dodi Baker is ADA Accessible
Dodi Baker is
Accepting new patients
Dodi Baker is Board Certified
Dodi Baker is Near public transportation
Dodi Baker has Cultural competency
