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Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and General Practice

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: chest pain, sinus infection, immunization (preventive vaccines), and more.

201 East University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

(410) 955-5000

Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD is a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and general practice. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

201 East University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

(410) 955-5000

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9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2024

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Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	603
inpatient care	403
outpatient care	200

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	595
inpatient care	464
outpatient care	131

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	224
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	63
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	870
inpatient care	691
outpatient care	179

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	349
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	73
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	59
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	805
inpatient care	674
outpatient care	131

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	502
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	144
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	61
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	947
inpatient care	778
outpatient care	169

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	263
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	61
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	61
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	924
inpatient care	874
outpatient care	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	229
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	63
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	59
Dementia	37
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	912
inpatient care	821
outpatient care	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	294
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	78
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	58
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	910
inpatient care	814
outpatient care	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	202
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	94
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	53
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	891
inpatient care	713
outpatient care	178

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	99
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	48
Dementia	42
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1103
inpatient care	843
outpatient care	260

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	115
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	49
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	882
inpatient care	681
outpatient care	201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	76
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	56
Dementia	36
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	794
inpatient care	794

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	88
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	52
Dementia	32
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	795
inpatient care	795

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	71
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	46
Dementia	32
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	848
inpatient care	718
outpatient care	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD.

**Gender**
Female	227
Male	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	187
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	161
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	78
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	16
Dementia	31

Education & Training

Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marita Kathrn Mike, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$72 INVOKANA $72
Boston Scientific Corporation	$19 Watchman Device $19
Pfizer Inc.	$12 ELIQUIS $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$103

Biography

Dr. Marita Mike sees patients in Baltimore, MD. Her medical specialties are general practice and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Her clinical interests include alcohol abuse, diabetes insipidus, and flu shot. Dr. Mike is professionally affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of Union Memorial Hospital's residency program.