About me
Kathan D. Mehta, MD, MPH, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hematologist oncologist at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. As a specialist in blood disorders and cancers, Dr. Mehta provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy, oral-targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy. He also is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Mehta’s approach to care centers on providing patients personalized services and reliable education. He begins by ensuring that they clearly understand their cancer diagnosis. He then discusses treatment options designed to achieve the best possible medical outcomes and align with patients’ wellness goals. He also develops comprehensive healing plans that outline post-treatment expectations, side-effects management, and home-care support.
Dr. Mehta is dedicated to advancing new therapies to diagnose, treat, and prevent complex blood diseases and tumors. His research interests focus on improving current and developing future therapies to fight complex lung and genitourinary (testicular, bladder, and kidney) cancers. Referring physicians should know that he is committed to keeping them well informed about the progress of their patients who will receive evidence-based care from an experienced and multidisciplinary team of surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, dietitians, and nurse navigators.
Philosophy of Care
“I value the uniqueness of each patient. That’s why I take the time to learn about their cultural, social, and professional backgrounds. These important insights help me better understand their realities, which are pivotal factors in their short- and long-term well-being. With such comprehensive awareness, I help patients navigate their medical journeys while optimizing their overall health.”
About the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, which combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Clinical areas of focus
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Esophageal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Leukemia
- Melanoma
- Mesothelioma
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Seminoma
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Adenocarcinoma Of The Bladder
- Advanced Malignancies
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Autoimmune Cytopenia
- Benign Neoplasm Bone
- Bile Duct Mass
- Brain Metastases
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Survivor
- Carcinoma Of Unknown Primary
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Endocrine Complications Of Cancer Therapy
- Endometrial Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Head And Neck Tumors
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hereditary Cancer Risk
- Intestinal Cancer
- Large Cell Cancer Of The Lung
- Large Cell Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Metastases
- Long Term Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Mass
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Malignant Carcinoid Tumor Of Colon
- Malignant Lung Tumors
- Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mesothelioma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Myeloproliferative Diseases
- Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Non Germinomatous Germ Cell Tumor
- Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Plasma Cell Dyscrasia
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Metastases
- Rectal Cancer
- Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts
- Refractory Cytopenia
- Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Relapsed Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Sarcoma
- Seminoma
- Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment
- Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
- Solid Tumors
- Stomach Cancer
- Thoracic Cancer
- Tracheal Cancer
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Adjuvant Chemotherapy
- Adjuvant Chemotherapy
- Anorectal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Appendiceal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Biliary Tract Cancer Chemotherapy
- Biological Targeted Therapy
- Bladder Cancer Chemotherapy
- Brain Cancer Chemotherapy
- Breast Cancer Biological Targeted Therapy
- Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Genomics
- Cervical Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemoradiation
- Colon Cancer Chemotherapy
- Colorectal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Early Detection Of Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Chemotherapy
- Esophageal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Gallbladder Cancer Chemotherapy
- Head And Neck Cancer Chemotherapy
- Hormone Based Chemotherapy
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Laryngeal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Liquid Biopsy Testing
- Liver Cancer Chemotherapy
- Mouth Cancer Chemotherapy
- Nasal Cavity Cancer Chemotherapy
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer Chemotherapy
- Non Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitors
- Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
- Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy
- Personalized Cancer Therapy
- Pleural Cancer Chemotherapy
- Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy
- Renal Cell Carcinoma Immunotherapy
- Small Cell Lung Cancer Chemotherapy
- Small Intestine Cancer Chemotherapy
- Stomach Cancer Chemotherapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Targeted Molecular Therapy
- Testicular Cancer Chemotherapy
- Throat Cancer Chemotherapy
- Tongue Cancer Chemotherapy
- Uterine Cancer Chemotherapy
- Vaginal Cancer Chemotherapy
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
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna Indemnity
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- WellPoint Maryland
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Cigna Network Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- CareFirst NASCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Choice Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Select
- United Student Resources
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Tricare East Prime
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- D-SNP)
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Tricare for Life East
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- I-SNP
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Tricare East Select
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Golden Rule
- Medicaid - Maryland
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Virginia Premier
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Signature
- United Navigate
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Cigna EPO
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Administrators
- Innovation Health: POS
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Choice
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Carefirst EPO
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Fellowship Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2019)
Residency Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016)
Medical School: B.J. Medical College & Civil Hospital (2012)