Ashley J Dunn, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Well Visits - Newborns through Adolescents
- Growth and Nutrition Monitoring
- Childhood Obesity
- Common Childhood Behavior Problems and Sleep Counseling
- Often Same-Day Sick Visits Available
- ADHD Assessments and Management
- Asthma Management
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care focuses on creating a partnership with my patients and their families to guide them to their optimal health and wellness.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Behavior Concern
- Cough
- Ear Infections
- Feeding Problems
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Headache
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Well Child Exam
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acne
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Rhinitis
- Aggressive Behavior
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Always Tired
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Mass
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Blister
- Blurred Vision
- Body Odor
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Breathholding Spells
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Bullying
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Celiac Diarrhea
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- Cold Sore
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Conduct Disorder
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Croup
- Croupy Cough
- Cystitis
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Hearing
- Decreased Movement
- Dehydration
- Delayed Umbilical Cord Separation
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Destructive Behavior
- Developmental Delay
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disorder Of Upper Respiratory System
- Disruptive Behavior
- Distractible
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry, Itchy Patches
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Blockage
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Easy Bruising
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema Herpeticum
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Electrical Burns
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Exhaustion
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Pain
- Facial Rash
- Facial Tingling
- Failure To Thrive
- Falls
- Fatigue
- Febrile Convulsions
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Feeling Faint
- Fever
- Finger Injury
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Intolerances
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Strain
- Foster Care
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gum Lesions
- Halitosis
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hiccups
- Hip Click
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Homebound
- Homelessness
- Human Bites
- Hurt Ankle
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Increased Frequency Of Micturition
- Increased Thirst
- Infections (BACTERIAL AND VIRAL)
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Itchy Eyes
- Jaundice
- Joint Cracking
- Joint Crepitus
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Learning Disorders
- Leg Cramps
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lice
- Lingering Cough
- Lip Numbness
- Lip Swelling
- Lipomas
- Low Blood Sugar
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Breathing
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Dryness
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neck Stiffness
- Neonatal Acne
- New Onset Numbness
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Sores
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Numbness Of Face
- Nursemaid Elbow
- Obesity
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paresthesia Of Upper Limb
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pediatric Lipidology
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Phobia
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Premature Birth
- Pressure Ulcer Of Ear
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Pyuria
- Questionable Mole
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Red Eye
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Rubbing Ears
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Related Problems
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Severe Cough
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Short Umbilical Cord
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sibling Rivalry
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snake Bite
- Sneezing
- Sore Lip
- Sore Throat
- Soreness
- Spasms
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sputum Production
- Stiffness
- Stomach Ache
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stress Management Issues
- Stridor
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Substance Addiction
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sudden Pain
- Suicidal Ideation
- Swallowing Problem
- Swelling
- Swelling Of Eyelid
- Swollen Feet Or Ankles
- Swollen Gums
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Temper Tantrum
- Tender Lymph Node
- Tenderness To Touch
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thumb Sucking
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tic Disorders
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tiredness
- Toe Fungus
- Toenail Injury
- Toilet Training Issues
- Tongue Numbness
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Umbilical Cord Compression
- Umbilical Cord Infection
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
- Unable To Weight Bear
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Pain
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Uterine Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasa Previa
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Weird Rash
- Wheezing
- Worrisome Moles
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Adoption Counseling
- Autism Testing
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Camp Physicals
- Care Transitions
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Chronic Disease Management
- Concussion Testing
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Assessment
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Examination Of Eyes
- Fitness And Exercise
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Foreign Body Removal
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- General Well Visit
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Healthy Eating
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Home Hydration
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Immigration Examination
- Lab Services
- LGBTQ+ Youth Care
- Lifestyle Modification
- Long Term Care
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Mole Check
- Newborn Care
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Prescription Refill
- Preventative Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Rapid Strep Test
- Refugee Medicine
- Safe Sex Education
- School Physical
- Sick Visits
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Transition Of Youth With Special Care Needs
- Travel Vaccination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Under-Served Communities Health
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Visual Field Testing
- Weight Loss Counseling
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wellness Check
- Women's Health
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 Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- United Golden Rule
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- D-SNP)
- I-SNP
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Choice Plus
- United Choice
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- United Navigate
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Signature
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Kaiser Select
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland
- Virginia Premier
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Optimum Choice
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Tricare for Life East
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Tricare East Select
- Tricare East Prime
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Carefirst EPO
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: University of Maryland Hospital for Children (2004)
Medical School: University of Oklahoma (2001)