Bhumika Gandhi, MD| Pediatrics, Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Bhumika S. Gandhi, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She provides primary care to both children and adults of all ages, and especially enjoys caring for families. Providing patient- and family-centered care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, she communicates effectively to promote wellness, and is thorough in managing new and chronic medical problems.
Dr. Gandhi is also the Medical Director of the Medstar Georgetown Cancer Survivorship Program in the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, which addresses the unique short- and long-term health needs of both pediatric and adult cancer survivors. This program offers patients access to coordinated post-cancer healthcare planning, including comprehensive, individualized survivorship care plans and referrals.
Dr. Gandhi is an active teacher and course director in the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and has mentored many students. She is a member of several committes both in the medical school and in the hospital, including work on the Electronic Health Record, interprofessional education, and the medical school curriculum. She has spoken at national and regional conferences on her cancer survivorship work.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cancer Survivor
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Warmth
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Night Sweats
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sputum Production
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swollen Feet Or Ankles
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tender Lymph Node
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Bite
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Abuse
- Toenail Injury
- Toilet Training Issues
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Woman Visit
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Adolescent Health
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cerumen Removal
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Commercial Drivers License Physical (CDL PHYSICALS)
- Coronary Disease Risk Reduction
- Cryotherapy For Plantar Warts
- Depression And Anxiety Assessments
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medicare Wellness Exam
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- MMR Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Pap Smear
- Patient Education
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Care
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- School Physical
- Shingles Vaccination
- Sick Visits
- 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 Medicine
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Typhoid Fever Vaccination
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Virtual Care
- Weight Loss Counseling
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Adult Exam
- 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
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- United Navigate
- Cigna EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- United Choice Plus
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Signature
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- United Choice
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Virginia Premier
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Tricare for Life East
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Medicaid - Virginia
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Tricare East Prime
- United Optimum Choice
- Innovation Health: PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Anthem HMO - BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- Aetna HMO
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- D-SNP)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Golden Rule
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Anthem (POS & Open Access POS) BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Carefirst EPO
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna Network Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Cigna Indemnity
- Anthem Plus BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- I-SNP
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Select
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Tricare East Select
- WellPoint Maryland
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2009)
Graduate: George Washington University Department of Internal Medicine (2005)
Awards
- 2018, 2019 Washingtonian Top Doctor in Internal Medicine
- 2018, 2019 Washingtonian Top Doctor in Pediatrics
- 2015 Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Award for Excellence in Teaching for an Outstanding Faculty Member
- 2015 Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Fellowship, Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar