Carla Maria Bossano, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prenatal Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Breast
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adenocarcinoma In Situ Of The Cervix
- Adnexal Mass
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Advanced Reproductive Age
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- Anovulation
- Anovulatory Bleeding
- Arcuate Uterus
- Asherman's Syndrome
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Atypical Glandular Cells Of Undetermined Significance
- Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Benign Breast Disease
- Benign Breast Lump
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bladder Prolapse
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Cancer Related Sexual Concerns
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cyst
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Funneling
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydia Female Only
- Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
- Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Complications From Abortion
- Complications Of Episiotomy
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Cystitis
- Cystocele
- Decreased Libido
- Delayed Menarche
- Delayed Puberty
- Dermoid Cyst
- Detrusor Instability
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Enterocele
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Family History Of Chromosomal Anomalies
- Female Genital Problems
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Foreign Body (VAGINA)
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Galactocele
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- HIV In Pregnancy
- Hormone Imbalance
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hydrosalpinx
- Hyperemesis
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Imperforate Hymen
- Incompetence Of Pubocervical Tissue
- Incomplete Emptying Of Bladder
- Incomplete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Increased Libido
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Complications
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Lactation Disorders
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Liver Disease In Pregnancy
- Mastitis
- Mastodynia
- Maternal Obesity
- Menometrorrhagia
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Menstrual Migraines
- Menstruation
- Microperforate Hymen
- Missed Abortion
- Missed Periods
- Morning Sickness
- Mullerian Anomalies
- Multiple Gestations
- Nausea Of Pregnancy
- Nuchal Cord
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Paget's Disease Of Vulva
- Paratubal Cyst
- Paratubal Cysts Benign
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Varicose Veins
- Perimenopause
- Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Personal History Of Stillbirth
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Percreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Mastitis
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- Retained Tampon
- Rh Incompatibility
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Septate Hymen
- Septate Uterus
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Short Umbilical Cord
- Shortened Cervix
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Stillbirth
- Straddle Injury
- Stress Incontinence
- Teen Pregnancy
- Third Degree Uterine Prolapse
- Transverse Vaginal Septum
- True Knot
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- Twins
- Umbilical Cord Compression
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
- Unicornuate Uterus
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Problems
- Urinary Retention
- Uterine Anomaly With Pregnancy
- Uterine Bleeding
- Uterine Myoma
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Agenesis
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Cyst
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Infections During Pregnancy
- Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Septum
- Vaginal Surgery Complications
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis
- Vasa Previa
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Disease
- Vulvar Dysplasia
- Vulvitis
- Vulvodynia
- Well Woman Visit
Procedures I perform
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Biophysical Profile Testing
- Bladder Training
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Centering Pregnancy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Conization
- Cervical Length Assessment
- Cesarean Hysterectomy
- Cesarean Section
- Clomid
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colpocleisis
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Contraction Stress Testing
- Cryotherapy Of The Cervix
- Delayed Cord Clamping
- Digital Rectal Examination
- Dilation And Curettage
- Dilation And Evacuation
- Emergency Contraceptive (EC)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Episiotomy
- Exercise In Pregnancy
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fetal Ultrasound
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Gynecological Surgery
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Hymenectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis
- Hysteroscopic Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- In Office Endometrial Ablation
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Lysis Of Peritoneal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Endometriosis
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Ovarian Endometriosis
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Menstrual Suppression
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery For Ovarian Endometriosis
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Nexplanon Implant Removal
- Obliteration Of Vaginal Vault
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Operations On Cul De Sac
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Paravaginal Repair
- Partial Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Exercise
- Pelviscopy
- Pessary
- Pop Q Exam
- Post Partum Check Up
- Posterior Repair
- Postpartum Care
- Preconception Counseling
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
- Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Radiofrequency Ablation Of Uterine Fibroids
- Reconstructive Gynecological Surgery
- Repair Of Cystocele
- Repair Of Pelvic Prolapse
- Repair Of Rectocele
- Repeat Cesarean Section
- Reproductive Health
- Retropubic Urethropexy
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Salpingectomy
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation
- Surgical Excision Of Ovarian Endometriosis
- Suture Removal
- Tampon Education
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Health
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Vaginal Septum Resection
- Vaginal Surgery
- Women's Health
- Zika Virus Testing
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
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Virginia Premier
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: POS
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Tricare East Prime
- I-SNP
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Golden Rule
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- WellPoint Maryland
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- D-SNP)
- Tricare East Select
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Choice Plus
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna EPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Navigate
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- United Choice
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Kaiser Signature
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Select
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst NASCO
- Carefirst EPO
- Tricare for Life East
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency Program: University of Illinois at Chicago (2013)
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine (2009)
Awards
- Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2022