Delese Eshell LaCour, MD| Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Birth Control
- Breast Examination
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Gynecological Exam
- Irregular Menstruation
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Threatened Abortion
- Urinary Problems
- Vaginal Infections
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adnexal Mass
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- Anovulation
- Anovulatory Bleeding
- Arcuate Uterus
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Benign Breast Lump
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Breast Lump
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia Female Only
- Complications From Abortion
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Cystitis
- Delayed Menarche
- Delayed Puberty
- Dermoid Cyst
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Female Genital Problems
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- Hormone Imbalance
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hyperemesis
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Imperforate Hymen
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Mastodynia
- Menometrorrhagia
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Menstrual Migraines
- Menstruation
- Missed Abortion
- Missed Periods
- Mullerian Anomalies
- Nausea Of Pregnancy
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Paratubal Cyst
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Pain
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Adrenarche
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- Retained Tampon
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Septate Hymen
- Septate Uterus
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Teen Pregnancy
- Threatened Abortion
- Transverse Vaginal Septum
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- 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 Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginal Septum
- Vaginitis
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Disease
- Vulvitis
Procedures I perform
- Abortion
- Abortion Information
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Biophysical Profile Testing
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cap Fitting
- Cervical Cerclage
- Cervical Conization
- Cesarean Section
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Implant
- Contraction Stress Testing
- Digital Rectal Examination
- Dilation And Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Family Planning
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fetal Ultrasound
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- In Office Endometrial Ablation
- In Office Sterilization
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Lysis Of Peritoneal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Nexplanon Implant
- Nexplanon Implant Removal
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Partial Hysterectomy
- Permanent Sterilization
- Pessary
- Post Partum Check Up
- Postpartum Care
- Preconception Counseling
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
- Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Reproductive Health
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Surgical Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- 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
- 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
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship Program: Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)
Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (2002)
Medical School: University of Cincinnati (1998)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Peer-reviewed
LaCour DE and Trimble C. Human Papillomavirus in Infants: Transmission, Prevalence and Persistence: A Review. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011; in press.
Invited review articles
LaCour DE, Long DN, Perlman SE. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescent females associated with endocrine causes and medical conditions. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010; 23(2):62-70