Howard Ira Goldman, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
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
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- 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
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- 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
- 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
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unexpected 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
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- General Well Visit
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Wellness
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
- WellPoint Maryland
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Innovation Health: POS
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Medicaid - Virginia
- CareFirst NASCO
- Tricare for Life East
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Kaiser Signature
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Tricare East Prime
- Tricare East Select
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street PPO
- Carefirst EPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Virginia Premier
- United Navigate
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Cigna Indemnity
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- United Optimum Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- D-SNP)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna HMO
- United Choice Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Kaiser Select
- CIGNA EPO
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- I-SNP
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Golden Rule
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- First Health PPO
Education
Residency Program: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (1990)
Medical School: St Georges University School of Medicine (1987)