Howard Scott Bassel, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
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
- Abrasion
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Pain
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Bicep Pain
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Diverticulitis
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Environmental Allergies
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erysipelas
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gout
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Itchy Ear
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Swelling
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Laceration
- Laryngitis
- Lice
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lymphadenopathy
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Panic Attack
- Paronychia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Rash
- Retained Tampon
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Seasonal Allergies
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Stomach Pain
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinnitus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Impairment
- Vitamin Poisoning
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Work Related Illnesses
- Work Related Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Camp Physicals
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Commercial Drivers License Physical (CDL PHYSICALS)
- Concussion Testing
- Department Of Transportation Exams
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Drug Test
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employee Health
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Rapid Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Saliva Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Occupational Health Screening
- Oral Contraceptive
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Rabies Vaccination
- Rapid Strep Test
- School Physical
- Shingles Vaccination
- Skin Tag Removal
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Travel Medicine
- Travel Vaccination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Virtual Care
- Worker Compensation Evaluation
- Wound Care
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (1987)
Internship Program: Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (1985)
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1984)
Urgent care affiliations
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Waldorf at Festival Way
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Federal Hill
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Chevy Chase
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Alexandria
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Hyattsville
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Charlotte Hall
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Gaithersburg at Darnestown Road
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Capitol Hill
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Bel Air