Jennifer Enuka Obiadi, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Preventive health
- Chronic disease diagnosis and management
- Diabetes diagnosis and management
- Women’s health (annual exams and PAP smears)
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care involves working together with my patients to develop a doctor-patient relationship built on trust and fully involve the patient in his/her care. I believe in the importance of healthy living to prevent illnesses and understanding my patient as an individual helps me create a bond of mutual respect that encourages compliance in my patients.”
Certifications and professional associations
- Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- 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
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Choice Plus
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Tricare East Select
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Carefirst EPO
- WellPoint Maryland
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Select
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- I-SNP
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Tricare for Life East
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Optimum Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Signature
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Tricare East Prime
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- United Navigate
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Student Resources
- United Choice
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna EPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Golden Rule
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Virginia Premier
- D-SNP)
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency Program: Howard University Hospital (2008)
Internship Program: Howard University Hospital (2006)
Medical School: Univ. of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine (1992)