Prashant Yamajala, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Family Medicine
Languages: English
703-845-2813
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management, including diabetes and hypertension
- Men’s health
- Mental health
- Pediatrics and newborns
- Preventive health
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care involves a patient-centered approach. I believe in fostering compassionate and empathetic relationships with each patient, recognizing them as unique individuals with distinct needs and circumstances. I prioritize preventive care, early intervention, and the integration of physical, mental, and emotional health to promote overall wellness. I strive to collaborate with my patients to create personalized care plans that support their long-term health and quality of life.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice POS II
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Network OA
- TRICARE for Life East
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- HighMark
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- First Health PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open HMO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Navigate
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna VA Exchange
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-HMO
- Medicare FFS
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Employee Health Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- OA Plus
- Sentara Health
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: UH Cleveland Medical Center (2022)
Residency Program: University Hospitals Case Medical Center (2022)
Medical School: St Georges University School of Medicine (2019)