Downloadable HSCSN Provider Directories
If you would prefer to look at the entire list of primary care and specialty providers within the HSCSN network, you can download the Provider Directory.
Selecting a Doctor or Dentist
Choosing your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and dentist is one of the most important things you will do as an enrollee. If you have not chosen a doctor yet, use these steps to get started.
Step One: Think about the needs of your family
- Do you want to keep your current doctor or dentist? Check to see if your doctors are part of the HSCSN network. If so, you may keep that doctor.
- Is it important for doctors to be close to home or work?
- Do you prefer one hospital to another? Download the list on this page or call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549 for a list of hospitals where primary care providers (PCPs) and dentists can send patients for treatment.
- Some doctors may not be taking new patients. HSCSN will let you know if you need to pick a different doctor.
Step Two: Choose a PCP and dentist for every HSCSN enrollee in your family
- See what health care services HSCSN covers »
- If your current doctors or dentists are not part of the HSCSN network, download the provider list to find a provider in our network.
- There may be HSCSN enrollees in your family who don’t have a PCP or dentist. You can choose one from the list of doctors above.
If you have a question about whether HSCSN covers certain health care, call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549.
If you need to change your PCP or Dentist
You can change your PCP or dentist anytime, for any reason. To do this:
- Download the list on this page to find a new PCP or dentist.
- Call your Care Manager to let them know which doctor or dentist you have selected as your new PCP.
Health Care Services Covered by HSCSN
See what health care services are covered by the HSCSN health plan.
Amy Lee, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amy Lee also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Amy Lee is ADA Accessible
Amy Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Amy Lee is Near public transportation
Amy Lee has Cultural competency
Andrew J. Lee, MD
Gender Male
106 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MGMC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Andrew J. Lee is ADA Accessible
Andrew J. Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Andrew J. Lee is Board Certified
Andrew J. Lee is Near public transportation
Andrew J. Lee has Cultural competency
Cheryl Lee, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Thu 7A-3:30P
Cheryl Lee also speaks English
1010 Quincy Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee DDS
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Cheryl Lee is ADA Accessible
Cheryl Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Cheryl Lee is Near public transportation
Rachel Leibowitz, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rachel Leibowitz also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Rachel Leibowitz is ADA Accessible
Rachel Leibowitz is
Not accepting new patients
Rachel Leibowitz is Board Certified
Rachel Leibowitz is Near public transportation
Rachel Leibowitz has Cultural competency
Viktoryia Lenish, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Viktoryia Lenish also speaks Spanish
100 Gallatin Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
Get Directions
Mary's Center For Maternal And Child Care
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Viktoryia Lenish is ADA Accessible
Viktoryia Lenish is
Not accepting new patients
Viktoryia Lenish is Near public transportation
Lingling Liu, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lingling Liu also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Lingling Liu is ADA Accessible
Lingling Liu is
Not accepting new patients
Lingling Liu is Near public transportation
Lingling Liu has Cultural competency
Kevin Lloyd, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kevin Lloyd also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Kevin Lloyd is ADA Accessible
Kevin Lloyd is
Not accepting new patients
Kevin Lloyd is Board Certified
Kevin Lloyd is Near public transportation
Kevin Lloyd has Cultural competency
Wendy Lobo, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Wendy Lobo also speaks Spanish
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 3600
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Medstar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Wendy Lobo is ADA Accessible
Wendy Lobo is
Not accepting new patients
Wendy Lobo is Near public transportation
Wendy Lobo has Cultural competency
NICOLE LOGAN, PA
Gender Female
24 Hours/7 days
NICOLE LOGAN also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
NICOLE LOGAN is ADA Accessible
NICOLE LOGAN is
Not accepting new patients
NICOLE LOGAN is Board Certified
NICOLE LOGAN is Near public transportation
NICOLE LOGAN has Cultural competency
Vida Loloei Marsal, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vida Loloei Marsal also speaks English
1060 Brentwood Road, NE
Suite B1
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Adventure Dental
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Vida Loloei Marsal is ADA Accessible
Vida Loloei Marsal is
Not accepting new patients
Vida Loloei Marsal is Near public transportation
Diana Long, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Diana Long also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite G019
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC MedStar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Diana Long is ADA Accessible
Diana Long is
Not accepting new patients
Diana Long is Board Certified
Diana Long is Near public transportation
Diana Long has Cultural competency
Hui Shing Lau, SLP
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Hui Shing Lau also speaks Cantonese, Chinese
Adolescents, Children, Deafness Or Hard-of-hearing
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Suite 2200
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Hui Shing Lau is ADA Accessible
Hui Shing Lau is
Not accepting new patients
Hui Shing Lau is Board Certified
Hui Shing Lau is Near public transportation
Hui Shing Lau has Cultural competency
Davidson Lawoyin, DDS
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Davidson Lawoyin also speaks English
1251B Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Unity (Brentwood Square Health Center)
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Davidson Lawoyin is ADA Accessible
Davidson Lawoyin is
Not accepting new patients
Davidson Lawoyin is Near public transportation
Nari Lee, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 6P
Nari Lee also speaks English
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Nari Lee is ADA Accessible
Nari Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Nari Lee is Board Certified
Nari Lee is Near public transportation
Nari Lee has Cultural competency
Nari Lee, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8 - 6P
Nari Lee also speaks English
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Nari Lee is ADA Accessible
Nari Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Nari Lee is Board Certified
Nari Lee is Near public transportation
Nari Lee has Cultural competency
Rabi Lee, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rabi Lee also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Rabi Lee is ADA Accessible
Rabi Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Rabi Lee is Board Certified
Rabi Lee is Near public transportation
Rabi Lee has Cultural competency
Virginia Lee, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Virginia Lee also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar WHC Womens and Infants Services
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Virginia Lee is ADA Accessible
Virginia Lee is
Not accepting new patients
Virginia Lee is Board Certified
Virginia Lee is Near public transportation
Virginia Lee has Cultural competency
Allison Larson, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Allison Larson also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Allison Larson is ADA Accessible
Allison Larson is
Not accepting new patients
Allison Larson is Board Certified
Allison Larson is Near public transportation
Allison Larson has Cultural competency
Allison Larson, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Allison Larson also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Allison Larson is ADA Accessible
Allison Larson is
Not accepting new patients
Allison Larson is Board Certified
Allison Larson is Near public transportation
Allison Larson has Cultural competency
Emma Larson, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emma Larson also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Emma Larson is ADA Accessible
Emma Larson is
Not accepting new patients
Emma Larson is Near public transportation
Emma Larson has Cultural competency
Justine Larson, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Justine Larson also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Justine Larson is ADA Accessible
Justine Larson is
Not accepting new patients
Justine Larson is Board Certified
Justine Larson is Near public transportation
Justine Larson has Cultural competency
Hira Latif, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Hira Latif also speaks Urdu
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Hira Latif is ADA Accessible
Hira Latif is
Not accepting new patients
Hira Latif is Board Certified
Hira Latif is Near public transportation
Hira Latif has Cultural competency
Sadiqa Long, LPC
Gender Female
2300 Washington Place, NE
Suite 423
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Chase Consulting
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Sadiqa Long is ADA Accessible
Sadiqa Long is
Not accepting new patients
Sadiqa Long is Near public transportation
Sadiqa Long has Cultural competency
Jocelyne Loran, RD
Gender Female
106 Irving St NW
POB South Ste 108
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group at WHC
Hospitalists Admit
Ward 5
Ages accepted are 0 - 100
Additional Information
Jocelyne Loran is ADA Accessible
Jocelyne Loran is
Not accepting new patients
Jocelyne Loran is Board Certified
Jocelyne Loran has Cultural competency
Pamela Lotke, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Pamela Lotke also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
Suite 4700
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Pamela Lotke is ADA Accessible
Pamela Lotke is
Not accepting new patients
Pamela Lotke is Board Certified
Pamela Lotke is Near public transportation
Pamela Lotke has Cultural competency
Sarah Magaziner, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sarah Magaziner also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Sarah Magaziner is ADA Accessible
Sarah Magaziner is
Not accepting new patients
Sarah Magaziner is Near public transportation
Sarah Magaziner has Cultural competency
Kelly Magoffin, RD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kelly Magoffin also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB South Tower Suite 301
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group @ WHC
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Kelly Magoffin is ADA Accessible
Kelly Magoffin is
Not accepting new patients
Kelly Magoffin is Board Certified
Kelly Magoffin is Near public transportation
Kelly Magoffin has Cultural competency
Jeffrey Mai, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jeffrey Mai also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite G019
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Jeffrey Mai is ADA Accessible
Jeffrey Mai is
Not accepting new patients
Jeffrey Mai is Board Certified
Jeffrey Mai is Near public transportation
Jeffrey Mai has Cultural competency
Konstantinos Loupasakis, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Konstantinos Loupasakis also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 1A-50B
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Konstantinos Loupasakis is ADA Accessible
Konstantinos Loupasakis is
Not accepting new patients
Konstantinos Loupasakis is Board Certified
Konstantinos Loupasakis is Near public transportation
Konstantinos Loupasakis has Cultural competency
Alethia Love Harris, OD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alethia Love Harris also speaks English
Eye and Vision Services
1060 Brentwood Road, NE
Suite B-1
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Adventure Dental and Vision
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Alethia Love Harris is ADA Accessible
Alethia Love Harris is
Not accepting new patients
Alethia Love Harris is Near public transportation
Alethia Love Harris has Cultural competency
Anyea Lovette, RD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anyea Lovette also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB South Tower Suite 301
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group @ WHC
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Anyea Lovette is ADA Accessible
Anyea Lovette is
Not accepting new patients
Anyea Lovette is Near public transportation
Anyea Lovette has Cultural competency
Mari Lowe, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mari Lowe also speaks English
1251B Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Unity (Brentwood Square Health Center)
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Mari Lowe is ADA Accessible
Mari Lowe is
Not accepting new patients
Mari Lowe is Board Certified
Mari Lowe is Near public transportation
Mari Lowe has Cultural competency
Michael Lu, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Michael Lu also speaks English
None
102 Irving Street, NW
Outpatient Center
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Michael Lu is ADA Accessible
Michael Lu is
Not accepting new patients
Michael Lu is Board Certified
Michael Lu is Near public transportation
Michael Lu, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Michael Lu also speaks English
None
102 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Michael Lu is ADA Accessible
Michael Lu is
Not accepting new patients
Michael Lu is Board Certified
Michael Lu is Near public transportation
Omololu Majekodunmi, OT
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 9A - 5P
Omololu Majekodunmi also speaks Yoruba
1710 West Virgina Avene, NE
Unit 101
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Triumph Therapeutics
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Omololu Majekodunmi is ADA Accessible
Omololu Majekodunmi is
Not accepting new patients
Omololu Majekodunmi is Near public transportation
Omololu Majekodunmi has Cultural competency
Anjali Majumdar, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anjali Majumdar also speaks Bengali
102 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Anjali Majumdar is ADA Accessible
Anjali Majumdar is
Not accepting new patients
Anjali Majumdar is Board Certified
Anjali Majumdar is Near public transportation
Anjali Majumdar has Cultural competency
Anjali Majumdar, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anjali Majumdar also speaks Bengali
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 1A-50B
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Anjali Majumdar is ADA Accessible
Anjali Majumdar is
Not accepting new patients
Anjali Majumdar is Board Certified
Anjali Majumdar is Near public transportation
Anjali Majumdar has Cultural competency
Samson Makonnen, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Samson Makonnen also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity Health Care
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Samson Makonnen is ADA Accessible
Samson Makonnen is
Not accepting new patients
Samson Makonnen is Near public transportation
Samson Makonnen has Cultural competency
Rachna Malhotra, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Rachna Malhotra also speaks English
102 Irving Street, NW
Suite 1332
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Rachna Malhotra is ADA Accessible
Rachna Malhotra is
Not accepting new patients
Rachna Malhotra is Board Certified
Rachna Malhotra is Near public transportation
Rachna Malhotra has Cultural competency
Vera Malkovska, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vera Malkovska also speaks Czech, German
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Vera Malkovska is ADA Accessible
Vera Malkovska is
Not accepting new patients
Vera Malkovska is Board Certified
Vera Malkovska is Near public transportation
Vera Malkovska has Cultural competency
Prerna Malla, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Prerna Malla also speaks Hindi
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Prerna Malla is ADA Accessible
Prerna Malla is
Not accepting new patients
Prerna Malla is Board Certified
Prerna Malla is Near public transportation
Prerna Malla has Cultural competency
Elizabeth Marcinkus, AUD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 4P
Elizabeth Marcinkus also speaks Sign Language
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Suite 2200
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Elizabeth Marcinkus is ADA Accessible
Elizabeth Marcinkus is
Not accepting new patients
Elizabeth Marcinkus is Near public transportation
Elizabeth Marcinkus has Cultural competency
Christina Marea (Fleming), CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P, Sat 9A - 3:30P
Christina Marea (Fleming) also speaks Spanish
4 Atlantic Street, SW
Washington, DC 20032
Get Directions
Community of Hope
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Christina Marea (Fleming) is ADA Accessible
Christina Marea (Fleming) is
Not accepting new patients
Christina Marea (Fleming) is Board Certified
Christina Marea (Fleming) is Near public transportation
Christina Marea (Fleming) has Cultural competency
Amy Marino, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amy Marino also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4800
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Cardiology Associates
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Amy Marino is ADA Accessible
Amy Marino is
Not accepting new patients
Amy Marino is Board Certified
Amy Marino is Near public transportation
Amy Marino has Cultural competency
Mary Mansourimoaied, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mary Mansourimoaied also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Room NA4071
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Medstar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Mary Mansourimoaied is ADA Accessible
Mary Mansourimoaied is
Not accepting new patients
Mary Mansourimoaied is Board Certified
Mary Mansourimoaied is Near public transportation
Mary Mansourimoaied has Cultural competency
Irena Manukyan, MD
Gender Female
24 Hours/7 days
Irena Manukyan also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Irena Manukyan is ADA Accessible
Irena Manukyan is
Not accepting new patients
Irena Manukyan is Board Certified
Irena Manukyan is Near public transportation
Irena Manukyan has Cultural competency
Megan Marble, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 6P
Megan Marble also speaks English
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Megan Marble is ADA Accessible
Megan Marble is
Not accepting new patients
Megan Marble is Board Certified
Megan Marble is Near public transportation
Megan Marble has Cultural competency
Megan Marble, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8 - 6P
Megan Marble also speaks English
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Megan Marble is ADA Accessible
Megan Marble is
Not accepting new patients
Megan Marble is Board Certified
Megan Marble is Near public transportation
Megan Marble has Cultural competency
Ebony Marcelle, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P, Sat 9A - 3:30P
Ebony Marcelle also speaks English
4 Atlantic Street, SW
Washington, DC 20032
Get Directions
Community of Hope
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Ebony Marcelle is ADA Accessible
Ebony Marcelle is
Not accepting new patients
Ebony Marcelle is Board Certified
Ebony Marcelle is Near public transportation
Ebony Marcelle has Cultural competency
Daniel Marchalik, MD
Gender Male
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Daniel Marchalik also speaks Russian
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 3B-19 Dept of Urology
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group Urology
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Daniel Marchalik is ADA Accessible
Daniel Marchalik is
Not accepting new patients
Daniel Marchalik is Board Certified
Daniel Marchalik is Near public transportation
Daniel Marchalik has Cultural competency
