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.
Vanessa Acosta, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Vanessa Acosta also speaks English
3020 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Unity (Upper Cardozo)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Vanessa Acosta is ADA Accessible
Vanessa Acosta is
Accepting new patients
Vanessa Acosta is Near public transportation
Vanessa Acosta has Cultural competency
Minerva Andre, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Minerva Andre also speaks English
1500 Galen Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Unity (Anacostia Health Center)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Minerva Andre is ADA Accessible
Minerva Andre is
Accepting new patients
Minerva Andre is Near public transportation
Minerva Andre has Cultural competency
Maariya Bassa, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maariya Bassa also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Maariya Bassa is ADA Accessible
Maariya Bassa is
Accepting new patients
Maariya Bassa is Near public transportation
Maariya Bassa has Cultural competency
Sudeepta Basu, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sudeepta Basu also speaks English, Spanish, Amharic
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
NICU 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Sudeepta Basu is ADA Accessible
Sudeepta Basu is
Accepting new patients
Sudeepta Basu is Near public transportation
Sudeepta Basu has Cultural competency
Sudeepta Basu, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Sudeepta Basu also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
NICU 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Sudeepta Basu is ADA Accessible
Sudeepta Basu is
Accepting new patients
Sudeepta Basu is Near public transportation
Sudeepta Basu has Cultural competency
Jessica Boyd, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Jessica Boyd also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Jessica Boyd is ADA Accessible
Jessica Boyd is
Accepting new patients
Jessica Boyd is Near public transportation
Jessica Boyd has Cultural competency
Ebony Caldwell, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ebony Caldwell also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Ebony Caldwell is ADA Accessible
Ebony Caldwell is
Accepting new patients
Ebony Caldwell is Near public transportation
Ebony Caldwell has Cultural competency
Emili Delp, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Emili Delp also speaks English
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Children, Chronic Illness, Depression, Gender Dysphoria, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Medication Management And Therapy, Substance Abuse
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Emili Delp is ADA Accessible
Emili Delp is
Accepting new patients
Emili Delp is Near public transportation
Emili Delp has Cultural competency
Flavia Desouza, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Flavia Desouza also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
5B02
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Flavia Desouza is ADA Accessible
Flavia Desouza is
Accepting new patients
Flavia Desouza is Near public transportation
Flavia Desouza has Cultural competency
Pamela Coleman, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Pamela Coleman also speaks English
1500 Galen Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Unity (Anacostia Health Center)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Pamela Coleman is ADA Accessible
Pamela Coleman is
Accepting new patients
Pamela Coleman is Near public transportation
Pamela Coleman has Cultural competency
Millicent Collins, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Millicent Collins also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20009
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Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 6
Additional Information
Millicent Collins is ADA Accessible
Millicent Collins is
Accepting new patients
Millicent Collins is Near public transportation
Millicent Collins has Cultural competency
Stephanie Cox-Batson, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Cox-Batson also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Stephanie Cox-Batson is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Cox-Batson is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Cox-Batson is Near public transportation
Stephanie Cox-Batson has Cultural competency
Carla Davis, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Carla Davis also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Suite 3300
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Carla Davis is ADA Accessible
Carla Davis is
Accepting new patients
Carla Davis is Near public transportation
Carla Davis has Cultural competency
Cynthia Morgan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Cynthia Morgan also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Cynthia Morgan is ADA Accessible
Cynthia Morgan is
Accepting new patients
Cynthia Morgan is Near public transportation
Cynthia Morgan has Cultural competency
Cynthia Morgan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Cynthia Morgan also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Cynthia Morgan is ADA Accessible
Cynthia Morgan is
Accepting new patients
Cynthia Morgan is Near public transportation
Cynthia Morgan has Cultural competency
Natasha Khawaja, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Natasha Khawaja also speaks English
3020 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Unity Health Care
Howard University Hospital
Ward 6
Additional Information
Natasha Khawaja is ADA Accessible
Natasha Khawaja is
Accepting new patients
Natasha Khawaja is Near public transportation
Natasha Khawaja has Cultural competency
Shari Lawson, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Shari Lawson also speaks English
None
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Shari Lawson is ADA Accessible
Shari Lawson is
Accepting new patients
Shari Lawson is Near public transportation
Gal Levy, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Gal Levy also speaks English
None
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Gal Levy is ADA Accessible
Gal Levy is
Accepting new patients
Gal Levy is Near public transportation
Nyima Tunkara, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nyima Tunkara also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Nyima Tunkara is ADA Accessible
Nyima Tunkara is
Accepting new patients
Nyima Tunkara is Near public transportation
Nyima Tunkara has Cultural competency
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Unity (East of the River)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda is ADA Accessible
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda is
Accepting new patients
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda is Near public transportation
Jacqueline Velasquez-Castaneda has Cultural competency
Lori Spoor, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Lori Spoor also speaks English
1717 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Unity (Christ House)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Lori Spoor is ADA Accessible
Lori Spoor is
Accepting new patients
Lori Spoor is Near public transportation
Lori Spoor has Cultural competency
Kathryn Stewart, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kathryn Stewart also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Unity (East of the River)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Kathryn Stewart is ADA Accessible
Kathryn Stewart is
Accepting new patients
Kathryn Stewart is Near public transportation
Kathryn Stewart has Cultural competency
Melissa Simkol, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Melissa Simkol also speaks English
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHS), Anxiety, Children, Children in the Care or Custody of DCF , Depression, Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual (LGB), Medication Mangement and Therapy, People with Disabilities
3946 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Unity (Minnesota Avenue)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Melissa Simkol is ADA Accessible
Melissa Simkol is
Accepting new patients
Melissa Simkol is Near public transportation
Melissa Simkol has Cultural competency
Alyssa Small-Layne, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alyssa Small-Layne also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Alyssa Small-Layne is ADA Accessible
Alyssa Small-Layne is
Accepting new patients
Alyssa Small-Layne is Near public transportation
Alyssa Small-Layne has Cultural competency
Alyssa Small-Layne, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Alyssa Small-Layne also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Alyssa Small-Layne is ADA Accessible
Alyssa Small-Layne is
Accepting new patients
Alyssa Small-Layne is Near public transportation
Alyssa Small-Layne has Cultural competency
Constance Smith-Hicks, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Constance Smith-Hicks also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Constance Smith-Hicks is ADA Accessible
Constance Smith-Hicks is
Accepting new patients
Constance Smith-Hicks is Near public transportation
Constance Smith-Hicks has Cultural competency
Daneille Swofford, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Daneille Swofford also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Daneille Swofford is ADA Accessible
Daneille Swofford is
Accepting new patients
Daneille Swofford is Near public transportation
Daneille Swofford has Cultural competency
Daneille Swofford, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Daneille Swofford also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Suite 1700
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Daneille Swofford is ADA Accessible
Daneille Swofford is
Accepting new patients
Daneille Swofford is Near public transportation
Daneille Swofford has Cultural competency
Daneille Swofford, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Daneille Swofford also speaks English
1251B Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
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Unity (Brentwood Square Health Center)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Daneille Swofford is ADA Accessible
Daneille Swofford is
Accepting new patients
Daneille Swofford is Near public transportation
Daneille Swofford has Cultural competency
Parisa Takalloo, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Parisa Takalloo also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Parisa Takalloo is ADA Accessible
Parisa Takalloo is
Accepting new patients
Parisa Takalloo is Near public transportation
Parisa Takalloo has Cultural competency
Parisa Takalloo, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Parisa Takalloo also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Parisa Takalloo is ADA Accessible
Parisa Takalloo is
Accepting new patients
Parisa Takalloo is Near public transportation
Parisa Takalloo has Cultural competency
Ruth Tamrat, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ruth Tamrat also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Ruth Tamrat is ADA Accessible
Ruth Tamrat is
Accepting new patients
Ruth Tamrat is Near public transportation
Ruth Tamrat has Cultural competency
Madeline Taskier, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Madeline Taskier also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Madeline Taskier is ADA Accessible
Madeline Taskier is
Accepting new patients
Madeline Taskier is Near public transportation
May Tee, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
May Tee also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Ste 2322
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
May Tee is ADA Accessible
May Tee is
Accepting new patients
May Tee is Near public transportation
May Tee has Cultural competency
Lekeisha Terrell, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lekeisha Terrell also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Lekeisha Terrell is ADA Accessible
Lekeisha Terrell is
Accepting new patients
Lekeisha Terrell is Near public transportation
Lekeisha Terrell has Cultural competency
Alpha Tessema, NP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Alpha Tessema also speaks English
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHS), Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders,Children,Chronic Illness, Co-Occuring Disorders, Depression, Homlessness, HiV/AIDS, Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual (LGB), Sleep Disorder, Substance Abuse and Trauma
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (East of the River)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Alpha Tessema is ADA Accessible
Alpha Tessema is
Accepting new patients
Alpha Tessema is Near public transportation
Alpha Tessema has Cultural competency
Vashta Thompson, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vashta Thompson also speaks English
530 College Street, NW
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Vashta Thompson is ADA Accessible
Vashta Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Vashta Thompson is Near public transportation
Vashta Thompson has Cultural competency
Shannon Wentworth, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Shannon Wentworth also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
NICU 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Shannon Wentworth is ADA Accessible
Shannon Wentworth is
Accepting new patients
Shannon Wentworth is Near public transportation
Shannon Wentworth has Cultural competency
Robin Williams, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Robin Williams also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Ste 2322
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Robin Williams is ADA Accessible
Robin Williams is
Accepting new patients
Robin Williams is Near public transportation
Mallory Williams, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Mallory Williams also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Mallory Williams is ADA Accessible
Mallory Williams is
Accepting new patients
Mallory Williams is Near public transportation
Mallory Williams has Cultural competency
Kirsten Williams, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kirsten Williams also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Kirsten Williams is ADA Accessible
Kirsten Williams is
Accepting new patients
Kirsten Williams is Near public transportation
Kirsten Williams has Cultural competency
Deborah Williams, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Deborah Williams also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Deborah Williams is ADA Accessible
Deborah Williams is
Accepting new patients
Deborah Williams is Near public transportation
Deborah Williams has Cultural competency
Anna Maria Wilms Floet, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anna Maria Wilms Floet also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Anna Maria Wilms Floet is ADA Accessible
Anna Maria Wilms Floet is
Accepting new patients
Anna Maria Wilms Floet is Near public transportation
Anna Maria Wilms Floet has Cultural competency
Maris Howell, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Maris Howell also speaks English
1500 Galen Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Unity (Anacostia Health Center)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Maris Howell is ADA Accessible
Maris Howell is
Accepting new patients
Maris Howell is Near public transportation
Maris Howell has Cultural competency
Maris Howell, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Maris Howell also speaks English
1251B Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
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Unity (Brentwood Square Health Center)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Maris Howell is ADA Accessible
Maris Howell is
Accepting new patients
Maris Howell is Near public transportation
Maris Howell has Cultural competency
Kimberly Farmer, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kimberly Farmer also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Kimberly Farmer is ADA Accessible
Kimberly Farmer is
Accepting new patients
Kimberly Farmer is Near public transportation
Kimberly Farmer has Cultural competency
Danielle Fernandes, PA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Danielle Fernandes also speaks English
3946 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Minnesota Avenue)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Danielle Fernandes is ADA Accessible
Danielle Fernandes is
Accepting new patients
Danielle Fernandes is Near public transportation
Danielle Fernandes has Cultural competency
Billie Downing, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Billie Downing also speaks English
2139 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Billie Downing is ADA Accessible
Billie Downing is
Accepting new patients
Billie Downing is Near public transportation
Billie Downing has Cultural competency
Jordann-Mishael Duncan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jordann-Mishael Duncan also speaks English
2041 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20060
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is ADA Accessible
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is
Accepting new patients
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is Near public transportation
Jordann-Mishael Duncan has Cultural competency
Jordann-Mishael Duncan, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Jordann-Mishael Duncan also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is ADA Accessible
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is
Accepting new patients
Jordann-Mishael Duncan is Near public transportation
Jordann-Mishael Duncan has Cultural competency