Summary

Dr. Karen Bledsoe is an internal medicine physician with 39 years of experience providing comprehensive adult healthcare. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Bledsoe is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Bledsoe practices at MedStar Health Primary Care in Bethesda, Maryland, and maintains an affiliation with Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, helping patients control these important cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Bledsoe also performs colonoscopies and other digestive health screenings as part of her comprehensive internal medicine practice. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

MedStar Health Primary Care at Bethesda

6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401Bethesda, MD 20817
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Letta Bledsoe

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Letta Bledsoe has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Letta Bledsoe has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Karen Letta Bledsoe holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine and Howard University Program.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Bledsoe's NPI number is 1477628675.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Bledsoe affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Bledsoe is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital.
Does Dr. Karen Bledsoe accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Bledsoe accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Karen Bledsoe's office located?
Dr. Karen Bledsoe's office is located at 6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401, Bethesda, MD, 20817.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Bledsoe?
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Does Dr. Karen Bledsoe accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karen Bledsoe has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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