Summary

Catherine Picken, MD, specializes in Otolaryngology at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre. Her areas of clinical interests include head and neck tumors, sinus and nasal concerns, thyroid and parathyroid treatment, voice and swallowing troubles, and general ENT concerns.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 47 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University
  • 36 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

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Office Location

MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre

1133 21st St NW Bldg 2 Ste 501Washington, DC 20036

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47 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCFort Belvoir , VABethesda , MDColumbia , MD
Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Picken

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Picken has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Picken has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Georgetown University
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Catherine Picken affiliated with?
Dr. Catherine Picken is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Catherine Picken speak?
Dr. Catherine Picken speaks English.
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