Summary

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

Dr. Bledsoe practices at MedStar Health Primary Care in Bethesda, Maryland, and maintains hospital affiliations with Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and treatment. Her practice includes performing colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer and other digestive health concerns. Patients rate Dr. Bledsoe 3.4 out of 5 stars on average.

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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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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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3.4 
39 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Bethesda , MDGaithersburg , MDColumbia , MDGaithersburg , MD
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Howard University Program

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Dr. Karen Bledsoe's office is located at 6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401, Bethesda, MD, 20817.
What languages does Dr. Karen Bledsoe speak?
Dr. Karen Bledsoe speaks English.
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