Shyrl I. Sistrunk, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Shyrl Iovia Sistrunk graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1991 and completed her residency and internship at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Sistrunk specializes in internal medicine with MedStar Primary Care.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care involves building a longstanding relationship with my patients. I like to implement a shared decision-making model upon which patient education is the cornerstone. I strive to provide comprehensive care while helping individuals navigate the complex healthcare system.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Rhinitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Issues In Dementia
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cat Bite Of Hand
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cellulitis Of Genitals
- Cellulitis Of Hand
- Cellulitis Of Head
- Cellulitis Of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of Right Lower Limb
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cellulitis Of Toe
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chest Wall Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cloudy Urine
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Disturbance Of Attention
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Dog Bite Of Hand
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Cough
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Geriatrics
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Handwriting Tremor
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Itchy Ear
- Itchy Eyes
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Warmth
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lingering Cough
- Lip Droop
- Lip Swelling
- Lipomas
- Low Blood Sugar
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mania
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Injury
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pelvic Pain
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Infectious Cough
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Disease
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Red Eye
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Severe Cough
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sputum Production
- Stomach Ache
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sunburn
- Sundown Syndrome
- Swallowing Problem
- Swollen Feet Or Ankles
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Lesions
- Testicular Pain
- Testicular Swelling
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Abuse
- Toe Fungus
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Infections
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Woman Visit
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Antianxiety Medical Management
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Depression And Anxiety Assessments
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emergency Contraceptive (EC)
- Fitness And Exercise
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- General Well Visit
- Geriatric Health
- Global Health
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Healthy Aging
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medicare Wellness Exam
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Prescription Refill
- Preventative Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Safe Sex Education
- Screening For Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- Sports Physical Exam
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Weight Loss Counseling
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Adult Exam
- Wellness
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- CFBCBS EPO
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Medicare Fee for Service
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Open EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Open POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: POS
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- POS OA & OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- PPO and PPO Plus
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Network OA
- Opoen HMO Option
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Open HMO
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Tricare Prime
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- First Health PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- FIRST HEALTH
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Student Resources
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1994)
Internship Program: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1992)
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (1991)