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Dr. Ava M. Port, MD

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(Dr. Ava Port, M.D.)

(218 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, insulin resistance, education, and more.

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest 5th & 6th Floor PHC
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-9183

Dr. Ava M. Port, MD is an endocrinologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Ava M. Port, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

Office Locations

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest 5th & 6th Floor PHC
Washington, DC 20007

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5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	296
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	228
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	335
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	75
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	75
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	75
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Washington, DC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	214
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	123
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	27
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	93
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ava M. Port, MD treated were diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	68
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ava M. Port, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She completed residency at Boston Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: Boston Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ava M. Port, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ava M. Port, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ava M. Port, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Erickson Advantage Plans

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ava M. Port, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 218 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ava M. Port, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-12-17

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Dr. Port was super friendly and welcoming and she was able to put my mind at ease with any concerns that I had. I would recommend her to anyone needing an endocrinologist.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-28

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Dr Port has a very calm and comforting demeanor. I look forward to doing the lab work and to determine how to manage my hyperthyroidism.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-11-25

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Dr. Port seems like a nice person and knowledgeable but I was a bit surprised how she skipped over how late she was.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-22

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Dr. Port is thorough, listens great, provided feedback and loved that she was engaged with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-11

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Dr Port was exceptional! She is knowledgeable and willing to listen carefully.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-25

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She listens very carefully before prescribing . Moreover, she is very caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-27

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Dr Ava Port was absolutely amazing

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-05

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Excellent doctor and experience.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ava M. Port, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$324 Ozempic $140	Saxenda $122	RYBELSUS $61
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$108 $108
Shire North American Group Inc	$55 NATPARA $55
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.	$32 Contrave $32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$19 TZIELD $19
Other	$94 CeQur Simplicity $18	GVOKE PFS $17	Kerendia $16	OTREXUP $15	BASAGLAR $14	Other $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$562
Education	$69

Biography

Dr. Ava Port is a specialist in adult endocrinology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Port include vitamin deficiencies, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and nutrition counseling. The average patient rating for Dr. Port is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. For her professional training, Dr. Port completed a residency program at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Port is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Chevy Chase, MD.