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Dr. Catherine Picken, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 70
Dr. Catherine Picken, MD
4.5 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Catherine Picken, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Washington, DC.
Dr. Catherine Picken, MD
4.5 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Catherine Picken, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 70
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Catherine Picken, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Washington, DC.

About

Dr. Catherine Picken, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Washington, DC and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University. They currently practice at MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre and are affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Picken has experience treating conditions like Broken Nose among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Picken received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Picken also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Picken is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Postnasal Drip
Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Postnasal Drip
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Laryngeal Cancer
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Thrush
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acid Reflux
Acute Tonsillitis
Anosmia
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Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Geographic Tongue
Goiter
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Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Labyrinthitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Suppurative Otitis Media
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Nodule
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Locations

  1. 1 MedStar Health: Otolaryngology at Lafayette Centre
    1133 21st St NW Bldg 2 Ste 501, Washington, DC 20036

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4.5
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Apr 26, 2023
The doctor was very patient friendly and attentive to my health issues.
— Apr 26, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1979
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Catherine Picken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Picken's profile.

Dr. Catherine Picken, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Catherine Picken, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC