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Dr. Wael Bitar, MD

Accepting New Patients

(725 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: yeast infection (candidiasis), uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), Pap test, and more.

8026 Ritchie Highway Suite A
Pasadena, MD 21122

(410) 590-8844

Dr. Wael Bitar, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wael Bitar, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

8026 Ritchie Highway Suite A
Pasadena, MD 21122

(410) 590-8844

(410) 768-1809

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3001 S. Hanover Street Outpatient Center, Ground Floor
Baltimore, MD 21225

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1420 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 230-7800

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Some issues Dr. Wael Bitar, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2012 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	15
doctor visit	39
gynecologic procedures	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2013 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
gynecologic procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	19
cytology	15
doctor visit	30
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	19
preventive care	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
doctor visit	37
gynecologic procedures	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2016 were lab tests, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	13
doctor visit	29
gynecologic procedures	13
lab tests	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2018 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	17
cytology	12
doctor visit	36
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	18
preventive care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2019 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	28
cytology	12
doctor visit	63
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	28
lab tests	38
preventive care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
doctor visit	37
gynecologic procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	23
cytology	16
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	23
lab tests	14
preventive care	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	17
doctor visit	32
gynecologic procedures	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

breast exam	17
cytology	13
doctor visit	36
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	22
preventive care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Bitar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wael Bitar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	1
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Wael Bitar, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wael Bitar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II 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. Wael Bitar, 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, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, 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, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), 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), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, 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 POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO 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, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, 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. Wael Bitar, 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

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

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

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

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)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

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 POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open EPO 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

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

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

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Police and Fire Clinic

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Dr. Wael Bitar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 725 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wael Bitar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, MD.

4.8

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-24

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The best doctor I've had. He listened to my concerns. He remembered past issues to help me make the best decision for my health moving forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-23

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I was nervous about my visit but Dr Bitar was so nice and easy going. It made me relax and not be so anxious.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-03-04

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Over all a bad experience With the facility

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-14

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Everything as expected

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-22

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Batar is the best!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-12

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Very good doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-31

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excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-16

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V. Good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-27

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Great

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-15

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Good

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$301 Liletta $201	LO LOESTRIN FE $62	ORIAHNN $25	Orilissa $14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$115 Skyla $99	Mirena $16
AbbVie, Inc.	$109 Orilissa $109
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$88 CoreValve Evolut $88
Organon LLC	$74 NEXPLANON $74
Other	$491 JARDIANCE $46	Slynd $44	SPINRAZA $41	NEXPLANON $28	Phexxi $28	Other $303

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,179

Biography

Dr. Wael Bitar's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. Patients gave Dr. Bitar an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and pre-eclampsia. He is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Bitar is currently accepting new patients at his office in Pasadena, MD. He attended the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He speaks Arabic.