Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD
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Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD
Overview
Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD works in Bethesda, MD as
They are board certified in
COMPARE OTHER TOP General Surgeons
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Insurance Accepted
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APCN Open Access Aetna SelectChoice Plus POS IIElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS IISelectSmall Group Maryland Elect Choice Open AccessSmall Group Maryland HMO
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Blue Card High Performance Network HPNBlue Card PPOHigh Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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HealthyBlue HMO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Blue High Performance Network
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Choice Plus POSMD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POSNavigate HMONavigate POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
Locations
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Ernest D. Hanowell MD PC10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 102, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Holy Cross Germantown Hospital19801 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD 20876
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Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Metro Colon and Rectal Surgery PC4701 Randolph Rd Ste 203, Rockville, MD 20852
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr.Matthew Skancke is an excellent and compassionate surgeon. His warm, friendly manner put my Husband and me, at ease. Every aspect of surgery was explained to me, and information was available for me to have confidence that I was in the right hands. He talked to us before the operation and followed up when I was in recovery. He visited me every day until I was discharged three days later. Post-surgically, I had no pain and was up and walking the next day. I highly recommend Dr. Matthew Skancke for his obvious skill, great bedside manner, and his confidence and friendly attitude.I credit my swift and painless recovery entirely due to Dr.Matthew Skancke's skill. God Bless him.
About Me
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2013
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Skancke accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Skancke accepts here.
Dr. Skancke's office is located at 10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 102 Bethesda, MD 20817.
Dr. Skancke has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Skancke is board certified in
Dr. Skancke has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 11 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
- Holy Cross Hospital
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Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)
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Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)
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Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence
If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)
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Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)
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Get Tested for HIV
Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)
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Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years. (USPSTF)
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Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation
If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)
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Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)
Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)
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Get Enough Folic Acid
Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)
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Quit Smoking
If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)
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If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)
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