Selamawit Abegaz, MS, WHNP-BC
Certified Nurse Practitioner located in Frederick, MD & Mount Airy, MD
About Selamawit
Selamawit Abegaz, MS, CRNP, WHNP-BC, joined Frederick's Capital Women's Care team in 2024. Her healthcare career began after graduating from Montgomery College in 2017 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. While working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-risk perinatal center at Holy Cross Hospital, Selamawit continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland in 2020. Her deep compassion for improving women's health and commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity within the healthcare system motivated her to pursue a Master's degree in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program at Georgetown University, which she completed in 2024. With extensive experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients, Selamawit has honed the ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse communities. The rigorous WHNP program at Georgetown University further equipped her to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
Selamawit is a dedicated advocate for equal access to exceptional care. Her mission is to ensure everyone receives the highest standard of evidence-based care regardless of their background or circumstances. This commitment reflects her core belief that high-quality healthcare is a fundamental right for all, inspiring hope for a more equitable future.
Dr. Selanawit speaks Amharic fluently
When not working, Selamawit enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and traveling.
Selamawit Abegaz, MS, CRNP, WHNP-BC, joined Frederick's Capital Women's Care team in 2024. Her healthcare career began after graduating from Montgomery College in 2017 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. While working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-risk perinatal center at Holy Cross Hospital, Selamawit continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland in 2020. Her deep compassion for improving women's health and commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity within the healthcare system motivated her to pursue a Master's degree in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program at Georgetown University, which she completed in 2024. With extensive experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients, Selamawit has honed the ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse communities. The rigorous WHNP program at Georgetown University further equipped her to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
Selamawit is a dedicated advocate for equal access to exceptional care. Her mission is to ensure everyone receives the highest standard of evidence-based care regardless of their background or circumstances. This commitment reflects her core belief that high-quality healthcare is a fundamental right for all, inspiring hope for a more equitable future.
Dr. Selanawit speaks Amharic fluently
When not working, Selamawit enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and traveling.
Billing & Insurance
We participate with most local and many national insurance plans. However it is your responsibility to understand whether your insurance has limits on the doctors you can see, or the services you can receive. If you provide complete and accurate information about your insurance, we will submit claims to your insurance carrier and receive payments for services. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be responsible for co-payments, co-insurance, or other deductible amounts. Not all providers participate with all insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid. Don't hesitate to call if you have questions.
