SERVICES WE PROVIDE
PRIMARY CARE
We treat both acute and chronic illnesses including but not limiting to:
Acute illnesses (such as fever, cold, upper respiratory infections, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, ear infection, strep throat/sore throat, tonsillitis, cough, urinary tract infections, etc).
Chronic illnesses (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic pain, arthritis, asthma, depression and anxiety, and other diseases)
MCPS Sports Physical
Annual Physical
Work Physical
DOT Physical
Immunization
Pap-Smear
Audiometry (hearing testing)
Staple and suture removal
EKG
On-site Laboratory Services
GeneSight Testing*
Drug Screening
TELEMEDICINE services for minor health problems and needs
We accept Insurances (BCBS, Carefirst, Aetna, Cigna, Amerigroup/Wellpoint, Maryland Physician Care, United Health Care, Medicare). If your insurance is not listed, call us at 301-679-5770 to check.
Self-Pay, and Direct Pay Services Available
Other Services Include
Weight Loss Program
An affordable weight loss program using nutrition counseling, FDA approved appetite suppressant, vitamin B12 injections, lipotropic injections and other safe, healthy, natural ways to help increase your energy and burn fat. We incorporate safe and wise nutritional strategies tailored to your lifestyle to help you feel and look great while losing weight. Our medical weight loss program is for patients with Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Appetite Suppressant: If you qualify for an appetite suppressant after we evaluate your present health and past medical history, you will be prescribed a 30-day supply initially. You will take one pill each morning while following a healthy eating habits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Initial Visit Includes
- Physical Exam
- EKG
- Behavior Modification Counseling
- Blood Draw
- Prescription of Appetite Suppressant (Determinant on blood work results, EKG, exam)
- Vitamin B12 Injections/Lipotropic Injections: These are vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are essential for your body. These injections gives you energy, burn fat, remove toxins from your liver and are simply safe and healthy for your body. We have different plans of Lipotropic injections to choose from. You will receive weekly injections for 4 weeks then we re-evaluate.
Alternative Treatment Evaluation
This is an evaluation to assess the need for an alternative treatment for patients who meets the criteria for qualifying conditions in the state of Maryland. These conditions include chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that causes: cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.
PRE-VISIT REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be registered with the state of Maryland and be able to provide your Patient Identification Number prior to your appointment.
- Complete the online contact us with your email address and a medical records release form will be sent electronically to you. Complete and send the form to your primary care doctor who has your medical records.
- Please confirm that we have received your medical records or bring them with you to your appointment.
DOT Certification
A required physical exam prior to operating a commercial vehicle. Also referred as a “medical fitness for duty” examination, to ensure that each driver is capable and healthy enough to successfully complete the duties of a commercial driver. Our Medical Examiner follows the health standards are determined by the FMCSA. In order to comply with federal law, your DOT physical exam form must be completed by a qualified Medical Examiner.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR VISIT:
- Vital Signs such as blood pressure, heart rate; weight, height, body mass index (BMI)
- Urine Dipstick to check for glucose, blood, proteins, etc.
- Vision Test
- Hearing Test
- Physical Exam (such as checking you for general appearance, inspecting ears, eyes, mouth, throat; listening to you heart, lungs, bowels; checking for spine abnormalities, perform neurological exam, abdominal exam, checking for hernias and noting any abnormalities).
- If you meet the standards and do not need frequent medical monitoring, you will be granted a certification that will be valid for two years.
- In certain circumstances, the medical examiner will issue a certificate lesser than two years such as three months, six months or one year. Reasons and/or questions regarding lesser certification time will be clearly explained to you on your appointment.