Overview
Samantha Frazier, PA-C is a highly skilled and compassionate board-certified Physician Assistant at Padder Health Services, dedicated to providing exceptional primary care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2008 and pursued her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University, Winchester, in 2014.
As a licensed Physician Assistant in Maryland, Samantha brings years of expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, including full prescriptive authority. She is deeply committed to addressing the unique needs of patients with chronic medical conditions, focusing on personalized, patient-centered care to improve overall health outcomes.
At Padder Health Services, located in Laurel, Columbia, and Hagerstown, MD, Samantha works alongside an expert team to deliver high-quality healthcare. Her dedication to her patients' well-being aligns with the practice’s mission to provide the best in primary care.
Ms. Frazier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, COVID-19, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7350 Van Dusen Rd, #B40, Laurel, MD 20707
Additional Areas of Focus
Frazier has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates, PC
Jenny Le-Prejean is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in rheumatology. Born and raised in Vietnam, she immigrated to the United States with family when she was eight years old. She grew up in Germantown, Maryland, and has lived in the D.C. Metropolitan area ever since. She received a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology & Physiology at the University of Maryland, College Park with an Honors Citation in Integrated Life Sciences. Before attending PA school, she was a full-time podiatric medical assistant and a part-time medical scribe for a pediatric urgent care. Her volunteer work includes working as a physical therapy technician and participating in two medical mission trips to rural Tien Giang, Vietnam.Jenny completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. While in PA school, she served as Outreach Chair on the board of Physician Assistant Student Association. Jenny is a current member of several professional societies, including the American College of Rheumatology, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. At ARA, she serves on the Electronic Medical Records Committee.Jenny works with Dr. Ashley Beall seeing patients at the ARA Rockville clinic. She is passionate about osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Dr. Le Prejean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Tenosynovitis.
Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC
Alisha completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University, which was a direct-entry program she matriculated into from her undergraduate studies. During her clinical year of PA school, she was awarded the recognition of becoming a Future Educator Fellow through the Physician Assistant Education Association. She attended the PAEA Education Forum Conference where she presented the importance of Mandatory Child Abuse Awareness and Training in Didactic PA Education.Alisha is also an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at George Washington University. She lectures current students on spondyloarthropathies, connective tissue disease, and crystal disease. She holds a great interest in teaching and educating future physician assistants and medical professionals.Alisha is also a current member of several professional societies, including the American College of Rheumatology, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Pennsylvania Academy of Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistant Education Association, and the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants.Alisha also holds an interest in the role of cannabinoids in the treatment of rheumatic conditions and is certified to authorize the medical use of cannabinoids/THC in Virginia and Maryland. She believes that the best patient care and outcomes are achieved through compassion & education. Dr. Zaveri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates, PC
Blake Leibowitz is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in rheumatology. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior Biology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she volunteered at both the Emory Autism Center and the Department of Psychology with a focus on healthy eating. After graduating from Emory, Blake returned to Baltimore where she worked full-time as a research coordinator at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine with patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s.Blake completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, where she competed on her school’s Challenge Bowl team and volunteered at the DeSales Free Clinic. She received the Medical Director Award and was a member of Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants. After PA school, Blake spent five years working as a PA in Emergency Medicine in Baltimore. She also worked in the COVID-19 field hospital at the Baltimore Convention Center and is a current member of the American College of Rheumatology.Blake works with Dr. Guada Respicio Duque, seeing patients at the ARA Rockville location. Blake also services as a clinician at ARA’s Medical Cannabis Institute and is certified to authorize the medical use of cannabinoids/THC in Maryland. Ms. Leibowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
Areas of Expertise
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