25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Brooklyn Park, MD

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MediFind found 2158 specialists near Brooklyn Park, MD

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    Expertise in
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    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
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    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Richard Moore is recognized for mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in HIV/AIDS Research. Winner of the David M. Levine Mentorship Awards in the General Internal Medicine Department, he is an expert in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical epidemiology, and health services research. Now serving as the Director of the Moore Clinic for HIV Care, which began in 1984, he has influenced the careers of young scholars not only in General Internal Medicine, but also in the Infectious Disease Division. His colleagues and mentees praise him for his accessibility, his patience, his scientific candor, his instinct for compelling research, his insight, and his abilities as a teacher and editor. Dr. Moore has authored 129 original manuscripts, 24 chapters, reviews and letters. For his medical degree he attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his Internship and Residency in the Department of Medicine. A fellowship, completed at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, was followed by a Masters of Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
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    Neurology | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    6
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    Neurology | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hungarian
    Offers Telehealth

    1988-1992, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary. 1992-1996, Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2001-2014, Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2012-2014, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Yasar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Benjamin Bodnar is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He holds appointments as the Director of Quality and Safety for the Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, as a Eudowood Scholar of Quality and Safety in the Division of Quality and Safety, Department of Pediatrics, and is affiliate faculty with the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins. He was born and raised in Baltimore and after training in institutions across the country, and working at sites around the world, he has settled back in his hometown. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from Columbia University, and completed his specialty training at Yale New Haven Hospital. He also worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, and held the appointment of an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School prior to joining Johns Hopkins in 2016. His focus on providing world-class clinical care to his patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he has a special interest in global health and the application of Quality Improvement techniques to the often poorly functional systems at work in resource-limited and developing health care environments. He has worked internationally at sites including Nepal, Mongolia, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, and has worked with development groups including Partners in Health and The Millennium Villages Project. He is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global NCD Research and Training. As part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine COVID-19 response, he led the creation of standardized patient care guidelines for non-ICU COVID-19 patients across the health system. He also played a key role in the implementation of these guidelines via an Electronic Medical Record-integrated Clinical Decision Support platform, thus ensuring the evolving guidance is available to all providers at the point of care. Dr. Bodnar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bodnar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    20
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    General Practice
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Practice

    National Institute On Aging Irp/Lci

    3001 S Hanover St Fl 5, 
    Brooklyn, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Brooklyn, Maryland. Dr. Ferrucci is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Infectious Disease

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tenforde is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tenforde is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcosis, and Flu.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Appel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Expertise in
    10
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    Johns Hopkins University

    601 N Caroline St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Melani is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Melani is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), B-Cell Lymphoma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kanakry is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kanakry is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Leukemia, and Bone Graft.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Thiboutot is a primary care provider, practicing in Pulmonary Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Thiboutot is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Thiboutot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Halima Amjad is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise in geriatric medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia. Dr. Amjad earned her M.D. and Master’s of Public Health from Drexel University. She completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 2016. She completed a PhD in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2022. She conducts health services research focuses on informing and improving the care of older adults with dementia with research into underdiagnosis, hospitalization, and primary care in dementia. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Doyle K. Older adults with probable dementia often take part in unsafe activities. Reuters, June 3, 2016 Many people who have dementia don’t know it. Here’s who’s most at risk, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 2018 With cognitive impairment, older adults struggle with — and face risks from — smartphones, computers. Washington Post, (October 13, 2019). Dr. Amjad is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Amjad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Gold Shield Medical Services LLC

    1600 Crain Hwy S Ste 201, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunmi Majekodunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Majekodunmi is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    3
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    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, Park Building, Ground Level, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Anthony T. Fojo is a general internal medicine fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fojo earned his M.D. at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. His research interests include the mathematical modeling of disease. Dr. Fojo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and COVID-19. Dr. Fojo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
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    Expertise in
    3
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    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Bellantoni, M.D., an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is associate director for post-acute and long-term care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as medical director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview specialty hospital programs. Dr. Bellantoni's clinical interests focus on osteoporosis, geriatrics and using a holistic approach to osteoporosis management in older adults in outpatient settings. She also researches post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women and the use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis. Dr. Bellantoni is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Bellantoni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    3
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    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean X. Leng is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include geriatric medicine. Dr. Leng earned his M.D. from Jiangxi Medical College and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospitals and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include international collaborative development of geriatrics and aging research programs. In 2006 Dr. Leng received the Paul Beeson Career Development Award in Aging Research, one of the most prestigious in the field of geriatric research. Dr. Leng is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Flu, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Leng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    2
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    Infectious Disease
    Expertise in
    2
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    Infectious Disease

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Risha Irvin is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases where she focuses her clinical care, research, and community engagement projects on improving the health of vulnerable populations impacted by HIV and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Dr. Irvin obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from Spelman College and her medical degree and master’s in public health from Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Irvin completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Irvin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Jaundice. Dr. Irvin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
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    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chad H. Hochberg is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hochberg earned his M.D. at the University of Chicago after which he came to Johns Hopkins and completed an internal medicine residency and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. During this time Dr. Hochberg served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Osler Training program, and earned a Masters in Clinical Research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As a clinician scientist, Dr. Hochberg is engaged in an active practice as an intensivist across intensive care units in the Johns Hopkins Health System. He connects this clinical experience with a research agenda that uses tools from implementation science and health informatics to broaden adoption and foster optimization of evidence-based interventions for patients suffering from critical illness. Dr. Hochberg is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Dr. Hochberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
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    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sara Mixter is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise are internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care for adults with developmental disabilities and other complex childhood-onset conditions. She is the director of the Hopkins PACT (Pediatric-informed Adult Care and Transition) Clinic. Dr. Mixter is also the medical director of the Pediatric Complex Care Collaborative (PC3) for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Mixter received her A.B. from Harvard College. She earned her M.D. from Harvard Medical School and M.P.H. from the Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as part of the inaugural group of trainees in the Urban Health Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program. Her research interests include transitions of care for adolescents with special healthcare needs and education for residents and medical students, especially in primary care and complex care. Dr. Mixter has served as the Assistant Chief of Service for the Longcope firm of the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program (2015-16), as well as Assistant Program Director for Ambulatory Education (2014-15). Dr. Mixter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Gastroparesis, Orbital Cellulitis, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Mixter is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
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    Internal Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Sugarman, MD, MPH, MA is the Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Bioethics and Medicine, professor of medicine, professor of Health Policy and Management, and deputy director for medicine of the Berman Institute of Bioethics at the Johns Hopkins University. He is an internationally recognized leader in bioethics with particular expertise in applying empirical methods and evidence-based standards for evaluating and analyzing bioethical issues. His contributions to bioethics and policy include his work on the ethics of informed consent, umbilical cord blood banking, stem cell research, international HIV prevention research, global health and research oversight. Dr. Sugarman is the author of over 400 articles, reviews and book chapters. He has also edited or co-edited four books (Beyond Consent: Seeking Justice in Research; Ethics of Research with Human Subjects: Selected Policies and Resources; Ethics in Primary Care; and Methods in Medical Ethics). Dr. Sugarman is on the editorial boards of several academic journals. Dr. Sugarman consults and speaks internationally on a range of issues related to bioethics. He was senior policy and research analyst for the White House Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments, consultant to the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, and Senior Advisor to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. He also served on the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission. He was the founding director of the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities and History of Medicine at Duke University where he was also a professor of medicine and philosophy. He was appointed as an Academic Icon at the University of Malaya and is a faculty affiliate of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Dr. Sugarman was the longstanding chair of the Ethics Working Group of the HIV Prevention Trials Network. He is currently a member of the Scientific and Research Advisory Board for the Canadian Blood Service and the Ethics and Public Policy Committees of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. He co-leads the Ethics and Regulatory Core of the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory and is co-chair of the Johns Hopkins’ Institutional Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee. Dr. Sugarman has been elected as a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation, Association of American Physicians, and the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine). He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Physicians and the Hastings Center. He also received a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, from New York Medical College. Dr. Sugarman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Ventricular Fibrillation, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sugarman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hospital Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Amit K. Pahwa is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Pahwa holds many educational leadership roles including, director of the internal medicine sub-internship rotation at the Johns Hopkins Hospital the School of Medicine, associate director of the Core Clerkship in Pediatrics, and co-director of the Health System Science Core Theme. He earned his M.D. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and he completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is nationally known for his work in high-value care both in education and quality improvement. For his educational work, he has not only published several papers but received many awards for this work including, Berkheimer Faculty Education Scholar Grant, CDIM Early Career Medical Student Educator Award, CDIM Louis N. Pangaro Educational Program Development Award, HVPAA educational excellence award, JHU Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching, IEE Educational Scholarship Award, and CDIM Charles H. Griffith Educational Research Award. Dr. Pahwa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Magnesium Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Pahwa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Palliative Medicine
    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Palliative Medicine

    Saluja Medical Assoc

    733 W 40th St Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Necrosis, Dementia, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC

    7116 Ritchie Hwy, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Read is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Read is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7310 Ritchie Hwy Ste 800, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fer Eren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Eren is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metachondromatosis, Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, Adiposis Dolorosa, and Pelvic Lipomatosis.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

    516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Five Star Physician Services LLC

    785 Elkridge Landing Rd Ste 300, 
    Linthicum Heights, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Kimmel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Dr. Kimmel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Five Star Physician Services LLC

    785 Elkridge Landing Rd Ste 300, 
    Linthicum Heights, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Zibell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Dr. Zibell is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Gerstmann Syndrome.

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    What is a primary care physician (PCP)?  

    A primary care physician (PCP) is the first doctor people go to when they feel sick or need a check-up. This doctor helps with many different health problems, gives advice to keep patients healthy, and treats common illnesses. A PCP also keeps track of a person’s overall health and can refer them to a specialist if more specific care is needed.    

    What’s the difference between a primary care physician (PCP) and a specialist?  

    The main difference between a PCP and a specialist is the kind of health conditions they treat. PCPs care for people of all ages and treat a wide range of health issues, from the common cold to sports injuries. They also focus on preventive care, such as vaccines to prevent illnesses or screenings to catch diseases before they become serious. 

    Specialists, on the other hand, have advanced training in a specific area of medicine like cardiology (heart health) or neurology (brain health). There are many kinds of specialists on MediFind, each with their own focus. When needed, PCPs will help patients understand when they need to see a specialist. PCPs will also collaborate with specialists on a treatment plan specific to their patients’ needs. 

    What is another name for a primary care physician?

    There are a few different types of primary care doctors. In addition to primary care providers, a primary care physician may also be called a general practitioner, family doctor, or internist. There are also PCPs with special training to work with specific patient populations. Pediatricians, for example, are PCPs who work with children, while geriatricians are PCPs who work with older adults.  

    Why do people have a primary care physician?

    People have a primary care physician to help keep them healthy and to have a doctor they can go to for most of their health needs. A PCP helps with regular check-ups, treats illnesses, and can help manage long-term health problems. That’s why it’s helpful for patients to maintain long-term relationships with their PCPs if possible.    

    Why does my health insurance require me to see a primary care physician?   

    Health insurance requires patients to see a primary care physician because a PCP helps keep people healthy with preventive care, which lowers costs for the insurer. A PCP can also decide if a patient needs to see a specialist, which helps avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, keeping healthcare costs down. 

    What is the first thing a doctor does when seeing a patient?   

    The first thing a primary care doctor does when seeing a patient is to ask questions about their health and health goals. This includes asking about symptoms, past health problems, family health history, and lifestyle. This helps the doctor understand what’s going on if the patient is experiencing a problem, or what might help the patient get healthier or stay healthy. 

    When should I visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. a Doctor (MD)?  

    You can visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for routine check-ups, minor illnesses, and help with long-term health issues. Nurse Practitioners are trained to handle many common health problems. You should see a Doctor (MD) for more serious or complicated health issues, or if you need specialized care that an NP cannot provide. Sometimes, NPs and MDs work together to take care of their patients.  

    How do I find a Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    A Primary Care Doctor is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near Brooklyn Park, MD to get diagnosed and treated.

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    What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Primary Care Doctors,  near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near Brooklyn Park, MD generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near Brooklyn Park, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near Brooklyn Park, MD choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

    How do I get a referral near Brooklyn Park, MD from my Primary Care Doctor?

    Typically, your Brooklyn Park Primary Care Doctor will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near Brooklyn Park, MD.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD for my health condition?

    When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Primary Care Doctor or a specialist near Brooklyn Park, MD. If you just received a diagnosis from you Primary Care Doctor, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Primary Care Doctor. Most doctors, including Primary Care Doctors, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Primary Care Doctor or specialist near Brooklyn Park, MD who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near Brooklyn Park, MD, in addition to my Primary Care Doctor, for my specific condition?

    There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Primary Care Doctors and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like Brooklyn Park. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Brooklyn Park doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
    When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Primary Care Doctor in Brooklyn Park may know about?

    Primary Care Doctors know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Primary Care Doctor. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your Brooklyn Park Primary Care Doctor.

    How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Brooklyn Park, MD?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Primary Care Doctor may bring up clinical trials near Brooklyn Park, MD during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Primary Care Doctor may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near Brooklyn Park, MD, that your Primary Care Doctor might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Primary Care Doctor.

    What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Primary Care Doctor in Brooklyn Park. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Primary Care Doctor visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your Brooklyn Park Primary Care Doctor.

    When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I get the most out of my Primary Care Doctor appointment near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Primary Care Doctor. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your Brooklyn Park Primary Care Doctor, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Primary Care Doctor. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Primary Care Doctor.

    What questions should I ask my Brooklyn Park Primary Care Doctor?

    A few topics you may wish to ask your Primary Care Doctor about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Primary Care Doctors, whether you should see a specialist near Brooklyn Park, MD other than your Primary Care Doctor, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Primary Care Doctor.

    Can a Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Primary Care Doctor visit for discussion.

    What types of insurance are accepted by Primary Care Doctors near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    You should always contact your Primary Care Doctor’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Primary Care Doctor has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near Brooklyn Park, MD may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

    How far should I travel to find the best Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Primary Care Doctor in person in Brooklyn Park. For Primary Care Doctors, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in Brooklyn Park, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near Brooklyn Park, MD if possible.

    In recent years, many Primary Care Doctors  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Primary Care Doctor near Brooklyn Park, MD. You might wish to consider contacting your Primary Care Doctor’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Brooklyn Park, as well as your insurance provider.

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