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Osteopathic Health

Finding Health. Trusting Nature.

About Osteopathic Physicians of the Potomac

 

There are a few words that would be fit to summarize the paradigm of this unique healthcare practice:

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  • Simple - the modern healthcare system is mercilessly beset with needless complexity which is eliminated in this model

  • Natural - the application of osteopathy to health care employs ancient wisdom of nature's healing laws taught through the ages

  • Safe - we utilize least-effective dose approaches to treatment strategies and trust the healing capacity of the body to do the rest

  • Collaborative - the physician is a friend who offers, guides, and assists in helping his/her patients to find the best health options

  • Proactive - Because maintaining health is much better than finding it once it is lost, this service focuses on prevention

  • Individualized - as each person is totally unique, so should treatment plans be

  • Practical - it is well understood that the realities of life often place limitations on our plans and we allow for such eventualities

  • What are your hours of availability?
    In general, we will see patients according to the following schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm Visits are by appointment only at this time so please call or schedule online
  • Do you accept health insurance?
    We currently credentialed with CareFirst (BCBS) and Aetna are are accepting patients with these insurances. Call for more information.
  • Do you accept Medicare/Medicaid?
    We are currently credentialled with Medicare and are seeing Medicare patients. We are not credentialed with Maryland Medicaid.
  • Do you prescribed controlled substances?
    We DO NOT prescribe controlled substances, including narcotics.
  • How long are appointments?
    In general, new patient visits are 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Visits for established patients are 20 to 40 minutes in length. Visit lengths may change based on the nature of the problem being addressed. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your appointments to allow for efficiency of the clinical staff. Please call if you are running late or need to cancel your appointment.
  • How should I prepare for a visit?
    Please be early. Complete patient intake forms prior to visit. Come with any relevant supporting documentation related to your condition. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Shorts and t-shirt are prefect.
  • What are the fee for service prices?
    We love our fee for service patients! Here is what we charge for office visits: New Patient visits (1 hour): $270 Established Patient visits (30-40 minutes): $200 These prices cover the office visit + OMT. Any additional tests, procedures, or medications will be added to the bill.
  • What COVID prevention measures are in place at the clinic?
    Appointments are made so as to minimize interpersonal contact between patients coming into and exiting the clinic. Surfaces are disinfected between patient encounters. Frequent handwashing and sanitizers are utilized during the day. HEPA and UV filters are utilized in treatment and consult rooms. Masking is done by clinical staff to help prevent spread of respiratory droplets.
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