About me
Joshua Perlman, DO, is board certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. In addition to acute, chronic, and preventative primary care for all ages, he specializes in treating athletic injuries and non-surgical orthopedics. He completed his Family Medicine Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Perlman serves as faculty in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine for the MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Family Medicine Residency Program. He is also an Assistant Team Physician for Goucher College.
During his fellowship training, he worked with the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and Old Glory DC Rugby Football Club. He also served as a Fellow Team Physician for several NCAA Division I schools, including the University of Maryland, UMBC, Morgan State University, and Coppin State University. Dr. Perlman performs ultrasound-guided procedures to treat various conditions including osteoarthritis and tendinopathies.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Perlman understands the challenges of sports injuries. His athletic background includes martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as swimming, and figure skating. He also competed in powerlifting and briefly held state and national records. He is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love.
Areas of clinical interest
- Joint injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle injuries
- Non-surgical orthopaedics
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendon injuries
- Ultrasound guided injections and procedures, including cortisone and gel
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is to partner with patients to achieve their health goals. I emphasize shared decision-making and open communication. I take a holistic approach that considers both medical and lifestyle factors. Together, we create personalized strategies that reflect each patient’s values and preferences.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of Pancreatic Internal Secretion
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Arthritis
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Golfer's Elbow
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Jumper's Knee
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Little League Elbow
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sever's Disease (HEEL PAIN)
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Toxic Effect Of Venomous Animals And Plants
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Venous Embolism
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Chest Wall Manipulation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy And Endocervical Curettage
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- It Band Syndrome Treatment
- Joint Injections And Aspirations
- Obtaining Screen Pap Smear
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tendon Sheath Injection
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr Medical Arts Bldg Ste 300 Baltimore, MD, 21237
443-777-2000Fax 866-857-9388
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Navigate
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst EPO
- HighMark
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Choice POS
- IH-Open POS II
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Network OA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Student Resources
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- POS OA
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UHC Passport
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- OA Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Fellowship Program: University of Maryland College Park (2025)
Residency Program: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2024)
Medical School: Kansas City Univ of Medicine & Bioscienes (2021)