Tara Filsuf Pollack, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Clinical Interest:
- Caring for patients of all ages
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Diabetes management and obesity medicine
- Preventive medicine
- Substance use disorder
- Women’s health (prenatal care, PAP smears, annual visits)
Philosophy of Care Statement:
“I am passionate about providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and stages of life. My philosophy revolves around fostering strong doctor-patient relationships built on trust and empathy. I have a special interest in women’s health and obstetrics, and I am committed to supporting women through every phase of their reproductive health journey, from adolescence to menopause. I strive to empower my patients with knowledge and personalized care, ensuring they feel confident and informed in every healthcare decision they make.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- 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
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- 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
- 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
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr
Medical Arts Bldg Ste 300
Baltimore, MD, 21237
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
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open HMO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- HighMark
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- OA Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Navigate
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Sentara Health
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Medicare FFS
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Network OA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- POS OA
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice POS
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Administrators
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Fellowship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center GME (2024)
Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (2023)
Medical School: Georgetown University (2020)