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
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- 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
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- 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
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
- 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
- Acute Illness Treatment
- 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
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- It Band Syndrome Treatment
- Joint Injections And Aspirations
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Tendon Sheath Injection
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections
- Vision Screening
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr
Medical Arts Bldg Ste 300
Baltimore, MD, 21237
1420 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD, 21230
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
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Indemnity
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Network OA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Navigate
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Student Resources
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst NASCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-POS
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- HighMark
- CIGNA EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- POS OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice POS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Sentara Health
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family 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)