Tamar Harel, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
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About me
Tamar Harel, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and the director of neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center.
Dr. Harel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. She uses the most up-to-date treatments to control MS and is also experienced in treating the medical conditions that frequently accompany the disease. Dr. Harel is well versed in innovative headache and migraine management and offers Botox injections and nerve blocks. She also provides general neurological care and performs a wide variety of treatments.
Dr. Harel has devoted her career to providing patient-centered and compassionate care. In addition to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary neurological care, she is committed to building collaborative relationships with her patients and believes in partnering with them to develop a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Harel is a dedicated patient educator and advocate, providing comprehensive support while empowering patients to maximize their quality of life.
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Some physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), specialties, practices, or locations may not be covered by all insurance plans. If you want to see a participating physician or APP, contact your insurance plan to confirm they are covered and to have them assigned as your primary care physician or APP, if required by your plan. ** Effective January 1, 2027, MedStar Health hospitals, professional physicians and APPs, and home health will no longer participate in the HCSC/ Healthspring Medicare Advantage network.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring **
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Wellpoint DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
