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
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
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 Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- 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
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Administrators
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Navigate
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open POS Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Basic
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-POS
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Medicare FFS
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA EPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- POS OA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HighMark
- OA Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- MultiPlan, Inc
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-Open POS II
- TRICARE East Prime
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Network OA
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-POS Plus
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)