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
Distance from Change LocationEnter your Location
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
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Student Resources
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- POS OA
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OA Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Navigate
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna HMO
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicare Direct
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
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)