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