Welcome to primary care at MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar Harbor Hospital provides comprehensive, conveniently located primary care on the campus of our hospital. We specialize in internal medicine, caring for patients 18 and older.
Our team is focused on helping you manage your overall health with preventive care, annual physicals, and treatment when you are ill. And by selecting a MedStar Health primary care provider, you gain access to the entire integrated MedStar Health system, which includes 10 hospitals, exceptional physician specialists, clinical trials, home care services, and more.
Our Providers
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Kalpana Atluri, MD
Internal Medicine
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Elizabeth Jane Benge, MD
Internal Medicine
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Juliana Cartagena Santana, MD
Internal Medicine
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Stephanie Barringer Greisman, ANPBC BSN CRNP
Hospital Medicine
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Shrutiben M. Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
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Our services
Additional services and programs for our primary care patients
Getting the care you need—right when you need it—just got easier. At MedStar Health, we've created unique, personalized services designed around you and your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for quick answers, extra support, or guidance toward healthier habits, you'll find care that meets you with compassion, understanding, and empathy—every step of the way.
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Rapid Access to Care Through Telehealth
Your health is our priority. Patients have access to timely, convenient care whenever they need it through our enhanced telehealth services. Whether it’s an urgent concern, ongoing support, or after-hours care, patients can connect quickly with a provider from the comfort of home.
- Connected Primary Care: Same-day and next-day telehealth visits staffed by a nurse practitioner who works alongside your primary care provider practice, providing convenient access for urgent needs, and care coordination to ongoing primary care. Ask your provider about telehealth options that meet your needs.
- 24/7/365 Access via MedStar eVisit-Telehealth: Around-the-clock care from trusted MedStar providers for urgent and non-emergent needs. Available to patients in Maryland, DC, and Virginia anytime, day or night.
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Hypertension Remote Patient Monitoring
Take control of your blood pressure with support from our hypertension remote patient monitoring program. In partnership with ChronicCareIQ, this program connects patients with chronic hypertension to a dedicated care team that helps monitor blood pressure readings and develop a personalized care plan.
Using your existing blood pressure monitor—or one provided through the program—you can track your health from the comfort of home while receiving ongoing guidance and support. Together, we’ll help you manage you blood pressure, reduce your risk of complications, and stay focused on the activities you enjoy most.
Program Benefits
- Stay on track with a personalized care plan designed to help you achieve your blood pressure goals.
- Monitor your health by quickly submitting your blood pressure readings through the app using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Get expert support with medication refills, specialist referrals, test results, and appointment scheduling.
Ask your provider if our hypertension remote patient monitoring program is right for you.
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Behavioral Health Support
Our integrated behavioral health program supports your mental and emotional well-being through a collaborative care approach. Embedded within primary care, patients have access to a dedicated care team, including primary care providers, behavioral health specialists, and consulting psychiatrists, working together to provide coordinated, whole-person care.
Program Benefits
- Personalized care plans and coordinated treatment for concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and substance use.
- In-person and telehealth visit options for added convenience
- Available for adults 18 and older
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Healthy Living Program
MedStar Health is proud to offer two virtual comprehensive Lifestyle Medicine programs designed to help you improve your health through everyday habits:
Shared Telehealth Medical Visits: Group sessions led by providers and health coaches, with a focus on hypertension, diabetes, weight loss, and brain health.
Fresh & Savory: A culinary and lifestyle medicine program centered on cooking, nutrition, and healthy living — bringing wellness to your kitchen.
Program Benefits
- Learn practical strategies to manage chronic conditions
- Build confidence in your daily health habits
- Receive ongoing support and encouragement from providers and peers
- Make sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term wellbeing
Visiting MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar Harbor Hospital
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone hours:
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(866) 625-0284
Insurance
MedStar Health Primary Care accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health Primary Care, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- AETNA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna USAccess (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Open EPO Plus
- Open POS II
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- CAREFIRST
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- POS OA & OA Plus
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- First Health PPO
- FIRST HEALTH
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE
- MedStar Family Choice - DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MEDSTAR SELECT
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- TRICARE
- Tricare Extra (Indemnity)
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Standard
- UNITED HEALTHCARE
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- OneNet PPO, Inc.
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Compass (HMO)
- United Healthcare Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Student Resources
- AETNA
Frequently asked questions
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What should I expect at my first visit?
Your care team will review your health history, discuss your concerns, and work with you to create a personalized care plan.
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What age group does MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar Harbor Hospital serve?
We provide primary care for patients 18 years and older, through every stage of adulthood.
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What role does the patient portal play in my care?
The MedStar Health Patient Portal allows you to stay connected between visits through secure messaging, viewing test results, and prescription refill requests.
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How do you support preventive health?
We focus on screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle guidance to help prevent illness and detect issues early.
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How does the practice coordinate specialty referrals and chronic disease support?
If you have an ongoing condition like hypertension or heart disease, our team creates a care plan, monitors progress, and works with MedStar Health specialists when needed — offering both in office and remote support.
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Does MedStar Health accept my insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For details or billing questions, visit MedStarHealth.org/billing.
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Does this location offer laboratory testing and blood work services?
Yes, this location offers laboratory testing and blood work. Blood work availability varies by location and staffing. Some sites offer walk-in services, while others require appointments. Please contact the office before arriving to confirm availability.