First Medical Associates: Primary Care Provider Services in Maryland
Primary Care • Bowie, MD • Multiple locations across Maryland locations
About
First Medical Associates is a Maryland-based primary care provider offering general primary care, geriatric care, and diabetes management. They operate three offices in Maryland (Gaithersburg and Germantown areas, with locations including 806 West Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg and a Germantown address). They emphasize patient-centered, compassionate care with a collaborative approach and access to experienced internists and primary care physicians. Notable updates include recent investment activity by Latticework Capital and related press coverage in mid-2025.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Not specified
Phone
(301) 515-2901
info@drsfirst.com
Opening Hours
Not specified
Website
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
We accept most insurance providers. For specifics, please contact the practice.
Not specified
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you offer same-day care?
Yes, same-day care is available for non-emergency issues.
How can I book an appointment?
Online or by calling the provided phone number.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google via Urgent Care Directory: 4.9 stars (Google) (566 reviews)
- Yelp/Yahoo Local via MapQuest: 3.0 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Staff are often described as friendly and welcoming
- Facility is frequently noted as being clean and modern
- Efficient and quick service mentioned by some patients
- Some patients report positive, professional interactions with medical staff
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office organization and follow-up communication
- Negative experiences related to billing and perceived shady business practices
- Reports of accessibility issues for patients with disabilities (e.g., lack of interpreters)
- Dissatisfaction with specific physician interactions
- Frequent or repetitive appointment confirmation communications
"The First Medical Associates in Bowie staff was overly friendly and welcoming as I was a new patient."
— Yelp/Yahoo review"First Medical Associates isn't Deaf friendly. They wouldn't accept any disabilities patients. They wouldn't provide an interpreter. Audism and ignorance."
— Yelp/Yahoo review"Shady business practices which result in financial implications for patients."
— Yahoo Local reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Greenbelt | Primary Care Doctor at First Medical Associates — Oct 16, 2025
- Elesa Yihdego | Primary Care Doctor at First Medical Associates — Feb 5, 2026
- faith kim | Primary Care Doctor at First Medical Associates — Jan 12, 2026
- Paula Moon | Primary Care Doctor at First Medical Associates — Dec 15, 2025
- Latticework Capital Management Announces Partnership with First Medical Associates, a Leading Primary Care Provider in Maryland | Paragon Ventures — Jan 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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