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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

Email

info@drsfirst.com

Opening Hours

Not specified

Emergency Care

Not specified

Services Offered

  • Primary Care
  • Same-Day Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Care

Team

  • First Medical Associates Professionals, Not specified — Primary Care physicians and internists

Insurance & Payment

  • Most insurance providers

We accept most insurance providers. For specifics, please contact the practice.

Not specified

Languages Spoken

  • English

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.

Social Media

Photos

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 review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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