Family Medicine in Frederick County Maryland
Primary Care • Frederick, MD • Since 1997 • Multiple locations locations
About
Frederick Primary Care Associates (FPCA) is Frederick County’s largest medical group, offering family medicine and primary care across nine locations in Frederick and surrounding towns (Ballenger Creek, Brunswick, Jefferson, Spring Ridge, Woodsboro, Walkersville, and Urbana). Founded in 1997 from a merger of local practices, FPCA employs about 27 physicians and 19 mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants) and operates 2 Frederick locations plus satellite offices. They provide comprehensive primary care for all ages ( newborn to geriatric), accept most major insurances, and offer in-office diagnostics. Weekend sick visits are available at 610 Solarex Court, Frederick (Saturdays 8:30am–4:00pm, Sundays 12:00pm–4:00pm). Contact: info@fpca.net. Headquarters: 610 Solarex Ct, Frederick, MD 21703.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
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Phone
877-588-3722
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Insurance & Payment
Most major insurance plans accepted, In-office payments, financial policies available online
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FAQs
What services does FPCA provide?
FPCA offers primary care and ancillary services including behavioral health, nutrition and diabetes education, and diabetic eye scans.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Frederick Primary Care Associates): 3.7 out of 5 stars (105 reviews)
- Primary Care Associates of Maryland: 4.81 to 4.83 out of 5 stars
- Healthgrades (Dr. B Adam Shanes): 4.1 out of 5 stars (18 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Praveen K. Bolarum): 3.1 out of 5 stars
- Gaffar Syed MD: 4.93 out of 5 stars (418 total reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Julio J. Menocal): 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Healthgrades (Rebecca Charnley, PA-C): 5 out of 5 stars
- US News Doctors (Dr. Virginia Wiley): 5 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Providers described as attentive, thorough, and good listeners
- Compassionate, friendly, and helpful office staff in some instances
- Efficient appointment scheduling for urgent medical needs by some providers
- Positive experiences with bedside manner and clear communication of medical plans
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff, poor communication, or lack of online portals/direct contact methods
- Concerns about office cleanliness or dated facilities
- Instances of perceived unprofessionalism, rudeness, or dismissiveness by some staff or providers
- Scheduling issues, such as appointment errors or long wait times
"This practice is amazing. Very seldom do I have to sit longer than a few minutes to be seen and the doctors ALWAYS take their time with me."
— Frederick Primary Care Associates Review"It is incredibly difficult to get a hold of the right people, and to get an actual answer a lot of the time. ... From the appearance in the office being dated and not clean, to the scheduling of appointments with incorrect providers... I have found this practice to be rather unprofessional."
— Primary Care Associates of Maryland Review"Most providers I’ve experienced are very dismissive but, he has not once dismissed my symptoms. You can tell he not only is good at his job but, truly cares."
— Dr. B Adam Shanes ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Evergreen Adult Medicine: Family Doctors Frederick, MD — Dec 11, 2025
- Find a Primary Care Doctor in Frederick | KerixHealth — Sep 27, 2025
- Frederick Primary Care Associates - Ballenger Creek - Apple Maps — Mar 15, 2026
- Health Center | Frederick Housing & Human Services, MD — Apr 1, 2026
- PREMIER PRIMARY CARE - Updated July 2026 - Internal Medicine — Jul 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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