FPCA
Pulmonary Care • Frederick, MD • Since 1997
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Frederick Primary Care Associates (FPCA) is Frederick County’s largest medical group, offering primary care across nine locations in Maryland, including Frederick (HQ), Ballenger Creek, Brunswick, Jefferson, Spring Ridge, Woodsboro, Walkersville, and Urbana. Founded in 1997 from a merger of local practices, FPCA staffs about 27 physicians and 19 advanced practitioners, with 51 employees and annual revenue around $4.3M. They provide comprehensive family medicine and internal medicine services for all ages, accept most major insurance plans, and offer in-office diagnostic services. Weekend walk-in sick visits are available at the 610 Solarex Court location (Saturdays 8:30am–4:00pm, Sundays Noon–4:00pm). Contact: info@fpca.net or (301) 663-6162 / +1-301-663-6162.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Doctors: 3 out of 5 (67 reviews)
- WebMD: Varies by physician (41 reviews for Dr. Desai, 28 for Dr. Waravdekar, 6 for Dr. Tolino)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable clinical staff
- Thorough medical explanations
- Strong patient-doctor rapport
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office staff (rudeness, unhelpfulness)
"Dr. Waravdekar see's my mom and she loves him. He takes the time to sit and talk with her. Several doctors will talk to me and not my Mom."
- Yelp"Patients report mixed experiences with this provider. While some appreciate the provider's professionalism and thorough explanations, others have encountered difficulties with the office staff, describing them as rude and unhelpful."
- US News DoctorsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- FREDERICK MEDICAL & PULMONARY ASSOCIATES - Yelp - Jul 1, 2026
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Frederick, MD - Jan 13, 2026
- 7100 Guilford Drive Welcomes Comprehensive Primary Care - Ausherman Properties - Sep 11, 2025
- Quality sleep: Meritus Pulmonary Consultants there to help - Franklin County Free Press - Sep 22, 2025
- General Pulmonologist - Frederick, MD - LinkedIn - May 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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