This is our primary care physician. They are attentive and conveniently located to our home. We…read moresee Dr. Everhart and he is very competent. Everything you would want in a primary care. Recently my husband had some medical issues. He called over the weekend to check on him and shared his cell number to make sure we had the care he needed while he was out of the office. His kindness and willingness to go out of his way was impressive!!

Dr. Fry was recommended by a friend for my son, and after having a somewhat negative experience at…read moreanother primary care practice we decided to give it a shot. As anyone who's read my other reviews will know, I always have to preface medical reviews by saying that I've been a nurse for over 20 years and tend to be pretty critical of healthcare in general, so a 3-star rating for this office would be a 4-star rating for anything non-medical. Just to provide some perspective...... Getting an appointment with Dr. Fry can sometimes be a challenge, and his office staff are not the friendliest people on the planet. They've never been overtly rude, but just kind of abrupt. However, as I've sat waiting in the waiting room I've overheard multiple phone calls that appear to be from long-time patients (apparently HIPAA rules don't apply here) who seem to have a good rapport with the staff, so maybe we just haven't broken the ice yet. The waiting room itself is pretty small, and I had to laugh at the signs taped to the walls telling you to please sit up straight in the chairs....to improve your posture but also to make the chairs last longer. I can honestly say I've never seen that before in a doctor's office! Be prepared to wait a while, as I've yet to see him run on schedule. Our longest wait was about 45 minutes, but typically it's only about 15 minutes past our appointment time. The actual amount of time spent with Dr. Fry has never been more than 10 minutes, and that's a LONG visit, so I can only assume that his other patients are more complex and require more of his time. As for Dr. Fry himself.....he's a bit too casual for my tastes, but it works for my son. His general appearance is reminiscent of a college stoner who's just rolled out of bed. He's very direct and kind of "jokey" with his instructions, but he gets his point across and does listen to what you're telling him. Like I said, this is a little too casual for me, but for a 19 yr old boy it's just what he needs to make him feel comfortable and open up to talk to him. So if my son is happy and getting good care, I'm happy.....end of story.

Top notch care! They really care and are very professional. My family has been going to them for…read moreyears. Dr Owings is fantastic and the office is so responsive and helpful.

Amazing customer service!!! Dr G is AWESOME!!! My son is 21 and maxed out at Children's Hospital so…read morewe had to find a new everything. The Dr is younger and has a fresher outlook on things. My son is diabetic and epileptic as well as on the Autism Spectrum. We are very happy the staff is great too. Easy scheduling appointments and all the staff is friendly

Dr. Marcalus went from a decent doctor with an awkward-but-straightforward bedside manner and…read morerapport to a money and cost-focused time bomb. His switch to concierge medicine is clearly a play to push out all but the most wealthy patients in Edgewater and Annapolis. I had been a young patient of the doctor's for a year. He was recommended to me. His practice sent out a notice that they were switching to a concierge model, which if you don't know, involves paying $1,200+ a year in addition to your co-pays and insurance. His letters didn't mention that small detail. When I called and a family member also inquired, Dr. M lost it, screaming that he "has thousands of patients and can't be concerned with the problems of one considering joining my practice." I would avoid this doctor. Granted, the state of healthcare in this country is challenging and how it's going to affect patients and doctors is unclear. But here's what is clear: some doctors are going to tack away from a patient-focused care model to a cost/revenue-driven model. Doctor Marcalus is one of those doctors. If you're joining his practice for perceived closer-care and 24-7 access, take this vignette as a warning. This doctor doesn't care about you. The doctor's Hippocratic Oath seems to have been to the wayside: he doesn't seem to care what harm he does.

My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Marcalus for about 10 years and in that time he has…read moredisplayed competence and compassion that leaves me convinced I am in very good hands. I've had three prior internists/PCP over my lifetime, they all retired one-by-one, but I would rate Dr. Marcalus right along with the best of them. He listens without my feeling rushed and has proven himself an excellent diagnostician that recommends appropriate and effective care for the case at hand. The cost to join this practice model is not insubstantial, but there are many value-added benefits other than just access to the doctor. A very comprehensive physical exam that my insurance would never pay for is included every year as well as on-line medical records. I never have to go to an outside lab for blood work as Dr. Marcalus has blood drawn in his office by a full-time resident phlebotomist. The proof of this practice model, with this particular doctor, is in the care and attention my wife and I receive anytime we need it. And I do mean ... anytime. I am in contact with Dr. Marcalus via e-mail and text and I have his personal cellphone number. We try not to abuse the privilege, but sometimes that cannot be helped and Dr. Marcalus never seems put out or disturbed no matter the hour or day of the week. In a word, he is responsive ... no matter what. I admit this type of medical practice is not for everyone. Many cannot afford it, many would not pay the price regardless of their ability to pay, but it's an option that is available and well worth considering. It is a personal decision about our own healthcare that my wife and I found easy to make.

I can't say enough positive about South River Family Medicine. I've been seeing the same doctor…read morefor many years now and have always gotten top notch care! I hope and pray for a full and speedy recovery for Dr. Killian.

The same experience as the other review. They improperly coded our wellness visit and then refused…read moreto change it despite the insurance company asking them to. Beware....be sure you and they know what you are there for and how it will be covered by insurance. The doctors are good GPs....just questionable office management.

i was interested in becoming a patient. However, this office does not have a meet and greet option…read moreavailable with Dr. Akhmed. They expect you to financially commit to someone you have never met, nor had a conversation with. That is insane.

Dr. Akhmed saved my life…read more I had been given a false diagnosis by an urological oncologist at no less than Johns Hopkins. He told me that I had an advanced incurable cancer, and to "settle your affairs". I was only in my 30's, and this put my family into a huge crisis. After weeks of emergency room visits and specialists, I somehow ended up in Dr. Akhmed's office. She asked me what medications I was on, and right in front of me, pulled out a reference book and looked them up. She said that she thought I was having a rare reaction to an allergy medicine I was on and that I should stop taking all medications immediately. She was right. The allergy medicine had been causing high blood pressure and urine retention, resulting in a blocked bladder blowing up to the size of a basketball, which necessitated the emergency room visits and could have resulted in death. The other doctors I saw during the crisis gave me yet more meds which caused more side effects. Once I stopped taking the allergy meds and the high blood pressure meds, my blood pressure went down, and I never had another problem with the bladder. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Akhmed.

Have been coming here over 4 years and my family sees Dr G. He is the best no complaints…read morewhatsoever. When he isn't available we are able to see other Dr's and they are wonderful as well. No issues with appointments, getting medication or refills. The Dr's are genuinely concerned for your health and put in plans to get you in the shape you need. Hubby and son have diabetes abs high blood pressure and other issues and they are both doing great! Great Drs great staff no complaints

If I could give 0 stars I would. We have been going here for almost two years and have finally…read moreafter MANY issues decided to switch practices. The final straw was when one of the Doctors (Dr. Philips) cursed while removing stitches from my three year old. He was VERY impatient and has NO business dealing with children. I called and complained and the officer manager seemed shocked. It was interesting because I have a few other friends who have had be experiences with him too. We are a Military family so our choices are limited. I'm willing to drive anywhere else to get away from this practice. They NEVER have appointments and we are always ending up in Urgent Care. They actually know us in there and my kids really don't get sick that often. That is pretty bad.

What I wish more businesses did, was communicate. I made an appointment with AFC Urgent Care hours…read morein advance without conflict, was able to submit my medical requirements before arrival, and still arrive on time. My appointment was set for 4:30p & I was not seen for an hour+ without forthcoming communication of what the delay was for. I had to ask at least 3 times and their response was just "trying", yet I'm sure if I used that same reason as to why I was "trying" to be on time for my appointment but was an hour late, I'm sure I would've been charged for my absence. I don't appreciate my time being dismissed, especially without communication. But to address care quality once seated in a room, was fine. The staff in that regard was attentive and quick.

I sent the following email to AFCUrgent Care the day I was seen (December 16th) AND I have yet to…read morereceive a response. Figured I'd add the review to Yelp! "Good afternoon, I am writing to share my experience at your Edgewater, MD location today. While I was impressed by the professionalism and kindness of everyone I interacted with, I unfortunately received an incorrect initial diagnosis. I came in for an x-ray of my pinky finger and was initially told that there were no breaks or fractures. However, I later received a call from PA Ben confirming that a hairline fracture was detected after further review by the radiologist. I understand that medical errors can happen, but I believe it would have been beneficial to wait for the radiologist's report before providing a definitive diagnosis. Additionally, knowing about the hairline fracture, I would have appreciated the opportunity to have my finger wrapped as a precautionary measure. Despite this, I want to commend the staff for their overall care and attention. I hope this feedback can be used to improve future patient experiences. Thank you for your time and consideration." This was my experience in a nutshell. Needless to say, I won't be returning.

The doctors and nurses here are all fantastic. When I couldn't breath due to heart valve problems,…read morea nurse went the extra mile to ensure I got an oxygen machine at home, stat. I've been seeing Dr. Reibman for over a decade; he's GREAT. Although he's retiring, I've also had great care the couple times I went for urgent help and was assigned another doctor. That's one of the BEST things about the MPCP Annapolis office - options! You can see somebody quickly, or you can do telemedicine. There's only one downside: they don't always answer the phone. BUT if you are close enough to drive, just do that - we've always had great results just going in when we had the need.

The doctors and nurses were patient oriented. The practice is very regimented and not patient…read morefriendly. My first doctor was a great clinician. When she left she recommended another doctor who was also good. I had found the truth about why she left. It was because of the office rules and regulations. I chose another doctor because the practice was very convenient. Then I was shuffled to the new doctor who was kind and helpful. I tried to schedule another appointment but the staff refused to schedule an appointment when I wanted it because of office policy. My husband was Iooking into the practice years ago when his doctor went concierge. They insisted on a meet and greet which wasn't covered by insurance.

Updated review...I still love the staff here. However, this is concierge service which requires me…read moreto pay extra yearly. Their offer is guaranteed appts, 24 hr access and Stella care. I make sure any other doctors I see sends all info to Dr. Benns. Very seldom does she read it. As our visits start she'll ask "Oh when was that test done", "What were the results"? The practice charges a copay for bloodwork which is required every six months. A few times emails were unanswered and I ended up calling the office to get an answer. I'm not saying it's the worst but it definitely doesn't deserve 5 stars.

From the owner: Dr. Erika M Benns graduated from the MCP- Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 2000. Dr…read more Benns completed her internship and residency at the Atlanta Medical Center in Georgia. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benns has an interest in preventive health care, especially in the areas of hypertension and diabetes.