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.

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.

Dr Romero is the best physician that we have ever had. PERIOD!…read moreShe is incredibly knowledgable, extremely caring, and is networked with specialists as needed. Our specialists have all been a part of the Johns Hopkins system. We have been with her for about 10 years (when I turned 65) coming from an HMO, She was rated as "Best Bedside Manner" by Annapolis magazine. We feel blessed that we have Dr Romero as our General Practitioning Physician Betty/Bill Annapolis

I have been seeing Doctor Romero since moving back to the Annapolis area three years ago. She…read moreacquired the practice from my childhood doctor in the Annapolis area. She is very caring and careful. She takes quality time to be with each patient. I wouldn't be with a doctor if I couldn't award 5 stars.

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.

She is an Impeccable , Internal Medicine Primary Care Doctor.( job well done )…read more Her performance and her Appearance is incredibly outstanding. her staff memebers are Amazing ...

I have been a patient of Dr. Chambers for many years. Recently, I had a hospital stay. Right…read moreaway, I called Dr. Chambers' office to alert the doctor of my illness; to this day she has not answered my two calls!! One week later I called her office again to say I was still in the hospital. Her staff member told me that "Dr, Chambers doesn't do that." I asked what doesn't she do? The staff member told me that Dr. Chambers doesn't talk to patients or their families when there is a hospital visit involved?!!! I wish I had known that, all these years. Know this: Dr, Chambers will not be there for you or your family if there is a health emergency. My question is, where is her alliance to the Hippocratic Oath that she took, Including... "I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person's family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems if I am to care adequately for the sick."

After waiting over a year to get a new primary care physician, I finally decided to give this…read morepractice a try because it was recommended by someone at the hospital. You are seen by physician residents that are overseen by Physicians that have been doctors for many years. When you get set up with a primary resident you might have that resident for three or four months until they move on but this is OK because these residents are top-notch. Amazing staff. Physicians and other care workers are always on time. So the office experience is fantastic.

Extremely unprofessional and unsettling experience. Dr. Stephen Hamilton (the head doctor here)…read morerepeatedly mischaracterized a medically necessary sinus surgery as a cosmetic "nose job" even after correction, and spent several minutes questioning my prescribed medications (finasteride for hair loss) in a judgmental and accusatory way, including asking if I "didn't see anything wrong" with them. The interaction escalated to the point where his tone and close physical proximity made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe continuing the appointment. Completely unprofessional and unacceptable interaction - truly unbelievable. Time for grandpa to retire.

Dr. Freedman is knowledgeable, caring, and listens to all of my family's issues. He addresses all…read moreof our medical needs with expertise. We are fully satisfied being under his care.

From the owner: Dr. Michael Freedman has been an Annapolis Internal Medicine physician since 1997 and has been…read moreawarded Top Docs honors 6 years in a row from Whats Up Magazine. Dr. Freedman received his Bachelor of Sciences from the University of Michigan majoring in psychology and biology, Masters in Physiology from Georgetown University and MD from Drexel University in Philadelphia. In Medical School, he led a group which built the largest student-run medical system for the homeless in the country and was awarded the 807th Daily Point of Light by then-President George Bush. On graduation, he received the following awards: The Daniel Mason Award for Excellence in Cardiology; The Hahnemann Club Award for Academic Excellence, Outstanding Leadership and Loyalty; The Joseph A. Langbord Memorial Prize for Humanitiarism in Medicine; and The Student Affairs Committee Award for Outstanding Service to the Class, the University and the Community. Dr. Freedman completed his residency training at Emory University in Atlanta in 1997, became Board Certified in Internal Medicine and moved to Annapolis. He has special interests in Cardiology, Geriatrics and preventive/general wellness -- both physical and mental. Shortly after moving to Annapolis, became Medical Director of the then newly formed Annapolis Outreach Clinic where he would build the clinic, which offered free care to the underserved, from 12 to 150 doctors...

Dr. Malta is friendly, courteous, and efficient! Every time I go for a visit, there are several…read moreother patients waiting, but no one seems to wait too long. I thought I would feel rushed in the exam room, but not at all. The most pleasant surprise is that Dr. Malta and his assistant are a good team and always help each other out. At every other practice I've been to, the doc leaves all of the admin work to the assistant. I've seen Dr. Malta answer the phones, run credit cards, call health insurance companies, and work the front desk. And he has National Geographic in the waiting room. Oh yeah, he specializes in travel medicine which is great for me as I'm always off to Guatemala, or Brazil, or Africa.

Wait times aren't bad at all. If you are a patient he is really good about seeing you the same day…read more He is an excellent doctor. :)

I have been a patient with this practice for over 10years now and have always received exceptional…read morecare from these doctors and nurse practitioners. I rarely have a problem getting an appointment and have noted that recently my wait in the waiting room to see the doctor has been 15minutes or less! They are obviously trying very hard to be convenient as well as caring. A shout out to Physicians Assistant O. Pindell, very caring and knowledgeable!

I called the office as a new patient to make an appointment to see a doctor. The first question…read moreasked was what kind of insurance I had and transferred me to the billing department. I advised them that I will have Medicare Part A and B with federal BC/BS as a backup. I was told that they do not accept patients who have Medicare as the primary insurance provider. I post this so folks with Medicare will not waste their time trying to make an appointment with this medical group.

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.