3.7
3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Dorothy Polahar is a family medicine physician who earned her MD degree and focuses on comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She provides care across multiple hospital systems and urgent care settings, bringing her expertise to diverse healthcare environments. Dr. Polahar speaks English and serves patients throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and Maine regions.
Dr. Polahar maintains affiliations with several respected medical centers, including Inova Alexandria Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. She treats common conditions such as sore throats and persistent coughs. Her clinical services include newborn pulse oximetry screening to check oxygen levels in infants, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests for quick diagnosis. Patients have given Dr. Polahar an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
Dr. Polahar maintains affiliations with several respected medical centers, including Inova Alexandria Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. She treats common conditions such as sore throats and persistent coughs. Her clinical services include newborn pulse oximetry screening to check oxygen levels in infants, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests for quick diagnosis. Patients have given Dr. Polahar an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- speaks English
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Polahar has 7 locationsFast Track Urgent Care
10540 Connecticut AveKensington, MD 20895 Tel: (301) 949-0030
Mon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Family Medicine Institute
15 E Chestnut StAugusta, ME 04330 Tel: (207) 626-1561
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Fast Track Urgent Care
13428 New Hampshire AveSilver Spring, MD 20904 Tel: (844) 202-1532
Mon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
11890 Healing WaySilver Spring, MD 20904 Tel: (240) 637-4000
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Kensington , MD | Fairfax , VA | Columbia , MD | Gaithersburg , MD |
| Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Radford University Carilion | Med School: Georgetown University | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Polahar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Polahar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Polahar has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Polahar holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia and Maryland.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.
NPI Number
Dr. Polahar's NPI number is 1720340219.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Dorothy Polahar affiliated with?
- Dr. Dorothy Polahar is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER.
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