Dr. Jason Pothast, MD | Germantown, MD | Family Medicine

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Dr. Jason Pothast is a physician specializing in family medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and has been practicing medicine for 18 years. Dr. Pothast speaks English.

Dr. Pothast is affiliated with multiple MedStar facilities, including MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, with practice locations in Germantown and Baltimore, Maryland. He focuses on treating back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens, as well as addressing flank pain. His expertise includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients recover and improve their mobility. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.9

53 Ratings
18 years of experience
speaks English
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
50 written reviews
4 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

Patients frequently praised Dr. Jason Lee Pothast for his exceptional listening skills, attentiveness, and thorough explanations, highlighting his ability to address patient concerns and provide personalized care. Many described their experiences as positive, mentioning his supportive nature, expertise, and the peace of mind he provides regarding health decisions. On the negative side, feedback was generally sparse, with few details suggesting any major concerns, implying overall satisfaction with Dr. Pothast's services.

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Unbelievable great appointment Dr Jason Pothast showed concern and understanding for my situation. He explained everything in a way I could understand

August 10th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Would highly recommend Dr Pothaust to anyone with orthopedic problems.

May 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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He is awesome he really hears you. He knows I want to continue to be active in my life. He is helping

April 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Good

April 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I always have a pleasant experience with Dr. Pothast, He is and always have been a great Doctor that cares for his patients.

April 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Welcoming. Great listener. Thorough exam; incisive questions. Respectful, patient explainer. Good thinker. Felt like the only patient that day - attentive, personal care

March 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Care and concern

March 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Pothast was amazing! He was very thorough and answered all our questions about my son's back pain! Gave us peace of mind for him to return to play!

March 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Pothast is exceptional!

March 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The doctor was very helpful

January 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

NRH Rehabilitation Network at Germantown

20500 Seneca Meadows Pkwy. Johns Hopkins Wellness Ctr., Suite 101Germantown, MD 20876

Tel: (410) 554-6645

Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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MedStar Health Orthopedics at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

3333 North Calvert Street Suite 400Baltimore, MD 21218

Tel: (410) 554-6645

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Dr. Jason Pothast, MD	Dr. Bruce Rind, MD	Dr. Elesa Yihdego, DO	Molly Harrigan, PA-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (53 Ratings)	4.3 (19 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Germantown , MD	Gaithersburg , MD	Greenbelt , MD	Germantown , MD
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health		Med School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine (family Medicine)
Sports Medicine (pm & Rehab)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 2008

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