Direct Primary Care
Relationship-based primary care
- Longer appointments
- Transparent membership option
Gambrills, Maryland
Primary care that puts you first.
Personalized, physician-led care in Gambrills, Maryland—designed around your health, your time, and your goals.
Primary Care · Medical Weight Loss · Concierge Medicine
OUR SERVICES
Healthcare services designed around your needs
Whether you're looking for ongoing primary care, physician-guided weight management, or enhanced concierge access, our care is designed to fit your lifestyle.
Insurance-Based Care
Traditional insurance visits
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
Medical Weight Loss
Physician-guided treatment
- Personalized plans
- Long-term support
Concierge Medicine
Enhanced access
- Priority scheduling
- Highly personalized care
MEET YOUR PROVIDERS
Care led by the Healtopia clinical team
Our clinicians combine experience, compassion, and a calm, patient-first approach to care.
PHYSICIAN
Gashaw Adugna, MD
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Internal MedicineObesity MedicinePreventive Care
Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Adugna provides compassionate, evidence-based care with a focus on prevention, weight management, and long-term wellness.
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NURSE PRACTITIONER
Malefiya Kenea, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Primary CareChronic CarePatient Education
With more than 10 years of nursing experience, Malefiya provides patient-centered primary care focused on acute and chronic conditions, prevention, and patient education.
DIRECT PRIMARY CARE
Simple membership care with more time and direct access
Direct Primary Care is a membership-based option designed to make primary care more personal, accessible, and transparent.
- Predictable monthly membership pricing
- Longer visits focused on your full health story
- Direct communication and easier follow-up
INSURANCE-BASED CARE
Traditional primary care using your accepted insurance
Insurance-based primary care supports routine visits, preventive care, chronic disease management, and non-emergency concerns through accepted insurance plans.
- Wellness visits, screenings, and preventive care
- Chronic disease management and follow-up support
- Acute visits for non-emergency medical concerns
CONCIERGE MEDICINE
Premium care with personalized support
Concierge Medicine is designed for patients who want a more connected, proactive, and personalized healthcare experience.
- Longer, more personalized visits
- Priority scheduling when available
- Preventive wellness planning and care coordination
Typical Program Milestones
Structured, physician-guided support for sustainable results
We combine clinical insight, behavior change, and ongoing accountability to help you lose weight safely and maintain progress long term.
- Personalized strategy based on labs and health history
- Regular progress check-ins and plan adjustments
- Clear, supportive coaching for realistic lifestyle change
Medical Weight Loss
Week 1
Intake, lab review, and personalized roadmap
Week 4
Progress evaluation and treatment adjustment
Week 8+
Momentum phase with sustainable routines
CARE OPTIONS
How the care options differ
A simple side-by-side view can help you compare payment style, visit experience, and how each option fits your care goals.
Membership-based
Direct Primary Care
- Payment model
- Monthly membership
- Best for
- Patients who want simpler primary care and easier access
- Appointment style
- Unrushed, relationship-based primary care
- Insurance use
- Membership services are not billed to insurance
- Key benefit
- Predictable access with transparent pricing
Premium access
Concierge Medicine
- Payment model
- Membership / retainer
- Best for
- Patients seeking premium access and longer visits
- Appointment style
- Personalized visits and priority scheduling when available
- Insurance use
- Membership fees are generally separate from insurance
- Key benefit
- Enhanced access and personalized support
Weight management
Medical Weight Loss
- Payment model
- Visit-based program
- Best for
- Patients wanting physician-guided weight management
- Appointment style
- Evaluation and follow-up visits with progress monitoring
- Insurance use
- Coverage varies by service, plan, and medical need
- Key benefit
- Structured treatment with clinical monitoring
Traditional care
Insurance-Based Care
- Payment model
- Insurance + self-pay
- Best for
- Patients who want traditional primary care visits
- Appointment style
- Routine and problem-focused primary care visits
- Insurance use
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plans
- Key benefit
- Familiar coverage with flexible self-pay options
Testimonials
Patient Testimonials
Hear what patients are saying about their experience with Healtopia.
5.0Google Rating · 46 reviews
5.0Google Rating · 46 reviews
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Accepted Insurance Plans
Patients are encouraged to contact the office to confirm coverage before their visit.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Experience a better healthcare relationship
Whether you’re looking for primary care, medical weight loss, concierge medicine, or insurance-based care, Healtopia offers personalized care designed around your health and long-term wellness.
Personalized care options
Care designed around your individual health needs.
Convenient scheduling
Flexible access to care when you need it.
Support beyond the appointment
Ongoing guidance focused on your long-term health.