ABOUT HEALTOPIA

Healthcare built on trust and lasting relationships

Compassionate, personalized healthcare focused on giving every patient the time, attention, and trusted support they deserve.

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Our Story

Care built on time and trust

After years of caring for patients in traditional healthcare settings, we envisioned a practice where appointments were not rushed, prevention was prioritized, and patients could build lasting relationships with their healthcare team. At our Gambrills, Maryland practice, Healtopia was created to make that vision a reality. Explore ourDirect Primary Careoptions to see how that approach works.

Our Philosophy

We believe the best care feels personal, clear, and connected. That means time to listen, a plan patients can understand, prevention that stays front and center, and support that continues beyond a single visit.

What patients can expect

Time to listen

We take time to understand your concerns, answer questions, and explain your options clearly.

Personalized care plans

Your care plan is guided by your health history, goals, lifestyle, and ongoing needs.

Prevention-focused care

We help patients stay proactive through wellness visits, screenings, chronic care support, and education.

Support beyond the visit

Our team focuses on follow-up, care coordination, and helping patients feel informed every step of the way.

WHY HEALTOPIA

Trusted care that feels personal

Thoughtful care, experienced clinicians, and a welcoming practice built around the patient experience.

Affordable healthcare option with Direct Primary Care

A membership-based care option built to keep primary care more approachable and transparent.

Personalized care with attention to detail

Care is tailored to your history, goals, and the details that matter most to your health.

Same-week appointments when available

When availability allows, we aim to offer convenient access for timely primary care needs.

After-hours appointments when available

When available, additional appointment times can help patients with busy schedules.

Most insurance accepted

Healtopia accepts many major insurance plans and also offers self-pay options.

Preventive care focus

Preventive care is a core part of our approach to helping patients stay ahead of problems.

Chronic disease management

Ongoing support for common long-term conditions with careful monitoring and follow-up.

Medical weight loss services

Physician-guided weight loss support with evaluation, follow-up visits, and treatment options.

Concierge medicine services

Enhanced access, longer visits, and a more personalized care experience for qualifying patients.

PHYSICIAN

Gashaw Adugna, MD

INTERNAL MEDICINE & OBESITY MEDICINE

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

With more than 10 years of nursing experience, Malefiya provides patient-centered primary care focused on acute and chronic conditions, prevention, and patient education.

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Experience care built around you

Meet a care team focused on time, trust, personalized attention, and long-term support.

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Time to listen

Thoughtful conversations with room for questions.

Personalized planning

Care plans shaped around your history and goals.

Ongoing support

Follow-up that keeps your care moving forward.