Business Details
Your Trusted Primary Care Provider in Hagerstown, MD
Primary Care Associates of Hagerstown has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care services. With over 70 years of combined experience in primary care and geriatrics, our team of dedicated healthcare professionals prioritizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. We utilize advanced electronic health records to ensure timely follow-ups, immunizations, and diagnostic testing while maintaining a strong focus on communication and patient education.Our practice offers comprehensive services including general medical care, vaccine administration, preoperative examinations, and chronic care management. We emphasize continuity of care through regular follow-ups and same-week post-hospitalization visits, working closely with hospitalists when necessary. Our providers bring extensive expertise in geriatrics and internal medicine, creating a healthcare environment where patients receive compassionate, evidence-based care focused on long-term wellness.
Services
General Medical Care
Vaccine Administration
Preoperative Examinations
Chronic Care Management
EKG Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of combined experience in primary care and geriatrics
- Our team provides personalized care with electronic health record tracking
- We maintain same-week follow-up appointments for post-hospitalization patients
- Our providers offer urgent visit slots daily for immediate healthcare needs
- We coordinate care with hospitalists for comprehensive patient management
What people say
Compassionate and honest
Amazing practitioner
Empathetic and kind
Wonderful sense of humor
Professional with great instincts
Services
General Medical Care
Our comprehensive general medical care covers preventive check-ups, acute illness treatment, and ongoing health maintenance. Patients receive personalized care plans addressing their specific health needs through regular office visits and coordinated follow-up care. Our approach emphasizes early detection and proactive management of potential health issues.
Vaccine Administration
We provide routine and travel-related vaccinations to protect patients of all ages against preventable diseases. Our vaccine program follows CDC guidelines and includes annual flu shots, childhood immunizations, and specialized vaccines for international travel or occupational requirements.
Preoperative Examinations
Our preoperative evaluations ensure patients are medically optimized before surgery through comprehensive health assessments and diagnostic testing. We coordinate with surgical teams to provide necessary medical clearances and optimize patient outcomes for scheduled procedures.
Chronic Care Management
We offer structured care plans for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through regular monitoring and treatment adjustments. Our team works closely with patients to maintain disease control and prevent complications through personalized management strategies.
EKG Services
In-house EKG testing allows rapid assessment of heart rhythm and electrical activity for patients experiencing chest pain or other cardiac symptoms. This diagnostic capability supports timely evaluation and decision-making for cardiovascular concerns during office visits.
People
Dr. Ever Ponciano
Physician
Dr. Ever Ponciano brings extensive experience in primary care medicine to our practice, focusing on comprehensive patient care and preventive health strategies.
Christine A. Feathers RN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Christine Feathers, CRNP has over 20 years of experience providing compassionate primary care with specialized expertise in geriatrics and chronic disease management.
Kristen Black CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Kristen Black, CRNP offers dedicated primary care services with a focus on patient education and preventive health maintenance for individuals of all ages.
Jill Carbaugh FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Jill Carbaugh, FNP-C provides comprehensive primary care with emphasis on wellness promotion and chronic condition management through personalized patient care plans.
Questions
What primary care services do you offer?
We provide general medical care, vaccine administration, preoperative exams, chronic disease management, and EKG testing in a patient-centered environment.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, several providers are currently accepting new patients. Please call our office to schedule your initial appointment with our primary care team.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with telephone support available during specified hours.
Do you coordinate hospital care?
Yes, we work with hospitalists for inpatient care and ensure continuity through post-hospitalization follow-up within one week of discharge.
How do you manage chronic conditions?
We offer personalized chronic care management plans with regular follow-ups every 3-6 months tailored to individual health needs and disease progression.
Reviews (4)
Matthew Vilnit
Jan 14, 2022
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The staff are always friendly and willing to answer questions. The doctor's listen and explain everything thoroughly. I think this office is one of the best I have ever been to.
Robin Bucceri
Jan 01, 2022
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Dr. Ponciano is a great practitioner of medicine. He has compassion & knowledge which is a great combination. Everyone in the practice is as nice as they can be from the girls at the front dest to the nurse practitioners to the nurses. I brought my family into this practice.
Niesha Nicole J.
Dec 21, 2021
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It would be nice if I could contact this facility without having to deal with an attitude from the receptionist but I guess thatll never happen.
Samantha Young
Nov 10, 2021
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I arrived 3 minutes late to my first appt and they were going to make me reschedule- after waiting 45 days for my appt- most insane inconsiderate doctor ever - will not be rescheduling
