Suresh Malik, MD
Board-Certified Internal Medicine
Adult Primary Care & Internal Medicine
Primary Care Doctors in Rockville, Gaithersburg & Columbia, MD
Care that feels personal.
Medicine you can trust.
A team that knows you. Care that stays with you. Prevention, chronic disease management, and timely access for patients 18 and up. Accepting new patients.
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Dr. Opeyemi TaiwoQuality Primary Care Associates
19,000+
Active patients
12
Providers
3
Maryland locations
19+
Years of physician experience
Patient stories
In their own words.
4.8 stars across 1,860+ Google reviews for our three offices (November 2026). Here are three of the people behind them, filmed at our Gaithersburg office.
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“Dr. Malik showed a great ability to patiently listen. I didn't feel like he was just rushing me through.”KarlPatient. Three-patient film with Fatou and Sharon
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“It was comforting to know that I was speaking to people that were genuinely interested in me as a person.”FatouPatient
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“They're just like family.”SharonPatient for almost 20 years
A more personal kind of primary care
Good care starts
Good care starts
with a conversation.
Bring your questions, your concerns and your goals. Your visit is time to talk about what matters to you, with a clinician who reads your chart before you walk in.
Our physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants care for adults across Montgomery and Howard counties, and your record follows you to any of our three offices.
Get to know Quality Primary CareHere for the everyday. Here for what’s next.
What brings you in?
From a routine checkup to an ongoing health concern, start with the care you need.
- 01
Annual physicals
Make time for your health.
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Same-day sick visits
Care when something changes.
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Diabetes care
Steady support for managing diabetes.
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Blood pressure care
Keep your heart health in focus.
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Medical weight loss
Talk through your weight and health goals.
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Telehealth visits
See your care team from home.
Book online · Call (301) 762-7723 · Patient portal · Insurance · Self-pay pricing · Patient forms
Close to home
Three offices. One connected care team.
Serving adults in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, North Bethesda, Derwood, and nearby Montgomery & Howard County communities.
Rockville
50 West Edmonston Drive, Suite 404
Rockville, MD 20852
Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Suite 404, 50 West Edmonston Drive.
Gaithersburg
818 West Diamond Avenue, Unit 130
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Unit 130, ground floor. Ramp and reserved parking at the door.
Columbia
8186 Lark Brown Road, Suite 201
Elkridge, MD 21075
Mon to Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Suite 201, Chartwell Medical Center, at the Elkridge and Columbia line.
Our Services
Comprehensive care for adults 18 and up
Board-certified primary care and internal medicine across all our Maryland locations, including physician supervised medical weight loss.
Conditions we treat
Our Team
Our clinicians. Three offices. One standard of care.
Board certified physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, all caring for adults across Montgomery and Howard County.
Matthew D. Razavian, DO
Board-Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Opeyemi Taiwo, DNP, CRNP
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Cate Tracht, PA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
From our founder
Why I became a primary care doctor
Dr. Suresh Malik on nearly 20 years of internal medicine, and the kind of practice he set out to build: see the person in front of you, don't rush them, catch the problem early, make them feel safe.
Read the transcript
Some evenings on the drive home I catch myself smiling. It’s usually because of someone I saw that day. A patient who came in carrying pain, sometimes in their body, sometimes in their fear, and walked out a little lighter than when they arrived. That is the whole reason I became a primary care physician. Not the paperwork, not the titles. The chance to sit with another person, listen, and actually take some of their suffering away.
I’ve practiced internal medicine for nearly 20 years. I trained at Cooper in New Jersey and I’m board certified. So is every clinician on our team. But the medicine I care about most is simple. See the person in front of you. Don’t rush them. Catch the problem early. Make them feel safe. That is the practice I built: Quality Primary Care Associates. A place where you are not a number on a schedule, where your doctor knows your name, your story, and what matters to you.
If you’re looking for someone who is truly here for you and your family, I’ll be honored to be your physician. Come see us. Let us take care of you.
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Quality & Recognition
Trusted by patients across Maryland
Recognized for quality primary care, and rated by the patients we see every day.
Board Certified
Board-Certified Physicians
Internal medicine and adult primary care
MoCA Certified
Certified MoCA Rater
Trained and certified to administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for memory and cognitive concerns
PCMH
Patient-Centered Medical Home
Participating in CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s patient quality improvement program
MDPCP
Maryland Primary Care Program
Participating practice in Medicare’s statewide program to improve care access and quality
Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans
Quality Primary Care Associates is in-network with most major insurers and Maryland Medicaid plans.
BCBSCareFirstMedicareAetnaCignaUHC
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Commercial & Medicare Plans
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareFirstCignaHumanaTricareJohns HopkinsGEHALuminare HealthAARPAdventist HealthCareMeritain HealthUnitedHealthcare (Commercial)
Medicare Plans
Medicare
Self-Pay Welcome
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage plans we accept:
- Aetna Medicare
- Alterwood Advantage
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Healthcare Medicare
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD
- UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage
- HealthSpring
Don’t see your plan? Call (301) 762-7723 to confirm, or see all accepted insurance.
Maryland Medicaid (HealthChoice) Plans
Aetna Better HealthCareFirst Community HealthMaryland Physicians CareMedStar Family ChoicePriority PartnersWellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)
We proudly accept Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, most major commercial insurance, and most Maryland Medicaid managed-care plans, including Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup). Coverage varies, so please call to confirm your specific plan before your visit.
Please note: we do not accept UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicaid / Community Plan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what patients ask most before booking.
Yes, we welcome new adult patients age 18 and older at all of our Maryland locations. Book a new patient visit online, or call 301-762-7723 if you would rather speak with our team.
Yes, we accept Medicare and many Medicare Advantage plans. Please call our office to confirm your specific plan.
We accept most major commercial insurers and most Maryland Medicaid managed-care plans, including Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup). We do not accept UnitedHealthcare Medicaid. See our full list of accepted insurance, or call 301-762-7723 to confirm your specific plan.
Yes. We offer same-day and same-week appointments across all our locations. Call 301-762-7723 and we will find the soonest time that works for you.
More questions
We have offices in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Columbia, Maryland.
Please bring your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of current medications, and any prior medical records if available.
Yes. Our secure patient portal lets you message your care team, view test results, request refills, and manage appointments. Log in to the patient portal, or call 301-762-7723 if you need help getting set up.
You can pay your bill quickly and securely through our online payment portal. Pay your bill online, or call 301-762-7723 and our team will assist you.