First Medical Associates

Primary Care • Columbia, MD

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First Medical Associates offers primary care in multiple Maryland locations, including a Columbia location. They provide comprehensive, patient-centered care with experienced internists and primary care doctors in a safe, compassionate environment. If you’re specifically seeking a Primary Care Doctor in Columbia, contact their Columbia office for appointment availability and to confirm physician options.

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Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

8600 Snowden River Pkwy Ste 207, Columbia, MD 21045; 9841 Broken Land Dr., Ste 115, Columbia, MD 21046

Phone

410-204-4921

Email

info@drsfirst.com

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 8 am-5 pm; Lunch: 12 pm-1 pm

Website

https://drsfirst.com/columbia/

Telehealth

Available

Services Offered

Primary care
Walk-in clinic
Family doctor
Urgent care
Preventive care
Chronic disease management

Insurance & Payment

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice
CareFirst
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health
Medicaid (Carefirst Community Plan, Aetna Medicaid, United Health Medicaid, Priority Partner-Johns Hopkins, Amerigroup and straight Medicaid)
Medicare (Including Medicare Advantage Plans with United Health Care, Carefirst, John Hopkins, Aetna) All Secondary Insurances accepted

Please note: We do NOT accept Cigna Healthcare or United Health Care Commercial Plans (Only Medicaid and Medicare Plans)

Self-Pay $150/Consultation

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

Do you offer same-day appointments?

Yes, same-day appointments are available.

What are the accepted insurances?

We accept a range of insurances including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, Humana, Johns Hopkins Health, Medicaid, and Medicare plans. Note: Cigna and United Health Care Commercial Plans are not accepted.

What are the clinic hours?

Mon-Fri: 8 am-5 pm; Lunch: 12 pm-1 pm

Where are the Columbia locations?

Snowden River location: 8600 Snowden River Pkwy STE 207, Columbia, MD 21045; Broken Land location: 9841 Broken Land Dr., STE 115 Columbia MD 21046

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Weightlossclinic.care (First Medical Associates aggregated): 4.8 / 5 (1507 reviews (aggregated))
WebMD (Dr. Maria Borodatcheva): 5.0 / 5 (25 ratings with 6 reviews)
WebMD (Marili Lemus, PA-C): 5.0 / 5 (6 ratings with 6 reviews)

Patients praise

thorough and compassionate care from physicians and physician assistants
clean and modern office facilities
convenient in-office lab services and testing
professional and efficient registration and vital signs recording
strong communication skills, including bilingual capabilities

Common complaints

occasional dissatisfaction with front desk staff interactions
reports of scheduling difficulties and appointment availability issues
minor concerns regarding office policy grace periods
some negative experiences reported in other practice locations linked by platform systems

"Ms Bliss is very kind and thorough; she took a lot of time and care to explain my test results and diagnosis-really helped my anxiety."

— Weightlossclinic.care patient review

"Dr. Borodatcheva is an outstanding primary care physician who provides exceptional care. She is always thorough in her examinations and takes the time to address all my questions and concerns."

— WebMD patient review for Dr. Maria Borodatcheva

"The practice is well-regarded for its cleanliness and modern facilities, which create a comfortable environment for patients. Many patients have expressed appreciation for the attentive and compassionate approach of the healthcare providers."

— Wheree summary of patient experiences

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].