Poolesville Family Practice

03/01/2026

Dr. Duggirala and Dr.Groff attended the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians (MDAFP) Annual Meeting in Annapolis over the weekend. Dr.Groff, as chair of the Well-Being Workgroup, helped coordinate wellness activities for the physician members. Dr.Duggirala completed his role as President of MDAFP and will now transition to the Board Chair.

02/23/2026

❄️ Our office is open during regular hours today. Please travel safely and stay warrm!

02/14/2026

Dr.Duggirala joined the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians on their annual advocacy day in Annapolis. Family physicians, residents and medical students from around the state visited their legislators to advocate for bills that will help improve the health of all Marylanders

02/10/2026

Dr.Duggirala was invited to testify today, on behalf of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of the VAX Act.
The VAX act would allow the Secretary of Health to use vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). It would also guarantee vaccine insurance coverage for these recommended vaccines.

01/30/2026

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01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Update ❄️
Due to ongoing weather and road conditions, our office will remain closed today and tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!

01/23/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️
Due to the snowstorm and for the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed on Monday.

Stay safe and enjoy the snow!

01/08/2026

As family physicians, we promote healthy lifestyles and preventive care, as well as take care of our pediatric patients when are ill. As experts in the prevention and treatment of childhood illnesses as well as experts in the care of our patients, we, along with our Pediatrician colleagues, are the best source of individualized medical advice. I support the current AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines for childhood vaccines. I, along with my fellow physicans at Poolesville Family Practice, will always place the health and care of our pediatric patients and their families as our guiding principle. See my full statement at https://lnkd.in/g_2wkVHS
-Amar Duggirala, DO, MPH, FAAFP

01/06/2026

Please get your kids vaccinated for the Flu

According to a new report from the CDC, outpatient visits for “flu-like” illness are at their highest in nearly 30 years, and nine children have died of flu this season. In addition, a recently reported pediatric death from last year brings the 2024-’25 season total to 289, which is higher than any season since the CDC started tracking in 2004.

The surge in flu-like illness comes just as the CDC announced an overhaul to the childhood vaccine schedule that includes removing universal recommendations for numerous vaccines including flu. Despite changes to federal recommendations, the AAP will continue to recommend the flu vaccine for all children starting at six months of age.

Read the full piece in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3L6zaHg

12/31/2025

Our office will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday with normal business hours.

From all of us at Poolesville Family Practice, we wish you a Happy New Year! 🎇

12/30/2025

We are seeing a surge in Flu cases. It's not too late to get the flu vaccine to help reduce your symptoms and keep it mild.

As flu cases are surging across the United States, here's what to know about whether or not you can still get the vaccine.

12/24/2025

From our practice family to yours — wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday season! 🎄✨