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Old Georgetown Road
Manor House
5612 Spruce Tree Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-564-5880

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year with a.m. emergency visits scheduled through the doctor on call on Sundays and Holidays

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS:
Call 301-564-5880 after 8am Mon-Fri, 9am Sat

URGENT CALLS AFTER HOURS: 866-312-9610

Click Here or call 301-564-5880 To schedule an appointment

Old Georgetown Road
Manor House
5612 Spruce Tree Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year with a.m. emergency visits scheduled through the doctor on call on Sundays and Holidays

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS:
Call 301-564-5880
after 8am Mon-Fri, 9am Sat

URGENT CALLS AFTER HOURS:
866-312-9610

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