Family Medicine · Serving Bethesda

Best Family Medicine Doctors in Bethesda, MD (2026)

Whole-family physicians caring for patients across all ages, often with a prevention-first, relationship-based approach. Our editorial team ranks these 3 doctors serving Bethesda on credentials, training, peer recognition, and verified patient-review data.

Maria Portela Martinez, MD, MPH

Family Medicine Bethesda

A board-certified family physician and GW leader in primary care, caring for the whole family in English and Spanish with a deep commitment to access and health equity.

Board certified Accepting patients National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health (2017)
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Bahiyyih Clarke, MD

Family Medicine Bethesda

A board-certified family physician at CloseKnit Bethesda caring for patients of every age — from infants to seniors — with individualized treatment plans and lifestyle counseling.

Board certified Accepting patients
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Alvia Sabahat, MD

Family Medicine Bethesda · North Bethesda

A board-certified family physician at CloseKnit's North Bethesda office, caring for patients and families of all backgrounds in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Board certified Accepting patients
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Maria Portela Martinez, MD, MPH

Bahiyyih Clarke, MD

Alvia Sabahat, MD

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