Family Medicine
Avi Schachter, MD
Avi Schachter, MD — Family Medicine
Dr. Avi Schachter is a board-certified family medicine physician in downtown Silver Spring, MD, with more than 25 years of experience across both outpatient and hospital settings.
Background and training
Dr. Schachter earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2000 and completed his family medicine residency there in 2003. He practiced family medicine in Massachusetts — in both office and inpatient care — before relocating to Maryland in 2015.
Why patients choose Dr. Schachter
Dr. Schachter’s multilingual fluency makes him especially accessible in diverse Silver Spring: he speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Romanian, so many patients can talk through their care in their own language. His broad experience across the age range and across care settings lets him serve as a true family doctor.
Practice focus
Comprehensive family medicine for children, teens, and adults, including preventive care, annual physicals, and the management of common acute and chronic conditions.
Languages and access
Dr. Schachter speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Romanian, accepts new patients, and participates in major insurance plans. Confirm coverage and availability with the office before booking.
Profile last fact-checked July 13, 2026. Information reflects publicly available sources and may change. Confirm details directly with the practice before booking.
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