Baltimore and Central Maryland · Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale, by video.
South County patients, from the horse pastures of Davidsonville to the marinas of Deale and Shady Side, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video instead of driving to Annapolis.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
Why South County patients choose video.
South County still feels like the country: farms and horse pastures around Davidsonville, sailboats and workboats on the South, West and Rhode rivers, marinas lining Deale and Shady Side, and two-lane roads where a tractor sets the pace. Many households are retirees and boating families, and Annapolis is the usual destination for appointments. Back pain, bladder urgency, prolapse and pelvic changes after menopause lead the list of reasons South County residents book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Maryland: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
Common reasons South County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
In-network: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna and traditional Medicare. Other plans are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We confirm the physical therapy benefit before the first visit.
Referrals: Maryland allows you to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician referral, with no visit limit. Some insurance plans still ask for one, and we check that for you.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
ZIP codes 20751, 20764, 20765, 21035, 21037, 21140. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Davidsonville
- Edgewater
- Riva
- Mayo
- Shady Side
- Galesville
- West River
- Deale
Nearby: Annapolis · Severna Park and Arnold · Chesapeake Beach, North Beach and Dunkirk · Bowie and Upper Marlboro · All of Baltimore and Central Maryland
Questions
Questions from Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale
Do you treat bladder urgency that wakes people up at night?
Yes. Urgency, frequency and nighttime bathroom trips are treated by video with bladder retraining, pelvic floor work and a home program built around daily routines.
What happens in South County if a hands-on internal exam is needed?
An internal exam is not possible by video. If a hands-on assessment would change the plan, Dr. Shalem says so and helps coordinate local care.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within a week. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.
Prefer to write? Send a message.
Questions about insurance, pricing, or whether physical therapy is the right next step? We reply within one business day.
Start with a free 15-minute call.
Tell us what is going on, hear how Dr. Shalem would approach it, and decide from there.