Western Maryland · Deep Creek Lake, Oakland and Garrett County
Pelvic floor physical therapy around Deep Creek Lake and across Garrett County, by video.
Year-round residents and second-home owners around Deep Creek Lake, Oakland and Grantsville see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, snow or shine.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Deep Creek Lake, Oakland and Garrett County
Why Garrett County patients choose video.
Garrett County is the far western corner of Maryland: Deep Creek Lake, the Wisp ski slopes in McHenry, Swallow Falls, and more snow than anywhere else in the state. Lake houses fill on summer weekends and holidays, while year-round families farm, teach and work in tourism. Baltimore is roughly three hours east. Knee and back injuries from skiing and lake sports top the list of reasons to book, along with postpartum recovery, leaking and prolapse.
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 around Deep Creek Lake and across Garrett County
Common reasons Garrett County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance around Deep Creek Lake and across Garrett County
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 Deep Creek Lake, Oakland and Garrett County
ZIP codes 21536, 21541, 21550. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Oakland
- Mountain Lake Park
- McHenry
- Thayerville
- Swanton
- Accident
- Grantsville
- Friendsville
Nearby: Cumberland and Frostburg · Hagerstown, Boonsboro and Williamsport · All of Western Maryland
Questions
Questions from Deep Creek Lake, Oakland and Garrett County
Can second-home owners at Deep Creek Lake book visits?
Yes, as long as the patient is physically in Maryland during each visit. Lake-house weekends work, and visits can continue from a primary home if it is also in the state.
Can knee rehab after a ski injury at Wisp be done by video?
Yes, once the surgeon or doctor clears outpatient physical therapy. Knee, hip, shoulder and back rehabilitation is done one-on-one by video with a home program for the slopes or the lake.
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.