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Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Emory University School of Medicine (1999)
Professional interests include: acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney infection, creatinine clearance test, and more.
7801 Old Branch Avenue Suite 202
Clinton, MD 20735

Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD is a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and Metropolitan Nephrology Associates.

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Office Locations

Metropolitan Nephrology Associates

2616 Sherwood Hall Lane Suite 209
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 360-3100
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Metropolitan Nephrology Associates

3261 Old Washington Road Suite 1020
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 868-4326
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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
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7801 Old Branch Avenue Suite 202
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-9516
(301) 868-6055
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Metropolitan Nephrology Associates

8926 Woodyard Road Suite 602
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-9414
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Some issues Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lab tests
urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2012, Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 143
doctor visit 338
hospital care 773
inpatient care 773
lab tests 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 91
doctor visit 463
hospital care 818
inpatient care 818
lab tests 59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 429
Female 390
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 370
Hispanic 27
Asian 38
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 244
85 and over 130
Less than 65 171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 61
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 43
doctor visit 599
hospital care 707
inpatient care 707
lab tests 91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 439
Female 385
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 335
Black 414
Hispanic 27
Asian 30
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 284
From 75 to 84 256
85 and over 116
Less than 65 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 61
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 37
doctor visit 339
hospital care 791
inpatient care 791
lab tests 42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 768
Female 640
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 522
Black 726
Hispanic 58
Asian 60
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 504
From 75 to 84 414
85 and over 192
Less than 65 298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 63
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 67
doctor visit 272
hospital care 847
inpatient care 847
lab tests 40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 405
Female 271
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 365
Hispanic 29
Asian 31
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 260
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 77
Less than 65 159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 62
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 30
doctor visit 271
hospital care 755
inpatient care 755
lab tests 62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 328
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 343
Hispanic 31
Asian 23
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 61
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 64
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 53
doctor visit 446
hospital care 771
inpatient care 771
lab tests 52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 385
Female 342
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 277
Black 352
Hispanic 35
Asian 42
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 262
From 75 to 84 266
85 and over 77
Less than 65 122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 65
Dementia 18
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 45
doctor visit 404
hospital care 892
inpatient care 892
lab tests 36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 380
Female 307
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 261
Black 335
Hispanic 43
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 249
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 90
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 65
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 59
doctor visit 451
hospital care 662
inpatient care 662
lab tests 22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 358
Female 304
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 347
Hispanic 29
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 230
From 75 to 84 229
85 and over 87
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 63
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 39
doctor visit 485
hospital care 836
inpatient care 836
lab tests 42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 365
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 355
Hispanic 32
Asian 31
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 238
From 75 to 84 221
85 and over 85
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 65
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 26
doctor visit 406
hospital care 698
inpatient care 698
lab tests 59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 341
Hispanic 24
Asian 35
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 230
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 81
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 64
Dementia 15
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care 213
dialysis 19
doctor visit 471
hospital care 463
inpatient care 463
lab tests 32

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 303
Female 286
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 216
Black 296
Hispanic 28
Asian 31
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 221
From 75 to 84 199
85 and over 85
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 64
Dementia 13
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated as a nephrologist in Alexandria, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

chronic care 213
dialysis 54
doctor visit 412
hospital care 751
inpatient care 751
lab tests 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Gender
Male 372
Female 317
Ethnicity
Black / African American 353
Asian / Pacific Islander 32
Non-Hispanic White 255
Hispanic 30
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 11
Age
75 to 84 218
85 and over 90
Less than 65 133
65 to 74 248

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 58
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Cancer 13
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Metropolitan Nephrology Associates

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 417 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alexandria, VA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Merge Healthcare Incorporated $1,067
$1,067
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $291 Eylea
$161 		EYLEA aflibercept injection
$129
Allergan Inc. $98
$98
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. $20 Velphoro
$20
NxStage Medical, Inc. $19 NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE
$19
Other $42 VUITY
$17 		ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM
$15 		ACTHAR
$10
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $1,067
Food and Beverage $360
Education $108

Research Payments

Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD has received 210 research payments totaling $485,689.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Adam Michael Pearlman, MD.

Merge Healthcare Incorporated 2015 $1,066.59 Physician Covered Recipient exercise of stock options

Biography

Dr. Adam Pearlman is a physician who specializes in adult nephrology. After completing medical school at Emory University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Emory University. These areas are among his clinical interests: renal artery stenosis, laser lithotripsy, and renal artery thrombosis. On average, patients gave Dr. Pearlman a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Pearlman is professionally affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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