Katherine Vachalek, CRNP

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Review by Anonymous on February 10, 2026 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ Katherine Vachalek is the BEST P... ”

Katherine Vachalek is the BEST PCP ever. She is so caring, thorough, and pleasant. I always look forward to seeing her.

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“Katherine Vachalek is the BEST P...”

Katherine Vachalek is the BEST PCP ever. She is so caring, thorough, and pleasant. I always look forward to seeing her.

Anonymous 02/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 11, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ She is always amazingly caring, ... ”

She is always amazingly caring, concerned, and thorough, and puts me at ease.

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“She is always amazingly caring, ...”

She is always amazingly caring, concerned, and thorough, and puts me at ease.

Anonymous 12/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 23, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ I have a very good experience... ”

I have a very good experience

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“I have a very good experience...”

I have a very good experience

Anonymous 10/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 20, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ She's the best!... ”

She's the best!

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“She's the best!...”

She's the best!

Anonymous 09/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 20, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ Katherine listens well and helps... ”

Katherine listens well and helps to build a good care plan

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“Katherine listens well and helps...”

Katherine listens well and helps to build a good care plan

Anonymous 05/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 06, 2026 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ I look forward to my Dr appt wit... ”

I look forward to my Dr appt with Kathy. They feel more like a therapy session bc I share everything I am feeling and thinking.

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“I look forward to my Dr appt wit...”

I look forward to my Dr appt with Kathy. They feel more like a therapy session bc I share everything I am feeling and thinking.

Anonymous 01/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 23, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ Very well... ”

Very well

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“Very well...”

Very well

Anonymous 10/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Comment - “ I love Kathy Vachalek... ”

I love Kathy Vachalek

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“I love Kathy Vachalek...”

I love Kathy Vachalek

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Katherine is amazing!!! The care... ”

Katherine is amazing!!! The care she shows for me and my family as patients is unparalleled.

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“Katherine is amazing!!! The care...”

Katherine is amazing!!! The care she shows for me and my family as patients is unparalleled.

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 12, 2025 -

MedStar Health Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital - 41680 Miss Bessie Drive Ste. 301

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
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Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
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Comment - “ Katherine was amazing as always.... ”

Katherine was amazing as always. She listened with care and concerned and was not rushed or rushing me through the appointment.

Verified Patient

“Katherine was amazing as always....”

Katherine was amazing as always. She listened with care and concerned and was not rushed or rushing me through the appointment.

Anonymous 05/12/2025

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James Boyd, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Maria O'Brien, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Sarah Johnson, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Kathryn Sterling, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Stephenie Gutridge-Snode, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Tiffany Wilson, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Natalie Hopkins, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Sherry Haubert, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

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