Philosophy:
Dr. Duggirala and Dr. Groff strive to provide the best medical care possible to their patients. They have diversified medical training at world renowned university hospitals, urban clinics, and small rural practices, in places as diverse as New York City, Arizona and England.
Through these experiences, they have developed an understanding on how to become better physicians by listening, caring, always striving to learn more and giving each patient the respect and time they deserve.
Their primary goal has always been to to provide the best medical care possible in a timely and compassionate manner. Every aspect of the practice has been carefully built to improve the patient's experience.
Our practice has repeatedly achieved the highest patient satisfaction score among all primary care practice in the state, per the CAHPS survey in the Maryland Primary Care Program.
Poolesville Family Practice is a proud business sponsor of local non-profit organizations, including Poolesville Green, Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hope Garden Children's Ballet and WUMCO Help Inc.
Meet the our Physicians
Amar Duggirala, DO, MPH
Medical Director & Board Certified Family Physician
Dr.Duggirala completed his Bachelor's degree in International Environmental Studies at the College of Environmental & Biological Sciences at Rutgers University. Dr. Duggirala earned his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University.
He completed his family medicine residency at Georgetown University/Providence Hospital. He also served as chief resident at Georgetown in the Department of Family Medicine.
He went on to do a 2 year primary care research fellowship through a combined program with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins University Medical School. He also earned a Master degree in Public Health, specializing in epidemiology, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr.Duggirala was honored to receive the 2021 Community Service Award from the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce for his work supporting and advocating for the residents of Poolesville. He also had the privilege of serving as co-Grand Marshal of the Poolesville Day Parade in 2022 (https://www.poolesvilleday.com/grand-marshal).
He received the American Academy of Family Physicians Boundary Breaker Award in 2021. This award is given to a family physician who empowers their patients, colleagues, and community to achieve optimal wellness and quality of life.
Dr.Duggirala's expertise includes pediatrics, care of chronic diseases (such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol), and preventive medicine. His scope in family medicine includes minor surgery, sports medicine, and primary care gynecology. He does home visits (ie, house calls), based on need, for patients unable to come in to the office. Dr. Duggirala also does home hospice care for his long term patients who need end-of-life care.
Dr. Duggirala is currently the President (and executive Board Member) for the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians. In these roles he has advocated for improved public health and primary care for the citizens of Maryland, including testifying before legislative committees in Annapolis.
Interests:
In his spare time, Dr. Duggirala enjoys traveling, cycling, tennis, pickleball, and spending time with his wife and sons.
Stephanie McKenney Groff, DO
Board Certified Family Physician
Dr. Groff is board certified in Family Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine). She has been in practice since 2022.
Dr. Groff completed her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Post graduation, Dr. Groff spent two years at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine participating in research with the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology. She has published research and presented at national medical research meetings.
Dr. Groff earned her medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, Pennsylvania. She completed her family medicine residency at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During her final year at the University of Maryland Family and Community Medicine Program, Dr. Groff served as a chief resident. She was also awarded the Resident Clinician Award and Resident Research Award. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2020 and the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society in 2022.
Dr. Groff’s interests include preventative medicine, women’s health, care of chronic diseases, and geriatrics. She does home visits (ie, house calls), based on need, for patients unable to come in to the office. Dr. Groff also does home hospice care for her long term patients who need end-of-life care.
Interests:
In her spare time, Dr. Groff enjoys running, traveling to national parks, camping in her “skoolie,” and spending time with her husband and 2 German Shepherds.