About
Dr. Amanda Goldfarb is a board-certified geriatrician and family medicine physician with 13 years of experience caring for elderly patients. She completed both her Family Medicine residency and her Geriatric Medicine fellowship at the University of South Carolina. She also built substantial experience as a hospice medical director, guiding patients and families through some of medicine's most complex decisions.
Dr. Goldfarb focuses on geriatric syndromes, chronic disease management, and preventive care. She leads multidisciplinary teams and develops comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's values and goals. She grew up in South Florida and now practices in Bethesda. Outside of medicine, she enjoys yoga, long walks with her dog, and hiking. She is married with three boys and teaches them to be kind and respectful, especially toward older adults. She describes herself as not only a skilled listener and diagnostician, but a deeply compassionate physician.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, University of South Carolina
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, University of South Carolina
Additional Training
Hospice Medical Director experience
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Goldfarb right for?
Dr. Goldfarb is an excellent fit for older adults who need a physician to come to them. Patients managing multiple chronic conditions or complex medication regimens benefit from her geriatric specialty training. She works closely with residents of Assisted Living Facilities and their care teams. Families navigating difficult medical decisions, including hospice, will find her experienced and steady guidance especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Goldfarb specializes in geriatric syndromes, chronic disease management, and preventive care for elderly patients. She has 13 years of experience managing complex, multi-system health issues common in older adults. She also brings significant expertise in hospice medical direction and end-of-life care planning.
Yes. Dr. Goldfarb holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of South Carolina.
Yes. House calls are central to Dr. Goldfarb's practice model. Annual members receive up to 22 in-home visits per year. She also arranges home lab draws, select imaging, and other provider services so patients receive care without leaving home.
Dr. Goldfarb offers same-day or next-day appointments for sick visits. Members also have direct phone and email access to her, making it easy to reach her quickly when concerns arise.
GeneSight is a genetic swab that assesses how a patient's genes affect their metabolism of commonly used medications. Dr. Goldfarb includes it in the initial comprehensive visit to guide safer, more personalized prescribing decisions for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Goldfarb coordinates closely with ALF staff and other care providers involved in a patient's care. She gathers detailed medical history from ALF staff during the initial visit and maintains ongoing communication throughout the membership.
Dr. Goldfarb builds care plans around each patient's individual values, preferences, and goals. She guides patients and their families through complex medical decisions with clarity and compassion. Her goal is to manage chronic disease well and prevent hospitalizations.
Yes. Dr. Goldfarb has years of experience as a hospice medical director. She brings that background to her work with patients and families facing serious illness or end-of-life decisions.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026