Dr. Onala Telford, MD

Concierge Endocrinology physician, Crofton, MD

Dr. Telford is a Concierge Endocrinology physician at Chesapeake Endocrinology and completed an Endocrinology fellowship at Duke University.

She completed an Endocrinology fellowship at Duke University. She is board certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Chesapeake Endocrinology started in late 2022.

2191 Defense Hwy, #308, Crofton, MD 21114

At a glance

Practice model

Direct specialty care, memberships or pay per service

Insurance

Out-of-network with all insurances

Board certification

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine

Membership from

$169 a month paid yearly, 6 visits, endocrinology only

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Membership and fees

Chesapeake Endocrinology moved to a direct specialty care model in mid-2024, with memberships or pay per service.

Premium Care, for endocrinology only, is $169 a month paid yearly or $194 a month paid monthly, with 6 visits.

Comprehensive Care adds primary care and is $209 a month paid yearly or $234 a month paid monthly, with 10 visits, but primary care is a limited trial for some established patients.

Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.

Services

Primary care (limited trial)

What endocrinology doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree

Fellowship

Endocrinology, Duke University

Board certification

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine

NPI

1497989685

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Maryland Board of Physicians

Location

2191 Defense Hwy, #308, Crofton, MD 21114

Chesapeake Endocrinology practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named a Top Doc in two categories for 2023-2024 by patients in Annapolis.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Telford take insurance, or offer a membership?

Chesapeake Endocrinology does not accept insurances and is out-of-network with all insurances. It offers memberships or pay per service in a direct specialty care model.

How much does a membership at Chesapeake Endocrinology cost?

Premium Care, for endocrinology only, is $169 a month paid yearly or $194 a month paid monthly, with 6 visits. Comprehensive Care, which adds primary care, is $209 a month paid yearly or $234 a month paid monthly, with 10 visits. Without a membership, a new visit with the endocrinologist is $500 for endocrinology only and a follow-up visit is $350.