Match the concern to the right office
Where can I take a problem with care?
Keep the person's name, relevant dates, messages, labels and receipts. Write a plain account of what happened and what you want the office to review.
Choose the relevant licensing board
Is the concern about a doctor or physician assistant?
The Maryland Board of Physicians takes complaints about doctors and physician assistants through its online complaint route.
As of September 28, 2026, this board accepts complaints without your name. Missing details may still prevent it from investigating.
It can impose penalties on a licence but cannot settle a disagreement about fees or get your money back.
Read the physicians board's complaint stepsIs the concern about a nurse practitioner?
Complaints about Maryland nurses and nurse practitioners go to the Board of Nursing using its complaint form.
This board requires your name with a complaint, as checked September 28, 2026.
Read the nursing board's complaint processIs the concern about a pharmacy?
Written complaints concerning a pharmacy or pharmacist go to the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
As of September 28, 2026, it generally does not settle disagreements only about money unless there are signs of cheating or false claims.
Find the pharmacy complaint formIs the problem a health bill or coverage denial?
As of September 28, 2026, Maryland's Attorney General offers free help with health bills and private insurance refusing payment. Ask its Health Education and Advocacy Unit about that help.
The unit uses mediation, meaning it helps the sides try to reach an agreement.
It cannot represent you as a lawyer or bring a lawsuit for you.
Read about Maryland health billing helpFor other disagreements with a business or suspected cheating of a customer, the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has a separate complaint process.
Read the consumer-business complaint steps