I have had chronic pain for many many years . I was pleasantly surprised to be treated like an…read moreactual human being NOT a drug addict. And to work WITH a doctor & staff who are all pleasant and understand the uncomfortable situation of our pain. They try extremely hard to treat you like a family member in pain.

The best possible service. I am thrilled to find this place after over 20 years of pain. With in…read moreweeks I've had my life changed for the better. Friendly informative and professional.

After my visit w/ Dr. Dombrowski, I felt compelled to write this review. If you dont have time to…read moreread the whole review, bottom line is that he is AMAZING - best doc I have seen for neck and back problems EVER. He listened, encouraged questions, cared and came up w/ a plan that did not initially involve injections. He prescribed 2 medications and they have made a world of difference in my neck - I can hardly belive that it could feel so normal again. In addition to being an experienced and caring doctor, his breath and depth of knowledge is remarkable and his personality is exceptional. He made me feel so comfortable, encouraged questions and never made me feel rushed. Seven months ago I woke up w/ a neck problem so extreme that I could barely take a step without feeling severe pain. My PCP prescribed a medication that was too strong for me - it got rid of the pain AND my memory. Flash forward 7 months. During the 7 months of neck pain I met with a Physical Therapist who has helped me w/ exercises for various aches and pains over the years. This time w/ the exercises giving no relief and the neck pain so severe, I gave up and decided I would probably need cortocosteroid injections. I had an MRI and made an appointment w/ an Orthopedic Surgeon my PCP recommended. I had a folder with the recent cervical MRI and all the doctor's notes and reports from visits to previous doctors. The Orthopedic Surgeon had me take additional Xrays in his office. He immediately recommended I see a doctor for cortocosterioid injections in my neck. He didn't spend more than 7 minutes in the examining room and most of the time with his BACK to me -it was an odd experience. I tried to see the doctor he recommended but her staff made so many mistakes in making the appointment, telling me I had an appt on March 31, then after receiving many confirmation requests from them, when I called to ask a question, was told I didnt have an appt till April 7. I called again to ask about get injections and was told I did have a March 31 appt. It was all more than I wanted to deal with and canceled with her. I feel so fortunate that I got to quickly see Dr. John F. Dombrowski at the Washington Pain Center on New Mexico Ave, in NW DC . He was AMAZING. Without even looking at the MRI report and the Xrays, he told me exactly what the MRI report would say and what the Xrays would show - he is that experienced. AND best of all, Instead of getting an injection, he suggested I first try some medications. After taking one pill yesterday and one today, my neck already feels better. I can actually turn my head without wincing in pain. There was another patient who came in after me. Before Dr. Dombrowski saw him, he came to me to ask me a "favor"- would I mind if he saw the other patient before me as Dr. D. knew it would be a short appointment with the other patient. How many doctors would ask for your permission to do that or would they just do what they want? I have been kept waiting such long times at some offices, with no explanation being given from anyone, that I have walked out. The office waiting room is inviting and comfortable AND the receptionists are the nicest I have ever met. They both were so kind. I especially appreciated Kate helping me use the Ipad to fill out the forms and telling me I did not need to rush. IMHO, the people at the front desk can create a positive or negative feeling from the moment you walk into an office. For me, if the first people you meet in an office are too busy to look up and welcome you, that is not a good sign. Kate and the other receptionist created a very positive environment. I am thankful I found Dr. Dombrowski and his team. Am looking forward to returning in a couple weeks for a checkup!!

$800 for an epidural and I was in pain and confused. I didn't realize that's what too muchread more

I was beyond impressed with my experience at Dr Ghorbani office (APMI Orthopedics, Sports Health…read more& Regenerative Medicine) I was completely blown away by how helpful and kind he was and knowledgeable about my condition. I had been experiencing back pain and was on the break of not knowing what to do. After my visit with Dr. Ghorbani I realized I was great hands. I was not able to do simple things as put my shoes on or get out of the bed without being in excruciating pain. At times I could not walk without pain. Dr. Ghorbani suggested for me to get an Epidural Steroid Injection. I was little nervous and I was told by people that it would not work. Well Dr Ghorbani made me a believer, he performed the surgery on me and the next day I was able to get out of the bed with no pain, If you are looking for a doctor that is very knowledgeable and cares about his patients then come to APMI to be healed. My appointment ran on time, Dr Ghorbani was really knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment! I would highly recommend APMI. It's a one stop shop for therapy, pain management and orthopedic services. He has an amazing staff, they all have great customer service and always make you feel welcome. Hands-down one of the best medical doctors I have seen in my 42 years of life! his demeanor and bed-side manner is calm, positive, thorough, attentive, flexible, and personal. We also discussed vitamin supplements to address some life phase events and he made recommendations as to what I need. I find that doctors usually are distracted or rushed when visiting their patients, but not with Dr. Ghorbani . I had the sense that this doctor REALLY cared about my whole being. I could tell that Dr. Ghorbani has a well-rounded medical background and approaches his care with a wealth of extensive research and perspective for his clients issues or concerns. That is why I give him 5 stars! I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone that values their health and wants a doctor with extensive knowledge about health.

Barry who gave knee injections was excellent care professional courteous and explained and showed…read more on screen exactly what he was doing. Office staff is friendly polite and patient ficussed.

I had an appointment with Dr. John Ferrell on September 12, 2024, at the ROSM Washington, DC office…read morebut left before seeing him because I was not seen in a timely manner and left after an inappropriate time to wait. This is the second time I have experienced this problem with ROSM including previously in July with another doctor in the practice. Both times I was taken to an examining room in a timely manner and was left to wait in the room. After over 30 minutes, I left the room and spoke to one of the staff to ask if there was a problem. Both times I was told that the doctor was with another patient and would be in to see me in a while. My first complaint, therefore, is that it is not the patient's responsibility to determine why there is a delay. The doctor should instruct his/her staff to let the patient know that there is a delay and what are the patient's alternatives. Both times the staff person apologized for which I appreciate their apologies. An apology by a staff person, however, does not indicate that there will be any change in how waiting patients are informed of delays. On September 12, 2024, the staff person told me that the doctor was in a room with no clock, which is not an excuse but demonstrates poor planning by the doctor. Therefore, my second complaint is that the ROSM Washington, DC office is poorly managed and fails to properly plan appointment times for patients. I will not be returning to this practice for any reason.

I have been a patient APMI The most wonderful people you…read moreever want to meet they take their time they answer your questions they get help for you they don't judge you they make sure you're okay you understand they're on top of things the treatment is wonderful these are the most amazing doctors and team I've ever seen in my life I trust them with my whole heart Carolyn Ferguson

As of this month I have been a patient of Dr. Ghorbani's for a year and I will still give the same…read morehigh review. The staff at Chevy Chase are helpful, friendly and know me by name. I have always been able to speak to someone directly in the office when needed. The new P.A. Marjory has been great....she listens and always checks in with me regarding other medical issues I may be having and I am seen on time! I have had a couple of injections in both neck and back with positive results and will continue as long as needed. It's been a blessing to have my pain reduced and stabilized.

As Michael's wife, I have watched him deal with this hip pain for most of our 33 years of marriage…read more I've seen how much it affected the way he walked, what he could do, and just his everyday life. More than anything, I wanted him to finally have a real chance to get out of pain. Traveling from California to Maryland for surgery was a big decision. Michael has been an attorney in San Diego for decades and knows many of the top surgeons here, so going across the country was not something we took lightly. The doctors we saw here were talking about a much bigger open surgery. My husband, being my husband, had an enormous list of questions. A lot of the answers were already available in the information Dr. Christoforetti had put together, and his physician's assistant, Brian, answered many of the others. When we met with Dr. Christoforetti, he carefully went through everything with us and never made us feel rushed, even with Michael's never-ending list. One of the things that made me feel much better was understanding that doing the surgery through small openings did not mean he could see less. With the camera, he could actually get a very detailed view of what was going on and repair what he found without putting Michael through the much larger open surgery that had been discussed. Over the years, Michael tried just about every type of treatment available -- injections, physical therapy, and other non-surgical treatments -- without lasting relief. It meant so much to me that Dr. Christoforetti was finally trying to fix the actual problem instead of just treating the pain again. As a wife, there is a different kind of trust involved. Michael had to trust the surgeon operating on him. I had to trust the person I was handing my husband over to. Dr. Christoforetti made that easy. I felt that he truly cared about Michael and treated him the way you would want someone to treat a member of your own family. His whole team was wonderful to us. Being so far from home made both of us nervous, and having a direct number to Brian, his physician's assistant, gave us a lot of comfort. Dr. Christoforetti, if you ever make it to California, there will always be a place for you at our table. You took such wonderful care of my husband, and I would love the chance to return the kindness by making you the best home-cooked Persian meal of your life.

I like how easy it was to make appointments and how accommodating and friendly the office staff has…read morebeen. For the past two visits, both appointments have been nearly all on-time, which I appreciate. The facility also has an in-house X-ray technician and machine, which cuts down on time. I can't emphasize on how much I really appreciate the aspect of how efficient the entire team there works. As strange as it may sound, I couldn't help but to feel like I am guilty of wasting everyone's time there, and I felt rushed and flushed out of there quickly. Yes, I love physicians who are on time and the office so efficient that I waltz out of there happy and ready to get on with the rest of my day. Maybe it's just me who felt bad about the reasons and cause of issues I have presented and I felt like there's really nothing anyone can do about it. Maybe I should just call it disappointment. I'm not sure. Whatever the case is, I will just go back to my regular orthopedic office I've come accustomed to.

He performed a lumbar fusion in 2022 designed to stabilize my lower spine with rods and plates. As…read morea result of the surgery I I suffered a septic blood born infection -staph aureus sepis- usually caused by unsterile technique or instrumentation. I was readmitted to the hospital from the ER for 5 days where he was forced (reluctantly) to go back in and wash out the surgery site. That was followed by months of IV and oral antibiotics at home. But the sepic infection returned after the antibiotic therapy ended. Again back to the ER and readmitted for another 5 days with yet another wash out surgery and months of antibiotic therapy (IV + oral) Now 3 years later I find that the fusion did not fuse properly at the base of my spine. It basically came loose at the base of the structure .I have been in extreme pain for almost a year . Next week I go in for a complex fusion revision by a neuro surgeon that will lead to a one year recovery. Now after being paid almost 20,000 dollars he refused my polite request to forgive the balance unpaid by insurance. He reported 2500 to the credit bureau. STAY AWAY from this affable surgeon.

Excellent surgeon! Very caring, explains every detail and is very knowledgeable about cervical…read morespine! i like his up front approach!

Dr. Faucett was the second doctor I saw following a bike accident which left me with a deep…read morecontusion on my leg. Perhaps you've heard the advice "always get a second opinion" and I'm glad I followed it (real story: I have different insurance now so couldn't see my old Dr. and remain covered). Dr. Faucett did a great job of asking questions to find out what the issue was, took a small physical on the injured area and made a recommendation of a cortisone shot to try to lessen pain. My previous Dr. had said my two options were to 1. cut the wound out 2. wait and see if my body would heal itself. So already I have a third, and much more promising option presented with Dr. Faucett. The shot did not make cause any improvement so on my second visit I ask if we can try another shot. Instead Dr. Faucett recommends an MRI to get a better look at my injury and see how it's healed since my previous MRI seven months earlier, telling me he had several treatment thoughts based on what the MRI would show. After my MRI I didn't schedule my follow-up with Dr. Faucett, adding it to the to-do list instead. I was pleasantly surprised when he called me two days later to tell me he'd already reviewed the results and to discuss treatment options. His responsiveness, both via phone and email are worlds away from previous Drs I've gone to and greatly appreciated. The only thing standing between the 5th star is the reception desk at The Orthopaedic Center. Very unfriendly and brusque on each of my visits, plus they scheduled one of my appointment during a time while Dr. Faucett was out of the office - quite frustrating.

Failed knee replacement, dismissive follow-up. I needed a full revision by another surgeon…read more I chose Dr. Faucett for my total knee replacement after consulting four surgeons, because of his reputation. That was a mistake I've spent 18 months recovering from. Apart from the initial consult, all my pre-op care was handled by his PA. On surgery day, Dr. Faucett walked past me in pre-op without acknowledging me, and he never spoke to me after surgery either. I woke partway through the procedure being pulled so hard that I was sliding on the table before I was sedated more deeply. I was discharged a few hours later. From day two, something was clearly wrong. My pain was 10/10 for weeks, and at 8 days the PA moved me to a medication I had already told them didn't work for me. I couldn't bend my knee enough to use a pedal exerciser, I couldn't straighten it, and I was bruised dark purple from foot to hip for over a month. I followed every PT and medication instruction. My physical therapist, who has years of TKR experience, contacted the office herself because she felt a "hard stop" in the joint. I sent weekly updates. The response was that everything was fine, and I was made to feel I was overreacting. At 6 weeks I was told I could see the doctor "if I insisted." When I did see Dr. Faucett, at 45 degrees of flexion and -20 extension, he hadn't read my messages. He blamed my recovery on me, including not renting a $1,700 ROMtech bike, even though his PA had told me before surgery that my own equipment was adequate. He told me, with his back to me, that I'd need a manipulation under anesthesia. I saw another surgeon that same day. The surgery caused me to go from triathlete to someone who couldn't walk through a grocery store without pain, despite two manipulations and a scar tissue procedure. My revision surgery found an oversized tibial component impinging on soft tissue and nerves, and both components loose. After a complete revision with properly sized components, my recovery has been dramatically better, with a fraction of the bruising and pain. One knee replacement turned into four surgeries. In my experience, Dr. Faucett was not engaged in my care before, during, or after surgery, and when problems appeared, his office dismissed them instead of investigating. I would not choose him again, and I'd urge anyone considering him to look carefully elsewhere.