Called the office to see about an appointment. Got a very rude receptionist who (1) was very slow to get that I was a new patient AKA only half listening to me & (2) snickered when she told me Dr. Bannon had no availability until February. I don't see what's funny in a pregnant woman not able to get care. I don't think an OBGYN receptionist should either. read more

Words cannot describe how amazing Dr. Bannon was at my appointment. She greeted me warmly so it felt like, even at my first appointment, I had known her for a long time. She either looked over my chart, or spoke with the nurse before meeting me, and started our conversation right away addressing my situation. This may seem so small- but I can tell you it's not the norm for other physicians in the industry. I've seen the same OBGYN multiple days in a row, even while getting ready for surgery- and had them suggest multiple times that I could start a "new" medication, when I'm already on that medication. In a busy practice with lots of patients I can only imagine how difficult it is to be on time and keep things straight, but it's a terrible feeling when you're at some of your lowest moments to realize your doctor doesn't have the faintest idea who you are and couldn't be bothered to glance at your chart before scurrying into your room. Dr. Bannon made me feel like a person who mattered, and that is a lost gift. She did not make me feel rushed, and took the time to talk about my concerns and answered all of my questions. I'm so, so relieved I found her. Definitely worth the wait in trying to make an appointment and see her for the first time. read more

It has taken me far too long to leave a review for Dr. Bannon. As many of the other reviews also state, she is simply the absolute best. I was referred to her almost halfway through my twin pregnancy and am beyond thankful that I landed in her care. She is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond. I had some issues pop up at the end of my pregnancy and was very nervous about delivery- she made me feel calm and ensured she was the one who was there to deliver them despite having personal family plans, which I cannot thank her enough for. Our delivery went smoothly and although I live a bit away from their office, will continue to see her for routine visits. read more

I switched to Dr. Bannon two years ago, after becoming frustrated with the lack of personal care from my previous doctor (who forgot my name and basic history for the third time in as many early prenatal visits for my second, high risk pregnancy, despite having seen me throughout my first pregnancy, labor, and ultimate c-section only one year before). I'm not a demanding, "needy" sort of patient in any way, but I think they should at least know my name. It's on the top of the damn chart, so that should be a no-brainer. But he didn't, nor did others at the practice, and I wanted someone who would. Every time. After considerable research on various review sites and discussions with many women in the area, I found Dr. Bannon and her team at Women's Health Corp. And I could not be happier. On my very first visit, Dr. Bannon welcomed me into her office with true kindness and warmth, and sat down with me to discuss my personal and health history at length. Throughout our conversation, she asked questions and truly listened to my responses, taking notes when necessary but never seeming as though she was checking items off a list or blandly going through a routine history assessment. She asked about my family, my personal experiences and my concerns for the pregnancy--my first seemingly viable one after two consecutive miscarriages in the prior 6 months--in a way no other doctor ever has. I never felt rushed or ignored in any way. She listened and responded with compassion and support. She then conducted a thorough exam and sonogram (the first for this pregnancy), and explained everything as she went along. When she found the baby moving around and played the heartbeat aloud for me, she seemed truly joyful to do so. She then outlined a clear follow up plan and introduced me to the checkout staff personally so I could schedule my next appointment before my departure. At my subsequent visit, with my husband and son in tow, she not only remembered my name and history--she knew their names as well and seemed truly happy to see us. She maintained this level of personal attention, care, and professional responsiveness to any and all issues throughout the pregnancy and the year since. I trust her completely and think she is a wonderful doctor, as are the other doctors in the practice--all of whom I saw at least once during my pregnancy, to ensure familiarity in case an issue arose at a time Dr. Bannon was not available. All are kind and competent doctors, and go above and beyond to ensure the best care for their patients. There have, at times, been issues with long wait times for appointments, and during their recent office reconstruction the appointment scheduling process was a bit confusing. But they were appropriately apologetic in such cases, and are clearly taking steps to address concerns in this regard. I have heard that some people have and potentially continue to have issues contacting the office or getting through to doctors as necessary. While I haven't experienced this, Dr. Bannon herself mentioned it at my appointment this week, and said I should email her directly if I ever had any such trouble in the future. She said she checks it regularly and responds as quickly as possible every day. So, if getting through on the phones is ever an issue for others, email is an option. And hopefully any remaining phone system issues will be sorted out soon if not already. Either way, the doctors are more than worth seeing despite any minor annoyance like that, in my opinion. read more

I really did not want to write this review, because I wanted to keep her to myself and since she's already always so booked. Dr. Bannon is amazing, highly experienced and definitely knows what she's doing. She is very thorough with her explanations, which I appreciate, and pointed out things I never would have known just through "research." She takes thorough notes, and even though it had been over a year since I last saw her, she still remembered things from what I told her last time, because she included them in her notes! I am also studying to go into medicine, and her attitude and demeanor is what I aspire to also have with my future patients. read more

I love Dr. Bannon and the office staff. Scheduling and interaction with the front desk staff is easy and they are always polite. When scheduling an appointment I haven't had to wait an unrealistic time before I am able to get in (a month for routine checkup). Wait time in the waiting area and the visit room are short. Dr. Bannon always taker her time during our visits making sure every question and concern is addressed. She also explains things very well. Communication with Dr. Bannon outside the office is easy via the patient portal. Additionally, all staff members are very discreet and are conscious of patients personal information. I highly recommend her and this office. Additional info: the office location is easy to access and the parking lot of the building offers plenty of parking. read more

I really don't know where to start because I have had Dr. Bannon as my doctor for over 16 yrs and she delivered all 3 of my daughters ! I truly do not have enough words to say all I could about Dr.Bannon's expertise, bedside manor , knowledge. I had 3 difficult pregnancies and she not only had the knowledge and professionalism I needed but also the compassion to let me know all was going to be good . I always told my husband I don't care how far I have to drive I will have her deliver ALL my children until I'm done !! And I live in Maryland about 45 kin to an hour depending on traffic to her office . Fast forward and I am no longer needing her for babies and she continues to provide me with the care I need as I "mature " in female "issues " . Lol.. Dr. Bannon is ALWAYS available even though she's so booked she always makes you feel like you are her only patient !! And now my first daughter ( which doctor Bannon Delivered 16 yrs ago ) now has the privilege of having her as her OBGYN . As much as I would love to keep this hidden treasure to myself ... I can't help but sing her praises and just continue to be grateful GOD put her in my life . I am including a pic of my daughter as Dr. Bannon delivered her and now as her patient !! read more

Bannon Patricia MD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Mc Lean, Virginia

She is the best! Absolutely amazing at what she does. Delivered my baby boy normal despite some complications. She is very knowledgeable, calm, experienced, and spends time on you when needed. She may seem to be in a hurry during visits but trust me when she is in the labor room, she is like an angel. She is always booked well in advance. read more

Excellent doctor who is obviously the best combination of being both very bright and compassionate. I like how responsive she is and the care she shows towards her patients and understanding the issues, provides great feedback and is honest. read more

Dr. Bannon is amazing. She has a really calming presence and actually seemed concerned about my well-being and health overall. I sense that she treats all of her patients the same way from what I've read on other review sites. I also like that she's UVA educated. I liked the office. It was comfortable and I felt comfortable. The only downside is that the front office staff and the person who did took my weight/b.p. were riff raff. Feel no need to be nice to them. Only a couple of them were friendly. I have United insurance. Not sure what else they accept. read more

Both my daughter and I go to Dr. Bannon. She is excellent with both younger and older women. I had to wait for 3 mos for an appointment, and I am glad that I did. She is thoughtful, caring, professional, thorough and available. I cannot say enough good things about her -- very thankful to find such a wonderful doctor. If you can wait to see her, she is the best in NoVa by far. read more

I absolutely LOVE DR. Bannon. She stuck with me during my entire twin pregnancy. She was my cheerleader, my doctor, my friend through the whole thing. She never left me to another doctor-not once! She fought to get my healthy but small infant out of the NICU to be with me- which was the absolute right thing to do. She is a beacon of energy, love and support. I can't say enough about her. She is an amazing human being and I am blessed to have had her in my life during my pregnancy! read more

Dr. Bannon is not only an amazing doctor, she is also a wonderful, compassionate human being. She made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout my pregnancy and was right on the ball when things started to get complicated towards the end. She addressed all my concerns (even though some of them probably sounded crazy) and was always quick to return phone calls and messages. Hands down, the best OB in the area!!! read more

Today was my 1st x as your patient, Dr. Bannon. I waited over 40 min to spend under 15 actually w/you. I explained to you that I am a virgin and that what helps to soothe me during these exams is to have the gyn explain the science of what they are doing as they do it. You did not do this remotely. I explained to you that I had had diarrhea, vulvar itching and a friction burn from a 3 wk poor attempt at a Pap Smear that was ultimately not performed. The sheet that I was asked to fill out where I check off the problems I am having includes vulvar itching and increased urinary frequency. The sheet was never discussed, though I was told by the front desk staff that it was to be taken into the room. It is probably still lying on the exam table. The sheet lists the urinary frequency, but I did not state this to you. I expressed that given a previous discussion with my insurance, I was explained that an std panel was to be included in my yearly exam in order for it to fully qualify for preventive care. Whether or not this is correct, or with something you agree, I explained that it was important to me to ensure that that the exam was covered since this is the information I was given years before, and that alone is enough. Despite telling me you would, you instead said that you would not towards the end of the exam. Doing a swab for stds would have cost you nothing and is included in my preventive care and would have addressed an unnecessary financial problem I told you I had in the past. No other gyn has ever denied me std testing, esp when I requested it. I also asked you for a genital culture for bacteria...I explained that with the diarrhea, the friction burn, and the vulvar itching and esp bc I lose health insurance next year, it was important to me to get a genital bac culture. I understand that there are normal bacteria in the vagina, but the purpose of the culture is to check for colonization. It is not normal for a friction burn to still be itchy after 3 months and itch during urination (both statements were relayed to you). Regardless, what does it matter? My insurance covers it, I wanted it done on my body, and yes, it is not unheard of to do a culture. The time you spent arguing that it was not necessary...Don't you understand that I lose insurance and it is important to be vigilant and most of all, I requested this and it is my health which I should not have to debate with you. If you had listened to me, then I would have told you that I have taken 2 pills of diflucan this month already and so, the issue is not likely due to yeast. You adjusted the overhead black light and then used those same gloves to insert into my vagina bc you were unable to adjust the light with your elbow. I do not like this. You did not wash your hands immediately before my breast exam. I do not like this. When the speculum was inserted, I felt pain and discomfort which has continued to linger. I asked you to take a look at it and you continued to inch towards the door and stood there with the door open for 3 min. No one other than my doctor has seen me naked and you stood there with the door ¾ open while I was hiding myself in paper clothing and naked beneath it. The time you spent telling me you could not look at the area of discomfort could have simply been used to look at the area of discomfort. Instead you told me that you had other patients (who am I?) and that you were running behind (I showed up to the appt on time, you cannot punish me bc you are running late) and that I could wait if I wanted (if I wanted?). How long would I be waiting?, I asked. You said you had about 3-4 pts. Really? U wanted me to wait in pain, discomfort for maybe 2 hours? I was very clearly still conversing, PLEADING w/you to wait, while u simply walked out WHILE I was speaking...I asked u if u could please look at me and if u could please ask my mother to come by and you just shut the door and left me there. Yes, everything was said when u were still halfway in the room. You just left me in the room. I have had 10 gyn exams; never has someone treated me with such disrespect. I have never begged w/them to look at something that is hurting me; I have not been hurt. No, I am not a gyn, but I am a human being, I am your patient, and I had every right to feel cared for, heard, respected, no matter how seemingly trivial m concern. Your front desk told me that I 'might' have a $450 copay for the preventive exam. Are you serious? What does it matter how many people give you positive reviews if you treated me this way? While I and another woman will never return to you, it hurts me that I am in pain that you caused, both emotional and physical, and that you will get paid for an exam where I did not feel respected. I drove home in a haze, Dr. Bannon. I got into the shower immediately and cried. I hate that I came here. I am so uncomfortable having shared my medical concerns in a public forum. But I feel completely unheard. read more

Would love to give a better rating but have called 3 times and been put on hold for over 5 minutes each time! I figure if it is this hard to make a first appt. then it will probably be hard for the next 9 months :( read more

I was actually referred to one of Dr. Bannon's associates and saw her by a scheduling error, which ended up being a blessing in disguise. I was looking for guidance on what to do for a cyst that was found on one of my ovaries and was causing me a ton of pain. She listened to my pain and symptoms timeline, asked appropriate questions and I truly felt that she felt for me. I reached out to her a couple of times with questions before actually seeing her again during an ER trip and each time she was compassionate and wanting to help me feel better. She wanted a laparoscopy performed to remove the cyst and to check for endometriosis so she referred me to a surgeon she had trained under because of the endometriosis. Dr. Bannon did not dismiss my pain as many others had and I will continue to see her and would 100% recommend her to anyone. read more

Ok.....staff, both administrative and nurses are weak......but Dr Bannon is superior.....and that is who you are going to entrust your health to. She understands her staff's weaknesses and works to circumvent them. I brought my wife to see Dr Bannon and was in awe of her bedside manor, knowledge, and coomitment to the patient. Put up with the sub-standard staff....she is worth it. read more

Dr. Bannon is really great. It was a first time visit for me, and I was just blown away with how pleasant the experience was. She has a wonderfully welcoming manner, she covers all the bases, she takes her time to explain things, and she encourages questions. Elsewhere I've read that the staff isn't great, but that was absolutely not the case when I went to my appointment. Someone patiently talked me through directions on the phone after I put the wrong street number in my GPS, and everyone I met there--at the front desk and in the examination rooms--was helpful, smiling, and efficient. Couldn't ask for anything more! read more

I was referred to Dr. Bannon by a great friend of mine who told me how incredible she is. Honestly, I was comfortable with my other OB and never thought about changing. I found out from my friend that my OB moved and left the practice without even informing her patients with a letter or phone call. This forced me to seek care elsewhere and thank God I did. I can't even tell you how amazing my experience with Dr. Bannon was. She makes you feel at ease and that's pretty hard at the OBGYN. You can't go wrong and I'm so glad to have found this practice!! read more

Patricia Bannon was amazing! Even my significant other who was with me during the appointment loved her. This is my first pregnancy, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience considering I didn't have a very good encounter with a different office. Dr. Bannon is located temporarily off Boone Blvd right now because of renovations (I believe). Although there was a bit of a wait, I can understand why. Dr. Bannon took her time with me and was really thorough at reviewing my previous medical record from my prior office. She explained a lot of my concerns to me, and it definitely felt like she cares about her patients. The waiting area wasn't like clockwork where it was a ton of pregnant people coming in and out, but it was very quiet and I was the only pregnant one there. After my appointment, she took the time to try to call the hospital to get me in at the antenatal testing center even though she had two other patients waiting for her. You could just tell she was so genuine, and I'm so glad I switched doctors. I definitely recommend her if you are pregnant and looking for an OB or even just a GYN. Good luck to you because I know she is not always accepting new patients. read more