I had an excellent experience during my first visit to this clinic. Dr. Henn was recommended by my…read morerheumatologist. As she mentioned he was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and had outstanding bedside manner. He took the time to listen, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand during the exam and made me feel completely at ease. What stood out most was the flexibility and thoughtfulness in discussing treatment options and next steps--I never felt rushed and truly felt included in the decision-making process. It's rare to find a provider who combines expertise with genuine compassion. I'm very grateful for such a positive first visit and would highly recommend this practice. Everyone from the front desk personnel, his administrative staff, the x-ray technician, then his shadowing residents x2 were great. I visited the 20th st location but will visit Georgetown due to ease of transport.

Dear GT Medstar Medical Team,…read more My name is Sheila Westerfield and I was an in-patient at your hospital from October 25 through October 30, 2024. I must apologize because this email thank you is a very long time coming, however, I have been working on my recovery and PT. I wanted to thank each of you for your amazing care both medically, physically and emotionally as your team and you guided me through my recovery period at the hospital during my stay. From the excellent medical care and advice that was given to me both pre op hip replacement surgery to post op surgery, Dr. Park, I must say you are the BEST! I am so grateful that you are and were my surgeon involved in my care from the day I came to you for consultation, during and after my surgery and your excellent follow up and care! Your attentiveness to my requests and care will always be appreciated with deep gratitude. You also possess an amazing beside manner. I grew up in a family of physicians from my grandfather, uncle and brother -- so I am quite familiar with the quality of care that can be given to a patient -- not just medically, but the overall support emotionally that makes an outstanding doctor like yourself stand out from the rest. Thank you! Secondly and not really secondly, the amazing care that I received from the nursing staff, your staff, Dr. Park -- your resident, the physical therapists, nurse techs, the client care experience staff and down to the young man who cleaned my room twice a day and the food services staff, I remain extremely grateful. The quality of care and attention and kindness and compassion of all of the staff mentioned above (the names are listed below) -- I hope that I didn't leave anyone out, please know how fabulous you all are and I am grateful that you chose the medical profession because you are exactly where you belong. You all have huge hearts and exude patience and devotion to the career you chose. It is my hope that the director's of GT Medstar and your immediate supervisors and managers will have the opportunity to see this email. Because I don't have access to their emails, I am hopeful that this email will be forwarded to each -- from the president/ceo at GT, the head of the surgical orthopedics department, the head of nursing and patient experience department, director of physical therapy, food services and the janitorial department. I am healing quickly -- walking sometimes without a cane and having no difficulty navigating my 14 steps (LOL). All of this is due to the excellent care that each of you provided me and your encouragement each step of the way. The qualities that each of you possess are those that each person who has to undergo surgery or just a stay at the hospital prays for!!!! I know for certain as I am a praying "gal" who when my eyes open I am prayerful and thankful and before they close my prayers and gratefulness are repeated to my God -- and, what I can say is that HE answered my prayers, for TRUE!!!!! I wish each of you all of the BLESSINGS that God has in store for each of you and your families. I know that each day that you come to work, you are BLESSING yet many more patients! Thank you again. I will continue to keep each of you close to my heart and in my prayers. Tomorrow, my plan is to post this on Google!!!!!!! Blessings. With much thanks, Sheila H. Westerfield 202.526.3062 shwesterfield@comcast.net Below please see the names of those staff at GT Medstar who worked diligently, compassionately and tirelessly with me to help me heal. Surgery and Orthopedic Doctor: Dr. Kevin Park Attending/Residents for Dr. Park Dr. Perrot (spelling) Admin Staff for Dr. Park Tyrisa Lartarsha Marissa Anesthesia: Veronica Soto and Dr. Singh Nurses and Techs Sydney Morson Chloe MacViccer Jen Sabolsky Monica O'Neil Nicole Dulaney Clare Hilda Twanda KDN Alexis Abby Ashley Hayden Soi Ban Allie Colleen Erika Adzo Ingrid PT Andrew Madalline Ashley Food Services Damien Negas Patient Experience Kellie Chang Shirley and Shannon Brittney Kiara Cleaning Moses

Very thorough and offered a conservative approach for the treatment of my issues without surgery…read more Dr. Kalantar was recommended to me by the former chief of orthopedics for adults at Fairfax INOVA Hospital who did both of my knee replacements. It is his opinion that Dr. Kalantar, is the best spine doctor in the entire DC Metro area.

After doing thorough research & consultations with 4 doctors, I ultimately chose Dr Kalantar to…read moreperform my lumbar fusion. During my consultation he was informative in a layman's type of way, very professional, humble, and attentive, He has an amazing, well organized staff to support him. They appear flawless on the way they communicate behind the scenes. The surgery went smoothly & he has been everything you could ask in a doctor during my post-op phase. He doesn't ramble on about nothing like some of the doctors I consulted with but answers "my" questions. I have my questions written out & we can get right down to business discussing what we need to in an efficient & timely manner. Can't say enough good things about this surgeon.

Dr, Eve Hoffman was so eager to cut me up, she didnt check my history, (last surgery 35 years ago…read morewith residual internal scar tissue). Residual problems - ignored. She did not bother with nerve conduction testing, So, base on MRI she decided I need surgery - and STAT. $ months, max. Second opinion "established" that what was "found" on MRI is 5+ years old with NO changes, no spinal damage, no nerve damage. So tell me again, why do you recommend surgery STAT to create potential more scar tissue with no guarantee of any satisfactory outcome? I would NOT recommend her to any living human being. SHe was abrupt and saw only one image: the MRI. not the person.

Am 78, had severe back pain in June; it came on in a few days. Could hardly walk, and am usually…read morevery active, hiking, running, etc. Even had to buy a walker to get to my car in the driveway. Dr. Hoffman at Summit Orthopedics was absolutely wonderful. Diagnosis through MRI was marked stenosis, among other related issues at Lumbars 4 and 5. I had laminectomy and fusion surgery at Sibley within a few days; and a few days after that, virtually no pain (without meds), felt really good (and donated walker to a charity). At 6 weeks I feel almost normal, back to gym. Dr. Hoffman is an excellent surgeon, friendly and forthright manner, responds to questions most helpfully and was just superb overall. Could not have been better.

Dr. Zahir is an amazing surgeon. He is friendly and really cares about his patients. He helped…read morecompletely eliminate in my back pain without any complications and it is just amazing. Thanks to him, my quality of life has significantly improved and I am able live without constant pain. No complications and no scarring and my pain is gone, with a surgery well-done.

An absolute great surgeon, doctor and person. He is very knowledgeable and also makes you feel…read moreextremely comfortable in his care. His support staff ( nurses, assistants, front desk) are also amazing and go out of their way to help you in every aspect of treatment ( diagnosis, treatment and recovery). I should know , I am a doctor as well and feel blessed to be in his care.

I didn't WANT to make the long trip out to Annandale after an agonizing workday…read more.. But it was worth the drive. After years of condescending doctors looking down their noses while chucking multitudes of medicines at me for my low back and sciatic pain , I was nearly at my wit's end. However, the moment Dr. Gorsen walked into the evaluation room to greet me, I felt like someone was finally in my corner. He had a jovial tone (although he took me seriously), read my chart thoroughly, reviewed my MRI's extensively, let me speak without cutting me off, actually LISTENED, and fully processed what I had to say before responding. I can tell when a doctor enjoys his work by his bedside manner, and this doctor has a stellar one. While he's extremely busy (engaged in various side projects, inventions, and work with sports injury patients), Dr. Gorsen still took his time with me, didn't make me feel rushed, did make me feel comfortable, and managed to quickly devise and explain to me several prospective lines of attack to get to the root of my suffering. He patiently conveyed what I didn't understand in lay terms, and even offered an interim solution between now and the next time I would follow up with him - going back and forth several times to his supply room, working with me to find just the right sized back brace, and educating me on how to use it. If a guy this busy can manage to have a good humor, patience, and sympathy for his patients, the rest of you cocky doctors with atrocious people skills running patient mills should be ashamed. Additionally, the staff was pleasant, the office wasn't crowded with over-booked patients, and I've definitely had longer waits. Because of Dr. Gorsen, for the first time in three years, the light at my tunnel's end doesn't just seem like a freight train. He may or may not be able to help see me back to restored health; but at the very least, he HAS offered two very important things to me which no other doctor has bothered to even attempt thus far - and those are sincerity and hope. He has accrued an array of accolades over the years, and I can see why. I would recommend this neurosurgeon to anyone - near or far.

I was a patient of Dr. Gorsen's back in 2003. I was diagnosed with a bulging lumbar disc. Dr…read more Gorsen performed a lumbar discectomy in January of 2003. I have been pain and symptom free for more than 16 years. What more needs to be said?

Anybody who has had significant back/spine issues can tell you there's no clear path out of the pit…read moreof despair that is constant pain and inability to live an active, full life. And there's a bit of luck involved -- finding the right doctor, selecting the right treatments or surgery, and with the latter hoping you're not going to be among the % of people whose surgery is unsuccessful. There are reviews on here from people who no doubt were on the wrong side of that, and it's awful. Maybe something went wrong, maybe they were among the tough cases that Dr. O'Brien takes on despite the risks involved. But my experience was different. Dr. O'Brien was the right surgeon, with the right surgery (lumbar disc replacement) that ended my several years of agony and dread of lifelong disability. I had a previous surgery with another doctor, which did not fix the problem. Disc replacement was an absolute godsend and Dr. O'Brien and his team performed mine flawlessly -- plus his office was able to get insurance to pay for it, which was not easy (and not available to everyone, sadly). ADR is a difficult surgery -- there aren't many doctors who perform it regularly, let alone consider it a strength/specialty. But Dr. O does. I conducted extensive research prior to my surgery and he's among the top 2-3 docs for ADR in the D.C. area. If you're a good candidate for ADR, don't hesitate -- it's a way better choice than a fusion. There's a Facebook group you can search for, where you can learn more from actual patients. Just choose your surgeon wisely.

My life continues to be one of constant nerve pain, burning, throbbing, forever weak right leg. And…read moreI get a letter from him stating I am no longer welcome as a patient at OrthoBethesda. I fired him first.

Dr. Nayak is a complete GODSEND - he literally saved my life! When other doctors/physicians…read moredismissed my ongoing excruciating pain, Dr. Nayak was able to diagnose my condition right away and set up a plan that made more than perfect sense. I was admitted the same day, was able to be monitored overnight and be provided pain management, and had the surgery scheduled the following day - I am now pain-free, and I just can't thank Dr. Nayak enough! The front staff as well as the assistants/nurses are all so friendly, kind, and welcoming - I was also able to be squeezed in for an appointment, which really never happens with a specialist; the amount of compassion and empathy that this office has is amazing. All my follow-ups have been wonderful, and the office is very responsive in answering any questions/concerns. and/or providing refills on medication(s). If you're looking for a neurosurgeon, there is only one doctor you should be trying to get an appointment with, and that's Dr. Nayak. He is extremely kind, provides a breakdown of everything, answers all your questions, has the best bedside manners, is an expert, and he holds all these accolades/awards/recognitions. I was in great hands, and you will be, too! He is literally the BEST neurosurgeon, EVER! You won't regret seeing Dr. Nayak - I guarantee it!!! +ask for Dr. Nayak - he is the absolute best!!! +friendly staff +located at VHC +paid garage parking

I cannot speak to other surgeons, but I can about Dr. Kader…read more Do not use Dr. Kader as your surgeon. Though I was recommended a different surgeon, Dr. Murry, I went with Kader to get the surgery done before the 2016 year was out. I paid for that mistake. Kader made no major slipups, but in doing the C5-C6 fusion he ended up tightening the spaces around the foramina, the places where the nerves traveling to the arms and back exit the spine - even though I had told Kader that I was an active amateur musician, and that playing was a big part of my life. Within two weeks after the surgery I started noticing symptoms down my arms and into my hands that were not there before the surgery. Except for brief periods, they did not go away, and slowly grew worse and worse. Kader refused to see any problem and only told me to take more drugs - even a year and a half after the surgery. Finally, my pain doctor recommended Dr, Ellegala of Sonospine. Three months ago he opened up the spaces that Kader closed, and my hands already feel stronger and more dexterous than they have in years. Ellagala's surgery technique isn't covered by insurance, and I had to pay $30K, but he fixed Kader's bungle, so it was worth it. But I'd rather not have had to pay it in the first place. When you pick a surgeon, you want someone who is committed to doing the best he or she can for you. Abraham Kader is not that surgeon, so he is not the surgeon you want. Go with Murry if you can.

A huge shout out to Gladys for getting my appointment scheduled quickly and seamlessly. You are an…read moreangel! The office is located off of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda on Rockledge Road. The staff was kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Thompson was very nice. He explained his diagnosis and options for treatment. He took his time and did a thorough examination. Dr. Thompson ordered some more tests and told me to return after they were completed. Thank you, to everyone at John's Hopkins Orthopedic for helping in my healthcare.

Over several years, I've been treated for both a torn meniscus and arthritis, first by Dr. Valaik…read moreand, now, by Kevin Woodward. They've always provided excellent service in a very caring manner.

Dr Lutton is a terrific orthopedist. He diagnosed my tennis elbow, gave me a cortisone shot and…read moreexercises, and explained his diagnosis and everything he was doing whilst giving me the injection. His receptionist was courteous and helpful.

Awesome experience. Dr.Lutton truly cares his patients & would highly recommend to anyone with…read moreshoulder pain.