I HIGHLY recommend the Center for Health & Cancer Prevention. I went there a week ago for my 1st…read moreColonoscopy and was completely blown away by how caring and great the care staff team was. I loved that I was in and out in an hour - I arrvied and they got me started. Every part of the Care team introduced themselves, told me what they would be doing and asked if I had any questions. It truly was a great experience. I also liked that I did not have to go to the hospital to get this done - it was right in their office which was easy. I also appreciate not having to drink all that crap I had heard about - I appreciated the pills making the prep more pleasant as well. Dr Jaklic was wonderful and put me at ease. I was very happy w/ her as my doctor.

What a great experience!! I got the best drugs and I got the magic fingers of a goddess. The mood…read morelighting was perfect and I love the Barry White sound track, it was a magical setting. I don't remember everything but I think we all had a great time and after waking up and enjoying the warm feeling of much needed companionship.

This review is for Radiation Oncology at VOA…read more My first appointment here was with the amazing Dr. Heather Jones. She spent so much time explaining everything in great detail. My treatment began quickly and the entire radiation team was wonderful for the duration of my visits. The facility is clean, comfortable and they run the treatments as timely as possible.

When my late husband was a patient of Dr. Mark Fleming at VOA, their main office was in a business…read morepark off Northampton Boulevard near the location of the old Tidewater Tides ballpark. They have since moved to the new Brock Cancer Center on Virginia Beach Boulevard, the 2nd of the two newest additions to the Sentara Leigh campus. The location is on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard just west of its intersection with Kempsville Road. The entire staff was caring & nurturing. The nurses in the infusion room became familiar with their regular patients. Volunteers from a local organization brought around a cart with lunch boxes & soft drinks for both patients & the family member who was caring for them. Periodically a comfort dog would be brought around for those of us who found this soothing. No one provided better care than Dr Fleming, who completed his fellowship at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. He worked closely with a Urologist who specialized in the same type of cancer. Their plan was a very potent chemotherapy before surgery to attempt to shrink the cancer & kill any loose particles before surgery. I got to know & trust Dr Fleming because my husband would fib about his symptoms. Therefore I had to be at every appointment. His treatment plan & the surgery that followed were successful. But my husband wasn't successful at giving up the cause of the cancer. The experience with the hospital's staff doctors was not good. So Dr Fleming was the doctor I trusted near the end. When I left a message for him to call, he actually came to the hospital to give me the news. He & the urologist he worked with were an exceptional team. About 10 years ago my PCP was thorough in diagnosing a problem & referred me to a Hematologist for a consultation. I freaked out when I learned that the Hematologist was with VOA, fearing the implication. His findings were that it wasn't an oncology problem. But he noticed I was severely dehydrated & immediately sent me to their infusion room for an IV. Even though it wasn't his specialty he was determined to find the root of the problem. After quite a lot of testing the problem was found. It was a rare food born bacteria that had to be reported to the Health Department so they could determine where I had contracted it. There was no need. I knew exactly the restaurant where I ate right before the problem began. It wasn't in Coastal Virginia. I am so thankful for VOA having taken control of solving & treating a problem so difficult to find & cure. Needless to say, this medical group comes with my highest recommendation.

I went to Brock Cancer Center for walk in, routine x-rays my PCP ordered at my annual appointment…read more This place is wonderful. It's a beautiful building with smiling faces to greet you! X-rays were quick and easy. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. After my x-rays, I walked around inside and outside to explore the campus. They have a gift shop, a sandwich shop and shops for specialized cancer care. Outside they have a beautiful garden area for sitting, eating or just relaxing. It is located behind the building across from the parking garage. It's very nice, a must see! I will return here for future testing and such. It is a wonderful facility.

My latest visit to Brock Cancer Center was for routines bloodwork. Normally I have Bloodwork done…read moreat Sentara Leigh. When we parked at Leigh it was obvious that something was wrong. There were a large number of First Atlantic Restoration vans parked in close proximity to the entrance. Allowed to go through security screening I was surprised to be turned away and sent to Brock Cancer Center, Turning into Brock Center from Kempsville Road I discovered a convenient side entrance with much closer parking than entering through the beautiful front lobby. The side entrance opened to the hall that has the entrance to Outpatient Check in, which included Bloodwork, Imaging & the Breast Center. There I learned that the problems at Leigh were caused by water pipe breaks. Many of the Leigh employees had been sent to Brock to handle the patients being sent there. I've been a fan of the Brock Imaging Center for some time. Since fewer people realize there's an Imaging Center there, appointments are more readily available. I've had MRI's, Catscans and Bone Density Scans done at Brock. The equipment is state of the art and the employees are friendly. I'll continue to have my Imaging done at Brock with an added benefit of having discovered the more convenient Kempsville side entrance.

I pray you never need an oncologist, but if you do, VOA is where you need to go. I trust them with…read moremy life. I am certain that their care helped to save my life and return to me my quality of life. Dr. Scott Kruger, Lynn Kelly and their associates listen and care. The office staff is wonderful and when you go there, you can feel the warmth. You are not invisible. You are not just a number. You are not just a pay check. Dr. Kruger is not only exceptionally intelligent but he is incredibly knowledgeable. I was blessed because I found them, and you will be blessed too.

This is for Dr. Chang and Kim Austin Heath Nurse Practitioner…read moreAbsolutely wonderful. I haven't felt better my entire life. Labwork shows EXACTLY what I need to keep me tip top. My result have been better for a life long issue I've been managing. Thank you!

I would not recommend Dr. Janson to anyone. I trusted Dr. Janson with my gastroenterological care…read morefor a few years but have recently switched to a different doctor. This is because he has missed cancer twice, the second time being this past summer. The first time he missed my thyroid cancer. He kept telling me that I had "pretty bad" acid reflux and that's why my face, throat, and neck was hurting. I was prescribed every antacid medication available but the symptoms kept getting worse. His nurse finally suggested that I see an ear, nose, and throat specialist. I took her advice and finally I had resolution to my problem. I kept seeing Dr. Janson because I gave him the benefit of the doubt. However, this past June, I went to see him because I had stomach pain and my abdominal girth was increasing rapidly. His diagnosis after an upper endoscopy was delayed gastric emptying, which he had diagnosed a few years ago. Again, he prescribed medication and sent me on my way. After a visit to the ER a couple of weeks after seeing him, for stomach pain and not being able to breathe, I was diagnosed with a stomach mass. It turns out I had a 9-1/2 lb tumor. The mass was removed in July. I know am under the care of an oncologist. I trusted Dr. Janson to thoroughly investigate my gastrointestinal symptoms, instead he missed these two life-threatening conditions. I feel that he rushed to get me out of his office (and on to the next patient) and prescribed medications without taking the time to investigate and get to the real problems. I do have to say, however, that his staff is great, from the receptionist and appointment scheduler to most of the nurses.

Everyone here is very friendly. My appointment was at 1:30 and I definitely had to wait a while to…read moreget in, but it seems to be the norm for most doctors offices lately. Easy to find. Easy access.

Dr Shoba Mendu is the best!!! She has been my doctor since 2015. She is the only one I trust for…read morecolonoscopy and other digestive procedures. She is very compassionate and I would love to work for her! The personnel at the front office were very helpful and supportive.

Dr. Shabazz is a wonderful doctor who takes ample time to listen to your concerns and also just…read morepart of your daily personal life. It is a small office, but he always has open availability for appointments (at least in my case he does). The only negative I will mention is that on one occasion I did not see him, but the nurse practitioner who was short in conversation, did not have the nicest personality and rushed the appointment. The nurses in the infusion center and lab center are equally as nice. The window sills of the infusion center are lined with fun movable sun flowers given to the nurses by prior patients, it definitely brings some cheer to a normally drab space. Overall this is a wonderful facility.

I simply cannot thank Dr, Enderson AND his staff for all they did for me. For 3 years I have…read moreintermittent right upper abdominal pain shoot to my back and up my middle chest. My internist of 9 years, my GI doc, my Pulmonologist, my oncologist...ALL of them told me it was related to a surgery of 8 years ago and kept recommending physical therapy. Finally in desperation I went to Dr. Enderson expecting the same response. Instead he listened to me, knew exactly what it was and scheduled immediately to have my removed. I am now 1 week post-op, I feel fantastic and I can never thank him enough for his care. THIS IS A TRULY FINE DOCTOR. THANK YOU DR. ENDERSON!!!!!!!!

Very rude at the front desk. My husband and I showed up 15 mins late and brittney said she would…read morewould have to ask the doctor. Then we waited at the front desk for another 15 mins standing at the check in for her to tell my husband it's ok. The other two ladies just ignored us. Until I ask do u know where she went? They said she had to ok it with the doctor. Update! We revisited Went the urology of virginia 6 months later and the front desk personnel were better at greeting patients. Most patients that come in have major health problems and need extra special attention. The lobby needs to feel more comfortable. The tv that is on talks about problems a patient might be experiencing. Why not put something else on tv such as hgtv or a cooking channel to get things away from the patients mind. Lack of up to date magazines and uncomfortable chairs dont help either. The check in computer pads are efficient but are overwhelming to older patients who dont how to use an iPad and still have a flip phones so how can you expect them to use this device. I understand it cuts down on the paperwork but no one ever asks would you like us to help you this first time. Maybe after that they'll get the hang of it. I've seen a couple get into an arguement over how slow he was going to answer the questions.

DO NOT BE FOOLED! Bigger is NOT better! This place does not hold the monopoly on urology care! Go…read moreelsewhere! They DO NOT care about their patients. They FAIL to communicate and FAIL to care for their patients. I left several messages in MyChart which were never responded to.