I was recommended to see Dr.Goicochea by my OBGYN. She found a nodule on the left side of my…read moreThyroid. First of in his office there are a lot of "Best of..." plaques. Obviously he is very good and has many years of experience. He did an Ultrasound and two biopsies to decide for the best procedure. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything with patience the entire time. It is hard to understand all these medical terms but he had patience and made me feel as comfortable as I could feel. The first biopsy was pretty painless and over fast. The second one needed more specimen for a special DNA test and was a bit more uncomfortable but still totally fine. After results came back 60% probability for cancer he suggested to get only half of the thyroid removed. He also gave me the option to remove the whole thing because a lot of people choose that for peace of mind. I chose to remove half. My procedure was done at the Massachusetts Ave Surgery Center On surgery day he came to talk to me before the procedure. Explaining what's going to happen. He is so calm and professional it makes you feel better. Surgery went great. I woke up sore to swallow but ok. The first 3 days of recovery were sore and than pretty good after that. So I'd recommend to take 3-4 days off of work. The incision is healing up nice after a week and a half. It looks like the incision is going to be pretty nice and clean. I got stitches from this inside so no stitches scars to come. Yay Thank you Dr.Goicochea for taking care of me. I will recommend him to anyone that has to deal with Thyroid issues

I was recommended to see him from another endocrinologist as "The Best of The Best!" My first…read moremeeting was informative, I did not realize the severity of my situation but he advised me to get specific testing so he would know to proceed with surgery. After results came back, we scheduled surgery within 2 weeks and I was TERRIFIED however many of the nurses at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital let me know they have never seen incisions as clean and virtually unnoticeable as his. The surgery went very well, lasted about 3 hours (I was slightly a special case) I barely had a sore throat and resumed normal life the day after. His bedside manner is awesome and he definitely put me at ease as this was my first surgery. He has also worked on close family friends of mine and they all say the same of Dr. Goicochea! Highly trained, knowledgeable and professional.

My wife's gall bladder surgery with Dr. Paul went great. No overnight stay, no real pain, nothing…read more But a week after, she started developing serious symptoms, which Dr. Paul took very seriously; he acted fast to find out what was wrong. At first, I was quick to blame the surgery, but more detailed investigation showed that the gallbladder problems were just the tip of the iceberg and the fist thing to "act up" in a very complex situation. Not only did Dr. Paul do a great job (as confirmed by other surgeons and his reputation); he still checks on my wife, even three years later. That's more than the mark of a good doctor; that's a good person. I'd highly recommend him, both for his skill and his compassion.

You will not find better surgeons than Dr. Paul and his partner, Dr. Garrett. Dr. Paul and Dr…read more Garrett have each performed more than a thousand hernia surgeries. Dr. Garrett did my hernia surgery and four days later I was driving to work (with a manual transmission car). Two weeks later, I was swimming. you will not find any better surgeons than Dr. Paul and Dr. Garrett.

I suffer from Meibomian gland dysfunction. The ophthalmologists I saw diagnosed it as resulting…read morefrom the many years of my lagophthalmos that permitted my meibomian glands to atrophy. After I saw an oculoplastic surgeon who performed several unsuccessful surgeries to treat my lagophthalmos, I decided to find someone who would approach my condition with a different strategy. I extensively researched oculoplastic surgeons practicing in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. My research led me to Dr. Zatezalo. From my first consultation with Dr. Zatezalo, I knew he was the surgeon for me. He is kind, smart, and compassionate along with experienced, talented, and creative in surgical procedures. He clearly explained to me that I needed full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) to functionally improve the operation of my eyelids. I had read about eyelid skin grafts from various Internet websites that described it as a last resort because of its complexity and routinely poor cosmetic outcome. Recovery may take up to a year or more before the grafts blend into the rest of your face and even then, they are usually a different texture and slightly off color. Dr. Z exerted no pressure on me to have the procedure. Deep down inside I knew I needed it. I had to do something as I could not go on living the way I was, and yet, I was afraid of what I would look like after a FTSG on my lower eyelids. I was using eyedrops nonstop during the day, and at night I would awaken every few hours in pain from the dryness and had to instill dry eye ointment. I wore sunglasses indoors because my eyes barely tolerated room lights or being out in the sunlight. I was miserable and my quality of life had gotten so poor, I did not want to leave my home. Dr. Zatezalo was very patient with me and again very honest. I had read many of his patient reviews of how he gave back his patients' lives through corrective surgery. I decided to move forward with full thickness skin grafts as Dr. Zatezalo recommended. In my case, it took approximately six months before the grafts started to blend in well with the surrounding skin and not be noticeable. My level of comfort improved immediately after the surgery as I now had more skin in my lower eyelids to help my eyes close completely. I no longer needed to use eyedrops and ointment like before. I was also able to tolerate artificial and natural light without sunglasses. I had the FTSG surgery in 2018. Today, people don't know I had it unless I point it out to them. The Zatezalo Group is located in a beautiful and modern office with easy parking access. Amelia and Kimmy, Dr. Zatezalo's staff, are super friendly, efficient, and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Zatezalo to anyone who needs functional repair or desires cosmetic enhancement of their eyes. Thanks to him, the quality of my life has improved greatly. He really is a remarkable doctor and person.

Dr. Zatezalo did a wonderfully meticulous job aligning/lifting my eyebrows and removing excess skin…read moreon my upper eyelids. Pre-surgery, he spent a significant amount of time answering all my concerns/questions, listening carefully to my expectations - which was a natural looking result. He was confident he could achieve my wishes and the outcome was just as I imagined. His office is easy to work with and very responsive. Post-op care was also top notch. Would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

I'm sure Dr. Daza is fine, this one star is for his office staff. I've never encountered such…read moreapathy and rudeness as I have when I called his office to inquire over a "billing statement" which was apparently not a billing statement (then why call it that?). Hire better people, Dr. Daza!

Dr. Daza is not only an amazing surgeon but also diagnostician. We had such trust after he…read moreperformed my daughter's appendectomy that I requested him for my recent bout with intestinal issues. He immediately correctly diagnosed. Highly recommend.

Both Dr zorc and Elizabeth were fabulous. His surgery was flawless and Elizabeth's post surgical…read morecare was absolutely terrific. She was kind, sensitive, and very warm... As well as clinically perfect.

I visited Dr. Thomas to check on my Thyroid. To the initial nurse, I inquired if he is an…read moreEndocrinologist. The nurse affirmed in my inquiry. When he came to see me, I told him that I am here to check on the level of my thyroid. He said he is a thyroid surgeon, not Endocrinologist. How ever, he ordered a lab work that has nothing to my inquiry. He also suggested I need to see an internist for the inquiry that he is a surgeon, not Endocrinologist. Interestingly, they charged me $242 for the service that has nothing to do for what I came for to see him. The next day, I went to endocrinologist doctor , which I got all the service I needed. After that, I called back to talk to Dr. Zorc's office manager to request a refund since I did not get the service I came for. The lady, who was not willing to give her name was rude and hangup the phone on me. I believe ethics must play the role and Dr. Zorc must refund the service charge that I paid for. Moreover, he also needs people with manner in his office, who don't hang up the phone on clients. Bekele, R.

Dr. Fisch of the OrthoBethesda practice provides highly professional care and attention to his…read morepatients' well being. He has a superb "bedside manner", and a few hours after a recent surgery for Sciatica pain, he called me personally to check in on me. Unlike some doctors that rush to surgery before it is called for, Dr. Fisch employs a systematic approach to back pain that starts with physical therapy, progressing to epidural injections, and finally proceeding to surgery if all else fails to quell the pain. I highly recommend Dr. Fisch to anyone suffering from Sciatica.

I've seen Dr. Ira Fisch for several years now. I give this MD an A++++. When I first met him for…read moreback pain this doctor was very thorough in his assessment and diagnosis. BUT the most important and helpful recommendation he gave me was that I needed to lose weight to help myself. It's NOT just the doctor who helps but the patient MUST help themselves as well. Patients need to be apart of the team of healing. When Dr. Fisch recommended for me to lose weight it hurt me emotionally, BUT I knew it was the truth. Since then I've lost approximately 91 lbs. I did 2 cycling centuries last year, 2020, and I'm training for 2 triathlons and a Spartan for this year, 2021. I had the privilege recently to thank him. Patients may not want to hear the truth but doctors need to be upfront and tell it like it is. Dr. Fisch wants his patients to be apart of trying to make them feel better. He can't do it alone. This surgeon is top notch!!!

they never answer phones so for ed to make appointment online. When I got there, they didn't have…read moreappointment despite registration process showed all onerous process completed.

Dr. Siram is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. During my initial consultation he reviewed my…read moremedical records and discussed treatment options. His imaging diagnosis convinced me of the importance to move forward with hip replacement surgery. Summit Orthopedics works closely with Sibley Hospital so I was able to schedule a Monday morning surgery and overnight stay at the hospital. The Nurse Navigator Supervisor at Sibley provided information on Pre-Op procedures and an appointment with Sarah, Summit's Nurse Practitioner, involved a review of the surgical procedures and the list of medications with a review of frequency. Dr. Siram brought together a great surgical team comprised of the Sibley Hospital Orthopedic doctors and nursing staff and an anaesthesiologist. The first nurse assigned to my post-Op care placed top priority on Pain Control and coordinated a meeting with In-House PT/OT Team to review and practice the Post-Operative exercises. I completed 2 weeks of In-Home physical therapy with Potomac Home Health Care, affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Sibley. The PT specialist was exceptional: checked vitals; reviewed my medications; provided a home exercise plan that helped me to begin walking with and without a cane, before starting In Office Post-Op PT. I would strongly recommend the Dr. Siram-Sibley Orthopedic Team.

This is the same facial plastic surgeon Dr Jennifer Parker Porter who is also the owner of Chevy…read moreChase Plastic Surgery. Reviews are under her Chevy Chase heading. My reviews are there and they are detailed with results.

Staff is very friendly..caring and makes you feel comfortable and at ease.. Dr. Porter is a sweet…read morelady and did a phenomenal job on my nose...I couldn't have asked for better. I'm very satisfied and will most likely go back there for a cosmetic procedures

Just an update from 2009 surgery That went wrong. Unfortunately Dr Porter was unable to achieve…read moreresults that were similar to my original face. I now get filler injections to correct reduction of my nose bridge and height. It's not even close but I need eyeglasses so it helps my morale and functioning.. The post rhino uneven nostrils have become moreso with age. Reshaping my nostrils was done to give me a more afrocentric appearance which I thought was strange until I was sent by Dr Porter to another doctor who gave me a speech on Black Pride. I am biracial Black and just wanted to fix a nose that was broken twice and never repaired in the United States Air Force. The original request was to stabilize and refine the tip of my nose. Unfortunately I ended up with a poor result with permanent rhinitis and headaches, uneven nostrils and a pug nose that requires over $20k to revise. I use fillers to get enough projection to wear eyeglasses every two years. I wanted to still look like part of my family. That's the greatest irony because we all identify as African American.

Dr.Porter is an artist! My rhinoplasty is a work of art, and better than I ever could have…read moreimagined. I initially considered going to a different doctor, only because of pricing, but kept feeling like I wouldn't feel safe with my decision to undergo surgery unless I had her do it (after seeing her work, reading her credentials, etc.). I am so happy with my decision. She is the queen of natural noses! Even the day I got my cast of, people who knew I had work done said they couldn't tell because I was healing so nicely, and my new nose just suited my face perfectly and looked like I was born with it. She and all of her office staff are incredibly kind and attentive. I can't thank her enough.