FHBC is such a fantastic establishment. I know what you're thinking: "How on earth can an OBGYN be…read morefantastic? I dread my annual appointment!" Trust me when I say that the midwives and doctors at FHBC will make the experience much less uncomfortable than it might normally be. They're a very hippy-dippy establishment, so if that's not your thing, you may want to go elsewhere. They won't shove their ideas down your throat, but they do advocate childbirth in a birth center instead of hospital (duh...they are a birth center), breast feeding, and just about all other au-natural techniques there are. They really emphasize that their doors are open to anyone from any walk of life. They're warm and welcoming, and don't pass judgments. If you're not pregnant (I'm not) you can still use their services for your annual exam and, just recently, for primary care for the whole family (including men!). As far as annual exams go, they make sure the actual exam portion of the visit is very short. You won't be on that exam table for ages (thank god!). Instead of the drawn-out process I've experienced at other OBGYNs, they take a good 15 minutes before the exam to get to know you as a person (whoa! shocker!) and then about 2 minutes for the exam. Then they send you on your way! I highly recommend FHBC because every single staff member you interact with is friendly, and they really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. you can't ask for a better experience.

I thought it was worth coming back to mention that after a REALLY rough IUD insertion appointment…read morewhich culminated in me hugging the (really clean) toilet in the FHBC's bathroom and losing every ounce of my dinner (see: Shawafel review, it's really quite delicious on the way down), my nurse midwife sat with me for AN HOUR until I could peel myself off the examination table and head home. She exemplified patient care that night (I took a 7pm after-work appointment) and was just really fantastic all around. What's more, she called me a week later to check in on me and see how I was feeling. Young women in need of GYN care in DC - this place, in terms of customer service (as it were), is really as good as it gets. On a side note: in addition to waiting with me for an hour, the nurse midwife also was nice enough to call cab companies for me. Not ONE of FIVE companies picked up the phone. Not one. We were hold with one for over 20 minutes. F*ck me, DC needs better regulation on cab companies.

I have been a patient at this practice for over 20 years, which makes my decision to leave, and the…read morecircumstances surrounding it, especially disappointing. I recently ran out of a necessary medication before my next scheduled appointment and contacted the office to request a short prescription to bridge the gap until my upcoming visit. I was told that Dr. Motazedi would not provide a prescription to cover even a few days. The idea of going three weeks without medication was very concerning and could potentially negatively impact my health. I found the lack of concern for continuity of care troubling, particularly after being a patient of the practice for more than two decades. Unfortunately, this experience was not the only factor in my decision to leave. Over the years, I have experienced multiple issues with the administrative side of the practice. There have been appointments where I waited more than an hour to be seen. On another occasion, I was scheduled for an appointment on a day when the office was closed. I have also received a same day call asking me to come in several hours earlier than my scheduled appointment because the afternoon schedule was light. Experiences like these left me feeling that my time and convenience were not always given the same consideration that was expected of me as a patient. When I ultimately decided to cancel my upcoming appointment and requested my medical records so I could transition to another practice, I explained that I wanted to share feedback about why I was leaving. Unfortunately, the response and tone I received left me with the distinct impression that my concerns and my decision to leave simply did not matter. After more than 20 years as a patient, that interaction felt dismissive, which was disappointing. I understand that medical practices have policies regarding prescriptions, scheduling, and medication management. I also understand that unexpected circumstances arise. However, professionalism, communication, compassion, and respect for a patient's time still matter. After more than two decades with this practice, I did not make the decision to leave lightly. My recent experience, combined with the administrative issues I have encountered over the years and the way my concerns were handled when I decided to leave, ultimately confirmed that it was time for me to find another provider.

Dr Motazedi, is phenomenal his staff is pleasant and attentive. I would recommend Dr Motazedi to…read moreanyone with Diabetes.

I've waited a year to post my review. While I believe that many patients are helped by Dr. Moawad,…read moremy experience has not been stellar. What I do appreciate is that Dr. Moawad was able to give me a diagnosis and put some pieces together for me that multiple providers had not done after 3 years of chronic pelvic pain and horrible periods that still negatively impact my quality of life. My first visit was great, I felt cared for and seen. I do believe that Dr. Moawad cares and has developed his skills and knowledge to help as many women as possible. My endo was advanced when it was caught, which may be why I'm still having significant impacts from it a year after surgery. I knew that one surgery would not fix all of the things, but I did expect that my quality of life would improve. That has not been the case thus far. The surgery coordinator said to me, when she was trying to get me to commit to the payment, that my life would change. So far the only real change is that I have increased my debt in order to pay for the surgery. Three things that I wish had been different in my experience: 1. More thorough education about endo and adenomyosis, which I also have. I was given the option to have laparoscopic surgery to include a hysterectomy or not. I chose to keep my uterus, as I was not emotionally ready to have that procedure. If there had been clearer information about the adenomyosis part, I may have made a different decision. My periods have gotten worse after surgery, and I am incapacitated for 2-3 days each month. I also still have the chronic pelvic pain (from pudendal neuralgia) which has only moderately improved after surgery. 2. Customer service. When the initial consult fee is close to $1000 and the surgery is out of network (costing thousands of dollars) I expect a very high level of customer service. This was not my experience. I felt like a paycheck to the admin staff and surgery coordinator. Multiple times I emailed into the office with questions and after 3 days or so, would ping them again. In my experience of over 20 years in the professional world, the general expectation is a 24 hour time window for answers and communication. I realize that the answer to a question may take longer depending on the doctor's schedule or billing service, but I do expect a response to acknowledge my request and give an ETA on an answer. I would suggest that the office staff need some training on customer service at a high level. 3. After care. I experienced new and different pain after my surgery and reached out to Dr. Moawad's office for support. I was referred to a pain specialist whom I met with twice and he did not have helpful recommendations. On my own, I found a practice that does pelvic rehabilitation medicine and have engaged with them. They informed me that they have a relationship with Dr. Moawad and I wish that he had referred me to them when I had continued pelvic pain after surgery and to this day. Endometriosis is a horrible disease that affects millions of women. I'm glad there is expertise, I just wish I felt better a year after surgery.

I am four months post excision surgery with Dr Moawad and I could not be happier with my decision…read moreto go ahead with the surgery. Since my first appointment with Dr Moawad, I felt heard and validated. Not only is he very skilled but also very caring and compassionate. He asked a lot of questions, did a pelvic exam and predicted I had Endometriosis. He then requested an MRI (which confirmed the endo), and we scheduled the surgery. The surgery went really well and my recovery was not bad at all. It felt great knowing that he removed all my endometriosis and my symptoms are significantly better since then. Thank you Dr Moawad and the CEAPS team for such a seamless experience. Getting surgery can be overwhelming but your care and compassion made it a lot easier! I can't recommend the CEAPS team enough.

I bought a sclerotherapy deal through Living Social after I had already tried laser vein removal…read moretwice with no results (it actually made my two tiny spider veins worse and more noticeable). I was comforted knowing this facility actually has real doctors (Dr. Antani) and registered nurses as opposed to the previous laser center I tried. The doctor spoke frankly about the prognosis and risks of sclerotherapy, and the procedure was performed by a nurse (Kim) who was very friendly, helpful and thorough. Pain wise, I would say it is comparable to laser vein removal since you are injected in the spider veins multiple times with a very small needle - just felt like quick little pricks or being snapped with a rubber band, but very tolerable in my opinion. The office was clean and all of the staff I encountered (front desk, nurse, medical doctor) were friendly and knowledgeable. I never felt rushed and was very comfortable throughout my time there (about 45 min total). I only had my procedure two days ago and results can take about a month, but based on my experience so far, I would highly recommend the Center for Interventional Medicine. My one tip is to buy your thigh high compression stockings elsewhere prior to the appointment, otherwise you have to buy some pricey ones at the office. I got mine on Amazon for less than $30.

I am thankful my doctor referred me to Dr Antani. I am happy with the results from the UFE he…read moreperformed last year. I recommend anyone with uterine fibroids to book a consultation with him.

Mrs. Jenkins has been my doctor for over 20 years. I love her bedside manner so compassionate and…read moreoverall great personality. I've gotten 2 other members actually go to her as well. From the front desk staff to the service that provided is the reason I continue to visit this place nothing but the best.

My name is Nicole Spencer a potential new patient. I cancelled my appointment 3 times then called…read moreon the day of my appointment to make sure you all got my cancellation. The front desk person was very nasty and hung up the phone on me. When I tried to call back, she kept sending me to voicemail, finally when she answered the phone I asked for an office manager, she told me that there was no office manager. Very disappointed in my experience and will not refer or patronize this practice. Ladies keep it moving very unprofessional. Not recommended.

Dr. Cook has been my doctor for 20 years and has helped me maintain a healthy life. He is always…read moreattentive and is the kind of doctor we all hope to have. Dr Siu also performed my carpal tunne surgery years ago and did an excellent job. The staff is wonderful and always willing to help and address concerns as quickly as possible.

Dr. Siu is fantastic. I was so happy I switched doctors. She is very personable and easy to talk…read moreto. I was especially happy that she was supportive of my intermittent fasting lifestyle. I know many in the medical profession frown on it but she was totally supportive and happy for my success. She had a hunch that I may be deficient in vitamin b12 and had me tested. She was absolutely correct and ever since I started the supplement I've felt like a million bucks. So glad I found her!

I love Dr. B and am thrilled with the thoughtful, informed, thorough care that I receive.read more

I am so thrilled that I found Transcend Healthcare! Dr. Benyounes and the whole team take one of…read morethe most typically awkward types of appointments for a woman and make you feel 100% comfortable and cared for while discussing intimate issues. The office is warm and inviting, not like a normal gyno office at all! I love how they spend more time with me and were able to get to know me. Feels good to be a person and not just a number. Plus, Dr. B and Claire were able to help problem-solve some other concerns that would have been missed had they not taken the time to really listen to me (like my previous provider missed.) This was one of the best investments I've made in myself and my health as a woman. 10000% recommend you go see them!

I received care several months ago and used my Wellness card for payment and I called the business…read moreseveral times to get an itemized bill and the receptionist said the office manager will have to process it and they will contact me. I called several times and still did not receive a callback or someone reached out. Now I have to come out my pocket to pay for this bill. I don't understand how a medical practice don't know how to provide a detailed bill of service because that is a normal request.

I went to Dr.'s Lewis's office skeptical, because my issue had be pending for a week or two. With…read morehis expert advise, I put my confidence in him, when Dr. Lewis confirmed my situation, gave me a consultation, with resolution right away. within a short while, Dr. Lewis treated me, resolved my issue, and sent me home to recover. The service I received from Dr. Lewis and staff was outstanding, and I will remember them and recommend Dr. Lewis to family and friends. Grateful, proud client/patient