I have had chronic pain for many many years . I was pleasantly surprised to be treated like an…read moreactual human being NOT a drug addict. And to work WITH a doctor & staff who are all pleasant and understand the uncomfortable situation of our pain. They try extremely hard to treat you like a family member in pain.

The best possible service. I am thrilled to find this place after over 20 years of pain. With in…read moreweeks I've had my life changed for the better. Friendly informative and professional.

Long overdue review! Earlier in the year I suffered a lower back injury. I initially ignored it…read morethinking it would go away but it only got worse! I looked up some nearby places. I picked this location and called for an appointment. This was right as covid was becoming part of our everyday lives. I was told to wear a mask for my appointment. I parked in a nearby garage and arrived 20 minutes before the appointment. They took my weight and then I had to fill out extensive paperwork but I guess that's warranted. I met with Dr. Shaun, who was very professional and made me feel at ease. He said that I shouldn't need an MRI and it was most likely just a sprain! He prescribed some painkillers and recommended physical therapy. I ended up going to physical therapy and I felt better soon after. To this day, I'm feeling fine. I'm grateful for this office for my diagnosis and for guiding me in the right direction!

Guess I'm the the only one who lucked out with this place. After being treated like crap at the…read moretherapy and pain management place I was going to the doctor told me I could go to GW like I was asking. GW was horrible and just dismissed me and they wouldn't continue my pain meds. So I ended up at NSPC. I got some really good doctors who recommended injections into my spine. This was like back in 2018 I think so no clue if the same people are working there.

I have used this Center for many years and find the service excellent. I miss Dr. Melmed who…read moreretired a few years ago.

Dr. Kathryn Johnson is fantastic!! She has been treating my mom, and has been extremely gentle and…read morekind towards her. I really appreciate her patient, caring, and informative approach. This is as great a place as you can find. I highly recommend them.

I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis/sciatica with severe pain in one leg when walking and often…read morewhen trying to sleep. Options were to try physical therapy, one or two epidural injections in my spine or surgery. Physical therapy didn't help enough. I was afraid to try the epidural as a friend told me when she had one she almost levitated off the table from the pain. I did a lot of research and came up with a number of doctors for chronic pain in the Maryland/DC area who were recommended by other doctors or friends. One name kept on being mentioned: Dr. Aneesh Singla. In trying to decide which doctor to go to, I called offices and asked to speak to the doctors. Some doctors rushed through my questions and concerns or never even answered them and some never called me back. Then my physical therapist told me he took his mother to see Dr. Singla for an epidural. He described how caring and kind Dr. Singla was with his mother and how he used the most up-to-date techniques to make sure the procedure was done in the most pain free way possible. That clinched it for me. Before making an appointment I spoke to Dr. Singla on the phone to discuss my questions. He spent all the time needed to answer my questions, explain how he does the procedure and reassure me. Our conversation reinforced all the positive comments that the physical therapist had said about him. When I arrived I was greeted warmly by the receptionist. The office was busy but every staff member took the time to treat me kindly and with respect. I cant say the procedure was completely without pain, but by numbing the area where the epidural would be inserted, the shot itself wasn't painful at all. Toward the end, I was obviously uncomfortable with the medicine being injected. Dr. Singla told me it would be over in 3 seconds, and he counted the 3 seconds aloud which REALLY helped. The next day Dr. Singla called to see how I was doing and told me what I could expect to happen next in terms of noticing improvement. I can't fully describe how fortunate I feel to have chosen him to be the doctor to do this procedure. If you need help for chronic pain, I would immediately call Dr. Singla's office and make an appointment. He is knowledgeable, professional and truly cares about his patients.

DON'T do any treatments or surgeries before consulting with Dr. Singla! I battled back problems for…read more20 years when I finally gave in and decided surgery was my only option left. I was barely walking. I consulted with 4 surgeons. The first was ready to operate with no confidence I'd be any better. The 3 others all insisted I was not a candidate for surgery and told me I'd have to live with the pain. Needless to say I was disappointed and depressed. Fortunately one of the surgeons requested a additional test from a specialist named Dr. Singla. With feedback from all 4 surgeons I nearly canceled the appointment with Dr. Singla. The test was simply to pin point where the majority of my pain was coming from. I was convinced not to proceed with surgery, but went to my appointment with Dr. Singla anyway. To this day I'm not sure why I went, but at the end of the procedure Dr. Singla simply said to me, I think I have a non-surgical solution that may help you. I tried to tell him that I've done the steroid shots, and even had platelets treatments, and they all wear off in a week or two. He explained this was a different procedure. One no one else had mentioned to me before. I figured, what did I have to loose? Soon I wouldn't be walking at all. That was 4 years ago. I see Dr. Singla for continued treatment about every 6 months. I know not everyone has the same results, but I've been 100% pain free for most of the 4 years he's been treating me. Of the times I haven't be perfectly pain free, the pain is very minimal and manageable. I often recall how limited I was 4 years ago. Now I play ball with my kids, get the yard work done, and even exercise. I have a life thanks to Dr. Singla. I've also found that everyone I've met with back pains or problems also haven't heard of the options Dr. Singla has to offer. None of the doctors I saw suggested such treatments, none of the countless friends, family, and total strangers had ever heard of these alternative options. The bottom line - I highly recommend you consult with Dr. Singla before you decide on any procedure and especially before trying surgery!

WARNING: WORDY! Summary: FIVE STARS! Best doctor ever,…read morerepresenting his patients' best interests and offering an efficient, cost-effective medical concierge practice for the busy DMV professionals. He's an integral part of the medical expert team for this Crohns patient! I became intrigued in the whole "medical concierge" principle after my well-esteemed, knowledgeable and kind doctor of 10 years moved to Florida. This loss served as one less reason to tolerate the intolerably inefficient and rude "front desk" personnel and extremely long waits (first in the waiting area and then yet again in the exam room). To add insult to injury, I was reassigned to a doctor that lacked in so many ways; including proper communication... (what doctor switches medicine dosages at refill and cancels surgery days before it happens with absolutely no advance notice. Then, the arrogant attitude of this unselected "replacement" doc was the cherry on top of a gut wrenching sundae. I was able to temporarily move to another doctor within the practice until I could move to a new practice. I met Dr. Mintz in early 2018 at at event and then did my own research on concierge medical services. I had heard of it before as being almost like having a doctor on call. Easy appointments, ease of communication (email, phone call, text, etc), NEARLY ZERO wait time for doctor appointments, ease of scheduling, easy billing, no administration burden, quick (sometimes even same day appointments). What is there not to appreciate. The best part was, to my very surprise, it is very affordable (less than I pay for a monthly gym membership). It was something I definitely wanted to try, so I enrolled in February and have been there ever since. I don't envision myself anywhere else (so long as he doesn't move to Florida ;), and it is not just because of the concierge aspect either. Dr. Matthew Mintz is truly a stand-up gentleman! I warned him in advance that I would be a difficult patient (with a nearly unmanageable case of Crohns!), but he didn't even flinch! He's a very kind-hearted, caring doctor. I don't ever feel judged about my medical issues/questions or talked down to (despite the fact that he's the expert and medicine is not my field). He keeps me well-informed of test updates, notes from specialists, his own recommendations, treatment options and always takes the time to answer questions thoroughly and do follow-up research as necessary. He takes pride in his practice, respects his clients and seeks to make medicine more practical/accessible/easy. I definitely trust him with my health and am happy to have become acquainted with his practice. He also takes great pride in helping others, frequently teaching and providing experience to interns. Finally, I also love his front desk. Tina is very kind and efficient as well. Great team! I would (and frequently do!) recommend Dr Matthew Mintz's practice to everyone! It's great for anyone; but especially busy parents and professionals and those who travel frequently.

Dr. Mintz is not my primary doctor. I had a phone consultation with him through Teledoc regarding…read moremy allergies. He was very knowledgeable and attentive and prescribed meds that really helped me out. In addition, he took the time with me over the phone to find the most convenient pharmacy for me to go to based on my location. I think it says something when a Dr. is able to make someone feel they are being taken care of through a phone conversation.

The Pain Management Center in this group is fantastic. I was recently diagnosed with a herniated…read moredisc by a orthopedic surgeon who recommended that I get the microdisectomy procedure to remove the bulge causing the herniation. Before making such a big decision to go under the knife, I decided to try pain management. I went through 3 iterations of steroid injections. The final shot was what sealed the deal and made me feel all better. I'm going through physical therapy to help condition my core muscles to help my back muscles. The staff nurses were unbelievably nice and reassuring. They consoled me when I was nervous and listened to me when I told them about my pain. Dr. Ghazal was very patient and helped me understand the entire process. I would highly recommend this pain management center for anyone going through extreme pain. Before deciding to go under the knife, try pain management.

Very bad billing department. I had a procedure in March…read more2020, covered by MEDICARE. The surgeon and the Surgery Suites were paid by MEDICARE after submitting their invoices. Holy Cross Anesthesiology Associates PA sent me many invoices. In July 2020, I was fed up and paid with a credit card. The next day, my wife told me that she experienced the same issue with Holy Cross Anesthesiology Associates, and it took her months for being reimbursed by them. A few days later, I called the billing department of Holy Cross Anesthesiology Associates PA (1-800-693-3257) to dispute the charge. A lady told me that Medicare denied the payment. Checking with her I found that, they made a typo in my Medicare #, like they did for my wife two years ago (coincidence?). Since then, I called several times, sent three messages and two letters. Still no answer. In December 2020, they submitted an invoice to MEDICARE and have been paid. On February 16, 2021, I have still not been refunded. Looks like a scam from con artists! Holy Cross Anesthesiology Associates PA should be blacklisted!

He was completely condescending and dismissive in my new patient consultation. Refused to look at…read moreany of my imaging and old medical reports to help understand what my problems have been more accurately, just based it off my short narrative and a few physical exam components. While I was told prior to arrival that he and his staff were utilizing various precautions to keep patients safe, i didn't witness any of this in action.. the front staff didn't have their masks on 100% of the time, no one did any temperature checks as promised, I witnessed zero cleaning between patients, and the doctor himself literally rolled his eyes at me when I asked if he could put on a mask when he came into see me. He said they "treat people like they're normal" when I inquired about precautions, said he was healthy / I didn't need to worry about infecting him, and only put on a mask (halfway) when I insisted him wearing a mask was for my protection, not his. I wish I had listened to the other handful of horrible reviews on here - please save yourself the time and humiliation and stay away!

I have never left a bad review but I think people should be warned that the doctor does not believe…read morehe (or his staff) need to be masked. I also reported him to DC Health Dept but never heard back.

I would definitely recommend giving Peggi and the Feldenkrais Method a try...I have taken the…read moreFeldenkrais awareness through movement (ATM) classes as well as had private sessions with Peggi. Between her calm soothing voice that guides you through an ATM class or her soft gentle touch in a private session...she has helped me move through the pain and discomfort I have been living with. I was pleasantly surprised that such small gentle movements could have such an immediate response in how I move and feel. The Feldenkrais method is wonderful and with Peggi's guidance I am "relearning" ways to move with more ease and comfort.

From the owner: I am the founder of The Peggi Experience, a Guild Certified Assistant Trainer - Practitioner of The…read moreFeldenkrais Method® in the D.C., Montgomery County & Baltimore region. I hold regular virtual Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes every week, and weekend workshops as well as private Functional Integration® one on one sessions.

After my visit w/ Dr. Dombrowski, I felt compelled to write this review. If you dont have time to…read moreread the whole review, bottom line is that he is AMAZING - best doc I have seen for neck and back problems EVER. He listened, encouraged questions, cared and came up w/ a plan that did not initially involve injections. He prescribed 2 medications and they have made a world of difference in my neck - I can hardly belive that it could feel so normal again. In addition to being an experienced and caring doctor, his breath and depth of knowledge is remarkable and his personality is exceptional. He made me feel so comfortable, encouraged questions and never made me feel rushed. Seven months ago I woke up w/ a neck problem so extreme that I could barely take a step without feeling severe pain. My PCP prescribed a medication that was too strong for me - it got rid of the pain AND my memory. Flash forward 7 months. During the 7 months of neck pain I met with a Physical Therapist who has helped me w/ exercises for various aches and pains over the years. This time w/ the exercises giving no relief and the neck pain so severe, I gave up and decided I would probably need cortocosteroid injections. I had an MRI and made an appointment w/ an Orthopedic Surgeon my PCP recommended. I had a folder with the recent cervical MRI and all the doctor's notes and reports from visits to previous doctors. The Orthopedic Surgeon had me take additional Xrays in his office. He immediately recommended I see a doctor for cortocosterioid injections in my neck. He didn't spend more than 7 minutes in the examining room and most of the time with his BACK to me -it was an odd experience. I tried to see the doctor he recommended but her staff made so many mistakes in making the appointment, telling me I had an appt on March 31, then after receiving many confirmation requests from them, when I called to ask a question, was told I didnt have an appt till April 7. I called again to ask about get injections and was told I did have a March 31 appt. It was all more than I wanted to deal with and canceled with her. I feel so fortunate that I got to quickly see Dr. John F. Dombrowski at the Washington Pain Center on New Mexico Ave, in NW DC . He was AMAZING. Without even looking at the MRI report and the Xrays, he told me exactly what the MRI report would say and what the Xrays would show - he is that experienced. AND best of all, Instead of getting an injection, he suggested I first try some medications. After taking one pill yesterday and one today, my neck already feels better. I can actually turn my head without wincing in pain. There was another patient who came in after me. Before Dr. Dombrowski saw him, he came to me to ask me a "favor"- would I mind if he saw the other patient before me as Dr. D. knew it would be a short appointment with the other patient. How many doctors would ask for your permission to do that or would they just do what they want? I have been kept waiting such long times at some offices, with no explanation being given from anyone, that I have walked out. The office waiting room is inviting and comfortable AND the receptionists are the nicest I have ever met. They both were so kind. I especially appreciated Kate helping me use the Ipad to fill out the forms and telling me I did not need to rush. IMHO, the people at the front desk can create a positive or negative feeling from the moment you walk into an office. For me, if the first people you meet in an office are too busy to look up and welcome you, that is not a good sign. Kate and the other receptionist created a very positive environment. I am thankful I found Dr. Dombrowski and his team. Am looking forward to returning in a couple weeks for a checkup!!

$800 for an epidural and I was in pain and confused. I didn't realize that's what too muchread more

Dr Alam is the best orthopedic dr I know. His beside manner is pleasant and concerning. The quality…read moreof care is great and my experience with the office staff has been pleasant. At times there may be a wait to see the doctor , however the office is clean, pleasant and comfortable waiting area. Dr. Alam has cared for me since 2015 after a work related accident. The man knows how to treat patients and he does encourage patient participation in their plan of care. I can't say enough positive experiences. If not for Dr. Alam's care and meticulous review of my medical health and progress not sure how I would have made it . I needed surgery and wanted Dr. Alam to perform the surgery, after discussing my case he referred me to a Neurosurgeon which was more appropriate based on the medical necessity. Thank you Dr. Alam

Not being a doctor, it's difficult for me to evaluate Dr. Alam's ability as an orthopedist. I have…read moreno particular reason to doubt that he is very qualified, and in conversation he always seemed very competent. But the general experience at his clinic was quite bad. I always waited for between 30 and 90 minutes from my appointment time before being seen by him, and when he finally did come by the exam room I was waiting in, our interaction never lasted more than 5 minutes. I wouldn't go so far as to say that he seemed disinterested in treating me, but he certainly seemed rushed. The billing was generally confusing, and during one appointment I was charged an additional $200 to compensate for errors and omissions in the previous bills. At no point was I given any indication of how much various procedures or equipment would cost me out of pocket, and I had to go out of my way (requesting printouts of itemized bills) to even figure out what I was being charge for.