After reading some of these reviews I feel obligated to step in and say my peace. I have been a…read morepatient of Dr. Arvanaghi for more than 15 years. I followed him from Suburban Hospital all of these years to today at PMI. I drive almost an hour & a half each way to see him bc he is hands down, THE ABSOLUTE BEST. I saw a complaint about urine tests. When you become a patient you enter into a contract. The doctors at PMI take excellent care of you & closely monitor your pain. They put together a plan including multiple avenues to relieve & control your pain which sometimes includes medication. In return, you promise to follow through on your end and if prescribed medication, you agree to take it as directed and not to take anything not prescribed by them. The DEA dictates the law & the law states that ALL pain mgt patients must take drug screens every 3 months. We ALL have to take them because it PROTECTS both the Dr and US. If you don't want to submit to one then you should probably ask yourself what you don't want them to see! The staff has changed and evolved as the practice has grown as does any good business. Some of the complaints in these reviews are actually infuriating! These gals (Mimi, Mercedes, Brandy, the 2 Cindys, & Corrinna, just to name a few) work their butts of in a very busy, multiple doctor office full of grumpy people in pain (like me!). They are not only courteous but efficient! To say that they are rude or incompetent is just CRAP! The office is dirty?? Really?? WHERE? The office is very clean, nicely decorated and the exam rooms are kept spotless. Someone said they run out of supplies "syringes & such" bc they forget to order them...hmmmm, never heard of this happening! The thing I read that angered me most was that these doctors WANT to keep people on opioids and create addicts!! Not only is this slanderous but it's incredibly incorrect!! I have always had my medicine adjusted fairly and in accordance with what is going on with my health. NEVER have I been over prescribed nor felt as though I was becoming an "addict". That is plain foolishness! In fact, thanks to the people across the country abusing their medication, doctors like these are having to force lower dosages and alternative treatments to patients like myself in chronic horrific pain. Finally, while Dr. A is my main doc, I have had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Lee and Dr. Larkin in his absence. These are the kindest, most sincere and caring doctors I have ever met. You are not a number in this office & they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Honestly, Dr. Arvanaghi is one of the best, incredibly caring, and most sincere human beings I have ever met. This man not only cares about my pain, he cares about my life & overall well being. I have unfortunately had to undergo numerous surgeries. He reviews every detail, (even on things such as my gall bladder surgery!) and advises me on every aspect of my health. He has called me personally to make sure I am alright and his staff have gone above and beyond to make sure I had everything I need. Always. I have never had to wait more than 24 hours for a returned call. I have never had to request anything more than once. I have no doubt that MINOR mistakes have been made by the office staff (someone got snapped at or put on hold too long) bc they are human but these girls are constantly looking to improve the office and their efficiency. I honestly cannot say enough good things about PMI, the doctors & staff. Will you have to wait sometimes? Yes. It is infrequent but has happened & it is bc the doctor is being thorough with the person that is being seen before you. I have been on both sides of this & it is worth the wait! If you are looking to get in, get a script & get out...this isn't your office. If you are "dr. shopping"...this isn't your office. If you are impatient or easily aggravated...perhaps you should go elsewhere but if you are in serious pain & need competent, compassionate, involved, excellent, award winning doctors...the ABSOLUTE BEST, with an awesome office staff that cares...make an appointment. You won't be disappointed.

In August 2025 I was diagnosed with a herniated disk. I was in so much pain. On my first…read moreappointment with Dr. Larkin, he took the time to explain and show me exactly what I had and what my options were for treatment. He was up front and honest about how many treatments it would take before I saw improvement. On my first procedure, the staff was amazing, from my checking in, to prepping, and during the procedure, all were caring and professional. They walked me through step by step which made the experience calming and reassuring. Two treatments later, I can gratefully say that I have NO PAIN, no discomfort and no side effects, and best of all no surgery was needed. I am grateful for Dr. Larkin and all of his team. Highly recommend Dr. Larkin and his Bethesda office staff. Thank you for helping me get back to being a working mom without pain!!

I cannot say enough good things about Doctor Saraf and the entire office. From the moment you walk…read morein, you can see how clean, organized, and professionally run everything is. The environment immediately makes you feel comfortable and cared for. Dr Saraf, truly goes above and beyond. He takes the time to listen, explain, and genuinely care about helping manage your pain. I never feel rushed, and I always feel heard and respected. That level of compassion and dedication is rare and deeply appreciated. The staff is just as wonderful--friendly, efficient, and kind. Everyone works together seamlessly, which shows how much pride they take in what they do. If you are looking for a doctor who truly cares and an office that is run with excellence, I highly recommend this practice. I'm incredibly grateful for the care I've received

I went to see Dr. Saraf for very minor spider vein spots on my legs at the end of 2023. He advised…read moreme that I need vein ablation so the appearance of my legs will likely improve. I did leg vein ablation and my legs look much worse after over a year and an unnecessary (painful and expensive) procedure. This was not something meant to resolve my concerns. I would not recommend this practice and experience to anybody.

Dr. Suros is amazing! Listens carefully and explains well. And, makes the pain go away!read more

He is not a pain management physician, he does not prescribe. His practice consists of injection…read moretreatment, and invasive nerve blocks. He does not believe in sedation before difficult procedures, and is ill trained to manage the spectrum of pain disorders. His low level treatment of steroid injection is fine, but don't see him for anything complex like chronic pain management or post surgery. I was shocked at how callous he was during painful procedures. He missed the correct location for a spine injection leading to partial paralysis for some time.

Dr. Jan Dommerholt creates miracles. The first time I…read morearrived to his office, I could barely get out of my car and walk to his office. 6 weeks later, I was able to resume my running and workout training easily. Thank yo, Dr. Dommerholt for getting me back on track, for the profound and meaningful discussions and for all your efforts to make my therapy a successful experience. Youcef.

I highly recommend Bethesda Physiocare. It is well run and includes state of the art equipment…read more Even more important is the phenomenal care we have received from Arona Diop. My son is a competitive swimmer who has Ehlers Danlos. As a former athlete with EDS, Arona knows exactly how to treat this. My son felt understood for the first time in his life after meeting with Arona. From the exercises, dry needling, massage and extensive education about his condition, everything about his treatment plan has been truly excellent. My son suffered a fractured vertebra this year and once again, Arona was there to explain exactly what he needed to do to fully recover. Arona was invaluable in keeping my son optimistic about his recovery and guiding him on exactly what he needed to do. My son is excited to see Arona and to follow his treatment plan because he says, "Arona has been through a lot with me and has always been right." I have started seeing Arona for my own long term back pain because after seeing how he helped my son, it would be hard for me to go back to any other PT.

Dr. A is the smartest, most thorough and caring doctor. He is amazing and I trust him completely…read more He is an outstanding diagnostician and if he thinks you need to see another type of physician then he will point you in the right direction. He has helped me recover from serious illnesses and really cared in doing so. A+++

Been treating here for my back and neck pain and by far the best practice I've been to. Wait may be…read morelong but the results are worth it! I was told I need surgery within 2 years tops, its been 5 years and counting and I'm pain free, headache free and no surgery yet!

Unethical, arrogant, incompetent doctor. They will up charge you, enter fake diagnoses so they…read morecould charge more, and most importantly will provide you with poor quality care. Go to a decent pain Managment clinic and not to this charlatan.

I found Dr. Ghorbani to be attentive to my needs. His office staff is very friendly and helpful…read more We have come to a point in my chronic pain management, there was no more he could do but refer me out for a procedure he does not do in his office. Dr. Ghorbani was quick to get answers too. Peace, Margaret (Maggie) McCathern

I have been a patient of Dr. Ghorbani at APMI for six months and I am very thankful to have found…read morehis practice! The Chevy Chase office is beautiful and the staff have been very helpful. I see Dr. Ghorbani EVERY visit instead of a different PA each time as I have experienced in other practices. I am satisfied with the amount time Dr. Ghorbani spends with me. If a visit is brief it's because I am doing well and the treatment plan is working. If I need more time during an appointment the Dr. is available. I have never waited more than a few minutes to be seen. The office staff have been helpful with anything needed! I highly recommend the practice in Chevy Chase.

Dr. Ghorbani and his staff are the best. I became a patient less than a year ago and they have…read morehelped my condition a great deal. I have recommended APMI to all my family and friends. You won't regret getting treated by them. Thank you Dr. Ghorbani!

Literally the worst medical office I have ever dealt with. I needed an epidural injection that the…read moredoctor authorized for extreme lower back pain. However, Clearway's insurance authorization team failed to send the correct paperwork and imaging to the insurance company, and authorization was denied. I called repeatedly to explain that they needed to do a quick peer review and provide the information to secure quick authorization, but you cannot speak to anyone that is responsible for this function. They won't call back, respond to emails, messages, texts, faxes, carrier pigeons, total black hole. Meanwhile, they failed to do a peer to peer or file an appeal. Now, I've gone to another provider, but the initial failed authorization request has gummed up the system and once again CLEARWAY won't pick up the phone and simply withdraw their request. It's INSANE! I've been bed ridden for 3 weeks because the utter incompetence, horrific customer service, and a complete and total lack of concern for patients. This place does NOT CARE if you are in pain. They might even like it. Avoid them like the plague!!!!

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.