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!

Horrible experience--dismissive, unprofessional, and emotionally damaging…read more I had an extremely distressing experience with Dr. Hough. I called his emergency line while in a crisis due to severe, unrelenting physical pain that was interfering with my sleep and causing suicidal thoughts. I had already made multiple attempts to get help through his office, leaving messages and even visiting in person. Still, I never received a call back regarding an urgent insurance referral or treatment options. When I finally reached Dr. Hough directly, he interrupted me, spoke angrily, and told me there was "no reason" to go to his office. He dismissed the fact that I was in crisis and showed no concern when I said I was experiencing suicidal thoughts. He then incorrectly claimed that "imaging is never done for lipomas" and said that my pain was from depression, even though a neurosurgeon in his own office had already ordered imaging, and my PCP agreed it was necessary. He offered no empathy, no support, and no clinical guidance beyond vague suggestions about movement and stress management. It was one of the most invalidating medical experiences I've ever had, especially while being in physical and emotional pain. I told him he was fired. No patient in crisis should be treated with such coldness and disregard.

Despite all of their advertising that they are pain specialists that treat cancer pain, chronic…read morepain and serious pain conditions, they are not. They are ONLY "interventional" non-prescription injection therapies. Useful for short term but not long term or serious pain. Looking at their advertising and discussing their treatment options I realized they are seriously misleading in their online promotions. You can't treat cancer pain with injections.

Dr Massumi is a caring physician and really demanded I not go to surgery when I had unrelenting…read moreshoulder pain 5 years ago. In fact, acupuncture ended up being the treatment that abated the pain and here we are 5 years later, and the pain has not recurred. He has also been instrumental in guiding the treatment when I had buttock pain over the course of a year. Again, acupuncture was the treatment that abated my buttock pain, which is the result of lumbar osteoarthritis. His conservative and non-invasive approach is his strength.

Dr Massumi was so involved in a period of my life when unrelenting shoulder pain was the issue. I…read morehad tried all kinds of pain interventions, none of which worked. He was responsible for my not going to surgery and advising me about the right path to take. He was so right....7 months later!!! He is caring, thorough and a very bright physiatrist, a doctor that deals with neuro-muscular problems of a non-surgical nature. He communicates amazingly, both in and outside of his office. I recommend him without hesitation. He will assess your issue and get back to your primary care doctor about what he thinks. AS a fellow physician, I think I am pretty savvy about the quality of physicians. This doctor is a winner!

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!!

Surprised by the negative reviews. Both my husband and I see Dr. Larkin and Annie Kim, his PA. We…read morewent to Dr. Larkin based on my neurosurgeon's recommendation. Office staff is just fine. Rarely wait more than 10 minutes. Annie is very knowledgeable and explains well. They've managed to squeeze in my husband when his pain has been severe. We are very pleased with this practice and with the medical folks we see.

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.

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. Wang is the best! I am a runner and have been seeing him for various ailments over the years.read more

I've been treated by Dr. Wang over the years for numerous different complaints. He has a great…read moreunderstanding of body energy flow and has a very unassuming, unostentatious manner. He expertly sticks in the needles where they need to go to affect the problem zone and then gives you a little electric current/pulse in addition through the needles. Then you are under the heat lamp and listening to spa music while the treatment ensues...for about half an hour. You are flat out on the table in a zone....in and out of sleep while the acupuncture remedy is working to cure your pains.... Truly its been a great way to address the root of blockages in body energy that cause pain (as Dr. Wang explains it) or muscle sprains and injuries in normal terms. (Dr. Wang switches between Chinese and western medical terms to help people understand the root cause of pains). I can't recommend Dr. Wang's healing approach and effectiveness more highly. The fact that I have gone back for over five years and find his treatments consistently effective should tell you a lot.

They recently moved. Kristin and Dr Sheikh have helped me for the last 4 years with my lumbar…read morepain. They are a wonderful practice! Dr Sheikh has also been eager to help find providers when I've needed different kinds of care. He also knows and works with my other doctors. I would highly recommend this practice for anybody with any sort of chronic pain, and/or spine pain, including nerve pain.

After seeing a orthopedic surgeon about my chronic back pain, I felt overwhelmed and left with just…read moreone option: an epidural injection. After some encouragement from my Physical Therapist, he referred me here and I am SO glad he did. This Dr group is AMAZING!! Dr Kristin Petronio, PA-C took almost a full hour with me to answer my questions and help me understand my options. I'm feeling much more optimistic after my initial visit with her. She was caring, polite and informative. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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.

Excellent patient care. The offices are warm and inviting, the waiting room is actually a pleasure…read moreto sit in. Dr. Lisa changed my life by going the extra mile to figure out what was actually wrong with me. I recommend The Kaplan Center to anyone who will listen.

I spent thousands of dollars here for very little help, and doc said my previous prescription…read moreshould have been fine even though it caused incredible harm to me. Weird. They charge by the minute. It's definitely not worth the money.