A previous doctor told me i needed to get my gall bladder removed. 2 years later i visited Dr. Kravitz. He advised me that unless i was in frequent pain there was no reason to undergo surgery. Well, i appreciate his honest and candid nature. I trust this man. Thank you Dr. Kravitz. read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Kravitz when I visited in April of 2024. So I actually flew in from Florida because the all in cost was literally half what it would cost me to have it done locally. I had already been diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia before making the trip and I flew in the night before surgery. I came in the next morning and Dr. Kravitz explained in detail the procedure and answered all of the questions that I had. I was a little concerned about this being an open surgery vs laparoscopic based on things that I had read about the recovery being longer but when he explained that it was actually better it put my mind at ease. I was already committed to doing it anyways but it was reassuring to hear. Because of the fact that I was doing the operation on the same day of the consultation it was actually Dr. Lawrence Starin who did the operation a few hours after my meeting with Dr. Kravitz. I knew this going in and I had no issues with it because he had great reviews as well. Everything with the pre-surgery routine was seamless and I got to speak with Dr. Starin for a few minutes before I was put under for surgery. He was very friendly and open to talk with and I knew I would be in great hands under his care. When I woke up I was feeling pretty good and didn't have any pain at all because of the meds that I was on. It wasn't until that night when the pain killers wore off that I started to feel some real pain and it definitely wasn't fun but I would say it was manageable for most people. I ended up flying home early the next morning about 14 hours after surgery. I was a little nervous about this because I had been told that flying so quickly after surgery is a bad idea but it ended up being fine. I even drove home from the airport which was about an hour from my house and I managed to do it without much issue. I wouldn't necessarily recommend going this route but if you have a tight schedule to make everything work I'd say go for it if it helps you save thousands of dollars like I did. As for my overall recovery I'm extremely pleased with how everything went. There was some pain and numbness in the weeks following but I did my best to take it easy to make sure my recovery went smoothly. Because I was long distance traveling and in and out very quickly I didn't have the opportunity to have any kind of post surgery check up but Dr. Kravitz did call me a week after surgery to check up on me which I appreciated. As of writing this it's been about 4 months and I've been completely back to normal for probably about 2 months. Overall everything went about as well as I could have hoped and I highly recommend both Dr. Alan Kravitz and Dr. Lawrence Starin to anybody who is on the fence. Wendee, their assistant, was also very helpful in setting everything up and answering my questions. read more

One of the few doctors I can compliment instead of complaining. I had a failed laparoscopic ventral hernia repair 2 years ago with a Dr Selim at Adventist Hospital. After finally deciding the end result fo that can't be normal I was on the hunt for another surgery for consultation and Dr Kravitz fits the bill. Although a busy office and you get an unfortunate rushed feeling , the end result of his work ( non laparoscopic) is surgery done the right way. The scar is minimal ( near the belly button ) and six months out my torso has the normal Silhouette is back and no discomfort, no bulging. I would certainly entrust him in the future for any additional surgeries. He's also got a great personality to boot. Kudos to Kravitz ! read more

I had an inguinal hernia on my right side, operated on by Dr. Lawrence Starin on February 20, 2023. Five weeks into my recovery I am happy to report that I am feeling very well and I am almost back to my old self. I am happy I did my research and found Dr. Kravitz's clinic and I was able to have my hernia repaired for $2475. I am from Philadelphia and my son drove me to Rockville Maryland where we stayed in a Holiday Inn overnight. Everything went very well during the surgery and I suffered no complications. I have read other reviews where patients claim to have recovered very quickly, but in my opinion, if you haven't had Hernia surgery before, it is not a piece of cake. You will feel pain on the night of the day you had surgery and your first day will be pretty rough. If everything has gone well, your pain should begin to diminish and you will most likely only experience some burning pain and mild discomfort. As a former MMA fighter I have a very high tolerance for pain and that is why I wouldn't want to mislead anyone by telling them that you will be doing cartwheels the day after surgery. The recommended recovery time is 4 to 6 weeks, and from my experience now I would recommend that if you have inguinal hernia surgery that you should take it day by day and let yourself recover for the 4 to 6 weeks. I'd like to thank Dr. Kravitz and Dr Starin, and I highly recommend their services if you have suffered a hernia. -Will Laurin- read more

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I received an inguinal hernia surgery a month ago and it worked very well. Here, I really want to thank Kravitz Alan B MD and his team. Before the operation, they were carefully prepared to ensure the success of the operation. After the operation, the doctor carefully explained the idea to facilitate postoperative recovery. Especially in the first week after the operation, I contacted the doctor three times to consult the relevant questions. All of them got a quick reply from doctor Kravitz, His patient and confident answers dispelled all my concerns and obtained a very good postoperative recovery. Another thing that cannot be ignored is that the cost of all surgery is only $2,100! With such a high price/performance ratio, I firmly believe that it is a very correct choice to find Kravitz Alan B MD for hernia surgery! Thank you doctor Kravitz Alan and your team! read more

Kravitz Alan B MD - After success surgery, Dr Kravitz Alan talking to me and my son. Thank you Dr Kravitz Alan! - Doctors Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Great experience with my hernia surgery. Very responsive. Funny and easy going. I coach wrestling and he got me back on the mat within a few days. I'm over 4 weeks out and wrestling hard again. Highly recommend. read more

While Dr. Kravitz and his office staff provided satisfactory client service up to my hernia operation, my satisfaction with the doctor stopped after my surgery. He had provided me with written instructions to call his office on a specific day after my surgery. I did so, but he was unavailable to talk on that day, nor the next day when I called back. I left messages on both days. I reside in another country and had provided my local phone number to return my call. In a series of email and voicemail messages over a 3 week period I indicated I would be happy to call him if he would provide me with a convenient time to talk. I also said I would be happy to talk with his assistant. I received only two email responses from Dr. Kravitz. In one response he asked for an update on my operation. I indicated in several messages that I was in pain and discomfort. In another email he responded that he had a complication in calling me even though I had previously said I could call him. Those were the only times Dr. Kravitz responded to my efforts to reach him. I strongly believe Dr. Kravitz was negligent in not making a more concerted effort to talk with me directly via phone call or email. read more

Get your life back! You will not regret picking dr kravitz! This is the way medicine should be practiced 1.5 years out and still going strong! No regrets! read more

He was able to diagnose a problem that many other doctors couldn't. Hes very caring, responsive, thorough and unlike any other doctor I've met! read more

I had hernia surgery performed by Dr. Kravitz on 3/15/22. The surgery seemed to go as expected however I continued to have a fairly hard bulge in the area as it healed. Between the 5th & 6th month following the surgery the bulge seemed to subside a lot quicker than in the prior months. Unfortunately along with this change I began experiencing sharp pinching & pulling in this area. This seemed to worsen as the bulge was subsiding. It got to a point where I would experience sharp pains every time I would bend over, sit up, sneeze, cough & exercise. I reached out to Dr. Kravitz on 9/12/22 and stated my symptoms. I asked if this was normal and if there was anything I could do to relive the pain and if I could take any actions (massaging area, hot or cold pads, etc.) that could assist to prevent this pain from being a lifelong issue. Being inpatient with pain I emailed Dr. Kravitz again on 9/15/22 since I hadn't heard back. I emailed to (2) different email address for Dr. Kravitz as he previously contacted me from both. On 9/16/22 his assistant, Wendee, replied to me through one of the addresses and said he would get back to me in a few days. She apparently has access to Dr. Kravitz email accounts. I did not receive any reply & sent additional emails in the weeks that followed. A full month has now passed and I still have never heard back. Since Dr. Kravitz performed my surgery he is obviously best to assist me with aftercare and provide guidance. It seems that since I already paid in full (prior to surgery) he doesn't want to waste his time with me. For those considering hernia repair surgery with Dr. Kravitz please consider that if you are one of the few that experience such issues you likely will not receive any aftercare support. Dr. Kravitz has not communicated to me once since I had my surgery. While the pian has since decreased I continue to experience unexpected discomfort daily & am now deeply concerned this will remain with me throughout my life. I have always been a very healthy person in good shape. If there was something I could have done to prevent this I hold Dr. Kravitz responsible. In regards to Dr. Kravitz assistant, Wendee, I find her to be a very poor choice. Dr. Kravitz runs a private practice as a general surgeon where he performs other surgeries (gallbladder, hemorrhoid, etc.). His "Affordable Hernia Surgery" seems to be more of a side service not using his regular office staff but instead strictly this Wendee person. She works part-time from home and seems to respond only when convenient to her. I also encountered a number of difficulties when originally trying to book my flight & hotel as her replies were always delayed, usually incomplete and made me feel as if I was inconveniencing her. Why Dr. Kravitz chooses to keep incompetent staff is beyond me but I blame him as he chooses to keep her. I also want to add comment in regards to his office setting. Someone else commented on the poor appearance. I totally agree with this. His waiting room and patient rooms are very outdated and look to never have been remodeled. It reminded me of when I used to go to the doctor when I was a kid back in the 1970's. If you choose Dr. Kravitz for your surgery I wish you the best. Just be aware that you may be left on your own if things don't go as planned. Don read more

Great experience! This doctor was charming, upbeat and very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!

I had inguinal hernia surgery two weeks ago and all is well so far. I chose Dr. Kravitz primarily based on the Yelp reviews that I had read right here and I couldn't be happier with that decision. I flew out to DC from California and always felt as if I were in good hands with Dr. Kravitz and his staff. I went in to his office for my consultation on a Wednesday and was out of there in no time. I had surgery the following day at the surgery center. Shortly after arriving, I had to get ready for the operation. A fantastic nurse explained the pre- and post-op procedures from A to Z, answered any questions I had, and completely put me at ease. I was wheeled into the operating room right on time and was all finished about an hour later. I took some ibuprofen the first two days but otherwise have needed no meds. I had a fair amount of the expected pain/discomfort for about the first week and have been steadily feeling better and better with every passing day. I walked quite a bit the day of the operation as well as every day since then and today I even went for a 5km jog, which was my first "real" exercise since the operation. I feel like I got my money's worth, that I was treated fairly and professionally, and that I will make a full and complete recovery, thanks to Dr. Kravitz and everyone else involved in the surgery. I didn't hesitate to have my surgery done by Dr. Kravitz and you shouldn't either. He's legit. :-) Thanks so much! read more

I am very grateful for the honesty of this surgeon. It's really important to get a second opinion and since Dr. Kravitz specializes in hernia surgeries, check in with him before you plan an unnecessary surgery. I will tell everyone that is in HDHP this is your surgeon. read more

The Dr. Kravitz surgical experience is obscenely efficient - the way all surgery could be. I came from New York with an inguinal hernia in need of correction. Five years ago I had my first hernia, but my former mesh failed me and my hernia was back in full force. I'm a freelancer. I don't have health insurance. So finding an affordable option was imperative. Day 1: 15 minute in-office consultation Day 2: went under at 10:40, was in my friends car by 12:45. All healed up. Amazing. My groin area hasn't looked this good in years! Thank you Dr. Kravitz, you saved my intestines and wallet. I think I love you. read more

This guy is amazing, plain and simple. Dr. Alan has great communication, reaches out personally, which impressed me. Very personable and a delight to deal with in person. My meeting and surgery with him and Dr. Stanton was quick, convenient, and of the highest quality. My recovery went amazing also and the post surgery communication was great. One of my biggest concerns was cost and I flew in from Texas for this value. I loved everything about my experience. I had a medical checkup 2 weeks after the surgery from a doctor that performed over 4000 Hernia surgeries. He was impressed by the stitches and my recovery in 2 weeks. I was approved for Full work duty and about to start my new job. 10/10 read more

If you are coming in from out of state, better have your doctors paperwork in order. Actually my doctor in California faxed out all pertinent necessary pre-op paper work and I was told by a very rude Administrator at the surgery center to reschedule when all the correct paperwork was submitted giving me a go for surgery. If it sounds to good to be true, it is! Had to cancel flights, hotel stay, rental car, garage parking, and I couldn't be more disheartened. Thanks for nothing Affordable Hernia Surgery. James Hickenbottom Escondido, Ca 92027 read more

I was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia by my internist here in New York. Evidently, it was a fairly unremarkable hernia--not strangled, not particularly big. As an active 33 year old guy, this was something I wanted to get fixed quickly. However, I was concerned about what it would cost me. I've got health insurance but with a $10,000 deductible. So when I learned that hernia surgery typically costs $10,00-$15,000, I began to seek alternatives. Which is how I discovered Dr. Kravitz. First, we spoke on the phone and he answered a range of questions from me. Including, "Have you ever been involved in a malpractice suit?" (The answer was no). He was low-key, direct, and inspired confidence. I booked my surgery immediately thereafter. I took the train down to DC the day prior to surgery and met with Dr. Kravitz for a pre-op consultation. I was prepared to walk out the door if there was anything that made me nervous. There wasn't. Kravitz examined me. Took plenty of time to answer my questions. And was generally reassuring in his demeanor and apparent expertise. I felt good about things. I paid for the surgery with my health savings account credit card and went to lunch down the road at the Cheesecake Factory. The next day I showed up early at Montgomery Surgery Center. Again, the place was solid. Nicely appointed, well-run, and staffed by caring and competent people. I put a gown on, they stuck an IV in me and soon enough I was in the operating room. 45 minutes later I woke up--sans hernia. I jumped into a car and was driven straight back to New York. The next day a nurse from the surgery center called to check up on me. And on Monday Dr. Kavitz called and did the same. No complications, no problems, and not even that much pain. The reason I've docked a star is that his front office was not entirely on the ball all of the time. read more

I traveled from California alone to get surgery by Dr. Kravitz. Really professional all the way. Not only is the doctor accessible, he actually called me twice. The recovery from the hernia repair surgery was so easy, I actually when for a 1.5 mile hike 2 hours after the surgery. Only needed Advil for discomfort. I received a Rx for real pain meds, but never needed them. The mesh he uses provides a structurally sound repair immediately. Who knew! Each day I am more active. I had surgery last Thursday. The surgery center is also professional but high volume so everything is fast. Be ready for a whirl wind experience. The anesthesiaologist was so expert, that I woke up and was clear headed about 30 seconds before the Visiting Angel arrived to drive me back to my hotel. Highly recommended. read more

I must update since I have people messaging me concerned about Dr. Kravitz. My experience is unforgettable, you can read my first review where I go into detail about my experience. *** [[BOTTOM LINE: Dr. Kravitz did a great job. The price is amazing! I unfortunately didn't get a call/call back from him. The surgery is quick. I'd recommend him. His assistant, I really disliked her attitude on the phone. Do not forget to get your prescription!!]] So, it's been 4 months since I've had surgery. Only reason I can't give him 5 stars is because it's been 4 months and ever since the day of surgery he never bothered replying nor calling me back. I don't want to turn this review into a race thing but why is it that others say he's amazing and calls them but not me? I was born in the United States but have Hispanic parents. I was never rude to him. So why wasn't I special enough to get called by him? Yes it's important. Surgery is serious. He didn't even bother to make sure I was ok. If it weren't for my primary care doctor I wouldn't know that he did a decent job. Plus, ever since surgery I haven't seen nor felt that uncomfortable lump. I hope I'm the only one he's done that too. It's scary, giving your body and being unconscious having someone do work on it and not knowing what they did.. read more

Sometimes it's not what a person does, it's what s/he doesn't do. Had gallstones, with frequent episodic events. My internist, himself gallbadder-less, said I needed it removed. Nothing I looked forward to, but the pain was becoming debilitating. I saw that Surgeon Dr. Kravitz was rated highly in Wash Consumers Checkbook, made an appt and took my xrays. 'What are you doing here?', he asked after we exchanged pleasantries. Ummm, aren't you a surgeon? He said: 'you have gallstones, one of them is big, if you come in here with gallstones when you're 90, I'll say....' and with that --two thumbs in the air.....a big smile he had. Go figure. When I got back to a computer, I did the research---removing the gallbladder is only when things are critical. Months later, the gallstones broke up on their own, I felt it when it happened, have never had a recurrance. Dr. Kravitz is to be commended as much for what he doesn't do, as well as the laudatory things people have said here (Yelp, whatz up, there are hidden additional reviews at the bottom of this page). I would have had a lifetime of health challenges without Dr. Kravitz's restraint. So, while I only had a consultation with him and not a surgical procedure, I feel that I can comment....here is a big picture doctor who has the patient -first mindset. I have repeated this story to any new physician I've had, hoping he or she would consider...sometime the little boat will right itself after the storm. Not doing something can be the better course. Dr. Kravitz deserves all the laudatory things said about his surgical skill, but let me add a plaudit for his wisdom. Thanks to Yelp for giving us opportunities to locate professional and medical references, not just store purchases. read more

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The affordable price is not an indication of low quality, on the contrary, this is a well run and professional solution for anyone with hernia issues. Absolutely wonderful and highly recommended. Thank you Doctor and the entire team. I am truly thankful for your services. read more

I wanted to thank Dr Kravits and specially Dr Lawrence Starin who performed my hernia surgery. I also want to thank the staff which was very professional and caring throughout my procedure. I had my hernia surgery on September 29th 2020 and i have to say my experience was way better than expected. I flew from California to Washington DC to get my hernia surgery because my health insurance deductible was really high. I called the surgery clinic and Dr Kravits answered all my questions and gave me so much confidence and trust that i new from that moment this was the right place to get my surgery. The surgery went super well, did have some pain and discomfort, but i didn't have to take any pain meds at all. After a week i went back to work and after a month my incision is 100% healed. I would recommend anyone who needs to have a hernia surgery to go with these doctors, they are top notch. Even if you live in a different state, making this trip is well worth it, no only for the price, which is very reasonable, but also for the excellent care and all the experience these doctors have to offer. Erick Gomez read more

I traveled from Boston Mass to have a right inguinal hernia repair by Dr.Kravitz on March 16th 2017. We met at his office on the 15th for a brief consultation and diagnosis. I had already been diagnosed by a doctor up in Boston, but that was just to make sure I didn't fly to Rockville only to find out it wasn't a hernia. Dr.Kravitz was the only doctor that called me back and answered my questions over the phone as opposed to some other doctors around my area who's receptionists just told me to schedule an appointment. So my decision of who was doing my surgery was quite clear to me at that point. The consult was $75 and that basically was to check my hernia, write me a prescription and go over the procedure. He was very polite, had great bedside manner and made me feel comfortable right off the bat. He made sure all my questions were answered and the last order of business was the payment. He charges 1900 for the procedure and there are NO additional costs. No gimmicks, no upselling, 1900 dollars. Period. The prescription for the painkillers cost me 27 dollars out of pocket, no big deal. I had it filled at a Walgreens down the street. I would advise you get them filled BEFORE your surgery so you have them when you need them. The day of the surgery I arrived early with my wife, you fill out the standard paperwork and waited to be called back. Once I got in the back room the nurse was GREAT. She gave me a warm blanket and got me as comfy as possible. She asked me a few questions and then the anesthesiologist followed up with a few more. Both the RN and anesthesiologist were super friendly and upbeat. They definitely took care of business, but made me feel cared for and in good hands at the same time. Small talk, followed by some info on what they were doing etc etc etc. Dr.Kravitz came in and went over a few more things, as usual very friendly and upbeat. This was the first surgery where I was being sedated, so naturally I was nervous, but they totally reassured me and answered all my questions. Not a single person in the office missed a beat and everything went very smoothly. About 5 mins before the procedure, the rn gave me a cocktail to relax me. It was beyond great. They started wheeling me into the operating room and I remember maybe 30 seconds of that room. Whatever they gave me not only knocked me out, but made me feel great all the way until I fell asleep. I woke up and they were wheeling me out. I was done! I was a bit foggy, but not at all sick or dizzy like some anesthesias can be. I'm guessing maybe 20-30 minutes went by, not totally sure, but I got my street clothes on (wear loose comfy clothes by the way, you'll thank me for it). My wife came back and then Dr.Kravitz did as well. He gave my wife some info and checked on me and that was it. Gave him a handshake and my hernia surgery was over. A nurse even helped me to our rental car, it's little things like that, that set apart good staff and great staff. The surgery was Thursday afternoon, and as I write this it's Saturday night, and I'm back home in bed with my dogs resting. I would go over some healing, but this review isn't about the healing, as it is about Dr.Kravitz and his awesome staff. Needless to say yes there is some pain, but thanks to the staff and info, nothing I wasn't 110% prepared for. Thanks once again to Dr.Kravitz and everyone at his office. If only all doctors were like him. I can't say I'd look forward to another surgery, but if I ever need to get one in his area of expertise, Dr.Kravitz will be the first and only I would call. Any questions about the surgery? Message me and I will answer them as best I can, but remember I can only give you my personal experience. Here's some tips if you are traveling to Rockville: -Fly into Regan, it's the closest airport. - Enterprise rent a car was fast and cheap - Get your prescription filled BEFORE the day of your surgery. While at the pharmacy, grab some ice packs and stool softener. - Wear loose, comfy clothing the day of. No one cares what your wearing and you won't either after surgery. - Bring a family member, friend or whoever if you can afford it. I could have done it alone but it would have been exponentially tougher. My wife drove after, cleaned the hotel room, handled the luggage and got me food while I stayed in bed and rested. (If she was a business on Yelp I'd give her 5 stars too ) - don't fly out the same day. Go to a hotel and rest. Even the next day I was slow, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time. I fly JetBlue and called them in advance to let them know I had surgery. I got priority boarding. - choose the seats with extra legroom. 30 extra bucks, but well worth it - the Raddison in Rockville on Research Dr was great. Big parlor room, plenty of towels and comfy beds. It's also 5 mins from where you have the surgery. read more

Was amazed at how well my surgery with Dr Kravitz went. He was smart & attentive, called a couple times to check in and make sure i was aware of all issues before my surgery. (He called himself!) why can't all doctors work this way. In Indiana I could find anyplace to get the surgery for leads the $12,000 & he did it for less than two. read more

I have been meaning to write review but just got soo busy. Dr. Kravitz and his staff were extremely professional and demonstrated a general concern for my comfort in going through the surgery. I had a small hernia but being active, it seemed there was always the small voice saying "you got a hernia, don't overdo it...be careful as I felt I could never push myself dispite Dr Kravitz saying not to change anything with my exercise routine. I decided to have the surgery knowing that the recovery and outcome would be that much better while I am relatively young verses 10-15 years from now. It has been 4 months since the surgery and I was sooo glad I went through with it. The first week is rough, I am not going to lie and everyone deals with pain differently however, I will be honest the post surgical pain was actually not a bad as people made it out to be, in fact I never even took the prescription medicine, just alternating Motrin and Tylenol was enough. I do recommend MOVE MOVE MOVE, every hour I would get up and walk around the house, just to keep active, there is discomfort but it was not painful by any means. I STRONGLY recommend starting a regimen of Metamucil 1 week prior to surgery and throughout the recovery, this is the ONE THING I STRONGLY recommend. Regarding callback, I did receive a call the following day from the nurse just checking up on me, but did not receive a call from the doctor and quite honestly I didn't need one, he did such a fantastic job with the surgery that, I would rather he focus on helping other patients than myself and if there was any concern I had, I was confident in knowing there was someone I could contact. In summary, if I had to do it again, I would have no reservations going with Dr Kravitz, he and the his staff and the nurses at the Surgical Center are AWSOME! Once again Dr. Kravitz and team....THANKS :) Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, I strongly recommend Dr. Kravitz, you'll be in good hands. read more

Dr.K Thank you for doing my surgery Iam very grateful to you and your Staff sorry for my delay review Traveling for work .You are amazing. read more

I'm Mike McCormick from lockport NY. I looked up online for hernia operation and found Dr Kravitz for only 1910. The reviews are excellent that's what sold me along with price and BBB rating. Have insurance but have to pay out of pocket minimum 4k. So I talked with very friendly staff. And Dr Kravitz talked with me on phone himself twice answering my questions. So I went against my family better wishes and went to Maryland for consultation with dr Kravitz on 11/8/2017 and surgery on 11/9/2017. Met entire surgery staff which took great care of me. Don't remember a thing. Didn't know I was operated on till they said I was done and ready to go home. Anesthesia, Dr Kravitz and entire surgery staff and office staff get an a plus. Dr Kravitz is a very funny guy. But knows his job. Glad he's doing this for people in need who can't afford high insurance price. I look and feel great! Went back to work in 3 weeks. Probably could have gone back in 2 weeks. But didn't want to risk anything. So again Dr Kravitz and staff thanks again. read more

Dr Kravitz and his team are amazing. The staff is all so friendly. I drove 14 hrs to get there from Wisconsin and would do it again if I had to. It is extremely affordable, and the surgery procedure was very efficient and done with the utmost professionalism and a touch of humor to ease the nerves. He is very busy, but this is for a good reason. He does excellent work and checks up on you himself some time after to make sure you are progressing. Wish there were more doctors just like him. Would recommend to anyone with a hernia issue. read more

I had inguinal hernia surgery on 3/21/2019. Everything went very well. I flew in from Las Vegas and stayed at the Red Roof Inn. I took the subway from Reagan airport to the Shady Grove station, then caught the local bus that stops right in front of the hotel. You won't need a car if you don't mind a bit of healthy walking. I was able to cook food in the room. There is a Safeway one mile from the hotel. I didn't require prescription pain pills. I took tylenol and ibuprofen for three days. However, I really don't think that I needed any pain medication whatsoever. The staff at the surgical center were all very friendly as was Dr. Kravitz. If you work a desk job, you could probably return to work in three days. I'm retired, so I had the luxury of being conservative. I got back in the gym after three weeks and slowly worked my way back to full workouts. I've had no problems and it has now been over four months since I've had the surgery. Mucho thanks to Dr Kravitz and the staff at Montgomery Surgical Center. read more

This is an excellent place to have this operation done. Especially if you don't have insurance. I was sceptical at first- it just sounded too good to be true, but I did some researching and asked Dr Kravitz how he is able to offer this treatment at such a low price and he explained it to me. I had my dad fly in from out of the country , had the surgery done and he has not had any complications- he was 72 years old. Dr Kravitz was awesome, his bedside manner is top notch and he answered any and all questions and called back after hours to answer my question. I would highly recommend this Dr and his team. He is correct about the front office- she could be a bit more pleasant. But Dr K and the nurses make up for that. My dad had the surgery in March and has not had any problems. read more

As a 60 year old who has worked all of his life and has no health insurance I want to explain how valuable the services are that Dr. Kravitz and his team provides. According to the information I can access on the Internet, hernia surgery would cost between $20,000 and $28,000 in most hospitals. The premiums I was quoted for insurance were $800 per month. The deductible alone for these charges with most insurance companies would be more than the total cost of the service at Dr. Kravits Surgery Center. Without the Hernia Surgery Center I would have been making payments for 30 years. As it is now, my expenses are far less than they would be, if I had health insurance. Dr. Kravits can make a stranger feel like a beloved family member. He not only spends ample time explaining to the patient what their options are, and teaching the patient what to expect from the procedure, he also obviously cares deeply about his patients. His entire staff works in harmony to fulfill their part of the service in the same loving and caring way as the Dr. The surgery itself is similar to taking a nap in church. The efficiency and skill of the staff fills you with confidence. The complete lack of pain is a surprising relief. The third day after surgery the pain from recovery was greatly diminished, I was able to return to my normal daily functions. I can only hope that more physicians will take a page from Dr. Kravitz book and offer their services at Medicare prices wherever possible. read more

It's hard to find a good doctor. Dr. Kravitz is the real deal - very intelligent and ethical. I was diagnosed with a hernia by a local surgeon in my area, and scheduled surgery with Dr. Kravitz. His thorough examination was able to determine that I likely have some sort of muscle/tendon tear in my groin (commonly referred to as a "sports hernia"), and that surgery was unnecessary. read more

Nice and easy. about the guy who said that the front office was a little cold in personality, I did not find that at all. Everybody was great. Surgery was great, I have a friend who is a physician here in Chicago where I live and he advised me to find someone who does this surgery routinely. I did, it was great, Im 3.5 weeks in and almost 100% The only complaint is that the doc gave a small script for percoset (for obvious reasons). I got to Chicago, and the second night I was out, and in pain. Being that percoset is a narcotic, it cannot be phoned in or prescribed over state lines, so I had to endure the pain with advil, but I lived thru it. I dont know if I can suggest that you get 2 scripts filled before leaving, but it would have been nice. read more

Traveled from Alaska to have gallbladder surgery with Dr. Kravitz in March 2017. He and his staff were very professional and compassionate. The surgery was a success and saved me a TON of money! I was nervous about the surgery since I was so far from home and by myself. When I went to have my prescription filled the day before the surgery, the pharmacist said, "Great doctor. One of the best in the area" -- which made me feel a lot better. Dr. Kravitz's office also arranged to have a Visiting Angel take me back to the hotel after the surgery. Dr. Kravitz called to check on me the next day, as well as a few days later as I was preparing to fly back to Alaska. Dr. Kravitz and his staff did an amazing job. Thank you so much! read more

First of all I dont write reviews ever for anything but felt obligated this time because I got my life back as far as being able to move around and lift things pain free. I had a Right inginual hernia which I had been putting off for several years because I didnt have insurance and it would be a pre existing problem even if I applied. I found Dr Kravitz onine while searching for an affordable solution. I submitted an online form questionaire, I was called the next day by Dr. Kravitz himself easing my decision to book the surgery the following week. (Paid 75.00 to hold my spot for the following week) I was examined at his office in Rockville, MD, he was professional and very knowledgable which put me at ease, lets face it 1900.00 hernia surgery seems to good to be true like the previous poster I was prepared to walk out as well if things didnt seem right...... TRUST ME the whole operation top to bottom is so 100% legit it makes a few of the hospitals Ive been to not even comparable as far as care and the way I was treated! Next day after pre-op exam my wife drove me to the Mongomery Surgery Center and proceeded to check in and put on my lovely gown :( The whole staff there was beyond helpful and cared so much about how I felt and assured me everything would be fine. Next they gave me the IV wheeled me off to the OP Room and 45 mins later I woke up and surgery was complete my hernia was gone. It has been 2 weeks now since I have had the surgery im virtually pain free and feel like I can start lifting again. Trust me it will be very uncomfortable for like 2 days but the Vicadon helped me tremendously. I dont feel any discomfort from the surgery or the mesh, so glad I went through with it. So I hope this helps some other guy out there make his decision easier because living with a golfball sized hernia sucks no other way to put it. Oh yeah and no other bogus charges either 75.00 deposit and balance due at his office was 1825.00 no other fake charges or complication fees. However the generic brand Vicadon ran me 17.00 worth every penny!!! Male 30 Years old Greensboro, NC read more

I was excited with the idea of getting my umbilical hernia repair done a.s.a.p. and affordably. I emailed the clinic stating that I did wanted a repair that does not use mesh. The Doctor stated that it would be possible. He requested I call his office. When I called, the receptionist informed me that the Dr. does not do repairs without mesh. Since when does the receptionist instruct the Dr. he or she works for ? The price is very good and the Dr. sounds competent, but if you can't get past the receptionist, then all is for not. I wonder how much business his receptionists have cost him ? Has another Dr. hired them in a bid to bankrupt this affordable clinic ? read more

I received surgery from DrAlanKravitz 2 1/2 months ago for inguinal hernia repair. His pre-op consultation was efficient and thorough. A "Let's get the job done!" approach but relaxed--not hurried. Dr Kravitz was willing to take time to answer all my questions and put me at ease in preparing for the surgical procedure. The next day I went got the surgery center where everything was very professional, but not intimidating. I filled lout the necessary paperwork and was prepped for surgery. Everyone involved in the process was friendly and professional. The Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist were great, fantastic, incredible! I came out of surgery with very little discomfort and never felt the need for the painkillers that were prescribed--because I wasn't in much pain at all and recovered quickly. DrKravits called and checked on me a couple of times in the following 3-5 days and showed genuine concern about how I was doing--I was waaay better than when I went in and have been great ever since! I would recommend DrKravitz and his crew to anybody who has an inguinal hernia! When they state their fee and say "no add-ons" -- they mean it! GREAT EXPERIENCE!--(as far as surgery goes)!!! read more

Dr. Kravitz and his surgical team were awesome. I had a left inguinal hernia surgery covered by Workman's Comp over a decade ago. This was $23,000 and the anesthesiologist nearly did me in with overdosing. My recovery was slow and painful. Even with travel expenses from central Illinois my surgery was less than $3,000. With my wife driving we traveled by car back to Illinois over the course of the next two days. While my local medical group acted like snobby elites who would barely condescend to take my money and only reluctantly communicate with me, Dr. Kravitz called me on the phone himself, his staff answered all questions knowledgeably and treated me as an intelligent human being. Even though DC was in the grips of a snowstorm and he had to close down his office when I was supposed to have my Pre-Op exam, he took me in early the day of surgery to take care of everything that would have been done the day before. I was in and out in a remarkable amount of time. I can't say enough good about him and his staff. read more