I have seen Dr. Ravick for many years. He is always helpful, knowledgeable and sensitive. I have…read morehad many issues with both feet and he always has the answer. Unfortunately, you feet change over time, and tend to get worse. It can take time to adjust to new inserts, etc., but you just have to do it. If your feet are bothering you, Dr. Ravick is the one to go to.

Dr. Ravick made me feel so comfortable and at ease when I was in so much pain. He's smart,…read moreefficient, professional, and understanding. I will go back to him always and recommend him whenever. He knew exactly what I needed and helped me accordingly. Not to mention he is HILARIOUS and was laughing very much.

Dr Firestone is THE BEST if I could give 10 stars I def would! Very easy to talk to and he takes…read morethe time to explain everything to you, along with giving some very good personal advice. I was so afraid of surgery, but after speaking with him at the consultation, I was all set to move forward. I will recommend him to any and everybody who needs to see a Podiatrist. Keep up the great work Doc, you are truly amazing. P Fairfax

Dr Firestone was knowledgeable about heel pain and very thorough- taking both X-rays and doing…read moreultrasound. Answered questions and was polite. Only downside, his practice requires payment before the doctor visit, which put me off!

Dr. Fox is attentive and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence, and I believe he correctly…read moreidentified and solved my problem. The examining rooms and the waiting area are sanitary and well-kept, with no ostentatious art displays or other unnecessary, expensive trimmings that one sees in some medical facilities. He practices in downtown Silver Spring, in a conveniently located space close to the public library.

I found this doctor through my insurance provider and conducted additional research on Yelp. I…read moreshould have read more reviews before booking my appointment. I initially went to visit the doctor because of a bunion on my foot. I was not certain if it was related to a prior work injury and sought to have an assessment done by a podiatrist rather than my orthopedist. I completed the paperwork and explained that I had a work related injury which was still open but wanted to know what was going on with my bunion. Dr. Fox treated me for my work related injuries, which I knew about and was documented previously but said his office did not accept workers compensation. He claimed he would treat me without knowing my work related history and that my "bunion" was the least of my worries. I wound up walking out with a brace and a stretcher for my leg and paid my co-pay and told to come in for a follow-up a month later. I returned to the office for my follow-up and upon walking in the front desk informs me that I owe $215! I received no notice in the mail from either my insurance carrier or from them that I owed additional money. It was a complete shock that I found unprofessional at the timing. I inquired what it was for and she said it was for the equipment I received. Irritated, I contacted my insurance carrier and unfortunately I was indeed on the hook for that amount as it was considered "durable medical equipment". I'm glad I only received the stretcher and the brace as Dr. Fox originally wanted to put me in a boot! I can only imagine how much more I would have had to pay for that out of my pocket! It was then I had my "ah ha" moment when I now had to pay a significant amount of money for something that my own orthopedist could treat me for without any cost as it was for my work related injury that Dr. Fox was trying to treat me for as well. I paid my balance and said I would not be treated anymore by the doctor, asked if I had to pay for the visit in spite of not being seen and was told no, then walked out. I came to this doctor for a bunion and he treated me for my work related injuries. Upon reading other Yelp reviews it appears he no longer does surgery for bunions but whether he does other treatment is unclear. He should have informed me that he does not treat bunions at this time or something to the effect and not have wasted my time and money knowing full well I did not come to him for treatment of my work related injuries. I wish I would have understood my insurance plan better before accepting the medical equipment from Dr. Fox as I would have insisted he only treat me for my bunion and not my work related injuries. Regarding the balance I owed, thankfully I could afford to pay on the spot. Not everyone can. Maybe discuss large co-pays or deductibles with a patient before issuing them equipment that their insurance may or may not pay. Hence, even though Dr. Fox was nice and personable, explaining everything in detail, I can not recommend his services as in my opinion the treatment I received bordered on unethical.

There isn't a better musculoskeletal doctor in the area. Dr. Haggquist really takes the time to…read morefigure out what your problems are, what your goals are, and how to get there. He emphasizes that the body is all connected, which I have not found at any other PT office. The therapists are wonderful and look to help you out in the best way possible. I have seen several of the therapists but the course of treatment has not differed, as they really work together to get you back to enjoying your daily activities. I have come in for several issues, and for each injury, the therapists really want to find out your main goal so that they can create a treatment plan that gets you to that goal in the fastest, safest and most efficient way possible. I am now back playing soccer a couple of times a week, pain free!! They recently relocated to a bigger office space, which now has an elevator. They have 2 floors, with one floor dedicated solely to the gym which gives enough space for a lot of activity. There is a lot of sunlight that comes through the windows which makes the place have a great ambiance.

I couldn't be more grateful or more appreciative of the in-depth and detailed analysis and support…read moreoffered to me by the Haggquist Team. I am 80 years old and sought assistance on restoring my capacity to sit and stand from chairs. The team's expertise is unmatched. They asked excellent questions, listened carefully, and offered specific practice remedies. In addition, they provided outstanding follow-up support that responded to my questions and needs. While their services are not initially medicare covered, the office team provided the information I need to submit to medicare for partial reimbursement. Dr. Haggquist and his team are a model of what we should be able to expect from our doctors. And, to all that, the entire team is great fun and a joy to be with.

Dr. Lowy is a good doctor and I'm glad to have found his practice…read more Both he and his office staff make me feel comfortable and that I'm in professional hands.

I just want to start off by saying, I absolutely love Dr. Lowy. I wanted a Podiatrist that also…read morespecializes in surgery in case I needed it. What I love about Dr. Lowy is first, how he treats his patients. Secondly, he is very honest and modest in his approach to treatment. Grant it, I was expecting something to be seriously wrong with my foot, but he was honest enough to inform me what I need to do to change my circumstances. So I really appreciate that. What he wanted to do do for me as opposed what my insurance would allow was an issue. But he made sure that as long as I made certain changes with the type of shoes I wear, possible shots and stretches with a night boot would drastically improve my issues...and they have. I still have options later on but I just appreciate the modesty and keeping in mind of my finances. His staff as well are very sweet and have pleasurable dispositions. Again, all of this counts when you're in pain. If you are looking for a podiatrist in the Silver Spring area, please consider Dr. Lowy. He and his staff are wonderful!

Avoid if at all possible…read more I had never seen a doctor take a female patient by the knee - where the kneecap was visibly out of place and leg unable to hinge - proceed to JIGGLE the entire leg disregarding patient extreme discomfort and say "(paraphrasing) huh, this should bend. You should just bend it. Come on now." (He proceeded to drop the leg, as a test.) Or heard of one using similarly rough to a woman with spine issues. Is this his norm? Both are black women who required extensive surgeries/care, which were delayed by his poor recognition of clear issues and lack of ...something. There are many other doctors to use, don't let your insurance or time constraints make you feel forced to utilize his services. You will regret it. Avoid if at all possible.

Don't get faulked by Dr. Faulks and his residents!…read more I went into the GW Hospital ER with a broken tibia and fibula. On the first visit, I apparently didn't meet with any orthopedics and recieved the worst fiberglass splint. The guy who put it on went all the way up above my knee, and he used 6 ace bandages and really stretched them really tight. I was discharged and just hours later my entire leg was in excrutiating pain. I returned to the ER, 2nd visit, 2nd copay, 2nd time they get to bill my insurance and I have to pay a $150 copay. Enter the orthopedic residents. They removed the old splint and admitted it was the wrong type and too tight. They left my leg unsplinted for a while, and the pain went away on its own, but it didn't happen quickly. They put on a new plaster splint that fit great, and they said if I stayed overnight as an inpatient, Dr. Faulks could operate the next day. I stayed the night, my surgery wasn't their highest priority over some of their other cases and it got pushed until around 5pm. I waited in relative comfort in my room, I fasted for 17 hours by the time I went into the OR. This was my first time meeting Dr. Faulks, it seems he has his residents meet with patients before/after surgery. He had never seen my leg, and he didn't bother to examine it before ordering general anesthesia. Next thing I knew, I was waking up, and for some reason already had a sense something was wrong. There was swelling and fracture blisters that made it not possible to operate. Had he examined the leg ahead of time, it would have been apparent. I had a new cast on and I was told the blisters were removed and bandaged. They wheeled me back to my room, and the residents met me there. At this point, I already knew something was wrong. My smallest toe was caught in the cast and I was being crushed, in addition, the cast was applying some amount of pressure to keep my foot at 90°, but rather than applying it across my foot, all the pressure was on the joint below my smallest toe. It seemed like perhaps they started the cast there and pulled everything against it. First it was tingling, then numb, and then painful. When I told the residents they gave me the same dismissive response that should be the motto of the orthopedics team there "it's a broken ankle so it's going to hurt". This is toxic because it completely ignores the fact that the pain isn't in my ankle, it's my toe, and it shifts the blame from them to me. I don't let doctors push me around though and explained that the pain wasn't in my ankle. One of the residents said he needed to go into the OR but would return with a saw to loosen the cast. He was gone for hours and the pain became maddening. The nurse injected painkillers and gave me oxycodone, but it didn't really provide any relieve to this ongoing trauma. I finally took matters into my own hands and used a knife to free my toe from the cast. The nurse seemed kind of nervous about it at first, but then after she saw how it was wrapped in the incompetence of Dr. Faulks and his team, she began assisting and between the two of us we freed it. Nearly 5 hours later the resident returned with a saw. He was not happy about the modifications to the cast. He cut both sides of it open to relieve pressure in general, but with no benefit to the area that was in pain. He refused to give me a new cast despite how poorly it fit. This region is surrounded by talented award winning orthopedic surgeons from top universities. Dr. Faulks is not one of them. He graduated from the University of Nowhere and the certificate he got from it was probably the peak of his career. He's not on any of the Top Orthopedics in DC lists for good reason, he's not one of them. Unless you're interested in smug surgeons who are too busy to care about your surgery only to needlessly deliver recreational anesthesia, look elsewhere. You can't swing a dead cat in this city without hitting a top notch orthopedic. The only reason anyone would go to this guy is if they didn't do any research and took the easy option like I did, and let me tell you, it's not worth it. I'm still imprisoned in this terrible cast that probably some resident who just got out of medical school did her best on, and I've now got to find a new surgeon to clean up his mess. The next time you're looking for an orthopedic surgeon, don't get faulked by Dr. Faulks.

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 Lutton is a terrific orthopedist. He diagnosed my tennis elbow, gave me a cortisone shot and…read moreexercises, and explained his diagnosis and everything he was doing whilst giving me the injection. His receptionist was courteous and helpful.

We recently returned to Washington, DC from Europe for my mother's reverse shoulder replacement…read moresurgery with Dr. David Lutton--a procedure she had been holding out for, despite increasing pain and limited mobility. At nearly 91 years old, this wasn't just a medical appointment--it was a critical window of hope. And what unfolded in the days leading up to surgery was nothing short of extraordinary. Late Tuesday, just before our flight, we learned that the required CT scan had not been completed as prescribed. Without it, Dr. Lutton could not proceed. His schedule was booked solid, and we feared the worst. But we reached out to his office, explained the urgency, and hoped for a miracle. Enter Valerie, Dr. Lutton's surgical coordinator--and the unsung hero of this story. Valerie and the entire team at Washington Circle Orthopedics sprang into action. While we were boarding our flight Wednesday morning, we received word that they had secured a CT scan appointment in DC the day before surgery. Valerie instructed us to drop off the CD immediately after the scan so Dr. Lutton could personally review and complete the templating between his other surgeries. The coordination, compassion, and sheer determination of this team were awe-inspiring. The surgery went forward as scheduled, without a hitch. Dr. Lutton's skill and precision were matched only by the warmth and professionalism of his staff. Today, my mother is recovering beautifully, free from the constant pain that had plagued her for years. She calls it the best birthday gift she could have hoped for. This wasn't our first experience with Dr. Lutton's brilliance. Three and a half years ago, he performed a reverse shoulder replacement on my right shoulder and my mother's left shoulder. Both procedures were flawless, and the outcomes life-changing. That history made it all the more important for us to return to him--and he and his team delivered once again. Dr. Lutton is a marvel--a master of his craft and a deeply compassionate physician. But his staff, especially Valerie, deserve equal praise. They went above and beyond the call of duty, and we are forever grateful. If you're looking for world-class care delivered with heart, look no further than Dr. Lutton and his team at Washington Circle Orthopedics. They are, quite simply, top drawer.