Dr MACKIE and her staff are outstanding. I have never experienced a doctor who was as fully committed to the welfare of patients as Dr MACKIE. I posted an earlier review that was more explicit about the justification for her 5-star review. read more

Was nervous about potentially starting a new medication and wanted to ask Dr. Mackie some questions. First available virtual appointment wasn't for 3 weeks, but the front desk said they'd leave a message for her. That afternoon at 5pm Dr. Mackie called me and spent 30 minutes on the phone with me answering all my questions. She went above and beyond to allay my fears and give me the information I needed to be able to make an informed decision. Appreciative and impressed. read more

It's a family affair for us. Three generations go to Dr. Mackie because she is warm, attentive and understanding. Barbara keeps us abreast of the latest advances in allergy medicine that have the potential to positively impact our lives. We have been going see her for 15 years now and I have and will continue to happily recommend her to our friends and family. read more

OK - I love Dr. Mackie but I am not sure if I will remain a patient for much longer. I am by no means dissatisfied with Dr. Mackie. She is very personable, knowledgeable, and you feel comfortable talking to her. My issue is with the facilities itself. I have been to an allergist before and I'm used to quick service. Getting an allergy shot should NOT take that long. However, each time I've gone to Dr. Mackie's office I've had to wait at least 30 minutes passed my appointment time to be seen. Being a working professional the only time I have to come for my shots is during my lunch hour. I do not have 2 hours to sit there for a quick shot. I am so frustrated because I finally found an allergist that I like and that is near my job. However, I can't continue to make appointments and take time out of my day if they can't be prepared to see me when they have scheduled to. read more

Dr. Mackie is a big personality with a big, big voice. She was very nice for my original consultation and allergy testing; I never saw her again, but that's ok. I got allergy shots here weekly for about 10 months, and then the office facilitated getting me shots at another allergists' office closer to my house, while still technically prescribed by Dr. Mackie. The front desk is always well-staffed, helpful, and friendly, and at 3:30 on Tuesdays when I tended to be there, the wait for shots was fairly modest -- maybe 10-15 minutes generally. When I had a systemic reaction just after leaving the office and called from home, they were very attentive and stayed in touch that day and the next to make sure I was okay. After getting shots at another allergist's office for a few months now, I appreciate Dr. Mackie's office that much more. The nurses are extremely professional and competent, ask the right questions, and are good at giving allergy shots. These are underrated skills, I guess, judging by my new dr's office. I would still be getting shots here if I lived closer. read more

In the absence of dr. Mackie, I had a virtual appointment with dr. Khan, a new addition to the allergy office. I was very impressed by her: she is very personable, answers all questions thoroughly, does not hurry the patient, provides practical advice in addition to the strictly medical, and clearly thinks the issues through. She is a great addition to an already very formidable practice. I was very impressed and would recommend her to others. Zuzana Dillon read more

Dr. Barbara Mackie is one of my most FAVORITE referrals to give! I highly HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mackie and her entire office. We have been patients of Dr. Mackie's for years (6 person family!). She is outgoing, friendly, and a direct "straight shooter". I like that. She is no nonsense, and its a wonderful comfort because you know from minute one that she is an excellent listener, and that she takes you seriously. She is extremely highly regarded here in Vienna, Virginia. When I needed an allergist for the first time in my life (long story - apparently if you aren't born and raised in Virginia, you will likely become allergic to parts of it after 3 years or something) - anyway - I posted a request on social media. Well. LET.ME.TELL.YOU. The response I received was overwhelming. Almost laughable, except it wasn't a joke. Dr. Mackie... Dr. Barbara Mackie. Barb Mackie.... etc etc etc... I figured EVERYONE couldn't be wrong - so much so that when I filled out my first form and there was a question that asked, "who referred you?" - I put "Greater Vienna" - because I had too many names to put down! She has helped us with allergies... she has helped us with asthma. She has seen us for dogged upper respiratory issues that are taking too long to go away. She is the bees' knees. We love her. The office is charming and friendly - the ladies at the front desk always friendly and happy to help. Her nurses are personable and great. Oh - and Dr. Larry Miller is great too. Though, I'm such a fan of Dr. Mackie's that I always schedule with her. This review should be a "lay up" review. If you need an incredible, compassionate, extremely capable, but also fun to be around allergist, Dr. Mackie is your doctor! read more

Being unable to breathe is the scariest condition I have ever experienced. Two days of seasonal high pollen & humidity caused an asthmatic episode so severe that I considered an ER visit. Meds previously advised by Dr. Mackie's at my initial visit ten months earlier were ineffective. Still breathing impaired and anxious I called Dr. Mackie's office in need of advice on how to handle/avoid such a crisis (one possibility was a prescription for an oral steroid). After a pause, I was told that I had not made a f/u appointment six months following my initial visit. I was unaware this was expected and asked if I had missed a scheduled appointment. I was told I had not. I was advised to come in next week or go visit a primary care physician. Nobody would speak with me. A well deserved "FAIL." read more

Stay away! After over 10 years this place has gone downhill drastically. Some of the staff are very rude and insulting. When Dr. Mackie finds out she blames the customers and insults them even further. Even long-time customers are not treated as customers. We have options and are paying for service. We don't get to be treated poorly or insulted. Then the doctor not addressing any concerns and saying she didn't hear or see it,yet is blaming you for things she didn't hear or see either is laughable. Hearsay only works one way in her opinion. Policies keep changing and becoming harsher to patients/customers. Shot's haven't change in over a decade yes somehow policies do and they treat you like you are incompetent and unintelligent no matter who you are. Dr. Miller and some of the staff have been a joy to deal with for over ten years. Front desk staff is kind and helpful. It is extremely insulting that Dr. Mackie asks someone to leave for getting upset over being insulted. No violence or cursing was done, only a slight raised tone. They clearly don't appreciate their patients, especially long-time ones. You are a number and a paycheck to them. Find a better more caring option. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Mackie for several years and she is an exceptional doctor. She has helped me with my asthma and seasonal allergies. I lead a "normal" life despite them and I am very grateful for her wonderful care. She is very kind and caring. Her office staff is also very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend seeing her if you are suffering with allergy health issues. read more

The most kind and caring doctor I have ever been too. After being misdiagnosed by 4 other doctors she throughly listened to me and was understanding. She even brought the other doctor in the office for a consultation. I left feeling that all doctors should be this wonderful. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Mackie for the last four years. She has always taken the time to listen and walk through, very thoroughly, all of the possible options for treatment. What I like best about her is that she listens and then makes me feel that I am part of the solution. It has been my experience that most doctors talk down to you, tell you to take this or that prescription and come back if you don't feel better. Dr. Mackie has never made me feel that way. I have found her to be very knowledgeable, she has an easy way about her that makes you feel very comfortable and reassured from the moment you first meet with her. She has been listed in the Washingtonian and the Northern Virginia magazines as one of the Top Doctors. I liked her so much that now my daughter sees her as well. read more

Dr. Mackie was the nicest and most helpful doctor I've ever been to! Very warm office and Dr. Mackie was genuinely concerned with my allergy issues. She also called me back three days after because she had been thinking about me and had thought of another possible treatment option! Definitely recommended! read more

I highly recommend this practice. Our family has been going here over 15 years. We LOVE Dr. Mackie. She is warm and personable and really listens to her patients. She also has a talent for making young children feel comfortable. The office even has a model train that runs around the ceiling that they will happily turn on for your child. I receive allergy shots on a regular basis (every 3-4 weeks). The nurses who administer the shots are great. Front desk staff has always been friendly and efficient. read more

Dr. Mackie is unlike any other doctor I have experienced. She is an extremely warm, funny, caring, individual who truly sits and takes the time in her office to discuss the issues you are having without dismissing your symptoms or staring at her watch. She knows the right questions to ask, and is thorough in her procedures. She is not one to shove medications on you if she does not find them necessary either; she is cautious in her diagnoses. It is not difficult to get an appointment, and she makes sure to follow-up. I have stuck with her for years, and am glad. read more

the office staff is beyond incompetent. i spent like 5 minutes having them get my birthday wrong (about 5 times) and my phone number wrong and my dad's birthday wrong and then i couldn't even get an appointment for when i desperately needed it!!!!!!!!! i almost died last night and they had no time for me. do not go see this doctor her office staff is incompetent as hell and she has no time for new patients. read more