Dr. Gradzka was dismissive of my experience, of what I said and of what was in my records. She gave incorrect information--stating that "Hashimoto's thyroiditis does not cause fatigue"--Look it up--Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Hopkins and any normal physician agree that fatigue is a primary symptom. She also stated that "Microscopic colitis is not a big thing --that is why it is called microscopic" Check out Cleveland Clinic, John's Hopkins, Mayo Clinic--and any reasonable physician--know that it is a major issue for those of us who have it. Seeing Dr. G was like being run over by a steamroller...she talked and talked but listened very little.When she did hear something I asked she dismissed what I said. I don't waste my time with physicians who don't treat people well. There are too many other physicians to put up with being dismissed and treated rudely. Find yourself a doctor who respects the people visiting them. read more

Dr. Gradzka diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis 10 years ago. I love her and I love Christine, who I miss dearly. I have a really difficult time dealing with her current administrative staff. They rarely answer the phone or return messages. Here I sit a week later and I'm still waiting to hear back from them regarding a major issue that I'm having regarding access to my medication. I called her office 14 times yesterday and they NEVER answered the phone. I hate to say this but I really think I need to find a new office. Dr. Gradzka is wonderful but her office staff is NOT! read more

Top notch doctor. Very patient. She's a blood hound at finding culprits of pain and health issues. Go in being open and she'll get the job done with grace. Best rheumatologist I've had. I don't know how I'll replace her when I move out of state. I'd recommend her to anyone. read more

She knows her stuff. She honestly wants to help people and seeks to do so. Unfortunately, in my case, I wish she'd spent a little more time researching interactions before doling out meds. Turns out, Tramadol and Zoloft do not play well together. And after 2 weeks on Tramadol, my brain chemistry decided to wreck havoc on my consciousness. If it werent for this issue, I would go back. The office staff are nice, and run a tight ship. Zach is a calm receptionist and her nurse is gentle. If you do not currently take anything, go get an appointment. And of course, before you take anything any doctor gives you, look it up online and check for your own drug interactions. read more

Dr. Gradzka has been my physician for 10+ years and has truly saved my life many times. As a teenager I dealt with extreme pain and swelling all over my body. My mother kept taking me to Dr after Dr but no answers or effective treatment was given. After another visit to the ER in Prince William County, VA I was referred to a Neuro Dr that finally diagnosed me and sent me to Dr. Gradzka. It was a year long process to find meds that could get my disease under control. Dr.Gradzka was kind, caring and very passionate about finding a way to get me better. After a year my symptoms were manageable and a clear path of meds and holistic practices were in place. Many women with my condition are told to not have children seeing pregnancy is a huge risk for the mother. I was told many times by different Dr's that children were out of reach for me. Dr. Gradzka listened to my desires and worked with my OB/GYN to get me detoxed off of meds and NEVER would have taken me off them "cold turkey"!!!! Now I have 2 beautiful daughters. I have even run a 1/2 Marathon, something people with my disease just do not do. I am still very sick but know that I have a Dr whom is there for me and is knowledgeable on up to date new meds and holistic treatments. I see her every 6-8 weeks and have NEVER had her treat me badly or down grade how I was feeling. She has always made educated decisions on my treatments. The only negative I have encountered was the office staff was very difficult to get in touch with. As of 2 years ago she hired all new staff and it is much better. Dr. Gradzka even gave me her own personal cell phone number for emergencies. I have used it a couple times and she answered the call and gave me direction on what to do....even met me at the Hospital on a weekend! I have referred many friends and family members to this Dr and will continue to do so. read more

Dr. Gradzka has an amazing bag of tricks. I love her. And I have friends who feel the same. She is willing to try lots of options so that you can avoid surgery or to tide you over until you can have it. I flat out avoided thumb surgery (artichoke replacement). And when headed to Mexico to climb pyramids, she gave me pills, topicals, sprays, ointments, and medicated pads to stem the pain in my knee. She has a beautiful face but she can be off-putting at 6' and European penchant for orange hair and mini-skirts and over the knee leather boots. But she knows her stuff. Nurse Kate who once weighed maybe 350...was inspired by Gradzka to have gastric bypass to lose weight. Just ask Kate, she thinks Gradzka is great as a person as a doctor. read more

This doctor is unkind, judgemental and far from helpful. Verbally abusive, in fact. We think we need this people; they are what we believe to be a last resort, so we don't run out of the office and tell them that they have no right to speak to us this way (until we find someone who can actually help us). I had debilitating symptoms, for which she did nothing but increase the drugs, then take me off of them cold turkey. she did not even think to look for the etiology my original symptoms, nor did she consider the horrible side effects of cold turkey. She told me that I could call her office, any time, with any questions or concerns. When I experienced severe withdrawal and my serotonin plummeted (I know this now), from the cold turkey, I did call and ask her for guidance. She actually told me that I called her office too many times (3, i think, as I was in deep physical crisis). She added this little gem, "You have absolutely no inner strength." Of course, there is no excuse for her behavior, but it's more troubling to know that this woman is either unaware or indifferent to the danger of what she did. She Never did a test for Lyme, which I later learned that I had. No excuse for not attempting to rule it out, given all of my symptoms. She must not realize that first, she is meant to "do no harm". I was so grateful when I found that I'd never have to have contact with her again. I have learned, after a 20 year battle with diagnosis and treatment, that any so called healer who is that troubled, could never offer any type of true healing. read more

I am a new patient and for two times they cancel my appt last minutes. The worst office. I LOST TWO WORKING DAYS .....

Excellent, I have been going to Dr Gradzka for over a year and I have made drastic improvements. I have had a difficult diagnosis and she has been patiently working through different options until we found something that worked. I am now able to live a normal active lifestyle that I thought I could never achieve. read more

Dr. Gradzka knows very well what she's doing. She is professional and smart and she knows how to slow down the stress that a patient might have.Handstand of Fatima Ouablal read more

Dr gradzka has treated my daughter and I for the last few years and we have always been happy with the care . She gives lots of advice with how to improve our issues and I feel like she does a thorough job and have always felt satisfied with treatment . read more

I was very very impressed with Dr Gradzka's bedside manner.She talked to you in layman terms and you could tell she really cared about you as a patient.It was a very very pleasureable experience .I can see why she is voted Dr of the year.I feel confident about my diagnosis and grateful that she was my primary's recommendation. read more

Dr. Gradska seemed knowledgeable and caring (though a bit eccentric and sometimes difficult to understand since she speaks quickly and has an accent), but her staff, not so much. It took them 4 days to work with my pharmacy to resolve a presciption snaffu. And now I've left multiple messages for over a week to reschedule an upcoming appt, and they don't return my calls. Very frustrating!! This would have been my second appt, but I'm going to see someone else instead. If the Dr. really cared about her patients, she would get a more competent staff that returns phone calls! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Gradzka a little over a year. I was diagnosed with lupus and she has been taking care of me and I have been feeling well. I would see her every 3 months. Back in Dec when I went to my scheduled appointment only to find out that they weren't taking my insurance any more and I couldn't see her. I said I would pay on my own and they said they couldn't let me do that because it was illegal. I begged them to let me talk to her because I was very upset since my sister had just passed away from lupus. I talked to her and she said she would work out a way for me to continue to see her. They called me back later and rescheduled the appt....my next 3 appts were cancelled because she was out of the country in a family emergency. This morning when I was finally going to see her after 5 months, I get a phone call 1 hour before my apt. saying that I had a bill pending and if I didn't pay it she would not see me, they didn't care that I haven't been feeling well, that my lupus is acting up and that I haven't been able to see her because of her emergency. Her staff was very rude about it, all they care is money and not you or your health. I am never going back there. read more

I have had two appointments and they both have been excellent. The front desk staff was very friendly and the wait time short. The Dr. Gradzka's medical staff have also been very friendly as well as thorough with their questions and prep for the Dr. I am extremely pleased with Dr. Gradzka. She is very friendly and easy to talk to, spends plenty of time with you and answers all your questions. My medical issues weren't that serious, but I feel very confident in her and wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

I've had chronic pain for 20 years and had pretty much given up thinking I could ever live a normal life again. I haven't been seeing Dr Gradzka for long, but she's helped me control the pain unbelievably well. She listens and makes sure I understand my treatment. Her office is efficient and friendly. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

She listens to me and cares about how I am doing. Correctly diagnosed my Sjogren's. She talks VERY fast and you have to listen carefully to everything she is saying. I'm glad she is my Dr. She usually runs late for appointments but gives you plenty of time when you do get to see her. read more

Dr. Gradzka is O.K., however her office staff is the pits particularly the man who works behind the front desk. He is rude and downright hostile at times. He knows nothing about customer service or patient care. Would not recommend this practice to anyone. read more

I have been a patient of Doctor Gradzka for 6 years. She is truly very caring and wants to help. She is a bit out spoken, and I love it! She talks very fast, and sometimes I need to slow her down so I can get my questions out. It has helped me to write them down. She is always willing to answers. So you ask why the low rating...It is mostly due to how impossible it is to get an appointment any longer. You can never get a person on the phone, and are forced to leave a message for a call back. The call back is delayed several days....sometimes you have to call back again. Also, I have had to wait a month at a time to get in. I am having autoimmune systems right now, and have had two appointments in a row cancelled by her office...I had to wait a month for the second appointment so I have been untreated now for two months. I explained after the first appointment was cancelled that I really need to be seem, and was told to go see my general practitioner. He will tell me to see Dr Gradzka so there was no point in going to him. So here am still having problems, and thinking it is time for a new Rheumatologist. The other thing that plays less into the low score is that she ignored a slightly elevated number in my blood and prescribed medication which made things worse. My general practitioner actually found the problem when I went to him due to my concerns about the medication. I don't know if Zack works for her any longer, but he use to always answer the phone and call back. The person she has now just isn't the same. read more