I hope you never have to experience the pain of a kidney stone…read more This is where you go to get help...they ease the pain...educate you...care for you. This place was recommended by my primary care Physician, Dr Faltemier. When you trust your Doctor...this is what you do. I had the best experience with Dr Pruna who is highly experienced in his field. It's unfortunate that so many other Yelpers had a not so positive experience. My only complaint is the copius amounts of redundant paperwork which I provided yet continued to have the same exact questions asked throughout my process there. Are you willing to pay a little more for better quality healthcare?

This practice is currently undergoing a multi-week IT transition, and patients are being told to…read more"call back next week" just to schedule appointments. If you try to call anyway, expect to sit on hold for an hour -- and even then there's no guarantee anyone will answer. Even before the transition, the wait times were incredibly long. Frequently over 30 minutes. Appointment access is extremely limited. Existing patients are running about three weeks out for routine visits, and in-office procedures can be pushed 30 days or more. If an urgent issue comes up, you're more likely to end up in the ER than be accommodated here in any reasonable timeframe. Front desk operations -- particularly in Suite 150 -- have been consistently frustrating. On more than one occasion, appointments couldn't be located, and conversations around insurance felt argumentative rather than helpful. There also seemed to be reluctance to work with Veterans Administration healthcare as a primary coverage source, which only added to the difficulty of coordinating care. Once checked in, patients are frequently kept waiting 30-45 minutes beyond their scheduled appointment time, further compounding the practice's broader access and scheduling challenges. From a care standpoint, visits with multiple providers often felt inconclusive, with symptoms leading to more tests and more follow-ups but little diagnostic clarity or direction. Because of the ongoing access, administrative, and care concerns, I have left this group in order to obtain at least adequate and timely medical care -- something this practice has been unable to provide. Also worth noting: their standard online review responses tend to be scripted, directing patients to contact an office manager while citing privacy policies, rather than addressing broader service concerns publicly -- which doesn't inspire much confidence that systemic issues are being resolved.

Amazing customer service! Love this place! They really care about your mental health.read more

I would strongly encourage anyone who is seeking a vasectomy to seriously reconsider. Do your…read moreresearch and fully understand that what you will hear from this practice is a misleading representation of stats and outcomes regarding the risks of this seemingly common procedure. I waited over two years to post this review as I know I can't change my decision, but perhaps I can help others learn from my research. I had a vasectomy done in late 2018 and months later started developing Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome, a condition I was not even aware existed until after the procedure was done. At first these guys were great, they ordered ultrasounds, made time to hear my concerns but once the pain continued and no obvious answers were found, I was referred out for pain management and that was that. Two years later am still experiencing ongoing daily pain that will likely be lifelong despite a reversal earlier this year. I was willing to pay the premium price tag for the individualized attention of the practice, but if you are part of the 15% of men who develop any longterm complications from the procedure--you are on your own because they'll act like PVPS doesn't exist. Welcome to Hell. PVPS affects upward of 15% of men according to a 2016 study. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854072/) The consequences are lifelong and very difficult to pinpoint. Their consent form is a laughably thin single page document which cites the possibility of some post-operative pain and complication, but PVPS and lifelong pain is mentioned exactly zero times. These guys are great salesmen. You walk in thinking, "It's simple, quick, effective, and has no impact on anything other than fertility and this is white glove service. False. Nowhere does it mention the well documented possibility of PVPS which has been known for decades. Had I been presented with true outcome risks and a true understanding of the longterm impact I would have walked out the door, and you should too. As Warren Buffett famously said, "Never ask a barber if you need a haircut" and never let a urologist sell you on a vasectomy.

My husband met with several doctors to decide what options were best for him to treat his…read morecancerous prostate. He was scared and was searching for guidance. Without much explanation or clarification, the doctors he met with told my husband that surgery was not a possibility. Fortunately, he met Dr. Schenk. At the very first appointment with Dr. Schenk, my husband finally felt confident that he had met a doctor he could trust, a doctor who would listen to him, a doctor who would recommend the best option for him. Over several consultations, all options were explored based on my husband's diagnosis. Dr. Schenk took the time to explain in detail. He was not rushed. He was patient; he was straight forward; he was kind; and he was honest. My husband had robotic assisted surgery to remove his prostate and he is overjoyed that all went well. Dr. Schenk is a skilled surgeon. Dr. Schenk saved my husband's life.

I chose Dr Schenk to be my surgeon when I decided to have my cancerous prostate removed via robotic…read moresurgery. The pre-surgery consultations with him were informative, honest and comforting. I'm thrilled to say that the surgery was successful and that all of the post-operation meetings with Dr Schenk have been reassuring and encouraging. I feel that he is an excellent surgeon and I highly recommend him.

Truly terrible experience with this provider. Demeaning and rude. Unbelievably berated patient for…read morewasting his "valuable time." I've never had such a traumatizing experience with a healthcare provider. Avoid at all costs.

Dr. Bilowus has been my occasional urologist for the past 20 years but is now past his prime and…read morenot using the most modern procedures. I can no longer recommend his work. He did not provide the kind of guidance and exams which were appropriate for my condition. His cystoscopy procedure of June 2022 has caused severe issues of bleeding and strictures in my urethra. I finally went to a Georgetown Urologist who ordered a simple MRI which identified more precisely my prostate enlargement issues causing bladder retention. Now I am working with other doctors and very troubled that I ever consulted with Dr. Bilowus.

Hmm...when I first arrived the energy was a bit off. The older lady at the front wasn't as…read morepleasant. She asked for license, I mentioned it's in the car. Her exact words were: I need that! She was a bit rude. The doctor himself was nice. Seemed very knowledgeable. Probably won't be going back. Customer service is very important to me.

Awful experience, they missed my appointment first time i showed up, second time they did not want…read moreto have the doctor see me and after he did cause of the procedure he did i ended up in the er. After that i tried reaching out for advice they just brushed me off. Then when I requested my medical record they put false information on there and it took me calling them 5 times for them to actually send it. Dont come to this butchers shop!!!

I had been seeing another urologist for many years in MD. I was referred to…read moreDr. Jennifer L. Young, M.D. by my primary Dr. Elizabeth Gannon, M.D. Dr. Young was very thorough I explained my history she listened, took notes then asked me questions. Dr. Young's nurse called to schedule an appointment for a cystotomy. I didn't wait more than 5 minutes and a fantastic nurse assisted Dr. Young. The procedure was over and I didn't know it had started. She explained the next steps for treatment in layman's terms. I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Young. Her greatest attributes are her bedside manner, professionalism, caring, and knowledge.

Dr Holt is an excellent doctor: however because he is so good he has become over booked.. it is…read morethat simple. He has not read the MY CHART which is how INOVA communicates after he did a surgery. So as far as I am concerned and I am retired fron medicine: many of the 'support staff" that means nurses do not comprehend what is in the charts.. and even the doctors seem to not be able to make a decision, including Dr Holt w/ regard to long term patient care. I am not sure why. Dr Hold needs to either cut back on this patient load at Fairfax INOVA; or take a vacation and make some decisions about how one person cannot cope w/ his patient load. His staff (nurse Stephanie) was excellent but the FFX INOVA hospital itself was a total mess the day of the surgery. I like him very much, this is a very difficult time to be in medicine.

Have been seeing Dr Holt for reoccurring kidney stones. He is very knowledgeable, kind and always…read moresees me when I need him even though he's scheduled a month or so out. I appreciate that he takes his time at each visit rather than rushing to get out of the room answering any questions.

AVOID THIS SHADY PLACE!!!…read more FIRST: The doctors will say you need all of these tests and they will do it in house through a third party lab company that we discovered they are shifty as hell as we got charged $1500 for unnecessary tests that could've costed us less than $400 elsewhere but the doctor will get a cut of that $1500 that's why he will insist to do it in house. SECOND: Office staff are the WORST on this planet, they are rude, zero manners and just don't care. It took me 13 days to be able to speak to someone over the phone for a bill payment. Every time I call, when I don't get the effing answering machine then the same two rude ladies answer and say 'hold please' then hang up. My insurance company asked us to avoid them and the lab company in the future, it seems to have a well known reputation as scammers. I'm not sure how this place is still open.

There seems to be several negative reviews about the staff here- and I've had nothing but good…read moreexperiences. I often call with questions and they are always willing to help. In person, they've been respectful and helpful. Dr. Saba is amazing as well. Caring and intelligent. Overall, I found the office and care very welcoming which was really nice after being diagnosed with arthritis.

Office staff was very pleasant, making an appointment was easy. Dr. Patel was thorough and…read moreattentive to my concerns. His examination was professional, and he made me feel comfortable during my first visit. I certainly will return..Michael

I have been a patient at Commonwealth Urology for several years, first as a patient of Dr Basile…read moreand now his partner Dr Patel who is now the sole Doctor now that Dr Basile has retired. First referred by my Primary Care in Fairfax, I continue being a patient even though travelling from Ashburn to Fairfax isn't easy. However the staff is great and Dr Patel in particular makes himself very available to patients either in-person or via e-mail. I find him very attentive to my concerns and as an overseas traveler, he ensures I have what I need in my trips. He also ensures follow-up as necessary with labs and takes the time to explain the findings. He and his staff are prompt regarding prescriptions and in the past were also very helpful getting insurance approvals for certain medications. A long drive but worth the attention patients receive.