I suffer from Meibomian gland dysfunction. The ophthalmologists I saw diagnosed it as resulting…read morefrom the many years of my lagophthalmos that permitted my meibomian glands to atrophy. After I saw an oculoplastic surgeon who performed several unsuccessful surgeries to treat my lagophthalmos, I decided to find someone who would approach my condition with a different strategy. I extensively researched oculoplastic surgeons practicing in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. My research led me to Dr. Zatezalo. From my first consultation with Dr. Zatezalo, I knew he was the surgeon for me. He is kind, smart, and compassionate along with experienced, talented, and creative in surgical procedures. He clearly explained to me that I needed full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) to functionally improve the operation of my eyelids. I had read about eyelid skin grafts from various Internet websites that described it as a last resort because of its complexity and routinely poor cosmetic outcome. Recovery may take up to a year or more before the grafts blend into the rest of your face and even then, they are usually a different texture and slightly off color. Dr. Z exerted no pressure on me to have the procedure. Deep down inside I knew I needed it. I had to do something as I could not go on living the way I was, and yet, I was afraid of what I would look like after a FTSG on my lower eyelids. I was using eyedrops nonstop during the day, and at night I would awaken every few hours in pain from the dryness and had to instill dry eye ointment. I wore sunglasses indoors because my eyes barely tolerated room lights or being out in the sunlight. I was miserable and my quality of life had gotten so poor, I did not want to leave my home. Dr. Zatezalo was very patient with me and again very honest. I had read many of his patient reviews of how he gave back his patients' lives through corrective surgery. I decided to move forward with full thickness skin grafts as Dr. Zatezalo recommended. In my case, it took approximately six months before the grafts started to blend in well with the surrounding skin and not be noticeable. My level of comfort improved immediately after the surgery as I now had more skin in my lower eyelids to help my eyes close completely. I no longer needed to use eyedrops and ointment like before. I was also able to tolerate artificial and natural light without sunglasses. I had the FTSG surgery in 2018. Today, people don't know I had it unless I point it out to them. The Zatezalo Group is located in a beautiful and modern office with easy parking access. Amelia and Kimmy, Dr. Zatezalo's staff, are super friendly, efficient, and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Zatezalo to anyone who needs functional repair or desires cosmetic enhancement of their eyes. Thanks to him, the quality of my life has improved greatly. He really is a remarkable doctor and person.

Dr. Zatezalo did a wonderfully meticulous job aligning/lifting my eyebrows and removing excess skin…read moreon my upper eyelids. Pre-surgery, he spent a significant amount of time answering all my concerns/questions, listening carefully to my expectations - which was a natural looking result. He was confident he could achieve my wishes and the outcome was just as I imagined. His office is easy to work with and very responsive. Post-op care was also top notch. Would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

i'm so regretful that I had spine surgery with Dr Goldsmith on 10/14/24. I was unable to stand…read moreanywhere approaching straight or walk. THis matter was taken care of in the surgery. However, immediately upon waking up from the surgery I had excruciating pain in my right leg and foot. I had an MRI and was told it was a hematoma and would go away in 6 weeks. THe hematoma went away but the pain did NOT. I got to the point where I was unable to walk or stand, period. I could not leave my house except to go to doctor's appointments. I could not walk ev en with a cane. I continued to go see DR Goldsmith and his PA Carl Durias, who basically minimized my pain and blew me off. He NEVER seemed curious about what might be going on. They kept offering me more and more medications which really didn't help with the pain and were very sedating. He said I had "complex pain syndrome", what the hell is that? He told me to go to a pain physician in town who is using a new nerve conductor called "the Scrambler" to the tune of $3500 (not paid for my insurance). I went 2X and when I got my CT scan results I stopped. My problems were way beyond "The Scrambler. In March 2025, I met with 2 Neurosurgeons and had a CT scan and another MRI at that time. From studying the CT scan and looking at the screws in my back were loose, there were 2 spinal fractures , severe stenosis with nerve compression .Both of the Neurosurgeons agreed upon the diagnoses and the procedure. I got operated again on 4/4/2025, with Dr Louis Chang, less than 6 months after my first surgery. Dr Chang had to perform a bigger surgery to revise MISTAKES Dr Goldsmith had made, and then some more. As soon as I woke up from my 2nd surgery, my 24/7 excruciating right leg pain was GONE!!!!. Goldsmith was negligent in his treatment of me. Why didn't HE order a CT scan when I was in so much pain for so long? Why. because he just didn't care. Maybe he didbn't want to see how he screwed up???? THis was and is the worst medical experience I have ever had. I hope my writing this will discourage you from having him operate on you or a loved one. Four. months out from my 2 surgery I am walking 2 miles, and have my life back. If I had not sought out some other consultations I would be where I was, 24/7 pain, not being able to walk and stuck in my house.

My husband and I both had surgery with Dr. Goldsmith and we couldn't have been happier!…read more I was referred to him by a coworker after I had been suffering with an upper back/neck issue. Dr. Goldsmith determined I had a severely herniated disc and I was able to have surgery within a couple of months (after we tried other options, of course). My experience from start to recovery was exceptional. My husband had been receiving treatment for two degenerated discs at a different practice when I underwent my surgery. He quickly switched doctors and Dr. Goldsmith aggressively treated his pain. Eventually the decision to operate was made and he had two discs replaced in his lower back. I was beyond impressed with Dr. Goldsmith's attention to my husband's care and his attention to me, as the concerned and worried wife in the waiting room! Both my husband and I now lead normal lives sans any back pain thanks to Dr. Goldsmith, whom I HIGHLY recommend!

My Mom had surgery here yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised at how exceptional she was…read moretreated! The facility itself was very clean/plenty of seats in the waiting room/underground parking in the building and they validate! Our surgeon was Dr. Annette Bicher and we love her. Excellent bedside manner and does an extremely thorough job of explaining procedures/results/side effects etc. The nurses Marlene/Valerie/May were wonderful. We were very scared about the surgery and they all made us feel at ease and I was 100% confident that my Mom was well taken care of during pre-op, the surgery itself, and post-op. I would highly recommend the surgical center and the team as well.

After four surgeries at that center, I found that there was no consistency in the pre-surgical…read moreinstructions. It was enough of a difference that it gave me concern about the adequacy of my preparation before the surgeries. Also, there was no communication between the doctors office and the surgical center leading to my arrival three hours before the surgery was scheduled. Otherwise, there were a nice people.

Dr. Thomas Zorc performed two lumpectomies on each of my breasts within 5 months. His amazing…read morebedside manor could only be overshadowed by his skill and knowledge. Dr. Zorc made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire process. I'm the type to second guess everything when it comes to medical advice but after my first appointment I immediately knew I was in the best hands. The day after my last surgery I wanted to make sure my incision was healing correctly so I called the office on a Friday evening expecting to get an on call doctor's information but Dr. Zorc himself picked up and helped me with my concerns. He couldn't have been more reassuring, kind, and patient. And his skills blew me away! I healed so quickly and my scars are already vanishing. I can't write a review without mentioning the rest of his incredible team. Mindy Hong, Dr. Zorc's PA was so knowledgeable and precise. I had to visit the office several times over the course of 5 months and she remembered every detail about my case at every appointment. Mindy's medical assistant Melissa was also incredible. She made me feel comfortable and helped explain the diagnostic process to me which helped ease my anxiety. Melissa and Mindy both checked in on me on my surgery days going so above and beyond their job description! Alison, who helped coordinate my surgeries and appointments, was always professional and always up to speed on my case which made everything that much more seamless. Tricia and Dace were my surgical nurses and they were just as professional as they were comforting on my surgery days. Tricia even sent me some tips beforehand to deal with my anxiety leading up to my first surgery. I don't have anything negative to say. This process was hard for me even though my outcomes were, luckily, positive. I'm so grateful for all the staff who made every scary step easier and I'll never forget everyone who helped me. If you have to deal with a breast specialist Dr. Zorc is the one to see.

Both Dr zorc and Elizabeth were fabulous. His surgery was flawless and Elizabeth's post surgical…read morecare was absolutely terrific. She was kind, sensitive, and very warm... As well as clinically perfect.

Dr. Siram is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. During my initial consultation he reviewed my…read moremedical records and discussed treatment options. His imaging diagnosis convinced me of the importance to move forward with hip replacement surgery. Summit Orthopedics works closely with Sibley Hospital so I was able to schedule a Monday morning surgery and overnight stay at the hospital. The Nurse Navigator Supervisor at Sibley provided information on Pre-Op procedures and an appointment with Sarah, Summit's Nurse Practitioner, involved a review of the surgical procedures and the list of medications with a review of frequency. Dr. Siram brought together a great surgical team comprised of the Sibley Hospital Orthopedic doctors and nursing staff and an anaesthesiologist. The first nurse assigned to my post-Op care placed top priority on Pain Control and coordinated a meeting with In-House PT/OT Team to review and practice the Post-Operative exercises. I completed 2 weeks of In-Home physical therapy with Potomac Home Health Care, affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Sibley. The PT specialist was exceptional: checked vitals; reviewed my medications; provided a home exercise plan that helped me to begin walking with and without a cane, before starting In Office Post-Op PT. I would strongly recommend the Dr. Siram-Sibley Orthopedic Team.

they never answer phones so for ed to make appointment online. When I got there, they didn't have…read moreappointment despite registration process showed all onerous process completed.

My doctor was great; the results are great…read more But there was a nurse with major attitude. A snowflake that complained I offended her by telling a joke while under sedation. Someone needs to be fired. She was pushy and had no bedside manner. Unprofessional, but I did not make an issue of it because I was nervous about my upcoming surgery. I return on Monday for my second cataract surgery. I hope she is not there.

My recent experience at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center was one of the worst I've had…read moreanywhere. I arrived for an 11:50am appointment and was not seen until 3:00 pm. No explanation was given. I was assured twice that I would be seen soon. The office staff member I spoke with seemed at a loss for words and didn't seem to have much knowledge about what was going on in the surgery center. I won't go back there for a procedure. I was disappointed that my physician didn't have any explanation for the 3 hour delay and didn't even apologize. Very bad PR, if not bad manners. Elsie Heyrman Klumpner

The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics is a scumbag operation, funneling patients in and out as fast…read moreas possible, attempting to add on extra charges after-the-fact, lying about paperwork being sent out, and then lying ON the paperwork about it being 'past due'. They are unmistakably driven by profit over patient care, and are a perfect encapsulation of what's wrong with the American medical industry. I had 1 appointment with Dr. Keeling. He was late. He then rushed through our appointment as fast as humanly possible, spending maybe 6 or 7 minutes with me. He told me I had some medical-jargon-named condition in my knee, and that I should start PT in their PT office ASAP, ideally that day. He then tried to leave at the point in the appointment where a good doctor would then sit and talk me through the condition, what I should do, what I should expect, etc. But no, he didn't even tell me the used name (arthritis), and provided no helpful advice or guidance going forward. He just wanted me signed up for PT and he wanted the appointment OVER. So I got home and had to google all of the information that a good doctor would have provided, and, ya know, trust that what I'm finding on the internet is sound medical advice. That would have been enough for a 1-star review, but there's more scumbaggery. Within days of the appointment, I started receiving urgent emails from their office claiming I had an Overdue Balance with them. After getting 5 or 6 of these emails without having gotten a physical bill for them for anything, I called in (they don't have an email address). The woman who answered assured me that the physical bill had been sent out and I would see it in a few days at the most. Several MONTHS go by, and I receive nothing except more urgent emails. Today, the physical bill finally arrived 3 months after the appointment. The bill claims a SECOND co-payment is owed, and that I am 60 days past due. It's this kind of used-car-salesmen nonsense that keeps people, in general, hesitant to go to doctors at all. So my advice would be to stay far, far away from this profit center and Dr. Keeling.

Excellent Physician. I trust him with my health. Very…read moregrateful of Dr. Keeling, MD. It is sometimes hard to find a good Doctor. Glad that I found Dr Keeling"s practice.

Dr. Ali Hendi is a highly skilled surgeon. He is also a genuinely likable person, as were all the…read morestaff-members that assisted in my procedure. My daughter is a dermatologist and recommended Dr. Hendi to me after extensively researching MOHS surgeons in my area of the country. Dr. Hendi's office is a good two-hour drive from my home, but it was well worth the effort to get there. His practice is located in a very nice suburb of Washington D.C., and there is a Marriott Courtyard just down the street from Dr. Hendi's office, (a very short walk away). I booked a room in the Marriott since my surgery was scheduled to begin early in the morning and I didn't want to fight rush-hour traffic. There is a Metro station (again, a short walking distance away), so we rode into the city for a nice dinner the evening before my procedure. The hotel was very accommodating about allowing a late check-out the next afternoon. Dr. Hendi's office and waiting area are very well-appointed and comfortable, but being able to walk back and lie down following the procedure while waiting for the staining process to be completed, (to ensure no additional tissue needed to be removed -- a lengthy process), was a real advantage. I cannot say enough about Dr. Hendi's skills. I had MOHS surgery on my cheek on August 21, 2019. The area that had to be removed was much larger than I imagined it would be and I fully expected some evidence of the surgery to remain forever given the amount of tissue that had to be removed. When planning the placement of sutures to close the wound, Dr. Hendi had me smile and make normal facial expressions while he planned and drew a pattern for his sutures on my cheek. Now, just a little over a month later the wound is fully closed, and even family members can't tell that anything happened unless I point out the area. I have started the massage procedure that Dr. Hendi included in his very comprehensive and easy to follow post-surgery instructions. His assistant assured me that after following the massage regimen, no one but Dr. Hendi, his staff and myself will ever know anything happened. I fully believe that, although with the way the wound has currently healed I am perfectly satisfied if this is as good as it gets! I hope that I have developed enough renewed respect for sunscreen that I never need MOHS surgery again, but if I do there is only one place I will be going for the procedure, regardless of where I live or how long a flight I have to make.... Dr. Hendi and his crew are that good!

This practice has a policy of canceling your appointment if they do not have your paperwork sent 24…read morehours in advance no exceptions. The arrogance inherent in the assumption that every patient is capable of fulfilling this digital requirement tells you the practice thinks of its patients.

I started out by trying a surgeon that a family member recommended, and before I could even make…read morean appointment I was told that the only way the surgeon would even have a consultation with me was if I went to physical therapy for a minimum of 3 months as a prerequisite. I told them I had physical therapy in the past, but they didn't want to hear it. I tried to explain that along with therapy, I did massages, and lost a significant amount of weight. I initially thought this is how it was going to be for all doctors just trying to get a consultation. After months of continuously putting off research I finally called my Insurance company (CIGNA) and asked what I needed to do to get a breast reduction. They simply told me to find a plastic surgeon in network. I had to go through literally hundreds of doctors on the Cigna website. I further researched each doctor through their own personal sites and compared reviews, their qualifications, etc. I finally came across doctor Benhaz Fayazi! I don't recall her having bad review and I saw that she was double board certified! An even bigger plus was she was a woman. I looked up as many reviews about her and her affiliations and I was pleased enough to set up an appointment. The day of my first consultation I was so nervous, and I couldn't believe I was even getting a consultation for a breast reduction. I kept the mind set that it was for a healthier me. I met Dr. Fayazi her presence and the way she was so confident in her work sold me immediately. She knew what she was taking about, which eased my anxiety. When she submitted my information to the insurance company; they literally replied back in about 8 days saying I was approved for my breast reduction. Unlike the other surgeon, Dr. Fayazi actually listened to my concerns and she knew I needed help without the extra run around of therapy, etc. So I went ahead and set up my surgery with Dr.Fayazi's receptionist Ruth ; who is also freaking amazing. Ruth dealt with me with such professionalism and kindness and I know I got on her damn nerves. Another great thing is she stayed on top of getting my FMLA/ Disability paperwork done in the appropriate timeframe. I also respect that Dr.Fayazi doesn't charge her patients fees to complete FMLA or disability documents, which was a very pleasant surprise. Continuing on I had my pre op labs done with my primary physician and my pre op follow up with doctor Fayazi (mind you, this whole process took less than 2 months). My pre op with Dr. Fayazi was great to. I literally had a list of questions and she answered every single one. Again she was so knowledgeable she eased any concerns I had. I love the fact she has never ever rushed any of my appointments. She also included that during the follow up post op appointments she will also focus on scarring from the reduction, which I didn't expect. Surgery day came I was a nervous wreak. I had my surgery at Doctors Community Hospital and I was treated like a queen from beginning to end. Her surgical team was amazing. When she arrived she greeted me with a smile and drew her incision lines. I didn't feel awkward, I felt like she genuinely cared! She advised me that she would stay in the appropriate guidelines to make sure I properly heal. I mean what more can a girl ask for! She reassured me that everything was going to be fine. From that point on she told my husband she would call him after and I was done. She called and told him about how everything went. From the point of me rolling out of Pre-op the last thing I remember is me rolling over to get onto the operating table, then LIGHTS OUT! I don't recall counting, I don't recall no one saying anything I just woke up in recovery 4 hours later. When I tell you I loved the fact that her surgical team snuck me with the anesthesia I was so grateful because this was my VERY FIRST surgery. When I woke up I was given pain management and my husband was able to come in. I had a little sore throat but overall not a bad experience. Now I'm only 2 days out so I can't see much but what I can say is I literally feel soooo much lighter instantly. She gives you your pain medication and antibiotics before hand, so you don't have to worry about having to sit at CVS an hour in pain. As of right now I'm pleased. There definitely is some degree of pain but I can't complain; she kept to her word and it's tolerable while on my medication regularly. I really just wanted to write this review off how I was treated. Im pretty sure the result will be just as amazing as she was to me. I would definitely recommend her services no matter what your plastic surgery needs maybe. Dr.Fayazi and her staff are absolutely amazing. I can't want until my follow up appointment. If I have any future plastic surgery needs I definitely will be returning to Dr.Fayazi.

Worst bedside manor I have ever experienced as a doctor. I had to get a mastectomy and chose to do…read morereconstruction hoping to remain looking like myself and nothing more. I told her many times that I did not want to be bigger than I was. Once it was finished and I was at my post-op she said "I had hoped to make you bigger but it wasnt safe" which shows she didnt listen to me at all and I am indeed bigger than I wanted. I have young children including a baby and work at a daycare and she had to advice about how to help prevent damage or injury with little ones. Luckily I had a nurse who was able to help with suggesting protective pillows, etc. As I mentioned I told her each time I had a baby. The whole time I was told no lifting more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. I planned for 6 weeks to have help from family and friends. At my post-op at 6 weeks she said everything looked good. I said "Ok so I can lift my 25 lb baby now" She said no, you want to wait 3 more months to lift that much weight. I said "Thats something you should've told me before." She rudely replied "Would that have changed anything?" YESSSS I wouldnt have done this part of it! Luckily I have had 4 cousins who have gone through reconstruction (with different doctors) and each of their doctors said 4-6 weeks and then they could lift their children, babies, costco groceries, etc. No one ever said 3 months, she is just afraid of being sued. Not to mention, one of my breasts is dented a bit. Would NOT recommend.