As a single father much is difficult but knowing my children are healthy is never a question. I…read morecould not and would not more highly recommend a pediatrician's office. Pediatrics of Kempsville is stellar! This practice is absolutely wonderful! When my oldest was born, Dr. Young from this office was the on-call pediatrician and he came to check on my baby girl. He must have spent 45 minutes talking with us and calming concerns about jaundice and low birth weight. He is genuinely compassionate, caring and friendly, obviously committed to doing something he loves, keeping children healthy, and he took the time to build trust and foster the beginnings of a relationship. That was when he, and the rest of the kind and friendly doctors, nurses and staff at Pediatrics of Kempsville, became my pediatrician of choice. When my second born joined us, Dr. Young was, again, the on-call pediatrician and, though my daughter was completely healthy, he stayed and spoke with us at length about our newest family member and the health of my oldest, whom he knew and about whom he cared. My youngest, a boy this time, came in to my life years later and Dr. Young was, incredibly, the on-call pediatrician yet again. He, again, spent at least a half hour talking to us about my son's health, his upcoming circumcision, quelling worries about pain, and asking about my two daughters, whom he then knew very well. It is very cool for me that Dr. Young was on call for all three of my kids and it cemented what has become a doctor/patient/parent relationship that is incredibly close and uncommon, especially in this day and age of doc-in-a-box and get-you-in-and-out type doctor's offices. Here, now, 13 & 1/2 years later, Dr. Young and Dr. Downing, who is equally, incredibly kind, compassionate, genuinely great with kids and unmistakably dedicated to doing what she loves, helping children, and the marvelous Nurse Practitioners, nurses and staff all know me and my children personally, expressing remarkable care for my children, taking time at each visit to discuss everything, showing genuine empathy when my little ones are sick and watching over them with a real interest in seeing them grow to be strong, healthy, well-adjusted and confident children developing toward an all-around healthy adulthood. To sum up their level of care, I'll share what, to me, proved to be an amazing instance of selfless and heartwarming care for my son. When he was a baby, I had been through back surgery which placed me on extended disability and caused me to lose my health insurance and my son needed a nebulizer which I just could not afford. Dr. Young offered a nebulizer they had in the office for my son's breathing treatments and just asked me to bring it back when we were done using it in six months. I signed no contract and left no credit card number on file. They simply trusted me to return it and wanted to do what was best for my son. That is empathy and a relationship of trust, compassion and true health CARE.

Years and years ago, this practice wasn't too bad; however, the more family member Dr. Blackwood…read morebrings in, the worse care you receive. They are never on time, there are problems checking in, the quality of care is not great - they just rush you through - very little care and concern is shown both for you as a person and whatever sickness you might have. I am very thankful I was able to find another PCM.

Was seen on time, entire staff is the utmost in professionalism. Primary care providers take the…read moretime to talk to you and are generally interested in providing the personal touch that 60 years ago was the norm in the "family doctor". Quality of care is exceptional.

My wife has been a patient at this location of Sentara Family Medicine Physicians for over ten…read moreyears. There has never been an issue with quality of care as the doctors and staff are all competent and knowledgeable. Most of the doctors' practices are located on the third floor of the Providence Professional Center building with a few more located on the first floor along with the laboratory and testing center. Wait times are generally pretty reasonable as the doctors and support staff are all professional, personable and efficient. As I stated previously, we have been satisfied with the quality of care my wife has received here over the years. Her doctor and staff communicate effectively via the Sentara MyChart website and app as well as over the phone. The reason I am rating the practice at only three stars is because it is very difficult to get an appointment in a timely manner. Appointment lead times are often measured in months and it is pretty much impossible to see a doctor when you really need one the same day or the following day. If you choose to become a patient of this practice you can pretty much plan on being seen for scheduled chronic care or routine scheduled appointments but if you are sick or injured and need healthcare the same day or even the same week you will need to visit one of the area urgent care facilities. Another related issue is that if you can't make a scheduled appointment and need to reschedule it will usually be at least another two months to get another appointment. The building is clean and modern, the facility is comfortable and well equipped. The private parking lot can get pretty full but we have always been able to find an empty space. Exiting to Providence Road is no issue if you are making a right turn but if you want to go left towards Kempsville Road you may have some issues with traffic at busy times of the day.

I began seeing Sarah Latuga, PAC, in May 2024, but I did not feel that my health concerns were…read morelistened to as a whole. When I brought up serious physical symptoms, including foot drop that resulted in multiple falls, they were dismissed and blamed on me "not paying attention." I was told all my symptoms were in my head due to my mental health. I was also experiencing syncope (fainting) episodes, but it took her FOUR months just to update my neurology referral to include syncope alongside my migraines. Because of her delay in updating the clinical notes, the neurology office was unable to move my appointment any sooner, forcing me to wait the entire time for a "migraine" appointment versus the more serious syncope. Because my symptoms were not thoroughly investigated, my care was significantly delayed. It took six months after leaving her care to finally receive a proper diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I am sharing this so other patients are aware of my experience with symptom dismissal, patient blaming and administrative delays by this provider. If you want to be heard, do NOT come here. I even tried switching providers in the office, received an appointment with another PCP, and when I spoke to the practice manager, she took the appointment away because they "don't do that here." She was also completely unhelpful. Save your time and find a better location.

The lab is absolutely awesome. Super fast and easy check in. The lab techs are so great. Super…read morefriendly and you never even feel the stick. For bloodwork, this place is top notch

Amanda Nass, PA, was wonderful, a good listener and thorough. Very friendly and she remembered me…read morefrom coming in, in May, which is always nice. I call her Dr. Nice because her last name is that with a southern accent. Ha ha! She recommended that I start physical therapy and occupational therapy for the tingling in my right hand, due to the stress in my neck and shoulders. They took X-rays. Extremely professional and quick!

Dr. Asuncion has been my PCP for many years but on this particular time I found myself needing to…read morebe seen, he was on vacation so I saw PA Mary Katherine Pratt. She was very personable and thorough. I was there due to shortness of breath and I was checked out thoroughly. Mary Katherine had the Nurse do an EKG and blood work was done. A couple of prescriptions were called in to my Pharmacy and that was it. I highly recommend Mary Katherine and would be happy to see her again if need be.

Is it a natural part of the passage of life when you review more medical practices than night…read moreclubs? Sigh.... If you want a doctor who is not just knowledgable & caring, but also has a fabulous dry wit sense of humor, then Dr. Christopher Asuncion is your man. His "one liners" make going to the doctor a much more relaxed experience. My using Dr. A as a Primary Physician began years ago when my internist retired. A number of people at work went to a large, well established group in the Beach General corridor. So that's the practice I chose. Gradually everyone at work gravitated to Dr. A, a member of that practice at the time. When he left to found Mid-Atlantic Family Medicine, we all followed him. Dr. Asuncion isn't the type of Doctor you feel is rushing you out of the exam room. He will listen to your ailments & symptoms as long as you want to talk. And he remembers not just your medical conditions but also your family, interests & activities. Whenever I have one of my semi-regular sinus infections he will make sure that his staff works me into his always full schedule. And he will do his best to knock it out in the shortest time possible, especially if I have an important upcoming activity planned. It's quite humorous when he walks in the room & the first thing he says is "Got it again?" His decisions regarding whether you should be referred to a specialist for a newly diagnosed condition are prompt & correct. I've always been very happy with his specialist choices. An on-site lab technician eliminates the hassle of having to go to a hospital for blood work. Electronic transmission of prescriptions eliminates the need to carry a script to the pharmacy & make a return trip to pick it up, Access to the doctor is extremely easy. He is available by email, either responding by email or having his nurse or the office staff call. All are responsive & pleasant. The only down side to a one man family medicine practice is that he does need vacations & time off. His PA handles the chores in his absence. But of course I prefer Dr. A. The office is located in the Bon Secours Medical Building off South Plaza Trail, just north of Princess Anne Road. Both the building and the office convey the feelings of new, nicely decorated, clean & well lit. The spacious glass walls offer one an outside view that makes waiting in an exam room much more acceptable that four closed in walls. And the exam rooms are a nice size, rather than claustrophobic. Parking is plentiful and laid out so that it's always an extremely short walk to the entrance. Regular parking spaces are just as convenient as the handicapped slots. There is a covered drive-thru at the entrance, so one can drive an elderly or infirm patient directly to the door. Wheel chairs are available in the building lobby for their further use. Walk into the door at Mid-Atlantic Family Medicine and you are greeted pleasantly by your name. (Does this mean I go to the doctor too often?) It's a much more pleasant experience than the check-in ogre's at some medical practices who give one the feeling that you are interfering with their day. There must be a check-in ogre school, since so many have the same technique. Now I'm thinking of the one liner Dr. A would come up with if he read this review. I'm pretty certain I know exactly what it would be. So I'll just close on a serious note. Thank you for taking care of us Dr. A. You are very much appreciated.

I have gone here a number of times over the years. Bruised ribs, migraine headaches, infections,…read moreetc. Always nice, pleasant, clean and treatment did the trick. No compalints.

I understand there is a triage system in place. But I have literally been sitting here with severe…read moreback pain waiting in a room for 1.75 hrs. while listening to doctors, nurses and other medical assistant yapping about nice pillow cushions, Christmas deco's, etc. meanwhile half the people who "walked-in" are already being attended to. They should change their company name to PATIENT LAST.

I absolutely adore this practice!…read more After moving to the Hampton Roads area 3 years ago I struggled to find a PCP that I was happy and comfortable with. After searching and searching I found this practice and Dr. Peter Laplace through word of mouth. I am ever so glad that I did. Staff here is so friendly and helpful. I am never confused about any of the policies or billing. Appointments are easy to schedule and they even have an online patient portal for you to view your records and care plans. Having struggled for several years with a few chronic issues I am finally at a place in my physical and mental health where I'm not just getting by but am happy and on a road to healthy. This is all credited to Dr. Laplace. He listened to my issues and concerns and guided me to the best recovery path. No throwing meds at me and moving on to the next patient! We thoroughly went over the short term and long term goals and plans. Healthcare is a vital part of life and having a doctor who listens and cares is paramount to receiving the best Healthcare. I am so very lucky to have Dr Laplace and associates in primary care looking after my well being.

Dr. Lea LaPlace is amazing!…read more If you don't already have a PCP, I'd absolutely recommend her. Busy small practice downtown on Freemason St by the mall. Free parking behind the building.

I've gone to Dr. Miranda for years and of all the doctors I've seen, he's had the best bedside…read moremanner. This place definitely has a 70's feel, with the walls being wooden panels and fluorescent lighting. However that does not deter from the excellent care I always receive here. I came in today to get my physical done for my graduate school requirements. It was not busy and I was in and out in about 30 minutes max. I've also recently switched insurances from Tricare to blue cross blue shield (he takes both!). I am always impressed with the attention to detail Dr. Miranda is and how I don't feel rushed like I do with other doctors. Overall, he's been my family's main family doctor in the VA beach area for a reason!

https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Balance-Billing-Protection#:~:text=Virginia's%20new%20balance%20billi…read moreg%20law,or%20other%20health%20care%20facility. This company is abusing the system. Their billing practices are unlawful. I had an emergency surgery at an in-network hospital and this provider was assigned to provide anesthesia. My insurance paid them as out of network. Now I am being sued and bullied into paying an inflated surprise bill. This is called Balance billing. I have filed a complaint with the SCC. I recommend that anyone who has experienced a similar disservice to do the same. I understand this practice and their attorneys have operated this way for years but that does not make it right..

I was initially quoted an amount before my surgery, then after then surgery received a bill 400%…read moremore than the original amount. When I called and asked to speak about it, their office said "its only one line item", and was not able to explain to me in more detail where the charges came from. Now they are threatening to sue me instead of providing me more information. I have filed a complaint with the better business bureau, and also plan to send something to the local news. I would rather waste my time and money fighting in court than give these crooks anymore money than they deserve. Don't trust these scammers, run from them.