I had a mixed experience with this practice. The physician herself was attentive and spent time…read morediscussing preventive health, wellness, and screening recommendations during my annual physical. However, I later received an unexpected separate office visit charge in addition to the preventive exam billing. My concern was not the care itself, but the lack of transparency regarding billing. During the wellness visit, the provider briefly reviewed outside lab results I had brought with me, and I was later billed for a separate office visit associated with that discussion. I was not informed during the appointment that this could result in an additional charge. After reviewing my visit documentation, I also felt portions of the note did not fully reflect my understanding of the visit, particularly regarding the extent of evaluation performed beyond the wellness exam. After raising concerns and providing supporting documentation, the office acknowledged overlap between the preventive visit and additional billing and indicated the matter would be reviewed. However, I did not receive a final follow-up or resolution regarding the coding review or reimbursement request. I would encourage the practice to improve communication around preventive visit billing and provide more consistent follow-up during billing disputes.

I ADORE Dr Jill de Castro! She is the best, so kind and really gets to know her patients. She is…read morevery straight forward, but I need that in a doctor. I love having her as my PCP.

Dr. Bonomo continues to take excellent care of my entire family. My mother is especially grateful…read morefor his care. He was able to do what none of her four children could -- convince her of the seriousness and urgency of her condition that she had been basically ignoring for years while death knocked at her door. Dr. Bonomo connected us to other Inova physicians and surgeons, yet continued to follow up with her progress even after others had taken over the case. She is the self-appointed president of his fan club. I am pleased to report it has gotten easier to get follow up appointments. (I love the MyChart patient portal system but that's not the way to go for scheduling; you are better off calling the office directly.) The Fairfax building is gorgeous and a delight to visit. I also recommend the Ballston office. You can literally park on the curb outside the door and be in the office 30 seconds later. Ballston doesn't have the advantage of having a whole complex (lab, cafeteria, adorable gift shop, access to other docs) right there, but for a basic visit it's so convenient.

Great doctor! Did not rush me, and took all the time to explain my test results in details.read more

Very knowledgeable general practitioner who takes his time with you. I recommend him highly, but I…read moredon't think he is taking new patients.

My family has been seeing Dr. Eisenbaum for about 20 years now. A very nice guy who takes his time…read moreand seems interested in people. Wait times are reasonable, and the rest of the staff is ok. Also, a few years ago Dr. Eisenbaum diagnosed my mom's best friend with thyroid cancer during a routine physical. She then went to a top thyroid cancer specialist at Johns Hopkins who said that he would not have caught the cancer because there were little to no visible symptoms. It ended up being Anaplastic Thyroid cancer, which is the most rare and serious type, with horrible survival rates. But because it was caught so early thanks to Dr. Eisenbaum, it was successfully removed and my mom's friend is doing well.

Dr. Long is an incredible primary care physician. Actually, he's not only a doctor...he's an…read moreeducator, as well. There is literally NO PCP I've ever encountered who is this dedicated. He's extremely intelligent, a savvy, current physician, has a wonderful manner, is very caring and compassionate, and spends a very long time with each appointment. I am a very discerning consumer about my, and my family's, medical care. I'll research high and low for the right doctor. I've found the absolute right PCP in Dr. Long. You truly won't find a more thorough, intelligent, compassionate, or caring PCP anywhere in Northern Virginia. He has complete knowledge of, and will discuss with you at length, any current research and/or studies re your particular medical issue. He's very funny, too, which is welcome icing on the cake! :D Additionally, he's available via email. I caretake my mom at home, and there have been many times I've had to email Dr. Long about her condition(s). He always responds in a timely manner, and, sometimes, late at night. What doctor does that in 2016? Do not hesitate to see Dr. Long...especially if you're smart and like to take an active role in your healthcare. It's like having your nicest, smartest, most humble, and most caring college professor as your primary care physician. :) Oh - and LOVE his staff, too. Everyone is warm and friendly...you'll become family at Novamed. :)

Great doctor but old and new practice is slow and they are always behind. Was a patient at NOVA…read moremedicine practice and now was going to be patient at his new practice. Came in at 4:30pm for a 4:40 pm appt. as usually doctor is behind and there were patients in the waiting room. Waited until 5 o'clock because two other patients were ahead of me. Not sure if this special program is gonna work when i can't even get seen by the provider on time. Switching PCPs.

Dr. Reese is an excellent physician who treats her clients with care and respect. She stays current…read morein evidence-based practice and encourages healthy life styles. Her office staff are friendly and competent. I highly recommend her. -Wilson Hurley

This place is horrible. I think she took down my prior review. It's a profit-mill. They will try…read moreto get you for everything. The doctor doesn't listen and she just doesn't know what she doesn't know. She told me my restless leg syndrome didn't exist, lol. And, that dry sauna therapy doesn't improve cardiovascular health. Just read the other reviews online, you'll get a good idea what this place is about.

I have to dispute Nicholas H. comment that Dr. Shafai may have been indifferent towards him and…read morelacking empathy towards his medical problems. I have gone to Dr. Shafai for three years before I moved away to another state. My husband and I had to drive 25 miles in the horrible northern Virginia traffic to see Dr. Shafai and it was well worth it. She has always been very caring and attentive of our needs and health issues. She not only takes the time to listen to your health issues, but also asks if there are any other concerns you may have. She is the best Internal Medicine physician I have ever had. I had major adrenal gland issues where my cortisol levels were off the charts and instead of prescribing me pharmaceuticals, she placed me on natural supplements and after my follow up blood work, my cortisol levels were back to normal. As far as Priya S. comment regarding the staff, I have never encountered any rudeness from any of them. I have had to schedule emergency appointments and they were always able to get me in that day. I have never been charged for anything other than my visit or medication I obtain from them. I would like Priya to prove that their office staff is made to write their own reviews on Yelp. Bottom line, Dr. Shafai is very thorough and compassionate and highly qualified to manage your health and well being. Also, I do not work for Advanced Health Center in Arlington, VA, I was a very satisfied patient who wishes she practiced in Washington state where I now reside so I could continue to get excellent health care from her.

Since June 20th, 2026, when I was scheduled to be seen by Nurse Adhikari, I've had to call the…read moredoctor's office (your office) several times (at least 6 times, if not more), in addition to sending an email. This was my semiannual visit, and the whole purpose was to have a refill on my medication. The day after my visit, I went to the pharmacy, and they had not yet received the doctor's order. I called the office, and they had to ask the nurse for the prescription; they didn't have it. When I went to the pharmacy a few days later, only one of my prescriptions had been sent, and I had to call back for it. When I was with the nurse, I specifically asked for my lab results. Yet she forgot that there is a need for medication. The medicine needed a doctor's approval. I had to call my insurance company three times to ask whether they had received approval for the medicine, and each time the answer was no. I called the doctor's office, and they didn't know how to work the system to send the approval. Finally, they lied to me and said the insurance didn't approve the medication and that it has to go through a specialty pharmacy. I called my insurance today, and they did not know anything about this claim. There was no doctor's approval for the medicine in question on my file. My insurance agent called the doctor's office while I was on the phone, and I was listening for them to leave a message. There has been no response from your office yet. This is the worst I have seen any medical organization perform in my many years of experience. I did not think this level of ignorance from a doctor's office was possible.

THIS IS NOT CONCIERGE SERVICE…read more Dr. Mathur blew me off when I returned from overseas after 2 weeks in hospital. I was in a London hospital for about 2 weeks. During this 2 weeks I sent doctor Mathur emails to keep her updated so, I could be treated immediately when I returned. So, Dr,. Mathur took off January 29 and is never in the office on Mondays and works only a half a day on Fridays. I limped home and arrived in the United States on January 28, 2026, and On January 29, 2026, Dr. Mathur informed me that she taking the day off on January 30. Yes, she really did. After 2 weeks of emails she tells me the day before I needed to see her, that she was taking the day off. For the second time during my short concierge period, she referred me to another doctor. Unprofessional and lack of concern for my well-being. I canceled my agreement with the office.

Dr Vallone is the best doctor I have ever dealt with. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great…read morelistener. He always takes enough time to understand my issues and concern, and lays out the next steps in treatment logically and thoroughly

Lifesaving Quality of life enhancing care!…read moreDr Shor listens - genuinely hears me. Dr Shor's dedicated, thorough, brilliant, up-to-date, compassionate, possesses both impressive decades of experience in treatment and research along with the finest skill set of ANY MD I have ever worked with .... EVERYTHING anyone would hope for in a physician but hardly ever finds. Frankly - without my health, I enjoy nothing. Therefore I don't mind paying for the care I need and deserve.

Dr. Shor is, without the slightest doubt, the finest doctor that I have ever encountered. I'm a…read morecynical fellow who's hard to impress, and there are a few other good doctors out there. But nobody, not even the good ones, can touch the level of care that Shor provides. He is off-the-charts smart, and he's dedicated to highly individualized care. He is open-minded but conservative, and his instincts are to be relied on without hesitation. He is also an exceptionally kind and decent man. When my daughter was quite ill and running low on options, Shor stepped in and saved the day. Since then, he's provided her with first-rate care as her general practitioner. Don't really know how to put it without sounding over-the-top and silly, but please take my word: He is simply the best there is.

In fall of 2023 I enrolled in the Lifetime Internal Medicine after my long time Physician had…read moreretired. I've been extremely impressed with the care I've received from both the doctors and their staff. In their Herndon location, they even have onsite ability to conduct standard serum testing. This streamlining for me is coupled with the extremely generous amount of time that doctors spend during appointments. I feel that the concierge practice model has provided care far exceeding what my old local medical practice had become after losing a few key physicians through retirement. I'm not sure if they are accepting new patients, but if Lifetime Internal Medicine is, I highly advise trying this 'small' team concierge solution as a return to times when medicine was practiced by Doctors instead of Doctors applying a one-size-fits-all template strategy for the codified roll-out of big-med:-)

Dr. Ira Marathe is outstanding! She is highly experienced, compassionate, accessible, and…read moreresponsive. I joined Dr. Marathe's practice after experiencing long waits to see my primary care physician in a large corporate practice and was forced to use my local Urgent Care for everyday health needs. I can't tell you what a relief it is to have found Dr. Marathe and a practice that puts patients first!

Dr. Posner is in a class by himself. If you are old enough to remember tv shows with local small…read moretown physicians who knew their clients on a first name basis, then you'd understand Dr. Posner's practice. He is in all ways a professional, and a forward thinking one at that. Excellent bedside manner, personality, and a depth of knowledge to draw upon which breeds well founded confidence amongst his patients. If you are looking for a personal physician, or help with weight loss, you should contact his office. You'll be glad you did.

From the owner: An internal medicine doctor, also called an internist, has extensive training in preventing,…read morediagnosing, and treating diseases. Dr. Posner went a step further after becoming an internist. He went through rigorous continuing education to earn his diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine certification, which is only awarded to internal medicine physicians who continue their education and training while in practice. Generally when you're under the care of an internist, you won't need to see any other types of doctors for routine care. Internal medicine physicians, like Dr. Posner, are highly trained at diagnosing even the most complex of health issues. During your visit, he will gather information about your health, and family medical history and discuss any symptoms you're having, or concerned about. It's typical to order some basic lab work, especially if you're just getting set up as a new patient. He might order additional tests if further clarification with any diagnosis is needed. Once he diagnoses medical issues, if any at all, he'll be the one treating you. Or if you have a chronic health condition, like diabetes or high cholesterol, he will teach you how to manage it and prescribe any medications you need. Your primary care physician is an essential partner in your efforts to stay healthy. Even if you never get sick, you still need to see your PCP once a year, just to have screenings done for chronic conditions that may not show any signs.