I can't recommend "Dr. Yuri" highly enough. He's extremely knowledgeable and up on all the latest…read moredevelopments in his field. He also has a very friendly and personable bedside manner, which I'm finding more and more rare with most doctors these days. He really goes out of his way to get to know his patients and make them feel comfortable. He never makes you feel rushed like some doctors, and his office is always on time with appointments which I appreciate. Most importantly, he's just a great doctor. Last year when I was pregnant I discovered I had a large ovarian cyst. The OBGYN I was seeing at the time was quick to suggest I'd need surgery when I was only a few weeks pregnant, even though my cyst was showing signs of getting smaller. I went to see Dr. Yuri for a second opinion and he ended up saving me from a risky and unnecessary surgery. He was very thorough and carefully explained all of my options to me. I immediately dropped my other doctor and now send all my DC friends straight to Dr. Yuri.

I am a registered nurse with chronic disease. I am picky about my physicians. My first GYN cared…read morefor me from age 18 to 36. My second GYN only saw me once and the visit was so poor, I vowed never to return there. I met Dr. Yuri at a meet and greet physician function. He was so pleasant that I thought, yeah, I could go and see him. I see many specialists for a variety of reasons. Dr. Yuri is A++++++++! I had my first visit with him in April, I had to have an "in and out" procedure" in May. He was wonderful explaining everything to me, not assuming that because I am a health care professional that I would understand everything. I was totally comfortable in his office and I was not rushed. America who works for him, is a wonderful and kind person. She is helpful and promptly responds to emails and phone calls. They are high tech; I love the use of phreesia (spelling?). What I loved and appreciated the most was that after my surgery in May, he went out and spoke to my husband, a non health care oriented person, and put him at ease. My husband's first words to me when I woke up from the procedure, "he came out and talked to me at length, he's great!" I am very thankful to have met him!

Terrible. I went in to discuss my health & the next step in my uterine diagnosis & when I told her…read moreI was 39 she asked what did I need my uterus for anyway. I asked for a specific birth control while I searched for a competent doctor & she told me she would enter a prescription. I left the appointment & she never entered the prescription. I had to call numerous times about the prescription & she finally called one in for Kurvelo which has been terrible. I called her staff because I just kept bleeding & they told me to goto the ER. Maybe she used to be good but now shes just fat & rude

I have been seeing Dr. Colie for over 15 years. Even as I have shifted my other health care needs…read moreaway from Georgetown University Hospital, I have continued to use her as my gyn. She is respectful, funny, smart, and no-nonsense. She has quite a strong personality. I know that I am in good hands with her. As a former social worker I have also directed low income clients to see her. One client in particular was struggling with gestational diabetes. The woman saw Dr. Colie, they got it under control, and she delivered a healthy baby. Dr. Colie's years of experience with complicated cases means that she knows how to handle just about anything.

Dr Lutton is a terrific orthopedist. He diagnosed my tennis elbow, gave me a cortisone shot and…read moreexercises, and explained his diagnosis and everything he was doing whilst giving me the injection. His receptionist was courteous and helpful.

We recently returned to Washington, DC from Europe for my mother's reverse shoulder replacement…read moresurgery with Dr. David Lutton--a procedure she had been holding out for, despite increasing pain and limited mobility. At nearly 91 years old, this wasn't just a medical appointment--it was a critical window of hope. And what unfolded in the days leading up to surgery was nothing short of extraordinary. Late Tuesday, just before our flight, we learned that the required CT scan had not been completed as prescribed. Without it, Dr. Lutton could not proceed. His schedule was booked solid, and we feared the worst. But we reached out to his office, explained the urgency, and hoped for a miracle. Enter Valerie, Dr. Lutton's surgical coordinator--and the unsung hero of this story. Valerie and the entire team at Washington Circle Orthopedics sprang into action. While we were boarding our flight Wednesday morning, we received word that they had secured a CT scan appointment in DC the day before surgery. Valerie instructed us to drop off the CD immediately after the scan so Dr. Lutton could personally review and complete the templating between his other surgeries. The coordination, compassion, and sheer determination of this team were awe-inspiring. The surgery went forward as scheduled, without a hitch. Dr. Lutton's skill and precision were matched only by the warmth and professionalism of his staff. Today, my mother is recovering beautifully, free from the constant pain that had plagued her for years. She calls it the best birthday gift she could have hoped for. This wasn't our first experience with Dr. Lutton's brilliance. Three and a half years ago, he performed a reverse shoulder replacement on my right shoulder and my mother's left shoulder. Both procedures were flawless, and the outcomes life-changing. That history made it all the more important for us to return to him--and he and his team delivered once again. Dr. Lutton is a marvel--a master of his craft and a deeply compassionate physician. But his staff, especially Valerie, deserve equal praise. They went above and beyond the call of duty, and we are forever grateful. If you're looking for world-class care delivered with heart, look no further than Dr. Lutton and his team at Washington Circle Orthopedics. They are, quite simply, top drawer.

Avoid if at all possible…read more I had never seen a doctor take a female patient by the knee - where the kneecap was visibly out of place and leg unable to hinge - proceed to JIGGLE the entire leg disregarding patient extreme discomfort and say "(paraphrasing) huh, this should bend. You should just bend it. Come on now." (He proceeded to drop the leg, as a test.) Or heard of one using similarly rough to a woman with spine issues. Is this his norm? Both are black women who required extensive surgeries/care, which were delayed by his poor recognition of clear issues and lack of ...something. There are many other doctors to use, don't let your insurance or time constraints make you feel forced to utilize his services. You will regret it. Avoid if at all possible.

Don't get faulked by Dr. Faulks and his residents!…read more I went into the GW Hospital ER with a broken tibia and fibula. On the first visit, I apparently didn't meet with any orthopedics and recieved the worst fiberglass splint. The guy who put it on went all the way up above my knee, and he used 6 ace bandages and really stretched them really tight. I was discharged and just hours later my entire leg was in excrutiating pain. I returned to the ER, 2nd visit, 2nd copay, 2nd time they get to bill my insurance and I have to pay a $150 copay. Enter the orthopedic residents. They removed the old splint and admitted it was the wrong type and too tight. They left my leg unsplinted for a while, and the pain went away on its own, but it didn't happen quickly. They put on a new plaster splint that fit great, and they said if I stayed overnight as an inpatient, Dr. Faulks could operate the next day. I stayed the night, my surgery wasn't their highest priority over some of their other cases and it got pushed until around 5pm. I waited in relative comfort in my room, I fasted for 17 hours by the time I went into the OR. This was my first time meeting Dr. Faulks, it seems he has his residents meet with patients before/after surgery. He had never seen my leg, and he didn't bother to examine it before ordering general anesthesia. Next thing I knew, I was waking up, and for some reason already had a sense something was wrong. There was swelling and fracture blisters that made it not possible to operate. Had he examined the leg ahead of time, it would have been apparent. I had a new cast on and I was told the blisters were removed and bandaged. They wheeled me back to my room, and the residents met me there. At this point, I already knew something was wrong. My smallest toe was caught in the cast and I was being crushed, in addition, the cast was applying some amount of pressure to keep my foot at 90°, but rather than applying it across my foot, all the pressure was on the joint below my smallest toe. It seemed like perhaps they started the cast there and pulled everything against it. First it was tingling, then numb, and then painful. When I told the residents they gave me the same dismissive response that should be the motto of the orthopedics team there "it's a broken ankle so it's going to hurt". This is toxic because it completely ignores the fact that the pain isn't in my ankle, it's my toe, and it shifts the blame from them to me. I don't let doctors push me around though and explained that the pain wasn't in my ankle. One of the residents said he needed to go into the OR but would return with a saw to loosen the cast. He was gone for hours and the pain became maddening. The nurse injected painkillers and gave me oxycodone, but it didn't really provide any relieve to this ongoing trauma. I finally took matters into my own hands and used a knife to free my toe from the cast. The nurse seemed kind of nervous about it at first, but then after she saw how it was wrapped in the incompetence of Dr. Faulks and his team, she began assisting and between the two of us we freed it. Nearly 5 hours later the resident returned with a saw. He was not happy about the modifications to the cast. He cut both sides of it open to relieve pressure in general, but with no benefit to the area that was in pain. He refused to give me a new cast despite how poorly it fit. This region is surrounded by talented award winning orthopedic surgeons from top universities. Dr. Faulks is not one of them. He graduated from the University of Nowhere and the certificate he got from it was probably the peak of his career. He's not on any of the Top Orthopedics in DC lists for good reason, he's not one of them. Unless you're interested in smug surgeons who are too busy to care about your surgery only to needlessly deliver recreational anesthesia, look elsewhere. You can't swing a dead cat in this city without hitting a top notch orthopedic. The only reason anyone would go to this guy is if they didn't do any research and took the easy option like I did, and let me tell you, it's not worth it. I'm still imprisoned in this terrible cast that probably some resident who just got out of medical school did her best on, and I've now got to find a new surgeon to clean up his mess. The next time you're looking for an orthopedic surgeon, don't get faulked by Dr. Faulks.

Dr. Adaku Onukogu was recommended to me by my Doctor at my Pain Management Center at Holy Cross…read moreHospital. My primary care doctor moved away, so I had been researching for a new doctor to replace her. Dr Adaku Onukogu is well knowledgeable in most all fields and is not hesitant in recommending great specialists who know and are experienced She is brilliant, performs all the right tests or sends me for further imagining. She reports back to me the findings. Now that I am 79.5 years old, my daughter accompanies me to all doctor appointments and some testing appointments. She will make room in her busy schedule to see me. I am so relieved to have a doctor who listens to my reasons why I need to see her ASAP ... and unlike others reviewing here, I found her staff and nurses excellent, proficient and welcoming! Rene'

Today was my first visit to Dr O's office. Foolish me, I was used to loooooonnnnnng waits at other…read moredoctors' offices so I arrived 45 min early. The office wasn't open yet. Unbeknownst to me, I met Dr O at the door and she kindly pointed me to a nearby cafe. When I returned, she had opened a little early and let me in. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Dr O was incredibly thorough and even after I had raised some forgotten concerns, she repeatedly asked, "Anything else?" Her calm, friendly manner quieted some of my fears and white coat anxiety. I booked my 6 month follow up and am looking forward (???) to my next appointment. I feel like I have a team cheering me on to good health! Thank you!

Been with Dr Umosella for over 20 years. He is thorough and knowledgeable of many signs that he is…read morequick to recommend good specialist follow up. I retained him even I moved to Virginia.

Dr. Umosella is a very good doctor. He is a kind, patient man. I like him, respect him and I trust…read morehim. The other doctors all seem to be very well-qualified, too, but I don't really know them. The front office is efficient, although they are not that friendly. The office, itself, could use a little cheering up!

Care, quality of professionalism, and Good guidance. Office…read morestaff helpful, polite, and makes next appointment before you leave.

Dr Sothinathan is an angel. She has been so calm and caring to me through my medical journey. She…read moreis very responsive when i message her about anything in the portal and truly cares. The front office seems to be a bit disorganized in my personal experience, but it's been worth it to be treated and helped by Dr. S!

The past experience was great. However, recently when the pandemic started, their quality of health…read morecare has really gone down. I tried giving this place a couple chances as with the pandemic everyone has been effected so we have to be lenient, but I have officially hit my end point. My results were not delivered to me but another family member which was really irresponsibly as per HIPPA. Due to that wrong information was not passed back to me. I didn't find this out till months later when needing results for work and going on the lab website to retrieve them. Another is that one of my relatives who has trouble with technology had asked me to help them on retrieving their results as well. However, when inputting their name no results were found! It's been over 2 months past the appointment in which they had gone to the lab to get test done!! So then we tried called the office to ask what was going on and they just told us that it was our own responsibility to figure out the test and call it in ourselves?? How great, you write the order but can't help us retrieving it. Well thanks for nothing. I was actually able to retrieve the results after going through papers that were kept after each appointment/ order. Thank goodness these papers were saved! And the reason to why we couldn't find the result? The name was incorrect! How is the name incorrect?? They have done test here prior and received results, but this time and this test just happened to be a different name when there was no chance in the name of the ID given or the insurance card? Anyway, thanks for the past care that we received here. We will not be coming back.

I needed a quick walk in appt. while working and Dr. Viet Nguyen's office staff were happy to…read morehelp. Such a happy, positive and helpful atmosphere. Dr.Nguyen took his time and was interested in treating me as a whole, instead of just prescribing pills and antibiotics without cause. The experience was so great that I brought my spouse there to. Dr.Nguyen is a credit to the Privia Medical Group and I highly recommend the Fairfax Clinic.