I've been seeing Dr. Smith for almost 9 months now - I had an acute episode with plantar fasciitis,…read moreand after tying to work through it with conventional, less invasive means (being in a walking boot, cortizone shots, and rehab/modified activity), nothing was helping and it was getting progressively worse with the nerve, so we had to go for the plantar nerve release surgery. Yes, she has a "GP" office and she is a surgeon, too, and is awesome at both of her jobs! She's really, really empathetic, wants to take the time to listen to you and your problems, and wants to help you (literally) get back on your feet as quickly and safely as possible. I miss her receptionist, Valerie, but the staff she has on hand (I believe Mary is the newbie- the younger lady who replaced her, and is sweetness, ice cream, blueberry pie, and puppies all wrapped up in one) are all really helpful. She is what a physician should be - caring towards her patients, explaining what is going on, amenable to seeing you quickly if you are having problems. THEY ACTUALLY RETURN PHONE CALLS THE SAME DAY/NEXT BUSINESS DAY. I SHOULDN'T BE SHOCKED BY THIS, BUT IN THE DC AREA, I AM.
My surgery went well, and even the Inova staff working with her was awesome. After having been so disappointed with other physicians (especially specialists) in the DC area, Dr. Smith was just the bright, shining star I needed to encounter to restore my faith in physicians. I'm grateful to have found her (I even went for a second opinion on my foot, and there is NO comparison to how I was treated at Georgetown Hospital by the doctor vs. how Dr. Smith and her staff treated me.) She is right down the street from me, so I can easily access her by bus/car; I'd be afraid as to how full her office would be if she were more metro accessible! I'd never be able to see her due to her sheer awesomeness and influx of new patients! Honestly - great staff, great person, great doctor.