Dr Matzie is amazing. She provided information other surgeons did not provide. I trusted her…read moreexperience and training, I would not hesitate to recommend her. She truly lives up to her reputation.

Doctors are good, from my past experience, I think. However, after a colonoscopy, the space cadet…read moreassistants left 3 electrodes on my back and sent me home. And I got to wonder how complete the colonoscopy was done when only one photo was provided. But back to their major problem. Their administration/management is a trainwreck. They got sold a "bill of goods" on a new medical admin system and if you call to make an appointment, the system asks you lots of time-wasting questions and fails to follow through on texting you a code. And it lies to you saying you'll be connected to a live agent after answering the questions. You never are. Then, if you go to their website to make an appointment, the chat system also equally fails and leaves you hanging.

My wife Jessie Joseph recently underwent robotic laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Sachse to remove a…read morevery large 22 cm cyst containing heavy fluid. Initially we were so much confused and worried when we look at lab results and other consultations. But Everything was cleared by Dr. Sachse once we meet him. From our initial consultation through the post-operative care, we were consistently impressed by Dr. Sachse's expertise and professionalism. He is clearly a highly knowledgeable surgeon who took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure, address all my concerns, and ensure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful for Dr. Sachse's skill and care. If you are in need of surgical intervention, my wife and I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend consulting with Dr. Sachse. His talent is a true gift, if you are facing surgery and looking for a highly competent and caring surgeon, look no further than Dr. Sachse. What truly stood out was not only his surgical talent but also his friendly and reassuring demeanor. You will be in excellent hands.

Thank goodness for these talented people. My husband had a lipoma removed unsuccessfully over 8…read moreyears ago and it grew again. The surgeon did a remarkable job in 30 minutes! The entire staff was wonderful including the front desk, nurses and the Doctor, who came out to apologize for a delay. I'd use them in a minute.

My wife's gall bladder surgery with Dr. Paul went great. No overnight stay, no real pain, nothing…read more But a week after, she started developing serious symptoms, which Dr. Paul took very seriously; he acted fast to find out what was wrong. At first, I was quick to blame the surgery, but more detailed investigation showed that the gallbladder problems were just the tip of the iceberg and the fist thing to "act up" in a very complex situation. Not only did Dr. Paul do a great job (as confirmed by other surgeons and his reputation); he still checks on my wife, even three years later. That's more than the mark of a good doctor; that's a good person. I'd highly recommend him, both for his skill and his compassion.

You will not find better surgeons than Dr. Paul and his partner, Dr. Garrett. Dr. Paul and Dr…read more Garrett have each performed more than a thousand hernia surgeries. Dr. Garrett did my hernia surgery and four days later I was driving to work (with a manual transmission car). Two weeks later, I was swimming. you will not find any better surgeons than Dr. Paul and Dr. Garrett.

Check-in at the office the front desk ladies were very inviting and friendly and was very smooth…read moreas we filled out the paperwork online. Sitting in the lobby was very bland and boring to say the least as there were not magazines or even a tv in the waiting area. Once taken back the medical assistant was friendly and helpful before being seen by the doctor. Once we were seen the doctor introduced himself to us and got the breakdown of the history and complaints and offered his suggestions for referrals after just doing a simple exam (just pressed on my fiancés stomach while he was still sitting in the chair). While the doctor already knowing we were there for a work related accident follow-up he then proceeded to ask if he had ever considered weight loss surgery. Like what? How is that related to what we are there being seen for? Furthermore, in the medical history it was mentioned that my fiancé had a traumatic accident which is is still dealing with and you want to suggest an elective surgery? Completely changed his mood at the end of the visit. It is to note that while the insurance scheduled this appointment 2 weeks in advanced they called a few days before that they hadn't received necessary paperwork to see him. Why wasn't this completed when the insurance reached out to you to schedule the appointment? We also were bounced around to different doctors prior to coming in as doctors kept refusing to see him. First one dropped the day before (Seriously?) and we were called to see another doctor, then when our lawyer called to check on the change we were referred to yet another doctor, until finally we got another one who is the one we dealt with during this visit. Overall, a complete mess and I am glad we do not have to return to this INOVA office.

I told Dr. Svetska that I was in pain after three prior hernia surgeries and wanted to cure the…read morepain. I advised that I'd had hernia surgeries before, but that the hernias had not shown up on imaging. He then proceeded to order imaging, and didnt see anything. He refused to operate. I had to see another two surgeons, the latter of whom finally agreed to operate and look for the cause of my pain. He found it and resolved it. Dr Svetska was patient, kind, and professional, but was unable to find what turned out to be a fairly simple issue to resolve. He can learn a lot from the doctor I wound up seeing through Medstar in Brandywine, MD. Sad story but true. Find a doctor who is willing to go the distance to help you, with/through his or her expertise. Dr Svetska, unfortunately, is not that doctor.

Nothing but good things to say about this place…read more The whole staff is great - from the check in to after care. Dr Max did great on my wife's 2 knee replacements, but the nurses and staff did just as great. Very impressed. And as the pic shows they have good snacks in the waiting area :)

I can't say enough about this care team. From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, supported, and…read moregenuinely cared for. Michael was like a big friendly bear in scrubs--calm and reassuring when I needed it most. Ville was incredibly kind and gentle. Claudine somehow found my tiny veins with ease (a true superpower). RN Eileen was amazing at everything--attentive, skilled, and always one step ahead. And CRNA Donna was simply the best--confident, compassionate, and made a scary day feel manageable. This wasn't just great medical care--it was human care. I'm deeply grateful.

I've had two hernia procedures performed by Dr. Sandler and both went as flawlessly as I could have…read moreever hoped for! Both my Primary Care Doctor and my Cardiologist gave Dr. Sandler enthusiastic recommendations and I was not disappointed at all.

From the owner: Dr. Glenn Sandler has been providing surgical care to the residents of Montgomery County for 25+…read moreyears. He has an expertise in hernia repair and gallbladder surgery and also performs minor procedures such as removal of lipomas (fatty tumors) and cysts of the skin. Dr. Sandler has taught courses in hernia repair and gall bladder surgery across the country and has been consistently named as a “Top Doc” by the Washingtonian magazine and Consumer Checkbook.

Let's face it. No one really ever WANTS to have to see a uro/gyn. But if you have to, this is the…read moredoctor to see. I had an initial consult regarding an issue that had been causing me quite a bit of personal stress and anxiety. The physical exam was performed with the utmost respect for the intimacy of the situation. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the exam and was certain it was done with integrity and skill. After the exam was completed I was asked to get dressed and meet in the office to discuss my options. How often this step is overlooked by providers!! There is no situation where it is appropriate to discuss next steps with a doctor while undressed and feeling vulnerable. I was given a variety of surgical options and was told to review, research and return with a decision. There was no pressure to decide on the spot. My questions and concerns were completed addressed and I left feeling as if I chose to pursue a surgical intervention that I was in extremely competent hands. I did choose surgery. I found Dr. VonPechmann's beside demeanor matches his surgical skill. His pre-op interactions were confident and compassionate and I knew that I was in great care. I had some post-op concerns and he was very willing to flex to my needs. I felt like Dr. VonPechman heard my concerns and intervened accordingly. I recommend this doctor without any hesitation.

I just want to say ditto ditto to EVERYTHING 'SpunkyM' reviewed as well..I couldn't have said it…read morebetter. I did have Surgery with him and can tell you that I received EXCELLENT care under his leadership for my surgery.

Worst Doctor and Surgeon I've ever had…read more This was a surgeon I had to consult due to a large tumor on my spleen. He was VERY careless, did not answer questions and makes jokes when I had concerns. The surgery turned out bad for me - I had an open splenectomy (an open splenectomy was not planed, but as the doctor said he didn't know that the tumor was as big as a grapefruit. Strangely and Ultrasound was done right before the surgery and he must have forgotten to look at it...??) After the surgery I thought I was going to pass away - the incision was too big and my lungs had collapsed while I was awake again... but the doctors did not believe me when I could still speak and told them that I could not breathe. Anyways... so the incision was three times as long as supposed to and got infected afterwards, due to some staples/particles that were caught up inside. I didn't know at that time and said that fluid was coming out of the healing cut... he said "That's normal". So I went to Europe a few weeks later for a visit, when my incision opened up at different places one night... I had to go to the ER over there and they found that I had large infections inside the cut... and then they found those particles that were left inside. I came back to the US and confronted the doctor but he said he would not believe it. If I had had all my proof and more health and energy, I would done more about this. But I did not. All I can do now is to share my nightmare experience on yelp. I have been through such a nightmare because of that terrible surgeon... it took me over a year to recover... physically and mind-wise. Don't listen when people tell you he has a great reputation. I had my surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital which I would never recommend either. But that's a different story.

I'm a registered nurse and went to Dr Shaver after a recommendation from a plastic surgeon I work…read morewith. I'm a guy in my 50's and have been quite athletic all of my adult life. I went to him for bilateral inguinal hernias. I found him to be very personable as he explained the options I had and what he would recommend. He suggested laproscopic surgery as the success rate was just as high as open repair when doing bilateral hernias. He also informed me that he would have a colleague assist him who was extremely well versed in laproscopic hernia repair. I was in and out of the hospital the same day and although uncomfortable for a week or so I quickly recovered and at 4 weeks was up to speed gradually running a few miles at a clip and slowly increasing my weight lifting back to pre-surgery training. It's been about 4 months now and i feel great. Every once in awhile I'll have some funny kind of sensation in my groin - kind of like when you hit your funny bone, but that's about it. I would definitely recommend Dr Saver.

After receiving a papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis, the radiologist who performed my biopsy…read morerecommended Dr. Purkert for the surgery. After reading the reviews for Dr. Purkert on Healthgrades.com, vitals.com, and in various discussion boards related to thyroid cancer, I decided to move forward with him. My wife and I were highly anxious about this situation, but Dr. Purkert's calm and patient demeanor went a long way towards setting us at ease. He rationally and unhurriedly explained everything about the surgery, the disease itself, and went over all questions we had. It's hard to say anything is "great" related to cancer, but really the experience is best described as such. He took all the time we needed, and we never felt rushed. Plus, he has a very calm way about him that was reassuring. As for the surgery, he performed it remarkably at Inova Fairfax Hospital. The man has skill, for sure. He removed the entire thyroid, but was able to save all four parathyroids. In fact, he even removed one parathyroid, checked it for cancer, and re-implanted it successfully. No nerve damage/vocal changes. I am only six months out, and already the scar is shockingly small. I feel it was a wise decision to go with Dr. Purkert. His positive reputation in thyroid surgeries is well-deserved.

Dr Purkert has moved to an Inova linked practice, and is now located at 6565 Arlington Boulevard,…read morenear Seven Corners. After being told by two doctors that Dr Purkert was the go-to guy for parathyroid surgery, I initially met him to discuss my situation and found that Dr Purkert has an excellent patient manner. He is neither condescending nor arrogant, but makes you feel like an old friend. As a result of our initial meeting, I decided to go forward with the surgery with him. I had more concerns about the anaestheology than the procedure itself. The procedure went smoothly and less than a week later, I have experienced less pain and discomfort than expected. Although surgery is never an attractive option, if it becomes necessary then I could recommend Dr Purkert without hesitation. Would use his services again should the need ever arise. As for the Inova part, you can expect all the difficulties associated with an enormous bureaucracy, but somehow they manage to get the job done.

This guy is the best ! So nice & pleasant and explains everything perfectly ! I highly recommend…read morethis Dr. Brenner! A true class act !

I had a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication with Dr. Brenner. I had an excellent experience! I would…read morerecommend him for any surgeries. Dr. Brenner has an exceptional staff. Everyone took extra time to ensure all questions where answer. They went above & beyond my expectation. Dr. Brenner is extremely knowledgeable and has outstanding bed-side manner. He even came to the hospital on his day off to see how I was doing. Was fully recovered 4 weeks after surgery.