I heard about Foxhall OB/GYN through my primary care physician's recommendation list. When I looked…read morethem up on Yelp, I was turned off by the poor reviews. But because I wanted to deliver at Sibley, I ended up coming here anyway. From the other reviews, it seems like if you're planning an abortion, are press for time, or may have a high risk pregnancy ... you'll not have a good experience here. But for me, it was pretty decent. My pregnancy was for spontaneous natural di/di twins so essentially I was sort of high risk. I ended up having more ultrasounds than the singleton pregnancy schedule. A couple of my ultrasound appointments weren't properly communicated so I ended up having to either wait a little longer or come in another day for the ultrasound. A little annoying but I stayed positive for the babies. In the end, everything worked out well but it was pretty consistent for appointments to start late. During my months coming in here, I saw the five doctors that share their patients. These are doctors Davis-Wilensky, Greene (before she switched out of the five), Messinger, Bren, Lightfoote, and Abraham. The one who ended up delivering our twins was Dr. Abraham and she was phenomenal. Because of my complication, I had to stay in Sibley a few days through the thanksgiving holiday and the doc on call was Dr. Beckerman and he was also great. I can see why others would not like the Foxhall practice and some of their doctors based on the reviews I've read but I've been fortunate and blessed to have a much better experience for my pregnancy. Do what's best for you mamas!

Professionalism from day one. There was no doubt in my mind that my wife would be in the best care…read morethroughout pregnancy. This place is logistically out of the way for most people but so worth the hike. All the doctors and staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and supportive.

Dr. Desouza delivered our baby boy, Charlie, in December 2014. I can say wholeheartedly that Dr…read more Desouza was the best decision my wife & I made in the entire birth-and-delivery process. Dr. Desouza was exceptional and we would not want to go through the process again without him. As an initial matter, leading up to Charlie's birth, Dr. Desouza was respectful and supportive of my wife's labor wishes, while delicately providing medical guidance where we, as typical DC over-informed parents, knew just enough to be dangerous. We opted for an all-natural, drug-free, vaginal childbirth at Sibley, and Dr. Desouza was entirely supportive of our decision throughout. But as can be expected in life, our hopes for the perfect labor went awry. After 38 hours of natural labor, my wife was exhausted and petitioning for a Caesarian section. We asked Dr. Desouza if he would be willing to perform the procedure, but he suggested an epidural which would permit us to have a vaginal birth. We had come so far, he prompted, why quit now? We agreed, and Charlie was delivered vaginally after an epidural and 42 hours of labor. Charlie's birth was not without complications, but he is now happy and healthy, in large part thanks to Dr. Desouza. Dr. Desouza was calm and assuring when needed, and a fantastic surgeon when it came to repairing my wife of an episiotomy and tear. Perhaps an oft-overlooked, but highly important characteristic in an OBGYN. And perhaps most significant, we learned from the nurses that while Dr. Desouza could have taken us up on our offer for the Caesarian, instead, he missed his own child's Christmas pageant at school in order to allow us to have our natural childbirth. He knew that a vaginal birth was important to us, and he also knew the we had forgotten the option of an epidural after the grueling 38-hour labor; he knew it would take more time to finish vaginally, but he waited. So he recommend to us this option when knowing it would cause him to miss his own child's Christmas pageant. I would venture to guess that there are not many, if any, doctors that would do the same.

I chose Malcolm DeSouza after having a bad experience at a "factory like" OB GYN in DC. I wanted a…read moreprovider that would see me on time for appointments and also consistently throughout my pregnancy, labor and delivery. I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. DeSouza and his staff. They were all friendly and knowledgeable and his office is located in an area of DC with street parking, which is always a bonus. Dr. DeSouza helped deliver my baby girl at Sibley Hospital in December and I'm grateful to him and the nurses at Sibley (who were wonderful) that it went smoothly.

Dr. Sarafian was my OB through a miscarriage and the delivery of my daughter. I could not recommend…read moreher more highly. She's very relatable and easy to talk to. She always made time to answer my questions or just listen to me cry (often.) The first time I got pregnant and learned the fetus didn't have a heartbeat, Dr. Sarafian said exactly what I needed to hear, which was the right mix of empathy and professionalism. It was difficult, but she was so kind and level-headed about the whole thing, I really trusted her. In my next pregnancy, when I found out my daughter was breech, she walked me through all the options in a very matter-of-fact way. She had no agenda or bias. She always gave me the facts and let me decide what I wanted to do. The baby never turned so I ended up having a c-section. The whole procedure was an hour end-to-end and recovery was extremely fast. I didn't even end up using the pain meds. Many of my friends had horrible delivery experiences with difficult and painful recoveries but I was up and moving in three days. No issues going up and down stairs, driving, etc. Dr. Sarafian is a great doctor and I recommend her without reservation.

I see Dr. Sarafian at the Foxhall location. She is a great OB if you are looking for a traditional…read morephysician. She has a great bedside personality and is a very matter of fact doctor. She always makes time during appointments for any questions you might have. My husband and I felt like we could really trust her judgment when it came to my first pregnancy and delivery.

This is one of the best OBGYNs I've been too. The staff is very attentive and really pleasant. Dr…read more Davis addressed all my health issues immediately (in a span of two weeks after conducting tests and discussing treatment methods with me). When I was in the hospital she checked up on me every single day and went above and beyond my expectations. She was really on top of it. I'm very sure her colleagues are great as well because they seem to work well together (from my observations). I'm going to permanently keep them as my OBGYN because I really, really like my doctor and I completely trust her opinion and, judgement. :) FYI. I just saw the reviews on google and was surprised. I realized the negative reviews given were rather ridiculous. Don't let that dissuade you.

I give 5 stars to Dr. Abraham at this practice. I have been dealing with a health issue which has…read morebeen remarkably challenging to treat and has been emotionally taxing. Dr. Abraham saw me last minute on a Friday afternoon which I do not take for granted. She did not rush this appointment, she took notes throughout the entire visit (detailed with dates) and made me feel like she cared about my well being. She was friendly, very knowledgeable, and professional. I left feeling cared for and in good hands. I did not expect anything more than that after 5 PM on a Friday. She proceeded to ensure that I checked out of the office okay, and even called me after I had left to go over our plan. Even better, she consulted with another specialist on my behalf. I cannot explain in this review how much this meant. A little improvement could be found in the front desk services. I was told I would get a call back and never did; though once I got a hold of the nurse station, they were extremely helpful and kind. Still, I highly recommend!

It is a rarity to experience a physician that takes charge of his practice. Moreover, is 100%…read moreaccountable for his actions. From the moment I contacted Dr. Footer during a very stressful situation with my daughters pregnancy----he answered his phone! YES! Dr, Footer answered his phone and not an answering service. Dr. Footer set our minds at-ease and just as he indicated----everything resolved itself. The delivery of my grandson was nothing short of the best experience ever! Dr. Footer was thorough and patient! He took immaculate cere or my daughter from the moment she was admitted, until discharge day. Dr. Footer NEVER left the hospital. There was no intern treating my daughter either. Dr. Footer's pleasant, calm, kind and professional demeanor was a constant blessing. The lighthearted humor also made a very stressful birth, much more tolerable. In a world where it's hurry-up and on to the next---Dr. Footer is a rare gem. Yes! To some he may be old-fashioned, but I assure you, it's indeed the old-fashioned that yields the best outcome. Thank-you Dr. Footer for the genuine love and professionalism. My grandson was born safe and healthy because you went the extra-mile to ensure his birth was PERFECT! Wishing you all the best for always!

I adore this man. Both Dr. Footer and his staff (Tricia is fantastic!) are without a doubt the most…read morelovely and accommodating group of people in the health care industry. I really did hit the medical lottery when I found this practice. I initially was hesitant to see a male OB/GYN but was convinced by a satisfied patient of his to give him a go. The moment I met Dr. Footer, all previous apprehension evaporated. I've since referred him to friends, all of whom shared my initial reaction to seeing a male doctor, but they too were immediately converted and are now huge fans of his as well. The man is a great doctor and a great person. Let's face it: dealing with this side of the ladybusiness is never going to be "fun," but having a good doctor to see and a friendly staff to greet you makes the process a whole lot more bearable. Dr. Footer and his staff are extremely responsive to my periodic questions and requests and, quite simply, they get it done. Whenever I need information or assistance - they take good care of me. Take the plunge - you'll be glad you did.

My OBGYN referred me to Dr. Lin for a major surgery (myomectomy). It was my first surgery and I…read moredidn't know what to expect. Dr. Lin was very patient with both my husband and me. We had a number of questions and he gave thorough responses to each question. His bedside manners are courteous and professional. My surgery was a total success and he was at the hospital for patient visits (over the weekend) after my surgery! There is minimal scarring and I'm healing expeditiously. I highly recommend his work!

Dr. Lin is a kind, careful, and skilled surgeon -- certainly viewed as the top surgeon for…read moregynecological cancers in the area. He saved my life twice there cannot be a higher recommendation than that.

This review update is long overdue. I have 2 "Bloom Babies", one delivered by Dr. Slate in 2021 and…read moreone delivered by Dr. Osmun in 2022 and both were overall positive experiences throughout my pregnancy care. Both Dr. Slate and Dr. Osmun were kind, steady, and supportive during my deliveries and in each case I tried scheduling my inductions with Dr. Loveland because I really felt like we jived well in my appointments and both times my babies had other ideas. That's to say, I felt comfortable with all of the doctors. Did I always have perfect appointments? No, but pregnancy and the pandemic were extremely stressful times and I did feel listened to and cared for and 100% confident in the staff here. Yes there were some nurses that I connected with better than others, but as a long-time patient of Lauren Gordon's, her act is hard to follow as she is simply the best GP provider I have ever had. I have since moved away from the DC area or I would still be going here. I've seen some people complain about the new patient selection process and while I understand that is frustrating I commend Bloom on knowing their limitations and not compromising current patient care for new patients. I have other practices I went to who are always accepting new patients and current patients suffer for it with extended wait times, lack of appointments, and stressed providers. As for Sibley Hospital, I think they have a lot to work on but that is a different review topic.

Overall, the staff is unhelpful, and the doctor is pretty rude. I've had to jump through hoops…read moregetting somewhat unnecessary tests to make her feel better about prescribing HRT. Also, if you enjoy being on hold for extended periods, then having someone come on and ask what you want, only to put you back on hold and then return, forgetting why you called - this is the place for you!

I would agree with the other negative reviews that I found this doctor to be cold, abrasive and…read morecondescending. After I was brought into an exam room, right before leaving, the nurse asked what kind of insurance I had which I thought was very weird since the front desk already confirmed all this info and photocopied my insurance card beforehand. The doctor did not even examine me at all (I did not even change into a gown). She spent the entire appointment talking down to me. I got a very bad impression of her and she knew I was also a physician. I would recommend you look elsewhere for care.

Biased poor quality medical care, apparently only for certain groups of ppl. This Dr ordered…read moreunnecessary procedures to pad my medical bill after performing a surgery. The surgery actually went well, however, my life has never been the same after the surgery, due to a blood transfusion that was ordered but not necessary, since I was recovering without issue or incident. There was no follow up after surgery, a curt hurried referral, and no discharge instructions given after surgery-- I had to call and ask the nurse to provide them. They gave me discharged papers WITHOUT instructions for care after surgery! This was at GW Hospital where Dr Chernofsky had privileges and performed the surgery. I wouldn't trust this Dr with my dog.

I have been Dr. Loveland's patient since 2005 when she was with another practice. I realized…read moretoday, 16 years later, that I have taken taken for granted what a good doc she is! But that's why I have followed her all this time. I have seen her mainly for yearly exams but the few times I had a procedure, she would follow up with the results asap. She is genuinely interested in how you are doing. I feel so lucky to have her as my doctor and I highly recommend her!

She basically passed me off to be crazy. I told her all of my symptoms (for years mind you) and her…read moreresponse was "do you want to get better... take the pill." She didn't do any in depth testing. Nothing. I ended up going to a integrative health practice and my thyroid levels were completely through the roof. All in all she's really awful.

Dr. Osmun provided exceptional care throughout my pregnancy and during my labor and delivery. As a…read morefirst time mom, I appreciated his expertise, patience, and competence during the entire experience! He always answered my questions quickly and was available whenever I needed. He is truly amazing. When my water broke, Sibley was "on diversion" which meant they were not admitting new patients. Dr. Osmun knew how important it was for us to deliver with him at Sibley and he got us admitted--despite the diversion--in 30 minutes (I later found out he got pizza for the nurses so they would admit us!). We were planning a vaginal delivery and Dr. Osmun was completely on board and supportive. He never pressured us at all. Unfortunately about 9 hours in, our baby's heart rate began to drop when I had contractions. Dr. Osmun explained we may have to have a c section if it got worse, but that he would let me keep trying for a while longer. When we finally did have to have the emergency c section, I felt safe and comfortable knowing we were in expert hands. Dr. Osmun actually stayed past his shift to operate on me and provide us with the best care possible. It turned out our baby's cord was wrapped around his neck twice and the c section was absolutely necessary. Dr. Osmun checked on me the next day (even though he was not on call) and provided excellent after care. I cannot imagine a better experience and I'm so thankful Dr. Osmun was our doctor; he took excellent care of me and saved our baby's life.

After lots of research and recommendations from several…read morewomen, I decided to try Bloom Gyn. Luckily I was scheduled with Dr Osmun. I never felt rushed and he listened to all of my concerns and questions. He provided excellent care and gave me great advice and guidance. I will continue to recommend him to my friends and colleagues even though I worry he will book up so fast! The thing I appreciated most was how he's the first doctor who listened and legitimized my questions about menopause and my options for improving my quality of life.