If you have been a parent or child in Upper Northwest anytime in the past 30 years, you have…read moreprobably visited Dr. Balfour at least once. Dr. Balfour is a careful, practiced pediatrician with years of experience and the old-school style that goes along with it. Dr. Balfour may be considered too cautious by some, and make no mistakes, he will order tests for just about everything, but he is genuinely concerned about the health and well being of his patients. His cautiousness most likely stems from the fact that he got his MD in 1950s Argentina where he had much more to worry about than sniffles and strep throat. Dr. Balfour runs a very efficient office, and I have never had to wait longer than a few minutes. He also has separate waiting rooms for contaigious patients and patients that are just there for a checkup or diagnostic, which is such a good idea that it makes me wonder why it is not standard practice in every doctor's office. My only bad experience with him involved him refusing to sign a permission slip to participate in a scuba diving class at Montgomery College when he asked if I enjoyed a certain plant of dubious legal standing, but like I said, he is old school.

Dr Balfour is an excellent pediatrician. He is my baby's doctor since my baby was born and he has…read morebeen excellent in all aspects. He was especially important when it came the time to detecting a very specific health issue that is not very common in babies. I would say without a doubt that he is amazing. His staff is also very nice and accomodating.

My visits here was among the worst I've ever experienced…read more The staff is unresponsive. They do not get back to when they say they will, and you have to follow-up nonstop. The nurses are supercilious. They breeze in and out to check a box. The doctors are poorly trained. They forgot to schedule shots, and if, G-d forbid, your baby has a real issue, the sum total of their expertise is basically "go to the ER."

Great practice and kind staff. Doctor is thoughtful and thorough. They have been sensitive to my…read moresituation as a terminated federal worker and cut me a financial break. Greatly appreciated!

We are new patients (for my children) but WOW, what a great experience. From the doctors to the…read morenurses and the front staff. Thank you for the excellent and sound checkup and treatment.

Great pediatrician. We've been going for years and have nothing but good things to say. Always get…read moreappointments when needed. The doctors spend extended periods of time with us each visit to make sure all of our questions are answered (even about parenting). And the nurses are gentle and make shots a breeze.

It really is as good of a primary health practice as you can get without having your own private…read moredoctor. Both of our daughters have been patients here from birth. They have a primary care physician assigned - Dr. Sexter - but they have at some point or another been seen by all of their physicians. Every one of them are great: kind, compassionate, attentive, and responsive. You will feel heard and they will address your concerns. Their knowledge and expertise is extraordinary. The office - staff and doctors - are also super responsive. If you have a pressing question, someone will get back to you that day. If it's an after hours emergency, there is always a doctor on call and they will respond within 30 minutes. The doctors hold daily office hours but it can be tricky to get a hold of them if they're experiencing a volume of calls. An extra perk I like is that they keep appointments available daily for those common but unplanned for illnesses, and they have a separate waiting room for sick vs not sick. It just runs so well you wonder why more doctors' offices don't do the same. Now of course, the one downside is they are out of network. It's not cheap. I think it's worth it if you can, but financially it can hurt if your kids have a lot of illnesses or shots in a limited period of time. They do at least submit the insurance forms for you, and that helps some. I wholeheartedly recommend this practice and all the doctors in it, and have a deep appreciation for how Dr. Sexter and Nurse Jennifer have taken care of our girls.

So impressed once again with Dr Long after the birth of my second son. This review is so long…read moreoverdue ! She has been my 2 year olds doctor for the past 2 years and we are continually impressed. The office is fantastic , clean , inviting , separate infant space. The front desk staff always try to accommodate you same day and we've never had an issue getting an appointment. Dr Long is caring , warm , and so knowledgeable. She works with us to troubleshoot issues when/if they come up and is readily available. Thank you Spring Valley Peds and Dr Long for the fabulous care of our boys!!! K&M

Had to update because we We LOVE Dr. Ariza and Elizabeth and the entire staff so much. We came here…read morewhen our daughter was one after a horrific experience at CP & A in Capitol Hill. Best decision ever. We now have two kids in Dr. Ariza's care and have been with them for 2 years. The office is more of a boutique than a sad or scary doctor's office. Decorated perfect for kids and very inviting. We have never had to wait long and both the ladies at the front desk and the Nurse Kadera (so sorry if I misspelled her name!) are great. Kadera is friendly, gentle and was able to draw blood from my 2 year old with no issues! She's seriously the best. She calls the kids friends and that in itself is such a gift. Dr Ariza is literally an angel. Very supportive of me as a mom and my kids adore her - enough that we play "Dr Ariza" every day. EVERY.DAY. She is a dream come true pediatrician and we feel so lucky to have her. She's brilliant, kind, helpful and supportive. And obsessed with her cool shoes. We have had to utilize the after hour calls a few times and she personally immediately calls back. If you have kids look no further - this is the best office in DC.

Flagging this place comes up as vaccine friendly but I called and they have no flexibility on…read morevaccine schedule they kick you out if you decline a certain vaccine. Thanks!

Not only the front desk and doctors are very rude but they also charge for the things other…read moreproviders don't charge. It was the worst experience.

I brought my newborn here after hearing rave reviews from a coworker. My daughter sees Dr. Lauren…read moreRanieri, and she is fabulous! Personable, caring, always inquiring if I have questions, and ultra gentle. The office is beautiful and the front desk staff is awesome. I love how their office building has great parking and it's also right next to a Giant so I can stop by after for groceries too.

Every child, and adult, needs Dr. Razi on their health care team. I have known her since the 80s!read more

We really enjoy every visit with this amazing doctor. She speaks to us about all our issues and…read moreconcerns and more, gives us recommendations in a very polite, considerate manner. When we had concerns she explained them to us so we would not worry, she also gives us 360 view prospective from all the sides and medical/scientific point of view in non judgmental manner. She is a very respectful doctor and understands the worries of young parents. She is the nicest doctor I've been to and our baby loves her and her playful and loving manner during every visit. We feel that we visiting "medical mom" who cares about your child and it gives us piece of mind. I wish I would have such a doctor when I was growing up. As a first time mom, I feel much better after our visits. Thank you - Dr. Razi!

I want to recommend Dr Wolf in adolescent medicine for her super care. She asked all the right…read morequestions of my adolescent family member during her recent appointment.

While I was pregnant with my first daughter, we were referred to Dr. Nguyen by a close friend. We…read moreabsolutely loved Dr. Nguyen and his team. He took great care of my daughter in her first two years of life. She always finds something entertaining in the waiting area, whether it was the TV or the giant fish tank. By the time our second daughter was born, we had moved to a new neighborhood so we switched to a practice that was closer to home. Otherwise, it was a 20-minute drive to Seven Corners. If you live in or near Seven Corners, I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen!

Now that I have 2 little boys (2 years old and 4 years old), I've had the opportunity to bring my 2…read moreboys to Dr. Lamson to get their COVID19 Vaccines (as our local pediatrics were completely out of vaccines). My 2 year old is highly afraid of Shots AND doctors, but Dr. Lamson was able to entertain the little guy enough where he allowed him to pull his pant leg up so that he could administer the vaccine on his thigh, he cried a bit, but after that, he wanted Dr. Lamson to play with him. My 4 year old, on the other hand, loved how Dr. Lamson installed a video game system in the waiting lobby and he also enjoyed the decorations that were put up in the patient room. He asked me if he could come here for his future wellness visits and we just might schedule both of their wellness visits here and just leave emergency and sick visits for our local pediatrics!

Dr. Hughes is the best pediatrician ever! Her staffs are nice and professional as well :)read more

We found Dr. Hughes office the same day I gave birth after praying to find a pediatrician that met…read moreour needs. And we are so blessed to have found her, she is an amazing doctor she takes her time, answers all questions and makes us feel welcome every time we have an appointment. I also love the way the office is set up and it is so convenient that she is the only doctor that works in the building so the wait time for being seen is very quick. And it makes the experience much more personal and not rushed. Not to mention the amazing office staff who always greet us with such kindness. They truly make the experience of bringing my daughter to the doctor so enjoyable. Thank you above and beyond for sticking to your word and being so amazing!