Office location: Awesome! In Reston Town Center's hospital. There is valet sometimes but there is no convenient covered parking garage, on a daily basis there is a large crowded private parking lot. Because this is in a hospital be prepared for institutional hallways, sick people in the elevators with you, etc. Not the prettiest!
Ambiance: I know this is a doctor. But I'm all about ambiance of my dermatologist, dentist, physician, etc. As soon as you open the door (first doctor's office on your right after the glass walkway) you're immediately aware you're in a different space. Comfy chairs, dim lights, painted walls, TV, complimentary cookies and beverages. This doctor did a great job at setting expectations.
Staff: The women that work the front desk and as the nurses have been great so far! While one particular woman behind the desk is a little louder with your personal information as you check out than I'd like, she was not enough to deter me from returning. Everyone greeted me with a smile as I was walked back to my room for a consultation! FYI You can hear the women discussing patients (professionally relaying info to the doc, for example) outside the closed consultation doors! I know they can't change the construction of the building but I do wish I didn't hear some other patients details. I wondered if they could hear me speak??
Wait time: I found Dr. Amiry through ZocDoc, an app like Yelp for the medical community. I filled out a lot of information before I showed up with ZocDoc and luckily they did not ask me to refill any paperwork. Just 1 or 2 pages. I was taken back 5 minutes after I arrived.
Dr. Amiry: Bed side manner is the best! I met with him to discuss skin issues (duh) he listened intently, asked meaningful questions and made me feel very comfortable. I was prescribed 3 different medications. The best part about the experience with Dr. Amiry was his patience when I returned a week later bc I felt unsatisfied. My second visit I came much more prepared and said I wanted to attempt a holistic approach Vs topical treatments. He was so onboard! I was given a list of vitamins and probiotics to take daily. I was recommend several books and nutritionists. I was really excited to be taken seriously, and given genuine time from the Doctor despite my reluctance to jump straight to traditional prescription medications for treating any issues.
Dermasweep: As someone who gets a facial on a monthly basis I was excited to try something different. A quick search on Instagram of a "Dermasweep" hashtag will reveal what this process promises to deliver. I have gone to Andrea to get Dermasweep done and it's very relaxing. They take you to a separate waiting room for cosmetic procedures. This waiting room is smaller and filled with samples of a few products! Andrea's room is large and dark. It was just like going to a spa, except I didn't have a locker room to change into a plush robe. Andrea is professional and informative.
Policies: I did purchase two products from the office that I ultimately did not like. They made my face way too dry, and in hindsight were probably too strong for what I needed. This doctor's office accepts returns but will only offer a credit to use there in the future. You can use the credit on any product or service!
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