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    Szkotnicki Michael S MD

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    The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas

    The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas

    5.0(3 reviews)
    71.6 mi

    I've been going here for several years, to treat a persistent anemia, involving IV infusion of iron…read morewhen my levels get too low. Dr. Kula, my hematologist, is not only incredibly calming, but her problem solving resulted in me getting an actual diagnosis after many specialists and diagnostic tests showed no specific cause, despite how thorough the other specialists as. When I first went to Dr. Kula, I was frustrated and worried and she turned my worries around, telling me we would get a solution. She seemed attuned to me, kmoldgable about my case, and was incredibly efficient without me feeling as if I'd been rushed. After ten months of testing, I was so relieved to have an answer, and four years later, Dr. Kula still inspires my complete confidence. As we all know, the doctor is only a part of the process, but in this case, the entire staff, from front desk, to nurses, to techs, have all been fantastic. No huge delays in appointments. In fact, I think every single appointment has run a few minutes early. Questions and concerns are answered in detail, blood draws are painless (no, seriously!) and it is great that they have an in-house lab, so in the short few minutes between blood draw and appointment, the doctor has updated and to the moment red and white counts, etc. I've spent most of my time in the infusion center, since my iron replenishment is usually an all-day affair, and this has allowed me to meet some great folks, as well as being able to observe the flow of the infusion area. The infusion area is one big room, with a nurses' station at one end, several offices, including scheduling, I believe, scattered throughout. On one end of the room is a smalll kitchen area with soft drinks, animal crackers, and the like, for patients and caregivers alike. There are two bathrooms, very clean and well appointed. Patients and a caregiver for each, if the patient has brought one) sit across an aisle, and the chairs are close enough to foster communication, if desired, but far enough apart to offer a bit of privacy. There are several televisions suspended above each row, but I haven't seen them turned on at any time. There is a good selection of magazines, and also a bookshelf where you can take or bring a book to donate. There are mostly adult genre paperbacks (mysteries and romance). Most patients seem to be on their tablets during their infusions, utilizing the wi-fi, which is at perfectly reasonable speed for web surfing. As I haven't tried streaming on the wi-if, I can't comment on how that speed might be. The infusion center is sunny and pleasant, and the nurses are thoroughly and wholly patient focused. Nurses are assigned to a "row" of patients seated in chairs across an aisle from each other and the nursing staff freely offer an extra hand if several patients need assistance at the same time. The nurses in this section are so soothing, explaining every step of the process and how long each segment is expected to take. While side effects are mentioned, they aren't emphasized, and through the process, the nurses were always only a few short steps away. If you'll be there for some time, the center is very centrally located, with a large Wegmans grocery store a short distance away, among many other shops.

    You know when you first arrive in a new clinic, they have you fill out all these questionnaires…read moreabout your past and your health? In my experience, it's usually not thoroughly read. But this is not the case with Dr. Kula. She was very detailed and asked all kinds of questions about every line I answered on that form. I think we spent at least 30 minutes just talking. My first impression of her was great. She made me feel very comfortable and she answered all the questions I had. So far I haven't had any bad experience at this facility. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Kula if you're looking for a hematologist in this area.

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    Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center

    Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center

    4.0(4 reviews)
    67.9 mi

    The Shady Grove Adventist mental health unit is a human rights violation. They mistreated my wife…read morewith cold temperatures, terrible food, and forcing Christian prayer on her when she was in a time of crisis The gave me no information and we're cruel and dismissive when I spoke to them Terrible facility, an institutional nightmare

    I have been coming to this center for two years now. I have anemia and need to have frequent iron…read moreinfusion therapy. The room where they administer the infusion is also the same room where cancer patients come to get their treatments. It's made me very anxious the first time because of this. You feel so bad so many people suffering by your side. Meanwhile you are just there for a boost of iron. I have been treated by Dr. Haggerty. He is a true angel and really helped me with my diagnosis. The man knows his stuff. I highly recommend him and his peers. The facility and staff is very understanding. Considering the treatment facilities they are providing. It's always super clean. They have water, coffee and snacks readily available. As you wait or that you can have while receiving treatments. They also give you pillows, and warm blankets to rest while receiving the treatments on the chairs. The chairs are very comfortable and versatile. I highly recommend this place for cancer patients looking for a facility to get their treatments done. I've even seen drs who have gotten diagnosed come here and sit next to the commoners to get their chemo/radiotion done. A+ staff, facility and drs!

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    Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center - Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center Interior

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    Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center

    Virginia Cancer Institute

    Virginia Cancer Institute

    3.0(4 reviews)
    73.6 mi

    The patient comes last. They do not concern themselves with matching patient to doctor. More…read moreconcerned about their doctor's pride than the compatibility of patient to doctor. More important to check boxes than in depth care. If a question arises from patient doctor is quick to suggest that patient see another doctor for their complaint. (ie the problem is related to something else.)

    Again, I'll start this review off by saying that thankfully, I don't come here because I have…read morecancer. I've been coming to VCI to have another issue monitored throughout my pregnancy. I still think that they should do a better job of advertising that they treat a wide range of conditions at this facility, not just cancer. I usually go to the Parham Rd location, but the past couple of appointments have been at this location with a nurse practitioner. I gotta say, I like this location so much more! It's more modern, not as stuffy (the other one is so hot!), and the staff seems more friendly. I'm usually in and out in a decent amount of time and I LOVE that they give me the option to do a finger prick instead of a vein draw for my blood tests. As someone who has so. much. anxiety about giving blood, having to do it so often has really been a personal test. Only having to get a finger prick makes the entire experience much easier on my spirit. If it's not too late, I might just switch to this location as my main one for the remainder of the pregnancy.

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    Virginia Cancer Institute - Nicer waiting room than the Parham Rd. Location!

    Nicer waiting room than the Parham Rd. Location!

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    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Woodbridge - Punctured veins

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Woodbridge

    3.5(6 reviews)
    49.5 mi

    I cannot express how sad, frustrated and insane VCS has been making me. I am having my first child…read moreand during your pregnancy you are not supposed to take stress, but this place has put so much stress on my pregnancy. Can I please give them a 0 stars??? I have 0 bad things to say about Dr. Lee, but let me take a few minutes to talk about their BILLING SPECIALISTS, who have no idea what they are doing. They coded all my transfusions incorrectly, my insurance left them several messages and they never responded to my insurance to correct the action. I had ONE person reach out to me, Sheryl who promised she would take care of this and keep me updated and I had to keep calling her at least 1ce every two weeks, which seems a bit absurd as they are asking me to stress less during the pregnancy. I have been seeing them since May, we are in September and I still have NO RESOLUTION. With a high risk pregnancy I would think they would be a bit empathetic and try to help reduce my stress but they have been consistently rude, inattentive, unresponsive and overall a terrible place to come. Now even with the doctor being good, I would still not recommend this place to ANYONE but because I started my service here I am obligated to continue with them, but this has to have been the worst experience in my life. My transfusions have been a nightmare and they have punctured a few of my veins, which has been a great addition to my anxiety. The photos are from iron transfusions in July. Edited: I spoke to the office manager Shannan Hoosier, who tried to convince me that in fact they did do the billing correctly, and she is unaware why a lot of patients with the same insurance as mine go through this issue. I continued to tell her that I am 100% sure they did not correctly code my billing and my insurance is claiming the same. She provided me the billing codes and indicated she is LOOKING at the billing and they in fact did do it correctly. After speaking with her, I contacted my insurance and again confirmed that they did not bill correctly. About ten minutes later, I received a call from Jessica Cook, their billing manager who indicated they billed me incorrectly ALL along. And she was working on this, to ensure the right billing was being applied. I left a voicemail to Shannan, but never received a call back, my guess is, or I hope she is embarrassed that she LIED to me and got caught.

    I have been a patient here for a few years now and every time I come I always think to myself i…read moreneed to write a review, well today's the day! For the past few years I have been coming to see Dr. Geoffrey Moorer and he is fabulous! He has to be one of the most down to earth doctors I have visited. He almost makes you forget you are even at the doctors office even though you know, that you know that you are. He is always on time for his appointments so I have never had to wait to be seen. He is not only invested in the reason you are there but also make sure that you are fully informed of whats going on, what you need to do, what can stay the same and offers any other suggestions/recommendations of things to do and or keep in mind. His nurse is also the highlight of my visits, we always manage to share a laugh or some words of encouragement with each other. She is also patient enough to take my BP twice, sometimes three times when I come because my white coat syndrome is always in full effect. The office is always spotless. If you need tea or coffee while you wait, they do have an industrial Keurig like machine and you can brew whatever your heart desires or will calm your nerves. Front office staff, especially Maria, is always helpful, efficient and smiling, which also is a big plus. I do like that they have a lab on sight so its one stop shopping for your labs whenever you have an appointment. I do appreciate that they make your lab appointment a week before your actual visit to ensure all the results are back in time for your visit. Tanya is a wonderful asset to the office as she makes labs a breeze, you are in and out in no time! If you are looking for an Oncologist, Dr. Moorer and his team are who you need to see and where you should be,

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    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Alexandria

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Alexandria

    3.8(4 reviews)
    50.4 mi

    Wow! Color me yet another cancer patient who gets stamped with needs meds, needs referrals, send on…read morethe merry way to yet someone else in the multi-tentacled US healthcare system. Nothing bad at to say about the doctor I saw. It's a mill, spewing out patients. I got there 15 minutes early, I waited 30 minutes after that. I had vitals taken by 2 different people (little concern that my BP was high). Saw the doctor, who didn't explain anything I didn't already know. I'd been told she//he would cover all treatment options. She/He only does meds. Which were prescribed without really talking about whether I really need them. I had a VERY VERY early capture of cancer. Blink and you would haven't noticed. I have to see someone else for radiation possibility. Which is being recommended even though I didn't have a bad diagnosis. I feel gouged as a patient. No real individual assessment. The doctor was sympathetic, but nonetheless, I don't have any comfort in this system. I feel like I'm being shuttled along on a conveyor belt in an assembly line. HATE the US healthcare system. IT SUCKS.

    Dr. Patel-Donnelly is one of the best hematologists you will find. Educated through Mount Sinai…read more(yes I do the research because it matters to me), she's very thorough in explaining her assessment process to patients. As a patient who partners with her healthcare providers, that's very important. I am not a doctor and don't pretend to be one, but I am a very good researcher and I expect doctors to be able to explain my condition to me in a manner that matches my education level so that I can follow up as needed. They also need to take the time to review my medical history to enable us to have informed discussions about why they are, or are not taking certain actions regarding my well-being. Dr. Patel Donnelly does all those things and more. You clearly understand why she arrives at her medical conclusions. As an African American patient, that is critically important to me because I'm finding more and more that all Healthcare Providers do not engage in that level of diligence when it comes to our health care. I'm also finding that many providers who are highly rated do not demonstrate that same level of concern for all patients. And that is very disappointing. But thankfully there are some health care providers out there who provide equitable, thorough care to all of us. Dr Patel Donnelly is one of them. On top of that, she has a great sense of humor and bedside manner. I thoroughly trust her judgement.

    Szkotnicki Michael S MD - internalmed - Updated May 2026

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