I was treated for all sorts of scalp conditions by Dr. Pfieffer and her PA Shannon Chase. I went…read moreto Avenues Dermatology for years. In all those years they never took a biopsy of my problem area. For all those years I had basal cell carcinoma growing on my scalp. It is now advanced and aggressive. If you want Botox, this might be the place. If you want to keep your scalp, see someone else.

Dr. Phieffer is amazing. She is very smart and able to diagnose people correctly in one visit…read more Please see my yelp review at bit.ly/1RSMHhE

Came here for my first physical in years, figured I was overdue for one. Dr. Kent took care of me…read morefairly well, and he was very straightforward in his approach which I greatly appreciated. Dr. Kent was one of my options as a member of the Anthem Healthkeepers section of Bluecross, and he had quite a lengthy service record as a physician, so I opted for him. His office was very quaint, didn't look like a doctor's office from the outside at all. Parking was easy, and the front desk employee was pleasant enough. They asked me to call my insurance company later to have Dr. Kent listed as my PCP, though when I did so later I was told that that was unnecessary and that Dr. Kent would definitely be properly compensated regardless; I get the feeling that many of Kent's patients have been a little problematic in terms of payment based on the way the employee approached the situation. I didn't have to wait very long at all before Dr. Kent came to get me. We went through the process of taking my history and basic measurements, though he did seem a bit rushed in doing so; his explanation was that one of his nurses wasn't there that day, so it's understandable I suppose. After that I was whisked down the hall to do the usual fluid tests and that process was about what you'd expect from a place of this nature, though they did it very expediently. Returned to Kent post-tests a few minutes later and he saw nothing of note on my lab results. Need to lose a little weight, though I was well-aware of that before I came in (if you see all my restaurant reviews on here, it shouldn't be any surprise that I have gained a few pounds!). A few days later, he called me back with the additional lab results and told me that everything checked out and that he wished me much luck in the future as I would likely not have to return for a year or two. Overall, he seemed quite nice and well-informed and I would likely return to him for another yearly checkup or if I was experiencing general problems. I'd take him over PatientFirst anyday! Overall: 4.0 stars ----------- Pros: - He has lots of experience, he's straightforward, and he's attentive. - Easy parking. - Very short wait, and your visit probably won't take too long. Cons: - Admittedly, I did feel rushed through the history-taking process. If there had been something wrong with me, I would have been a bit worried that he might have missed something. - The practice has a very informal feel to it, though it doesn't really detract from the quality of care you're receiving.

Dr. Banks Turner is the best GP I've ever had. He's highly recommended in the Anthem provider's…read moreguide by users and they're all right. He's got a great sense of humor and he's easy to talk to. He really listens to you and provides excellent advice based on a conservative approach (ie. therapy before surgery). I don't ever feel like he's just prescribing me something to shut me up or make his drug reps happy. I've never had a hard time getting an appointment and every other doctor he's given me referrals to have been great as well. Best. Doctor. Ever. Seriously, I can't say enough good things.

The receptionists and appointment makers for the Women's Health Clinic are the most disgruntled,…read moreunfriendly and nasty personnel I have ever had the misfortune to have to interact with at a medical office. They act like they are begrudgingly doing you a favor by scheduling appointments and doing their job. It is as if you, the patient, are bothering them by calling for appointments. They are like this in person and on the phone. I am sick of being treated very poorly by these nasty hateful support personnel. Patients should not be subjected to such disrespect by these MCV employees in order to get assistance. Cant wait to find another doctor

I went to the urology center for a testicular injury that occurred during the Iraq War that now…read morerequires attention. PA Ambrosino sent in a student to surprise me and knowing I'm a veteran with blast TBI she mocked me for being socially isolated and laughed at my sexual inactivity. I walked out. The PA and VCU refuse to respond to the dashboard and patient experience messages. I don't know if she hates men or veterans but don't go if you need help.

I am extremely pleased with the response I recently received from Dr. Pendyal and her team. I was…read moreexperiencing a stiff neck with a lot of pain and unable to move my head up or done or sideways. I tried a number of OTC applications that were ineffective and was unable to take NSAIDs. Unable to drive I phoned in a request for a prescription to help me and was very pleased by the quick response I received by Dr. Pendyal. The weekend was fast approaching and the pain was constant, so I was concerned about getting the help I needed. The quick response was much appreciated giving me validation I had a good and caring primary care physician.

Great Drs. nurses and NPs and office staff! Dr. Blevins is wonderful and very patient.read more

Tammy in the front office is amazing. Always such a warm presence on the phone and in person, so…read moremuch so that I always feel welcome and comfortable. Doctor Harrison is fantastic too and always tries to make time to see you right away if a medical question or concern comes up. His professional demeanor and knowledgeable recommendations make this practice top notch. Wonderful practice to visit!

From the owner: At Lakeside Primary Care, our mission is to be the leading provider of medical services to our…read morepatients. Lakeside Primary Care was established by Dr. David C. Harrison in 2000. Dr. Harrison is a native of Virginia. He served four years in the Navy and attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he earned a B.S. in biology. He later attended Medical College of Virginia, where he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Palmore is the best around, he related with this patients and cares about their health and best…read moreinterests.

I'm really unhappy with this doctor and will not be going back. He only cares about money and does…read moreNOT care about his patients at all. I went to see him for an annual wellness checkup and was prescribed a medication for my anxiety. He told me that we would check in after a month of me taking the medication to see if I was doing well with it. I assumed this would just be over the phone as is normal practice with most doctors. When I called back after a month, he was on vacation for 2 weeks and did not have anyone at the office. So I was off my prescription for about a week before getting ahold of him and experiencing serious withdrawals. Then when I finally was able to contact him he told me I would need to come in person for an appointment for a refill on my medication (this is not standard practice and I've never had this happen before... it's unusual to be asked to come in for a full appointment for a REFILL of something the doctor has already prescribed). It's clear that he's only trying to make money by doing this. My insurance does not cover anything outside of an annual wellness exam, so it would be $90 for me to just get a REFILL of my medication. Absolutely ridiculous. Would not recommend this crook of a doctor. Additionally, when I called him to express my concerns he was EXTREMELY RUDE.

Dr. Iraj Mirshahi is my mom's new doctor, and I can't say enough good things about the practice…read more Everyone is so friendly. The energy in the practice is good. You can tell everyone enjoys their work and is happily employed. Dr. Mirshahi was thorough, caring, knew how to ask the right questions to get the information he was after, and had outstanding "bedside manner." Very happy that my mom is in great hands.

I love love love Dr. Du. She is friendly and has a great sense of humor. She takes her time with…read moreyou to make sure that all of your concerns are addressed. Highly recommend!!

I went in for a regular primary care visit after putting off a couple of things I wanted to ask…read moreabout. The doctor actually gave me time to go through everything instead of rushing through the appointment, and the check-in and paperwork were pretty painless.

I started seeing Dr. Veech a few years ago. He does not have good bedside manor, but I didn't feel…read morelike I was getting bad care. I had my annual physical with him for a few years. I always felt like the support staff would rather be playing on their phone than assisting me, and I would have a very long wait while I was in the office to see him. It would also take a significantly amount of work to get refills called it. I felt like I was bothering the staff to do their jobs. Then, two years ago I had an injury and made a 'first available' appointment, and was seen by Dr. Miller. Well, she was FANTASTIC! She took the time to listen to me and really was far superior to Dr. Veech, so I called to have my annual switched over to Dr. Miller. I had to wait 6 months to get an appointment, but it was worth it. I have been going to her for the last year and a half, and then I get a letter in the mail that she is leaving the practice. So now I'm leaving the practice too.

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Carl's for several years. I cannot begin to express how…read moremuch of a valued member of our family he and his staff truly are! We have several members of our family with very specific health needs and Dr. Carl and his staff keep us up to date so we don't have to remember all of the details! They take care of it for you. Making appointments is as easy as can be. Prescription refills are always checked and evaluated and dispensed appropriately. Cathy is the lead nurse and she is always super organized and extremely helpful and communicative! Colleen is such a sweet and welcoming member of WellcomeMD. I always love seeing her face!:) Heidi is fabulous on the phone and great with communications. She gets the job done! But when it comes to your health, your relationship with your doctor, it's an intimate dynamic because it requires clarity and trust on the part of the doctor and patient. Dr. Carl is so relaxed that he puts his patients at ease immediately. He is thorough and goes through all of your blood panels with you one-on-one and makes excellent suggestions and also is complimentary if he feels that you are doing well. He will prescribe supplementation only if it is reflected as needed in your bloodwork. Personally, my blood pressure zooms up every time I go to the doctor. But with Dr. Carl, he brings it back to normal and puts me at ease. Obviously, my entire family and I are fans of WellcomeMD. I recommend Dr. Carl and Dr. Colfer to everyone I know! As an aside, we drive 1.5 hours each way, just to be a part of their practice. They are THAT good.

If you have $2,500+ to throw away, go ahead. Trying not cry that I did. I was desperate for help in…read morecoordinating care and finding out what is causing severe health issues. Instead, specialist appointments all over the place (need a spreadsheet), less central/ coordinated than ever, and yet another thing to manage, as reminders to contact Wellcome for x, y, z are needed. Worst of all, still no answers. Still no genetic or allergy testing. Zero discussion or advice about supplements, etc., which I expected would be forefront. It's just a pcp gatekeeper, like when you had a pediatrician. Now looking for a new pcp coordinated with specialists (perhaps VCU), somewhere with expertise in areas of need. And sadly (trying not to be sick over it (pun intended)), still have months on the Wellcome contract ($$$ :( ).