I'm a new patient of this practice, having had my first appointment with one of the physicians…read morethere today after having relocated to the area. Most of my experience thus far was highly favorable. (1) The practice continues (Nov 2022) to use good practices for infection control -- including mask wearing and having walk-in patients wait in their cars before entering the facility. (2) I interacted with three staff -- the receptionist at the front desk; the health aide who took weight, temperature, blood pressure, history; and the physician. All were competent, respectful, and friendly. (3) The doctor took time to comprehensively talk with me to understand my medical history and needs going forward. (4) I was appropriately referred for some preventative screenings, as well as to a specialist in the Univ of Virginia system for an ongoing concern. I like the inter-connectedness of the medical services, including the ability to share records in MyChart. On the negative side, it took forever to get a "new patient" appointment. I believe that I made the appointment for my November appointment back in March or April. My husband, who only made his appointment in September, will have his first visit in March. That said, we understand that once you're registered as a patient of the practice, you could avail yourself to same-day medical services in the event of illness. We have had challenges, however, in getting prescription refills from our previous out-of-area physicians as we wait(ed) for our first appointments with Medical Associates. We appreciate that this practice is providing medical services in our relatively rural location.

I went to several doctors and couldn't get anything for common cold. Saw doctors Bowmaker. Worst…read morefacility. I'm awfully sick.. Emergency Saud I should have been given something... We are always treated different.

Dr. Schwartz is my favorite doctor, ever. He's an older gentleman, but sharp as a tack, and really…read moreknows his stuff. If you have a cold and want antibiotics because you don't understand medicine, this is NOT the doctor for you. (He WILL prescribe antibiotics if you actually need them, though!!) If you care about what you put into your body, and want to try to use a natural or dietary approach to improving your health issues as well, then he is the best you'll ever find. When I first went to him while I was in college, he told me just based on my symptoms I probably had a B vitamin deficiency. I sort of blew it off, thinking it was silly, until I ended up getting a load of blood testing done at a different doctor, and finding out...wait for it...I had a B vitamin deficiency! The last time I saw him he squeezed me in the day I called, because he truly cares about people. Dr. Schwartz is amazing, and helpful, and my family trusts him very much! I highly highly recommend him.

We love Dr. Schwartz and is wife. The office is frozen in time, but they're all heart and he is…read morethorough and unlike a lot of doctors, not prescription heavy, but results driven. Eliminate the problem not masking the symptoms. Cannot say enough good things about him.