It's no wonder that NOC docs continue to show up on the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia…read moremagazine 'Top Doctors.' I first saw Dr. Root for a trigger thumb surgery -- that I had needed for 2+ years. Dr. Root fixed it up perfectly. My thumbs function perfectly again. Dr. Root listened to me, answered my questions thoroughly, and never made me feel badly for not taking care of my trigger thumb years earlier. The entire process from start to finish was such a great experience. I decided to see what else I could get fixed while I was at the NOC office. So I wandered over to Dr. Ochiai's bay and scheduled an appointment for chronic knee and hip pain. Turns out I had a labral tear that I had been overcompensating for probably a decade or more. Dr. Ochiai was thorough at every appointment. He answered all of my questions. He never made me feel rushed or like I was asking stupid questions. Over the course of one year, Dr. Ochiai took me through other nonsurgical options, such as physical therapy b/c I was hesitant to have such major surgery. Finally, surgery day. I felt very comfortable. Doctor Ochiai did a fantastic job and even showed me the pictures (b/c I was interested) he took of the surgery. Around 2-3 months post surgery, with PT, I'm healing well. I'm walking normally again and even dancing. My follow-up visits with Dr. Ochiai have been great. As per usual, Dr. Ochiai is thorough, kind, and always remembers to ask me about my progress in school. He's my absolute favorite!! I'm glad that I don't have anything else that needs repairing BUT if I did, I trust Dr. Ochiai and the other docs at NOC to take care of me. Thank you Dr. O! Thanks Dr. Root!! Thanks NOC!!

I can't say enough about my positive experience under the care of Dr. Matthew Buchanan at Nirschl…read moreOrthopaedic Center. After months of ankle and foot pain, my PT referred me to Dr. Buchanan and after the first visit, I knew I was on the right path to healing. He was very pleasant and patient with all my questions and concerns and clearly explained what was going on with my foot. I had ankle ligament reconstruction a year ago and my foot is now better than ever. The office was great to work with on scheduling appointments, the PA Jessica was fabulous, and the surgery was very straightforward. One thing I really liked was the detailed instructions for pre and post surgical care. This established realistic expectations for my recovery and something I could refer back to when needed. They are a very caring and helpful group of people and I will continue to use them for my joint care.

Avalon Physical Therapy is great. Margie was giving me physical therapy at home and she was…read morewonderful. She walked me through areas that were a little scary for me, like climbing stairs. I had a hip replacement and I had to be very careful. She also help me with various exercises and she even walked with me outside. She was very patient and kind. Rina came to check on me in order to do the discharge of the physical. She said I was doing very well. I highly recommend Avalon if you need physical therapy.

I cannot recommend Vigeo enough. I was fortunate to have Michelle McGregor come to my home 3 times…read moreto start my PT after knee replacement therapy. She is knowledgeable, talented and empathetic. I then was treated by Margie who was also great. They both got me ready for outpatient therapy and helped me realize my goal of a quick recovery.

Fast and friendly urgent care that lets you walk in or book an appointment online so there's…read moreminimal waiting once you arrive. Staff is friendly and the nurses, doctors, and PAs are also all friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to figure out what's going on and run any needed tests. It also usually isn't as packed as some urgent care centers so there isn't usually too much of a wait. Nobody wants to go to urgent care of course but I'll come back here if the need arises.

Walked in at 11 am on a Tuesday. Fast. Efficient. Friendly. Effective. Cleared up my ear wax…read moreproblem. Well done by all.

I came in for an assessment of a problem with my achilles tendon that an orthopedist swore would…read moreneed really invasive surgery to fix. Within two visits I had recovered substantial mobility. Within four visits the pain was negligible. I think the dance background influences how the PTs I worked with approach diagnosis and treatment. I have worked with PTs in the past with athletic backgrounds and have had them make things worse. These folks not only fixed my current problem they are now helping me fix something that never healed quite right from twenty years ago. Deborah Gilpin is a straight up wizard. Highly, highly recommend.

Extremely disappointed…read more Called, sent an email, and spoke to the therapist before I went to see her. I told her my issue. She said oh yes, I can help you with that. Got to my appointment and she only helped me with one exercise that was nominal and did nothing for me. She took maybe 10 minutes with me about my issue. The rest of the hour we talked about personal things about her family and mine that were similar. She was very friendly, no problems there. She finally said that she really couldn't do much more. I could come back for two more sessions that would not be for an hour, but as I recall, she was still going to charge me for an hour and said she didn't know if it would help much. She referred me to a surgeon. I gave up on going to another Physical Therapist (PT) for 10 months. I figured it was a waste of time. I finally went to another one and within five minutes he gave me exercises that were phenomenal. Within two days I was seeing improvement. I no longer have any pain and I have phenomenal movement. The costs are extremely high. Like other reviews have said, they are dreadful about insurance, they are not informative about insurance, and even though they don't accept insurance, they are not very helpful about it. They are rude about it also. They do not explain things well at all. If you ask questions, they get irritated. I wish I had seen some of these reviews before I went. They were referred to me by someone who thought they could be helpful. Look elsewhere for your PT needs.

After quite a bit of research, I visited Dr. Nguyen to look into problems I was having with my…read moreeyes, which was cataracts. I've wore glasses and contacts as long as I can remember, and couldn't figure out why I was having issues all of a sudden. When I first went to My Eye Doctor to find out why my vision was blurred, they couldn't really figure it out. Thankfully Dr. Nguyen diagnosed the issue immediately. Since I'm younger (mid 40s) to have cataracts, I was certainly concerned with making the right decision to make a correction. Dr. Nguyen was extremely helpful in educating me and informing me of all my options when it comes to cataract surgery and all the different options for new lenses (IOLs). Of course I researched by reading several articles, watching videos, and reviewing tons of marketing by the different companies. I probably wasted a lot of time with all of that as ultimately, I found that I just needed to put my trust in Dr. Nguyen. She is up to date with all the new technologies, and is certainly well respected in the ophthalmology community. I really appreciate all the time she spent with me making sure I understood all of the benefits, side effects, and costs of all the different options when it comes to cataract surgery. Eventually, I opted to have a multi-focal lens implanted so that I wouldn't be dependent on wearing glasses as it helps you with seeing at a distance, intermediate, and reading. I didn't like the idea of seeing halos at night when driving, but Dr. Nguyen explained how there is no perfect lens, that will compare to the capabilities of our natural lenses. I struggled with making the decision, but know that she helped me make the best decision. I had my first surgery on my right eye at the end of 2020, and then a second surgery on my left eye in April of 2022 (after the cataract in my left eye eventually progressed). Everyone at her office was also VERY HELPFUL and kind with scheduling and answering all my questions, especially Nikki! Shortly after the first surgery I probably overreacted to some normal side effects, and thought maybe I had a retina detachment after watching You-Tube videos about it. She came in to her office on her day off, and had a retina specialist also come in to make sure I was ok. They were able to put my concerns at east and confirm I was ok. I really appreciated that. Even though cataract surgery is very common, I was still nervous about it. Both surgeries was well, and I was pleased to hear Dr. Nguyen say it was "text book" right after she finished. In talking with one of the nurses as I was wheeled out to our car, she commented on how if she were to pick an eye surgeon she would definitely work with Dr. Nguyen; and she sees all the local doctors there at the surgical center. That just helped reaffirm I had made the right decision. Now I can see great out of both eyes and no longer need to wear contacts or glasses, which is awesome!

Several years ago, after going through the evaluation process for refractive surgery, I chose PRK…read moreover LASIK because I wanted to avoid the long-term risk of a LASIK flap becoming displaced. Looking back, I was not adequately informed about one of the most significant limitations of excimer laser vision correction, and I deeply regret not pursuing legal action at the time. The excimer laser typically creates a fully corrected optical zone of around 6.5 mm, with the surrounding tissue blended into the untreated cornea using what is commonly referred to as a "blend zone." The purpose of this transition is to reduce the sharp boundary between treated and untreated tissue. However, the blend zone is not fully corrected tissue. If your pupils dilate beyond the effective optical zone in dim lighting, as mine do, you have an increased risk of experiencing starbursts, halos, glare, and light streaking at night. The blend zone did not prevent those symptoms. Despite being characterized as an unlikely outcome during the consent process, I have lived with those symptoms ever since. I also experienced a complication after surgery when the protective bandage contact lens placed over my cornea slipped. The vision in my right eye became noticeably hazy, and the pain was unlike anything I had experienced before, which makes sense given that the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue in the human body. When I raised concerns with Dr. Anh Nguyen, they were simply dismissed. I was told there was no visible scarring despite the persistent haze I was experiencing, and that response never aligned with my own experience or subsequent vision. The potential for persistent nighttime visual disturbances is disclosed in the consent waiver you sign before surgery. They were presented as remote possibilities rather than meaningful tradeoffs that many patients should seriously consider. The paperwork acknowledged them, but the overall impression I walked away with was that they were exceedingly rare and unlikely to occur. By contrast, the therapeutic bandage contact lens--or the possibility of it slipping and causing lasting visual consequences--was never referenced or explained to me in any way. Meaningful informed consent requires patients to fully understand the realistic possibility of permanent nighttime vision changes and other complications before deciding to undergo an elective procedure. Whether the manner in which these risks were presented was the result of negligence, an overly optimistic view of the procedure, or a desire to encourage patients to proceed, I cannot say. What I do know is that the potential consequences I ultimately experienced were not communicated to me in a way that allowed me to make a truly informed decision.

I absolutely love them! I am 25 weeks pregnant and was referred to them by my friend who was in…read moretheir care throughout her pregnancy. So far I have dealt with a few of the doctors (Natalie Moore being our absolute favorite, LOVE HER)- but every single visit has been great, quick, and I leave with my nerves at ease. The receptionist and nurse are very helpful, kind, friendly, and reassuring. Making appointments is easy and they are very flexible. Other Pros- - Affiliated with Fairfax Inova - Free Garage parking - Online portal easy to navigate - Transparent with cost of testing/billing

This place is the absolute worst…read more The front desk has no regards to HIPAA or patient confidentiality - how is this place still in business?! I had heard great things of CWC, so I decided to give them a try. I'm upset that I ever gave them a chance. I have never had such a difficult time getting in contact with the doc (Tran) - no follow-ups, no callbacks to multiple messages, no sharing of results that were weeks and weeks overdue; and, all this due to an improper administration of tests - how is that even possible? And, to top it off, have you ever heard of a front desk receptionist giving patients some vague results of a test?! Seriously?! The receptionists have complete disregard to your privacy, your time, and dismisses you and all of your concerns. Did I mention that they laugh at you, too? Yes, you read that correctly. They are awful. Avoid CWC at all costs. +HIPAA/patient confidentiality not respected +no communication with docs +worst front desk, ever

I found this practice through MyPrivia as I was in need of podiatrist to help me take care of my…read moreingrown toe nail. Dr. Patel is great! I came in and discussed with her that I needed a removal of an ingrown on one of my big toes and was able to have it removed the same office visit. Great interpersonal care and was able to discuss next steps in care for healing purposes. Front office staff and nurses are great and friendly! Definitely recommend!

I have been with Dr Chhabra once and she was ok. A few months later was diagnosis with lymphedema…read morelegs/feet. I was told to go my podiatrist from the hospital. Got an appointment. And I explained I was in the hospital and they told me to come see her - she looked at my legs/feet and looked me square in the eye and said "I AM NOT GIVING YOU ANY PAIN MEDS". I am sending you to a vascular doctor and she handed me the referral and LEFT THE ROOM. I WOULD NEVER GO BACK TO HER - she very smart in her field but her bedside manner = STINKS.

Mike came highly recommended for treating spine issues, as I was dealing with an L4/L5 disc tear. I…read morewaited two months for an appointment, and he was absolutely worth it. In just one month, thanks to Mike, I've seen dramatic improvement--greater pain-free range of motion, ability to lift light weights again, walking much longer distances, better sleep, and little for ibuprofen. He has also helped me push past my fear-avoidance issues. I'm starting to plan travel again.   Mike will be my go-to PT for future issues from now on.

HIPAA privacy is not a thing here. I did my initial intake 2 feet away from someone who was…read morecompleting their exercises. It was incredibly distracting and my therapist had to yell over the music to complete the intake. 2 minutes into the intake, my therapist insulted my prior treatment plan and then proceeded to insult me 4-5 more times throughout the duration of the appointment referencing my lack of education (which is insane since I have a post-grad degree) and my occupation and employer. The final straw was that her calendar was booked out 1.5 months in advance and she told me that I was not allowed to switch to another provider. I immediately called my insurance company and asked for the referral to be transferred to another business. This was the most traumatic and unhelpful appointment.

I have been coming here for four years now, and each time was top notch. Professional. Great…read morecustomer service. Efficient and effective. They were so good about working with my insurance company and making sure I could maximize my health plan. With that said, something that should've costed about $29,000-32,000 ended up costing me less than $300. Dr. Carlos did a night and day difference on my gums; the skin graft was quite meticulous and he did better than I thought could be done. Honestly, you don't find many companies here in the WMA with their care and sincerity, and their customer service is as good as it gets. Surgeries were great, and Dr. Carlos was so accommodating to an urgent appointment after one surgery, to ensure me my bleeding was normal. So, if you're in need of a oral surgery, I highly recommend this place...they're polite, efficient, effective, competent and such a pleasure to work with!! Also to say their maneuvering through insurance politics was exceedingly my expectations.

The doctor did excellent work on my bad tooth but his administrators made me crazy. They canceled…read morean appointment 5 minutes prior to its start and were greatly challenged sumbitting a simple claim to my insurance. If you have a simple procedure you need done,go somewhere less stressful.

Dr. Joel is awesome. I went to him for surgery about 3 months ago and it went incredibly smooth. I…read morewasn't too sure about how he would be but another doctor recommended him for me so I thought I'd try it out, and I'm glad I did. This doctor oozes skill and professionalism, and you can tell that he actually cares about the work he does. I've gone to doctors that are just putting in their time and view you as a chore to get done, but you can tell that Dr. Joel actually cares about helping out the patient. I definitely recommend this guy for anything and everything related to Urology

I went to see Doctor Joel Andrew Urologist at VHC after overhearing someone in Bob Evans Restaurant…read moresay how he had helped them with some prolonged medical issues they were having. After visiting with four different Urologist myself constantly in and out of emergency rooms and in severe pain 24-7 over the past year. I thought what the hell, he is my last stop on visiting Dr. Joel Andrew, I explained write away I didn't have very good health insurance and that he was my last stop. That all the other doctors especially urologist in Winchester was more concerned about my insurance and how I was going to pay than that what my medical issue was. That I was usually the 1st. one in the waiting room and the last one to be seen and then I was mostly used as a training aid! That I was on 5 different kinds of pain medicine and that if he couldn't be of help to me, let me know up front. After having me explain my entire situation to him. Exam and reading my MRI results the first thing was to get me off all pain meds. Get me back on Flowmax and to follow his instructions. After few rough weeks, I begin feeling better write now at about 90%. It's good to know there are still doctors out there that will take time to listen, that are still professional and are sincerely there to help the patient/ What a good Urologist and staff. Would without hesitation recommend them to anyone in need of a good Urologist. p.s. glad I made that last stop or you wouldn't be reading this message. Bradley Shaffer