Dr. Krinn is absolutely amazing. When I moved to Maryland, she came highly recommended by my…read moremom--and I'm so glad I listened. She's incredibly kind, personable, and knowledgeable. As someone who struggles with medical anxiety, I truly appreciate how safe and comfortable she makes me feel at every visit. She takes her time, listens, and ensures everything is clear. I only wish she was an OB!

She is most personable, knowledgeable and an excellent physician…read more The office needs to keep on schedule so that patients spend less time waiting to see the doctor.

As new patients, my husband and I met with Dr. Bridgette Provost of the GW Medical Faculty…read moreAssociates (internal medicine) in Bethesda in January, 2025. In February, I scheduled my annual Medicare wellness check for mid-March. I arrived at the appointed time and was told that my appointment was with Dr. Portela Martinez since Dr. Provost was leaving the practice at the end of May. I received no notice of this change in physicians until I arrived. I waited 1+ hours for Dr. Portello, after an intake interview with a GW med student. Dr. Portela told me that she was not accepting new patients, but that she would take on my husband and myself until another doctor could be recruited to staff the office full-time. Until then, she was to be in the office only one day a week because of her other commitments as a faculty member. When she was not in the office, I could consult with a nurse practitioner. I was unable to accept this and Dr. Portela offered to give me names of other practices accepting new patients, which she did by the close of business. My question: is this really a medical practice or a clinic to give GW med students hands-on experience? My other question: when are they going to turn on the water in the restroom so that people can wash their hands? Very, very unhealthy.

The drs are great- no problems there. Don't listen to…read moreanything the students say - just remember they're students and don't know ("don't worry, if you don't want to get induced, you won't" "umm, it's a week after my due date, I'm pretty sure I'll be induced soon...") And most importantly, they do not answer their phones. Medical emergency and no one could get in touch with the office.

Oh my gosh! The best doctor I've seen in years. She listens so well and she acts like she has…read moreall the time in the world. She is very thorough and knowledgeable. So happy to have found her!

Great admin staff; very experienced and considerate doctor :) she really takes the time out to…read morelisten to you, explain things, and takes a holistic approach.

The office charges a $50 annual fee to quote, "help keep the office open" which is separate from…read morethe other medical fees they charge. This is a very sneaky practice and was it not made clear to me prior to my appointment. I will be reporting them to my medical insurance carrier.

NEW PATIENT beware before bothering to book online. I booked through the MyPrevia website. I read…read moreall the information and filtered the search to find closest and best providers in my area accepting new patients. Finally found one and booked at a location and time that fit my schedule. GREAT. Then 4 hours late comes the phone call. It is there office policy to change a $50 Annual Fee just to be a part of the practice. I asked what the fee was for. I was explained it was NOT covered by insurance (Yeah, I figured that out when you called and said "Administrative Fee", Thanks.) "It is just our office policy to charge this fee". I inquired about what it was for, exactly. (I was wondering if it covered things like the lab work and any extra test they may deem necessary in the treatment of a problem or maybe even a 24/7 type service for any possible emergency questions, things like that I would have been ok with, if they were phenomenal, but nope... ,"It's for any paperwork, forms to fill out and referrals" Huh? "Well, I don't need any of those services"... "It's our office policy" OK. Great. Maybe you should include that in you listing on the insurance sites, your patient portal sites and on the Front Page of your website. That is a ridiculous policy. I work in the medical field. I know how to bill insurance and what is covered. I even understand the frustration of that from your side, but, that is not a good enough reason to drive potential customers away. It's just bad customer service. You should be showing these fees on front page of website and on any insurance sites or just say you are not accepting new patients so you don't waste anyone's time. Why would anyone pay this ridiculous fee and their copay just for a typical annual exam?

I can't recommend "Dr. Yuri" highly enough. He's extremely knowledgeable and up on all the latest…read moredevelopments in his field. He also has a very friendly and personable bedside manner, which I'm finding more and more rare with most doctors these days. He really goes out of his way to get to know his patients and make them feel comfortable. He never makes you feel rushed like some doctors, and his office is always on time with appointments which I appreciate. Most importantly, he's just a great doctor. Last year when I was pregnant I discovered I had a large ovarian cyst. The OBGYN I was seeing at the time was quick to suggest I'd need surgery when I was only a few weeks pregnant, even though my cyst was showing signs of getting smaller. I went to see Dr. Yuri for a second opinion and he ended up saving me from a risky and unnecessary surgery. He was very thorough and carefully explained all of my options to me. I immediately dropped my other doctor and now send all my DC friends straight to Dr. Yuri.

I am a registered nurse with chronic disease. I am picky about my physicians. My first GYN cared…read morefor me from age 18 to 36. My second GYN only saw me once and the visit was so poor, I vowed never to return there. I met Dr. Yuri at a meet and greet physician function. He was so pleasant that I thought, yeah, I could go and see him. I see many specialists for a variety of reasons. Dr. Yuri is A++++++++! I had my first visit with him in April, I had to have an "in and out" procedure" in May. He was wonderful explaining everything to me, not assuming that because I am a health care professional that I would understand everything. I was totally comfortable in his office and I was not rushed. America who works for him, is a wonderful and kind person. She is helpful and promptly responds to emails and phone calls. They are high tech; I love the use of phreesia (spelling?). What I loved and appreciated the most was that after my surgery in May, he went out and spoke to my husband, a non health care oriented person, and put him at ease. My husband's first words to me when I woke up from the procedure, "he came out and talked to me at length, he's great!" I am very thankful to have met him!

Very rude! Furthermore, she had no idea how to help me with a common gynecological condition…read more Apparently, she's no longer practicing. Good!

Five stars for Dr. Brody but only two for her staff…read more Yesterday was my first visit to her practice. Since I'm new to this office, and since I have new insurance, before booking my appointment I called to verify that her office accepted it. I gave them the details about my plan and was told that they were "pretty sure" I was covered, but that I may want to call Aetna, just to make sure. I did so and was told that this provider was in-network. Great! I get to the office for my appointment and the receptionist tells me, "This visit may or may not be covered by your insurance". Well then what the hell is the point of having insurance if it doesn't cover the damn visit?? She told me something about some other Aetna patients having to pay a portion or all of the cost of the doctor visit out-of-pocket. I told her that I had verified, both with someone from their office as well as with Aetna, that this provider was in-network so there should be no problem. I added that this was something they should have mentioned to me over the phone BEFORE I booked my appointment. I called Aetna while I was in the office and again they verified that this provider is in-network. I asked that they (Aetna) send me something in writing stating so, in the event that this office tries to send me a bill for a routine visit that is supposed to be covered. Moving on to the good part, Dr. Brody was patient, polite, and very professional. Before my exam, she brought me into her office to discuss my medical history as well as offer me the opportunity to ask questions. I told her about my anxiety with these exams and she offered me the option of medication to ease the anxiety, should I need it. Throughout the exam, which was quick and minimally uncomfortable, she explained everything that was happening and checked frequently to make sure I was ok. Despite the rough start, I left her office with a smile on my face. I appreciated her patience and professionalism and I highly recommend her.

Carina Ryder -while not formally a doctor- is a far superior "doctor" to any physician I have ever…read morebeen treated by in this country during my more than 25 years living here --and that is a fact, whether or not it is adequately reflected in her title or compensation. I so appreciate that she takes the time to LISTEN and actually check for causes, not just diagnose symptoms. She is very, very thorough, personable, and is not someone who will let things go until you are feeling better. Also, her front office staff, Gabriella Fatone, is very helpful and friendly. I have never experienced a wait time of more than ten minutes yet and I have been going for more than two years now. I absolutely love and recommend this gynecology practice.

Carina is amazing. I travel from out of state to see her for menopause care because she provides a…read morelevel of informed, compassionate expertise that makes me feel seen and supported. She's NAMS certified, on top of the latest research, and is always genuinely on my side, working to help me feel as good as possible. Appointments are never rushed, and she's so easy to talk to. The office is pleasant and comfortable and accessible by Metro. Gabriella is also amazing and always helpful and responsive. They're both super responsive about refills and billing questions. I'm often stunned by my good fortune to have found Carina. She's certainly succeeding at her mission to better the lives of women, one patient at a time. I highly recommend her.

Ob/ Gynecology office 16 weeks pregnant with my 4th!…read more I have seen Dr Diane so far and I like her. She's a woman of color and that was important to me this go around. Very attentive, she makes sure that I understand all the new testing and that I feel comfortable with her care. The office staff is friendly, although my first experience wasn't the happiest. Of course some of that could've been my hormones acting up but since then they have been friendly and accommodating. I would recommend.

I had a new, concerning problem and made an appointment with Israel Alter because he was soonest…read moreavailable. Immediately upon meeting him I knew something was off. He had a terse and uncomfortable bedside manner. But what's worst of all is the way he proceeded to prod and poke without any discussion about what he was about to do or what I might experience. I asked directly him to tell me what he was going to do. To which he replied with the medical terminology and nothing else as he inserted the speculum. At one point, seated between my spread legs, he stared coldly at me, his finger poking the spot I said was hurting and told me I should be happy it's not swollen. As he left he said, "sorry if I upset you" with his back to me, opening a drawer, adding: "Here. If you need to clean yourself up." He even made me look at the swab he took. He's a creep and not trauma informed, he's not even a kind person. 0/10 Do not book with this man! He should quit practicing. I shudder to think of the countless other women he's made uncomfortable over the years. I reminded him one in four women are victims of sexual assault and in his role especially it's important to keep that in mind. What a jerk! Update--after making a formal complaint with the office manager (who was kind on the phone) I have yet to get any follow up about next steps regarding my complaint or my medical needs. After an in person meeting and follow-up appointment, my issues has been left unresolved and I acknowledged in any formal sense (1/18/26). Update--Bill in the mail, dated 1/27, threatening to send to me collections (for a $25 co-pay from a follow up visit with a different doctor) despite my receipt of payment over a week prior.

Let me make clear that this review is for the BETHESDA, MD OFFICE and practice, not the doctor, Dr…read more Krinn, who I've seen for nearly 20 years. This practice has been declining in patient care/service steadily for years. If you'd like to wait 40 minutes in the waiting room, and then another 30+ min HALF NAKED in your exam room, then this is the place for you. They turn on their answering service for "administrative work" aka lunch for several hours making it impossible to contact anyone. Nobody returns messages in the patient portal. You will wait months to get an actual appointment. The front desk staff is rude and treat you like you're bothering them- in person they are a bit nicer, but if you call the office- forget about it, you ARE bothering them. They're all very obviously only there for a paycheck. My mother, who was a patient for Dr. Apgar, actually waited for 45 min in her exam room and ended up leaving- with a note saying she was never seen- and nobody even bothered to reach out to her afterward! Sadly, as much as I like Dr. Krinn, I will NEVER be returning to this office. I have luckily found another practice that value's people's time. For women's care, this is a very very sad standard. Oh- make sure you bring your wallet, parking is expensive, and they don't validate.

HIPPA violation.I demanded my file, found the proof. No-one ever reached out to me. Several…read moreletters were mailed to the CEO. No response. Reported this establishment.

Took my husband here for a sudden severe panic attack. We did not have an appt., but he had been a…read morepatient of Dr. Laura Brown for years. We were in the waiting room for 2 hours until the end of the day. In spite of our wait and of our having Dr. Laura Brown as our PCP, she refused to see him even for 10 minutes! Very poor service.... I was very disappointed in her since several members of our family had used her for years. We moved on after that and are now using a better Hopkins association.

My Endocrinologist, I have been a patient of Dr. V. Shenoy…read morefor three years, and I am very pleased with the care and services he provides. He is always patient and takes the time to explain any concerns or issues I may have. I truly appreciate Dr. Shenoy's prompt responses whenever I send him a message through MyChart. It's clear that he genuinely cares about his patients--his professionalism and deep knowledge in his field are always evident. Thank you, Dr. Shenoy, for your compassion, support, and dedication to your patients' well-being. Thank you Rita Baldwin