Back in 1994 Dr Raphaelson explained that most people go into REM after 30-40min, but i went into…read moreInstant REM. That is why conversations will morph from reality to dream. How my brain was constantly misfiring thus my stutter, dyslexia, the feeling like i forget how to breathe, and can't concentrate or have a million ideas racing through my head; ideas that have made companies a ton of money (know of any think tanks? LOL) All my life i was told i was lazy, and that the feeling on my chest was the devil trying to suck my soul. During my visit, he asked me about sleep paralysis, which i didn't realize was the same thing as "My soul getting sucked", til after i checked out of the sleep lab. I have been living in Los Angeles for the past 20 yrs, and wish i had a doctor a tenth as nice, patient and knowledgeable as Dr Raphaelson. Why else would i have remembered his name, so many years later. Thank you for changing my life for the better! Carlos Antonio Vasquez

Dr Singh is the most shockingly rude and uncaring doctor I have ever seen. He doesn't greet you…read moreand introduce himself, smile or act concerned about you or your problems. He acts instead like he's either burned out as a doctor or too depressed to care. He seems annoyed if you ask questions and doesn't try to get to know you or your condition. No smiles, no expression, no empathy. After a painful nerve test which he administered, I had to come back in 3 weeks for the results even though the results were ready in a few minutes. At the next appointment he said I had neuropathy but had no idea why. I already knew that. He suggested an obscure blood test which he said wouldn't show anything, then abruptly left the room. End of appointment - no goodbyes, no words at all. What a waste of time and an overall unpleasant experience! Stay away from this man!

My wife was referred by her PCP to Dr Singh for dizziness. Before that she was referred to a spine…read moresurgeon (from an ENT) who was a dismal failure in time he spent and we chose not to take his referral to a neurologist but the PCP who is excellent. Dr Singh and his staff was response and he had both discussions and referrals to various tests to check if there were any underlying issues. Fortunately, none but it was reassuring to hear from him and his colleague on the results. I was impressed that his report was issued that same afternoon. I would definitely recommend him.

Dr. Chawla is an amazing neurologist, one I've been seeing for over 11 years. He is personable,…read morecaring, and extremely knowledgeable in his practice. I've had such a great experience with him I've continued to see him even after moving out of the area. However, the rest of the staff leaves much to be desired. As others have mentioned, you will ALWAYS be placed on hold when you call in. And stay on hold for a very long time. The bright side is the office has recently developed an online appointment booking system, so I've no reason to call in and wait forever. Would recommend Dr. Chawla to anyone!

Dr Chawla's office is the name given by the Emergency Care team to have a follow up within 4 days…read morefrom an incident over the weekend. Tried twice to make an appointment with in the 4 days with no luck even under the direction of the ER manager telling me that is the doctor linked with on call ER situations. They said they do not care what the ER requested and are not accommodating or compassionate. I hope the ER department takes them off the list as a suggested Neurologist as I have requested!!!

I scheduled my appointment 4-5 months in advance and provided my insurance information ahead of…read moretime, which was verified by phone. I also requested my previous doctor who retired to send all my medical records to Dr. Chawla's office back in December 2025. I was surprised to learn upon arrival that the office did not accept my insurance (Cigna EPO Connect). I was still offered the appointment for a $150 fee, and when I offered my insurance card for their records, the front desk declined. Dr. Chawla was professional, attentive, and helpful. He listened to my concerns, completed an exam, agreed to submit a 6 month prescription, and even recommended another physician who may accept my insurance, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, several hours later my pharmacy had not received the prescription. When I called the office, I was told they were short-staffed and could not confirm when the prescription would be submitted/filled or whether prior authorization would be needed. Given that the office had declined to collect my insurance information, this was concerning. While I was very satisfied with Dr. Chawla's care and assistance, I was disappointed with how the front desk and administrative aspects of my visit were handled.

I don't want to prejudice Dr. Chawla by giving him 1 star. The only point of writing at all, is to…read moresay that he is currently completely unreachable because the automatic voice asks for an extension. I don't have an extension. The system then hangs me up. I am now supposed to be his patient, but haven't seen him yet. What to do?

This is the absolute WORST neurologist I have ever seen, not just neurologist, he is possibly the…read moreworst doctor. He has been off putting my care for months now. To the point that when I finally got an appointment and went in, I was told and I quote, "I cannot order your blood work so you should make an appointment with your pcp but I will give you a list of bloodwork to ask for." Btw all the bloodwork needed is for neurology and to make a neurological diagnosis. He only pushes pills when he can and when the patient or family members push back he claims it's all in their heads. Do yourselves and your loved ones a favor and steer clear from this guy. Plus his face looks like he is crying all the time. Just a miserable person who is working to make his mortgage and car payments, has a total disregard for his patients as human beings. Steer clear!!!!!!

This doctor is too selective. Don't waste your time. His own web site explicitly states that he…read moretreats narcolepsy. The appointment scheduler just told me that he does not. The voice mail greeting puts further restrictions on new patients including those that have ever seen a neurologist before.

Dr Dulai may not have the most bubbly personality, but I found him to be direct and to the point…read more I had a small stroke and saw him afterwards. He told me what to expect. It wasn't what I wanted to hear, but I trusted his knowledge. What he said ended up being what I experienced. I would rather put my evaluation/treatment into the hands of someone that is blunt and direct, rather than someone that blows smoke up my skirt.

My brief visit with Dr. Dulai was a disaster. He was rude, abrupt and condescending from the start,…read moreto be charitable. The only time we exchanged words was when he told me all the things he couldn't do. He was not interested in what was actually bothering me and kept asking me why I was there. This is a man who should not be practicing medicine with the public as his bedside manner is nonexistent. I left, and he proceeded to tell the very nice receptionist that I was leaving because I wouldn't answer his questions. What a joke! No wonder there are only three chairs in the waiting room. I will say the receptionist was very nice.

Dr Tuwiners and office was lifesaving…read more What I thought was a concussion was found to be a stroke. Dr. Tuwiner was very thorough and attentive throughout follow up testing and care. THIS-reception and nursing staff are amazing. For those of you that have had to make appointments or visit healthcare offices lately, the front office staff and reception can very much leave you frustrated. Not so in this office. They are great.

Dr. Tuwiner is without question the most thorough, thoughtful, compassionate professional in…read moremedicine. His diagnosis was spot on, the comprehensiveness of his assessment of the issue was mind-boggling, and his knowledge of neurology was accessible to me because he was patient and explicit in his explanations and his answers to my sister's and my many questions. I am excited to begin to put into practice rhe recovery regimen he has prescribed, and impressed with the follow-up remediation and consultations he has already scheduled. Sandy in the front office is a saint. She managed an acrobatic scheduling feat which got us in front of the doctor in the nick of time, and she did so with professional dexterity and personal empathy. We are indebted to her for her kindness and quick thinking. After years of dealing with a critical health issue - exacerbated by an abrupt, traumatic, painful setback that necessitated an extended ICU visit - I am finally in the right professional hands, with Dr. Tuwiner and his staff's allaying my fears and easing me into an extended period of meaningful recovery. Thank you, Dr. Tuwiner and Sandy! - Elizabeth (Lisa) Hensley

Not personable at all. Was almost turned away because no one informed me there was a mandatory $200…read morefee just to see the doctor. Went into the room and the first 10 minutes she sat at the computer looking for things. No conversation at all, No how are you, no how are you feeling nothing. Total silence! Then she finally started asking things and made me feel like it is my fault that I get dizzy, have extreme burning in the back of my head, passed out and had a 4 day hospital stay. Wouldn't even entertain hey let's try to figure this out. Acted as though I was an inconvenience to her. I wouldn't recommend this neurologist if she was the last one in the area. Do yourself a favor and go to someone else. Cost me $200 for her to sit in silence and then offer no options or alternatives. Oh yeah and she took phone calls while she was supposedly acting as though she was a doctor and paying attention to me. Worst experience ever with a doctor. Did more blaming and offers no solutions. Just blame this, let's blame that, your meds are doing it. Mind you I have been taking these meds since 2015 and never once passed out, have the back of my head burn like it's on fire, headaches, and dizziness. Unbelievable! Can't ask for your money back though. I bet she is one of those people if she isn't happy with service would absolutely want her money back. Stay away! I don't usually give reviews after one visit but, I heard and watched her with other patients and the same thing. She seems to be very unhappy with her profession choice and her life. Just my opinion, take it for what it's worth!

Been with Dr Nagell over 30 years he's the best. However, as the practice has expanded many patient…read moreservices, that used to be personal services , have been moved to call centers.

Doctors are excellent but controlled so this is a review of the practice as an all-mighty dollar…read morebusiness entity which affects the quality and type of care. Oh, let me mention, I've just been notified that my local medical office in Lovettsville USA is being closed down by the Leesburg Sterling Family Practice mothership for financial reasons (missing its numbers perhaps). Bottom line is that business like this are focused on maximizing revenue and contribution goals to the "practice" than the patient and the local community healthcare needs. The doctors are now employees under these business structures (with their 9-5 workdays and kickass 401ks) and answer to what the funding source (their management) demands and controls. Hey doc-in-the-box sign these Non-disclosures to ensure you don't stray from the corporate playbook and the big Pharma sales pitches. And if you're Medicare, consider yourselves safe, forget LSFP as an option and my message all together, since seniors need not apply and belong in a third world clinic anyhoot. Folks in Lovettsville are witnessing these keen eye on revenue goals with the closure of this office because, as the email states, it's due to "financial challenges" due to the increasing costs to operate as an "independent medical office" (really, independent?, that lends to an oxymoron you employee-doctor). Following guidance from O'Hanrahan the accountant and LSFP concluded that consolidation is the answer and maximize patient counts and wait times coupled with a good drive allows for inner reflection and self healing. Or is really about pulling the numbers and matching the billing code that maximizes revenues for practice contributions (can't call it profit -- right you kinda like non-profit business entity)? By the way, certain billing codes need not apply. Come on, rather than bringing medical services to the community, the community must now travel to the medical service wherever it may be and a little reflection on a long drive is like a spoonful of big Pharma medicine. Dare I mention now, only if you have a qualifying plan, so call before you go, since there are only six insurance plans accepted. Other plans need not apply. But wait!.. with the right plan and age and pharma gullibility, you still have a choice of five LSFP facilities to inconveniently travel to; and get there early for the free toaster! Maybe not a toaster, unwrapped sausages in a can perhaps? Doctors seem to be focused on trends and administrative checkboxes and counts to satisfy the folks that sign their paychecks and approve their leave rather than individual patient care or well-being. By the way Lovettsville town people, if there's another game in town (or not), my email states that Leesburg Sterling Family Practice will wrap up my medical records in a bow and ribbon to take somewhere else. Didn't state at no additional cost though and no bow or ribbon. Uh-oh, my bad, I just realized, there ain't no Love Et al in the Leesburg Sterling Family Practice sales pitch! Duh, that's the real bottom line. Fare thee well, Dr. M. from the Lovettsville not so independent practice. Patients need not abide.

Caring doctor who confirms information and pays attention to details. Spent much more time during…read moreour visit than most specialists, helped finally diagnose a condition that had been a bit of mystery, and worked with me to create an effective and doable treatment plan.

I was very impressed by Dr. Rana. Innova Loudoun Hospital referred me. She was terrific! Thank you,…read moreDr. Rana!