Dr. Marcalus went from a decent doctor with an awkward-but-straightforward bedside manner and…read morerapport to a money and cost-focused time bomb. His switch to concierge medicine is clearly a play to push out all but the most wealthy patients in Edgewater and Annapolis. I had been a young patient of the doctor's for a year. He was recommended to me. His practice sent out a notice that they were switching to a concierge model, which if you don't know, involves paying $1,200+ a year in addition to your co-pays and insurance. His letters didn't mention that small detail. When I called and a family member also inquired, Dr. M lost it, screaming that he "has thousands of patients and can't be concerned with the problems of one considering joining my practice." I would avoid this doctor. Granted, the state of healthcare in this country is challenging and how it's going to affect patients and doctors is unclear. But here's what is clear: some doctors are going to tack away from a patient-focused care model to a cost/revenue-driven model. Doctor Marcalus is one of those doctors. If you're joining his practice for perceived closer-care and 24-7 access, take this vignette as a warning. This doctor doesn't care about you. The doctor's Hippocratic Oath seems to have been to the wayside: he doesn't seem to care what harm he does.

My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Marcalus for about 10 years and in that time he has…read moredisplayed competence and compassion that leaves me convinced I am in very good hands. I've had three prior internists/PCP over my lifetime, they all retired one-by-one, but I would rate Dr. Marcalus right along with the best of them. He listens without my feeling rushed and has proven himself an excellent diagnostician that recommends appropriate and effective care for the case at hand. The cost to join this practice model is not insubstantial, but there are many value-added benefits other than just access to the doctor. A very comprehensive physical exam that my insurance would never pay for is included every year as well as on-line medical records. I never have to go to an outside lab for blood work as Dr. Marcalus has blood drawn in his office by a full-time resident phlebotomist. The proof of this practice model, with this particular doctor, is in the care and attention my wife and I receive anytime we need it. And I do mean ... anytime. I am in contact with Dr. Marcalus via e-mail and text and I have his personal cellphone number. We try not to abuse the privilege, but sometimes that cannot be helped and Dr. Marcalus never seems put out or disturbed no matter the hour or day of the week. In a word, he is responsive ... no matter what. I admit this type of medical practice is not for everyone. Many cannot afford it, many would not pay the price regardless of their ability to pay, but it's an option that is available and well worth considering. It is a personal decision about our own healthcare that my wife and I found easy to make.

Dr. Hanh is absolutely amazing. She did dental cleaning work all by herself, meticulately and…read morethroughly. She also explained your dental health condition in plain language very well, making you feel comfortable when receiving treatment. I highly recommend her service to every local vienna resident here.

I was referred to Dr. Cat by my entire fam (literally all of them see her lol) when my tooth…read moresuddenly broke while getting ready for work one morning. Needless to say, I was distraught as anyone would be! Dr. Cat was able to see me the same day and evaluate the next steps. Instead of immediately going for a root canal, she opted to first fill the tooth and see how it heals. So far so good. I've been having some cold sensitivity which I really hope goes away. I don't really know much about root canal's other than the same look of despair everyone makes when saying "root canal" haha. I came back about 2 weeks later for a follow up and cleaning. Dr. Cat is very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend. She seems to be pretty flexible with her schedule. I would recommend booking online since she works in the office by herself and may not be able to answer the phone right away or reply to emails as quickly.

I had a really great experience at Capitol Travel Medicine. You call to make an appointment and the…read morereceptionist provides all the information you need. I agree that she speaks a little too fast and can come off as brusque, but she's really nice and helpful. I met with the travel nurse and she reviewed all the necessary travel information and offered preparation recommendations. This includes going over my vaccination history and providing any needed vaccines. She will also write a prescription if you need to take travel medication with you. She was really friendly. The vaccines are extra but the consultation fee covers any questions or visits you may need over the next 12 months. I really enjoyed Capitol Travel Medicine and will be using them going forward.

Update: they refunded it in full. It was a bit hard to reach them. I think they answer the phone…read moreonce every 5 calls. Otherwise you get the answering service people. ---- I was charged for an appointment I had already canceled. They owe me $100+

Second time at this location, we usually go to the Baltimore location. I was offered a ' mask'…read moresince the one that I had I guess didn't work for them, I just did not like the whole vibe the doctor could have been more friendlier, and the staff chick when you sign out. I will not return.

Very nice doctor very nice people easy to work with solved the problem Rightaway hed a nervous…read moretwitch with the new glasses took care of it

Nice friendly staff. Wish I didn't need them, that being said I'll give them 5 stars 5 years from…read morenow for keeping me alive :)

I have walked around this campus many of times via the Bethesda Trolley Trail, & always took a…read moreinterest in what I could see through the black wrought iron fence. Today, I got the chance to experience what the nation's top medical research agency had to offer. First & foremost, if you do not have to drive, PLEASE take Metro...hindsight regarding parking is most absolutely 20/20. Plus a little exercise doesn't hurt anybody. I had an interview today, yet not before the 'screening for access' took place: Pull vehicle forward. Turn off engine. Leave door open. & then take all of your belongings, including every piece of computer & or electronic devices on your person. While the vehicle was getting screened, so was I. After a few minutes of having my ID scanned more ways than one, providing the small piece of paper from the initial license plate log in, I was giving a temporary visitor pass with a full headshot & my name displayed. I was then allowed to go on my way. A way that took 30 minutes of following the map to the dedicated building. Actually, locating the building only took 10 minutes with a couple of u-turns here & there, yet finding parking was the most time consumption. Kudos to the NIH police officer off the Old G-Town Road gateway entry for pointing me in the right direction to a MLP (Multi-Level Parking garage) that had spaces available. I'm sure if I passed him one more time, he would not have been as friendly. :-) Although I arrived 45 minutes early, I was now against the clock from finding the building & a parking space. & in clutch mode, the kind spirited parking attendant MLP-6 heard my internal plea & told me to leave my keys with her & to be on my way...THANK YOU Ms. T -working the AM shift! After a few more friendly fingers pointing me in the right direction, I arrived to the laboratory, one of many massive laboratories housed in one building. Well perhaps I knocked on the wrong door at first, yet the Lab Techs & eventually the Lab Manager were all very nice turning me around to the appropriate laboratory. Every facet of a person I crossed paths with today, whether maintenance, law enforcement-security check in, clinical, scientific, & even an Educator, was simply pleasant & helpful. I can only imagine the camaraderie amongst everyone within these 27 different institutes that makes up NIH. & their own personal stamp in discovering innovations to improve health & or save lives. What an amazing & well manicured campus of greenery, LEED buildings, handicap parking spaces, parking buildings (mostly for permit holders), LED crosswalks, & of course the never ending maze of getting around.

This place truly is a campus, and much reminded me of being at college, but its a government…read morehealthcare and research facility. Driving and parking can be tricky as its right off 355, I'd encourage you to take public transit if you can. There are many, many buildings including a hospital onsite as well as many other offices. When arriving if you're not a staff member you'll need to go in through one of the main entry buildings. There is one literally steps from the Medical Center Station, be sure to bring a government issued photo ID, and the security screening process is similar to what you'd encounter at the airport. Depending on the time of day the lines can be pretty long. Once through the security area you head out the door and there are various shuttle buses that will take you around campus, just be sure to take the correct bus as some buses make stops to other NIH buildings not on the main campus. This place is pretty self contained, there's cafeterias in some of the buildings, a credit union on-site, and plenty of nice paths to walk around. On the campus you'll find a unique mix of really old buildings, mid-century buildings, and newer modern buildings. I was in one of the mid-century buildings and it needed some refreshing. I was here for a meeting and the meeting facilities were nice although basic which is what I've come to expect at a government facility. Although the room was spacious and accommodated the group that was in attendance. Overall a nice place, people who worked there were approachable as I wasn't quite sure where I was headed. Although if you're there for an event or meeting, I'd advise getting there at least 45 minutes ahead of time if you want to be on time.

Although most staff were lovely and I was able to order the tests I needed, docs were not very…read moresupportive with referrals to the right next step. I explicitly mentioned several issues and when these came through on blood work, no follow up was given. I'll be seeking care elsewhere.

So overall my impression of this organization having had a new doctor is I am glad to be away…read more 1. THEY never returned the check that was sent to them in error by me. I own that I made the error. They promised to return that check four times. I finally ended up paying to cancel it. 2. we begged, cajoled, and argued with them for over a year that we had an employee benefit of using an online pharmacy. We had 90% of our prescriptions sent to CVS at a significant cost to us. (literally more than 2000 dollars). Horrible organization. So sad when they are your provider of long term healthcare. Terrible.