Called the office to see about an appointment. Got a very rude receptionist who (1) was very slow…read moreto get that I was a new patient AKA only half listening to me & (2) snickered when she told me Dr. Bannon had no availability until February. I don't see what's funny in a pregnant woman not able to get care. I don't think an OBGYN receptionist should either.

It has taken me far too long to leave a review for Dr. Bannon. As many of the other reviews also…read morestate, she is simply the absolute best. I was referred to her almost halfway through my twin pregnancy and am beyond thankful that I landed in her care. She is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond. I had some issues pop up at the end of my pregnancy and was very nervous about delivery- she made me feel calm and ensured she was the one who was there to deliver them despite having personal family plans, which I cannot thank her enough for. Our delivery went smoothly and although I live a bit away from their office, will continue to see her for routine visits.

overall negative experience. doctor was rude and dismissive to me. I have a disability which makes…read moreme difficult to deal with and she was very unprofessiona.

I CANNOT recommend Dr. Montesharrei enough to anyone. 12/10 stars, if possible!…read more As you know, finding a medical provider, especially a specialty provider like an OB, can be uncomfortable and quite nerve-wracking. (For context, I am someone who lives in San Francisco year round for the past 12 years and has little to no ties with anyone besides family in the DMV). As a new patient, client, etc, you want to feel welcomed into the practice. As the provider/office of the provider, from the first call, you want to start building that trust and relationship ASAP (which is great human kindness AND business development practice). I had been emailing and calling around due to some severed side effects due to a hormonal IUD insertion (it's not for everyone, and that's okay), and felt very panicked and disheartened that I couldn't schedule anything for the week with any other provider I had called. When Dr. Montesharrei's receptionist picked up, she was warm and told me the doctor does have openings for new patients even the day of!! This was mentally and physically life-saving to me, I near cried after having called into offices where they were less warm and told me that things were different and would take longer because I am a new patient. I happily booked an appointment for the next day through coordination with the receptionist on the phone and with their online system via ZocDoc. The friendly receptionist got the appointment confirmed in the duration of 10 minutes and guided me to their new patient form on their website to fill out prior to arrival. The office was very clean and chic, not too busy on a Tuesday afternoon. Check in and arrival went smoothly, and I was greeted by yet another friend staff member (different from the receptionist I had spoken to on the phone the prior day). I had forgotten to fill out the medical history page on the back side of my print out and was gently reminded to do that as the receptionist took down my insurance information. Despite being an Out of Network office, I appreciate that the staff there file a courtesy claim with your insurance anyways. In terms of COVID protocols, hand sanitizers everywhere, and a medical assistant takes your temperature before you are taken to an examination room in the back. Cathy my medical assistant was also very kind and showed sympathy for my terrible side effects with my IUD as she took down my vitals and triaged me. Cathy gave me an ibuprofen to take for the quick IUD removal procedure I wanted to get the day of. After Cathy came and went with my comprehensive triage, Dr. Montesharrei herself came in a minute later, warmly introduced herself and we chatted about casual things for about 5-10 minutes to wait for what I suspect was for the ibuprofen to kick in. I won't lie, I had not had an MD give me the time of day to hear about where I've come from like an old friend, talk deeply about my concerns with the hormonal changes and pain from the IUD from the doctor herself. Dr. Montesharrei didn't just review triage notes a minute before coming in, she came in and listened to everything else I had said to Cathy and more, as the provider at this gyn office. Most providers take down the important notes and rush you in and out, but you were actually a human to Dr. Montesharrei, just a human who happened to need her help medically. Everything moved very quickly from then, though there were nice little minute breaks in between visits, overall the appointment upon arrival for registering as a new patient, triaging, urine sample, consultation with Dr. Montesharrei, the actual IUD removal (mine was probably just a few seconds, very quick and painless, speculum was uncomfortable per usual), blood workup took about an hour. Again, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Montesharrei to anyone who is new or old to the DMV, she is by far one of the only MD providers I've ever come across who expresses such concern, care, and is not biased against taking new patients! The doctor and entire staff are so sympathetic and friendly, I had a great experience even though I went in worried and low-key terrified.

Have had wonderful experiences here with multiple doctors, nurses and front desk staff. Recommend…read morefor all prenatal, birth, and postpartum care

Scheduling is a disappointment. Took 5+ weeks to schedule an urgent appointment that even other…read moremedical offices criticized Inova Obgyn. Avoid Dr. Cambell, very negative experience with her and awful bedside manners. Dr. Bannon and Dr. Homaifar are gems and too good to be practicing in this low level office. Front office ladies violated HIPAA privacy policy and then had the nerve to be upset and rude because I was unhappy with their actions. This place has become a joke and lacks professionalism. Headquarters should take a look into the degradation of this office. Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Solomon, Dr. Henessey were all amazing but no longer practicing here. This practice is going downhill fast.

Highly recommend Dr Armstrong. I went through my first pregnancy with him. The man is very…read moreknowledgeable and experienced. In comparison to my friends and family experience, I've had much better of experience and grateful that I was able to find him since I was new to the area. There may be days the wait may be longer than the others, but worth the wait.

I'm on my third pregnancy, and switched practices to see Dr Bannon (who was fantastic). For one of…read moremy appointments I got Dr Armstrong and had to wait SEVENTY-FIVE MINUTES to see him! He didn't even apologize for having to wait so long until I brought this fact up to him. I was told by one of the nurses that apparently waiting this long is pretty common for him (and in fact, that morning at least 2 other women had waited over an hour! one even left) because he likes to do an ultrasound at each appointment. Which is another concern - why does the baby need ultrasound exposure at each appointment?! Seems unnecessary and risky. Furthermore, when I asked them to send my sonogram over to another practice, they failed to do so and I didn't find out until I was at my new appointment. When I called the office about it I was on hold for 30 minutes and the person helping me was completely unsympathetic and didn't care that I was leaving the practice. Avoid!

Dr. Hennessy saw me through my first pregnancy, but I received care from many of the doctors on…read morestaff during that time, and I feel the care I received was excellent. I chose the practice because of Dr. Bannon's reputation, however, she wasn't taking new patients when I registered. I met with Dr. Hennessy and really liked her. Each time I went in for a check-up I saw her, and received an ultrasound to confirm that all was well with the pregnancy. Their ultrasound equipment isn't very state of the art, but it's enough to see baby and that it is growing as it should. Dr. Hennessy tends to speak rather fast, which at times can come across as dismissive or that she's trying to rush through the appointment. I recently had it brought to my attention that I can tend to speak this way at work, which made me realize that it's just her manner of speaking and not that she's actually trying to push you out the door. As a first time mother I was rather neurotic and I was never made to feel that I was pestering them with ridiculous questions. Dr. Hennessy was very open to what I wanted (be that a scheduled c-section or a natural birth from start to finish) and didn't make me feel as if one was right or wrong. My mother-in-law had a previous traumatic experience with pregnancy loss. Dr. Hennessy was great with giving us things we could tell her to put her at ease and at one point letting her come back to see an ultrasound to reassure her that everything really was OK with this pregnancy. In the end, due to timing, Dr. Hennessy didn't deliver my baby, another doctor at the practice did. He was fantastic, friendly and made me feel as at ease as he could, considering that I wound up with an emergency c-section (my son was rather large). The after care I received was attentive, and excellent. Dr. Armstrong saw me the day after my delivery and explained to me, in detail, the pros and cons of circumcision as well as the after care I would need (he also explained this to my family, which was nice). So long as I'm in the area Dr. Hennessy will be my OB/GYN. I am deducting a star for the following reasons (really, not major). - The offices are rather small and cramped. It's hard to get around the hallways and the lab room. The rooms also leave a bit to be desired in terms of facilities and decor (looks like they haven't been updated since 1986). - Depending on who you get, the lab staff can be a bit cranky. There are a few who are just stellar, friendly, helpful, but there are a few who are grumpy and make you feel like you're an annoyance just by virtue of being there.

I am so happy a friend referred me to this practice since after moving up from Atlanta I have had…read moreno success in finding a good Primary Care Physician, let alone a GYN. The staff was very friendly and helpful! When Dr. Lawson came out to get me she took me back to her office for about a 10 - 15 minute consultation about my history, her background, and it was a really nice personable touch before taking me into the room for my appointment. Not that anyone truly enjoys getting their annual checkups, but for what it's worth this was just an all around pleasant experience and I definitely will recommend the practice to my girlfriends. *Ok the only downside is that during my consultation Dr. Lawson told me that sadly she will be moving back to Georgia this summer and mentioned the other doctors are really great and she also gave me a recommendation of a Primary Care Physician if I needed one.

Dr. Alagia is one of the smartest doctors I have ever been to. He is a good listener, knows his…read morestuff and really does care. I have heard good reviews of the other doctors in his office as well. I live in DC and do not think twice about having to drive out to McLean to see him because I trust him so much. He also makes himself super accessible by giving you his email address for little minor emergencies or questions that may come up. I love having that access and he replies super fast sometimes on his blackberry - I love having a doctor who is reachable.

Dr Maciulla is upbeat and positive- but at the same time, she is professional and no- nonsense! She…read moreknew that I was waiting for my biopsy results over the holidays- and she called me on a Saturday to tell me the results. She said that if it were her, she would want to know as soon as possible too. I feel that I am getting excellent care and follow up with her!

Girls, avoid Lori J Macuilla at all costs. She's a money-hungry heartless doctor who doesn't give a…read morecrap about you and your well-being. Dr. Maciulla was recommended by a friend of mine. Upon arriving at her office the first time, I was presented with their financial policy, which lists a bunch of non-insurable charges, such as a charge to speak to Dr. Maciulla over the phone if you have a request or fees for paper filing. This certainly raised an eyebrow, but hey, I was already in the office, awaiting my appointment. She was pretty chatty and friendly at first. She even went on to tell me the 411 about all her children and how one of them almost died because of a poor doctoral diagnosis. And my physical exam was relatively pleasant. However, her and her office became a total nightmare to deal with after a mixup with prescription. Not knowing that there was a generic version released for a medication I needed, I simply told her the name of the medicine for the prescription. Upon arriving at CVS, I was given a generic because the prescription didn't say Brand-only. I had called her office to correct this which they did for the onsite pharmacy. However, when I asked them to do the same for the mail-order prescription since she wrote 2 prescriptions for me that time, they became the most difficult people to work with. In fact, she yelled at me over the phone, telling me how I was wasting her time and that it is my responsibility to tell her upfront if I preferred branded despite my having explained that I didn't know a generic was available. She refused to write me another prescription with charging me $10 despite knowing that it was a honest mistake by both parties. So, lesson learned is to avoid these bloodsucking money-hungry doctors. You want a doctor that's going to be there for you when you need them rather than being all self-centered.

I joined Meno Start about five months ago, and it has been a steady, meaningful addition to my life…read moreat exactly the right time. I feel like I am finally fitting into a group that is positive for me, especially during moments when I've felt close to my lowest throughout the last several years. Every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m., we exercise as a group -- we train, we laugh, and I am genuinely impressed to see Dr. Cothran enthusiastically performing the moves right alongside us. In late spring, Dr. Cothran and Coach Dulany hosted a community hike, which was such a highlight that I later took my family back to experience the same trail. The Meno Start program allows for two nights a week of 1:1 training with Coach Dulany, an amazing personal trainer and person. Thanks to his guidance, I performed better on my Navy Physical Readiness Test just a couple of days ago. The times available to meet with Coach are accommodating, and the beautiful place we work out has great scenery and excellent equipment. The suite is tastefully decorated. Dr. Cothran has an examination room, and a comfortable lounge for my 12‑year‑old who sometimes needs to accompany me to workout sessions. The women I've met are personable, kind, and warm. Women are busy at this stage of life, and we certainly can't afford to "Pause." Our careers, hobbies, and family situations are going to continue, and therefore I had to "Start" feeling better during this milestone. This community understands that. I also find the package -- personal training, access to an OBGYN, the location, and the community -- to be refreshing, convenient, and affordable. Dr. Cothran is passionate about women's health, and Coach Dulany values fitness, nutrition, and quality of life. I am really thankful, and I never cease to feel surprisingly blessed to be a part of the Meno Start Community. I am growing confidence and strengthening my body simultaneously. One lady in the program said something that has stayed with me: "I don't want to shrink." That's a great goal and applies to me mentally and physically. Thank you.

I have been a patient at Meno-Start since Dr. Shannon Cothran opened her incredible practice, and…read moreit has been life-changing. Meno-Start is a concierge practice focused on women navigating perimenopause and menopause, providing expert, personalized care during this transformative stage of life. Dr. Cothran is warm, compassionate, and exceptionally skilled. We are fellow JMHS Warhawks and she is also a UVA graduate, she is a board-certified gynecologist with over 15 years of private practice experience and extensive training in menopause care. She created Meno-Start to give women the focused attention they deserve, free from long waits, rushed appointments, and fragmented care. As a CPA and a mom managing my own health challenges along with my kids' complex medical needs, the Meno-Start model has been a game-changer. Their concierge services have replaced my patchwork of specialists, streamlined my care, and saved me over $4,000 this year alone. Especially when I factor in the cost of my time going to many different appointments. So, you all know I do not recommend anything but the best of the best...Shannon is the Diet Coke of middle-aged women holistic care! Dr. Cothran's expertise and the support of her team give me confidence in my health now and for the future. I could not be more grateful to have found her! If you are looking for dedicated, high-quality women's healthcare.