Excellent care and compassion for primary care. Easy to get appointments and easy check in via monitor. No matter who I see, it's consistently an awesome experience. read more

have been going to FFP for over 20 years. Was always great. then they were taken over by INOVA. has become a 'business' rather than a 'medical' facility. the whole experience has become afrustration event. doctors are good, but the administration is terrible. Hard to make appointment. direction to doctors is confusion. (eg suite 400, but the told to go to suite 200 - next go to suite 200 told to go to 400). the offices use a 'noise' system to cover HVAC noise. this over rides my hearing aid, making communication difficult.Dare to raise your voice (a natural response) results in chastising. the Walk In Clinic is a Scam. unqualified NP's. in an example case I had a 'eye sty' . NP could not diagnose, nor get help. an hour later told to made an appointment with an eye Dr. my solution was a visit to the MAYO CLINIC website, solution provided instantly. as others have also said, other INOVA practices get good rating . others have said it has become too large and unconcerning . I agree. Do not recommend this practice. read more

Lack of care. Takes 2 to 3 months to get a visit with your doctor to go over test results. Been using this practice for over 20 yrs, the care has gone done. Like visiting ghost doctors read more

I saw Sharon Zhao, DO; she should seek a career in the wonderful world of fast food. I explained to the nurse that I stopped all of my ant-anxiety meds, which lessened my anxiety, but still need a sleep aid. Dr. Zhoa introduced herself and then said "We need to find you a psychiatrist." I responded, "Why?" She was frazzled. Instead of the Lunesta that I requested, she refused and prescribed a new drug for me - 60 pills! One made me sick. She finally called and actually said "This drug is what I WANT for you." Rather than giving me what I NEED. Kept repeating the evils of Lunesta. My guess is that Lunesta's parent company doesn't provide kick-backs. read more

It is a large practice that seems more intent on churning patients through than giving the individual care that I was accustomed to in the 90's. They do answer all of your questions and concerns when you have a visit, but it takes 3 to 4 months to see your primary care physician. On the bright side, they do have a walk-in clinic and a lab for bloodwork on site. Virtual visits are also possible. Correspondence through the website is very slow. read more

As a patient a the Joseph Siewick facility for over 20 years I have had very good experiences with our family doctors as well as with the walk in clinic. Front desk, nurses and other assistants have been great as well for the entire family. read more

We went to the walk in clinic because my Husband injured his left arm. We were seen by a Nurse Practitioner. She did an X-Ray and it did not show anything. So she suggested to take Ibuprofen or Tylenol. If we went there it was because Tylenol or Ibuprofen were not helping. When we told her that she did not like it and said do you auto medicate your self? What kind of comment is that. We demanded anti inflammatory med and she did but was reluctant. If we go to the doctor it's because we have tried everything for pain and it's not working. Very disappointing of the service. read more

I have lost faith in the main office/ practice, the only explanation is that they are overwhelmed in this area. What is the point of having a primary care physician that you only see once (hopefully) but the try and schedule another appointment to be told that there is no availability, you are then told to see another NP or one of their residents, quite frankly I do not want to see. They are way too big and are out of their depth to serve the customer/patient. Some unexperienced staff in the front end when you have a problem, they have no idea as to problem solve. the customer's situation. They do not have a continuity of care in the practice, the doctor's / NP do not have the same standard of care; i.e for your annual physical. I am very disappointed to have to write this. read more

This place is an absolute scam. I reported them to the state attorney generals office and plan to also report to the FTC. They have numerous doctors and staff members who will tell you annual physicals are fully covered, and labwork done as part of annual physicals is also covered by insurance. Once the patient completes the appointment and bloodwork, they send a bill demanding a $10 copay for the appointment, and demanding hundreds of dollars for the labwork. I talked to my insurance company, and the reason they send the bill for this work is because fairfax family practice instead of marking the visit as an annual physical, mark it as an "office visit", and instead of marking the labwork as "preventative" they mark it as "diagnostic". This leads to insurance not covering the copay for the appointment itself, and not covering any of the labwork. Basically, their employees tell you the appointment/labwork is fully covered, but once you get all that work done they can still bill you for it if they please. If theyve done it with me they've obviously done it with numerous other patients, therefore I will never be going here, will warn everyone I know about this place, and I also reported them to the state attorney general's office who hopefully investigate the situation. Its false advertising, fraud, scamming etc to mislead people into signing up for doctor appointments and bloodwork like this. If I knew I was going to be charged a copay for an annual physical appointment and over $110 for labwork, I obviously wouldn't bother coming. At a bare minimum you need to be upfront with people and let them know beforehand if there is any copay due for an appointment and charges for labwork, so that they can then make their own decision. They must really be struggling if they need to mislead people into getting work done. Note fairfax family practice is part of Inova but I have gone to actual Inova locations before and had no issues getting a physical and labwork done. So the problem doesnt appear to be with inova, rather with fairfax family practice and the quality and integrity of their employees. read more

This practice is almost a scam practice. You have to make appointment months ahead with your doctor. If something comes up and you miss, good luck getting another appointment for 6 months or so. No purpose in this practice to have primary doctor. So have the medical care that I received has been subpar. Same tests with same results so we don't get anywhere in diagnosing anything. From the front office to the nurses to the doctors they are overworked and really could not care about good medical care. Its just a business where as long as they have more patients than they can handle and the money is coming that is what is important in this practice. If you are a healthy young person and only go for an annual physical this place would be a good fit otherwise stay away as you almost put your life at risk at this terrible medical care as a 2 year old would be more savy. read more

My review is for my doctor mainly - I love my DNP Nana Apedoe. First, as a black woman it's great to see a provider who looks like you and is culturally competent. I've been going to Nana for several years and she is my go to for my physical , mammogram orders, and any concerns I have. She is down to earth, knowledge and gives me good advice. I'm happy with her and she addresses everything that comes up for me. I do like that the Labcorp is located in the same building (1st flood ) so you can get blood work and stuff right away. I also appreciate the walk in clinic and the extended hours as sometimes it may be difficult to get an urgent appt with your Provider. The wait times in the waiting room have improved as wel. read more

My husband and I (seniors) moved to this area two years ago. We were worried about finding adequate medical care, but we're so impressed with Fairfax Family Practice. Every appointment has been so efficient and so pleasant, and so many services (lab, clinic, hospital, etc.) are conveniently at hand. Moreover, we have been so fortunate to be assigned to Dr. Michael Kerrigan. He is so thorough and logical, listens well and is so tactful, and really seems caring. Our visits have not been rushed or impersonal as they were in our old home area. Kudos to this fine outfit. We hope Dr. Kerrigan's placement here is permanent, and we hope to have a long relationship with him and this fine medical office. read more

I received a bill for $156 a charge not covered by my insurance. When I called billing to see if they could change the diagnosis code to reflect the primary reason for taking my child to the doctor. I called my insurance they said the dx code was not covered and the doctor should resend the claim with new code. while on phone with ins they called INOVA Billing to do a 3 way call to explain the prompt system dropped our call. Weeks later I was told that the office manager makes the decision. I was told I could not speak to them to explain why it was denied and what the ins company recommendations are. This not my fault. There is now to know that the ins company did not cover the dx code. The only was know a dx is code is to see the doctor and get a diagnosis. I am asking that they write off my total bill or resubmit the claim. I felt like the billing department dropped the ball. Never clearly explained my rights. I urge everyone to double check your EOBs and be your own advocate. Not get ripped off. When I explained I was leaving them a negative review. they didn't seem to care. read more

I have been going to Fairfax Family Practice for 20+ years. Like any family practice, you have to find the right medical professional that works best for you. Throughout the years, I have gone through great doctors that worked there and moved on, and also stumbled across some practitioners that I never wanted to see again -- some that weren't listening to my symptoms, rushed the appointment, and prescribed medicine that was not typically used to treat the issue. But, I am very happy to have found a couple great medical professionals that listen, care, are responsive to messages on the portal, and prescribe effective treatment to help you recover -- Dr. Andrew Bazemore MD and Ms. Esi Nana Epedoe DNP AGNP-BC. Fairfax Family Practice also makes it very convenient with their myPrivia app and kiosk check-in, and they also have a walk-in clinic downstairs with an in-house pharmacy and Labcorp. Usually, I do not review doctors as I try to stick to food reviews, but I felt Fairfax Family Practice should be acknowledged for their great and caring service I have received over the years. read more

And just like that, time to find a new doctor. I have been gone to this place for over 30 years and the quality started to go down a bit a few years back, but since they partnered with INOVA it has been a sh!tshow. Just had the office call me to tell me that the doctor I have a consult with (Rabkin) doesn't want to do it tomorrow so I need to reschedule to a timeslot two months down the road and that there are no other options. There really is no customer service here anymore. Odds are when you call in they are going to tell you to go to their hole in the wall clinic on the lower level. If you can get an appointment they are going to be running at least an hour late, but will be trying to get back on track by rushing you through your appointment. Now, we have a new one where the doctor doesn't feel like doing their schedule so your wellbeing needs to be pushed back for a few months. No sorry, or trying to find something acceptable. Just you are screwed. read more

Dr. Blecher and his nurse have helped my entire fam. for the past 18 years and we love them dearly. This location also has a convenient walk-in clinic on which you/kids many get vaccines, sport's physical forms and even lab tests done without an appt. This is highly recommended read more

Avoid At All Cost! Worst doctors, horrible service, and they ONLY want your money. My neighbor could not lift her arm because her should was killing her. She was told months after months that she had frozen shoulder. When she insisted to have further testing, they found out that it was a tumor. 2/15/2021 Update: they still SUCK! I took my little boy with hip pain to this horrible place in hopes of seeing a Sports Medicine Specialist because his pediatrician was not available. They made us wait for over an hour! We walked out. read more

They are the worst providers I have ever experienced. I scheduled an appointment for myself in December. I got a call to reschedule and the reason Doctor was not available. 2nd reschedule doctor sick. 3rd reschedule Doctor was not available. 4th reschedule with a new doctor. I confirmed that the doctor was female but when I googled her background turned out the doctor was a male. read more

I have been going to Fairfax Family Practice for 20 years. My favorite doctor is Dr. Majorie Hermes. I had thoughts who will be my new doctor once Dr. Hermes retires. Dr. Hermes is a wonderful doctor who actively listens and she cares. Today, I went in the walk in clinic and I was delighted to meet a new doctor, Dr. Ryan Lawson. OMG!!!! He has the best bedside manners. He is very empathetic, actively listen and he genuinely cares. I'm so glad I found a new doctor!!!! read more

This review is discussing 1. Annual Physcial and 2. Vaccine Shot. The latter was horrific and the former was a wonderful lady but not the doctor for me. Most of the issues I have are with the nurse. For the vaccine shot, I asked the doctor if the shot was too high, she told me no. She was wrong. According to a doctor that gave me a vaccine the next day, this is literally hitting the highest concentration of nerves in the shoulder. The pain hasn't been unbearable. I have had two shoulder surgeries on the right shoulder and none hurt as much. For the physcial, I made sure to ask the doctor as many questions as I can to see if they keep up to date with recent studies and literature. They seemed to not be fully up to date but they were helpful. They were extremely pleasant but not a good fit. Needless to say, I will never go back again. read more

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I love the walk-in clinic, but the main office is hot or miss. We've been waiting over an hour for our appointment to begin. I understand that doctors can get behind, but no one has said anything about the delay. Not very respectful of our time! read more

There can be pros and cons to such a large practice. However, depending on how you look at it, if your preferred or PCP is unavailable, there are other doctors/PAs/NPs that are just as great that you can see. Their walk-in clinic is also such a life saver! Instead of paying an urgent care copay, I was able to pay my primary care copay when I had my annual respiratory infection due to allergies. I was able to be seen quickly and I had a good experience using the service. It's also a plus that they are now open for limited hours on Sundays. Since they are a large and busy practice, they have check in kiosks to help the line move faster. While this is convenient for me, I can see how it might be frustrating for older patients. However, there is a staff member in the lobby that is ready to help when needed. read more

Always there. Residents see you but always backed up with seasoned doctors. Treated me for everything through the years. Picked up 2 illnesses in my sons overlooked by pediatrician. read more

Yesterday my spouce tried to follow up concerning a medication provided by E-Scripts. Everything became confusing and delayed because of confusion and poor follow up by E-Scripts. I called Fairfax Family Practice and eventually spoke to Emily who spent a couple of hours speaking with E-Scrips and CVS and making multiple calls in order to solve the puzzle of what went wrong with the filling and delivery of an Rx. Emily was efficient, patient and she accomplished something only she could have done. I can't thank her enough because the Rx was critical to a family member. The entire industry need more Emilys. read more

I've been with Fairfax Family practice for a long time. I've had one Dr. I loved she Left. Since than Every Dr. They placed me with ends up leaving so I could never Established a Repour. Last time I was there I saw NP, now I am having problems getting refill on meds I have to take continually because of withdrawal. I have been waiting for three days without my meds. So now I have to call them tell them that I these meds asap. When they should be familiar with meds and know which one can wait and which one need immediate attention. read more

I was with them years ago, and they were excellent. As other patients have stated, now you rarely get to see your own doctor and instead have to see nurse practitioners or doctors you've never seen before. When you finally get to speak to someone to schedule an appointment, after waiting on average 30 minutes or longer on hold, in my experience that appointment is going to be around 3 to 6 months away and one appointment I needed with a specialist, it was 8 months away!!! Also, I've repeatedly requested them to send the lab results I last had done to the specialist they sent me to and though they claim to get back to you in 48 hours, I've not had any answer to my request in the 3 weeks I've been messaging them. This is absolutely ridiculous and the minute I can get a new insurance company with new doctors, I'm gone from this assemblyline practice. read more

Great practice. Get the residents as a primary because their work ethic is top notch and have an excellent attending doctor sign off on their work. We had Dr. Lindsey Purcell who graduated and moved on. Love this practice! read more

Don't go!!!! Doctors don't listen to you, nurses are rude. I got prescribed a medication they never called I found out through my pharmacy text. The doctor didn't listen to me I had to insist for more lab work, the doctor didn't put the order on time so I had to go again. read more

Dr Blecher is the best! I went to him recently for the first time and he exceeded my expectations! I will recommend him to anyone who needs a family doctor in the northern Virginia area! read more

Never going to the walk in again. I pay zero co pay for in network yet I get billed every time and have to end up reporting them to stop the improper billing. Tys3 read more

Yet again, FFP has received multiple messages from my pharmacy requesting information about the medication I need to be filled, but hasn't bothered answering any of them. You're a doctor's office and it's your job to answer questions pharmacies have about your patients' prescriptions so they can be filled in a timely manner. Mine will be delayed again because of FFP's staff hasn't bothered getting back to them. This is an unacceptable and unprofessional way of doing things, especially for a medical practice. I am giving serious consideration to finding another doctor. read more

This is the most impersonal place I've ever been to. I've been going to this practice for over 20 years and because I haven't had a physical since before COVID they consider me a new patient so I can't see my regular doctor. They told me this two weeks after I made the appointment so I have lost two weeks. I'm leaving this practice and finding someone who might actually care, assuming you can find anyone like that in the world of for-profit-medical-"care". read more

As an update to my original review, I went to another practice to be seen later that week. They ended up doing the following that FFP declined: 1) Taking x-rays 2) Referring me to an OrthoVa specialist who I saw later that week. 3) Giving me at-home instructions for self care in the meantime During my OrthoVA appointment I found out that I had several issues resulting in having to have reconstrucive surgery within 3 weeks. My recovery was long and I was immobile for 2 months but I'm glad someone listened. If FFP (both the attending and supervisory physician) had at least referred me or taken xrays it would have been nice to be heard. It seems like much of the medical staff are just passing through, and treat patients as expendable. Im very disappointed because I dont believe this was always the case. After years of coming here, I was brushed off (more than once) and told that I am young (30s) and the problem will go away. I'm glad I listened to my own concerns and my body and found another practice who was willing to as well. read more

They are good when you have insurance, but if you don't, it's better to find another place. My grandson didn't have insurance at the time. The first time they told me that if I pay upfront that day, it would be 50% off (May 2020). Everything was fine. The next time was for his two-month checkup. It was a disaster of an appointment. The nurse gave him two doses of the same vaccine. Luckily nothing happened, but can you imagine? The next thing was when I went to pay, and the front desk attendant said that they changed it from 50% to 20%. I paid, but I thought that was awful that during COVID when so many people were losing their jobs, Fairfax Family Practice decided to change the incentive to pay the bill upfront from 50% to 20%. The other thing that upset me was that I get a bill a couple of months later for $700 after I had already paid about $800. I told the attendant that I paid that day, and she said that these were charges that they had not charged me for when I was there. These are the surprise bills that legislation is being passed on. I believe it's called the No Surprises Act. I can't even imagine for someone who doesn't have insurance and has lost his/her job due to COVID. I feel they are taking advantage of the situation. I decided that it was time to find other doctors because this is not how you treat people. read more

This review is for the walk-in clinic. It has been a very challenging winter for my family dealing with respiratory issues between kids and I. We've probably been at the clinic every month since December. We've been at different times of the day and have waited in excess of an hour when the clinic was overrun with sick patients needing to be seen. No big deal as long as my kids get treated. I've had chronic coughing, shortness of breath, and post nasal drip x4 weeks. Everyone in my office thinks I'm dying and so I finally decided to get checked. I came in yesterday during lunch hour and was the only patient in the waiting room... score!!! I was back and getting the work-up within 10 minutes. Nana Apedoe DNP, (love her) saw me and discussed a plan to treat my uncontrolled allergies. Initially my lungs were clear but after being on the nebulizer, she found an infiltration in my left lung so we changed the plan accordingly. I was put on abx regimen, inhaler, nebulizer, Zyrtec, Flonase and a referral to an allergist once my symptoms resolve. All the medication sounds excessive but I am able to breathe better and coughing has subsided in less than 24 hours. I feel like a brand new woman after finally getting uninterrupted sleep, which I haven't had in what seem like forever. Still giving this practice 5 star. They have stellar providers and I love them all. There's also a small pharmacy next to the check in desk so you can have script filled before you check out. read more

So I have been bringing my elderly mother here for over a decade. It started out well, but now it is harder to get through when calling as they place you on hold for long periods of time. Then they transfer you around and you are still on hold for a long time. I feel like the practice has gotten a little too big for it's own good. The thing that I am concerned about is one of my mother's prescriptions was out and she asked me to call and refill. I did just that and they said they would send it over to her mail order pharmacy. I am visiting my mom maybe six weeks later and she complains of not getting any of her medicine. I call again which is a frustration in itself to get though to someone. They transferred me over to my mother's doctor's nurse and they said that it was denied. When I asked why she placed me on hold and came back to tell me they wanted to lower her dose and would send to the pharmacy. Why couldn't they call either my mother or myself to tell me it was denied or that they wanted to lower her dose? Very frustrating. read more

Sooooo-I've been a pt here off and on for quite a few years and have seen them through quite a few transitions. This more recent chance to Privia, though was unexpected and not very welcoming. My doctor recently retired and the way that I found out was my pharmacy called stating that they were unable to contact ANY physician to sign off on my refills. They attempted to reach someone for 2 weeks and they needed me to contact the doctors office. When I called, and waited on hold for about 15 minutes, the line cut off. I called back again, and was placed on hold for about 5 minutes. The receptionist let me know that my doctor was no longer with the practice that this is why my meds couldn't be refilled....guess they didn't feel like letting me know. I made an appointment to see a new doctor to try to get my medications refilled. Going into the office, the first thing I noticed is the concierge is no longer there. The kiosk asked more questions and we are expected to scan our own drivers license and insurance card. This is fine for me but my concern goes to others that may not be computer savvy...hence the importance of the now missing concierge. The most interesting part of the sign in is the option to save a credit card on file. Now this sounds good initially, but then the next screen says that you will then authorize them to charge a minimum of $80 and a max of $150 to pay back whatever insurance doesn't cover... Excuse me? I'm not sure if this is something new that healthcare facilities are doing, but I decided to decline this option and only pay my co-pay. The physician that I saw was extremely nice and honest about her lack of knowledge with a few of my medical conditions, but I appreciated her honesty. I think at this point I will go elsewhere and find a new physician closer to my home...that is unless my doctor decides to come out of retirement! read more

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While there may be good doctors at this practice, they have more patients than they can manage which now makes me believe its not quality of care but the amount of money coming in. Appointments are impossible to get and in fact they want you to set up appointments for a year ahead of time. I find that absurd. I had to miss an appointment with my doctor and he did not have anything available until October which was almost 6 months out. Why would I have a doctor, a primary care doctor even though a good one, if I cannot be seen for almost 6 months. Good doctors, too many patients, mismanaged practice. Finding a good doctor means nothing if you cannot be seen for 6 months. I really liked my my doctor but now am looking for another for the above reasons. The practice is just plain too busy to provide quality care, everyone seems overwhelmed, prescriptions called in take up to 10 days to be called into the pharmacy. I will pass thank you. read more

My wife took my high school aged daughter to another travel clinic and had an awful experience. Daughter is going on US State Dept sponsored trip to Indonesia this summer and we needed advice on immunizations, etc. Got a referral from our neighborhood and met with Dr. Bazemore yesterday where we had the most valuable hour long conversation that a parent could have prior to sending a 15 year old to the other side of the globe. He explained risks/recommendations for safe travel including safe food and water practices. Part of his discussion centered around how to be safe while remaining sensitive to cultural interpretations of one's actions and how to address them. He was aware of details of several remote island stops on her itinerary and focused on the real risks of infectious diseases vs. the $1000 course of immunizations straight from the CDC website that another clinic had wanted to administer. In the end his advice was that no more shots or costs were warranted. He addressed all of his discussion directly to my daughter and sought to make sure that she was comfortable with her travel plans. We departed with several precautionary scripts in case of stomach problems when traveling and written materials for her to take with her in case she needed them while abroad. A fantastic travel clinic experience! read more

This review is for Dr. Heba Elzawahry. I am not the easiest patient with having some chronic conditions related to a rough birth, and she has always been great with me. I dont even see a lady doctor anymore because Dr. Elzawahry is able to help with those types of lady needs, as well as anything one would usually ask of a general practicioner. But you know my favorite thing about her? She admits when she isn't sure about something, and will always help make sure I will be seen by someone that can help with what she isn't sure about. I truly love having a doctor that is honest and straightforward with me, instead of going through any time of trial and error when it comes to my life. Thank you Dr Elzawahry. read more