Dr. Schipper is amazing. My daughter was injured at work and the workman's comp case dragged on for…read morealmost 3 years. When my daughter was finally able to choose a specialist for her needed surgery, she chose Dr. Schipper at Anderson Orthopedics, and we could not be happier. Dr. Schipper explained all that would be needed, his staff was very friendly and helpful, and the surgery was a great success. My daughter's recovery is going well, and she is looking forward to physical therapy. We are so thankful we found Dr. Schipper and highly recommend Dr. Schipper and his staff to anyone that needs foot or ankle surgery. He is amazing! Sincerely, Dayna Klein

Eighteen months ago I began my search for a foot and ankle surgeon in the DC metro area. From a…read moreyoung age I developed severe ankle arthritis. My first ankle surgeries were performed in my teens. My ankle problems were anything but ordinary. I needed a skilled surgeon who was at the cutting edge of foot and ankle surgery. I came across some information about Dr. Oliver Schipper who practiced in Arlington and Lorton, Virginia, at the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic. I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Schipper. From the get go I explained to Dr. Schipper that I was there for a second opinion only as I had been receiving treatment from one of the top foot and ankle specialists in the DC metro area. My first appointment with Dr. Schipper was at the Arlington location. I was so impressed with his bedside manner. He was extremely personable, kind, understanding and willing to listen to my story. I soon realized I had found someone who was very well qualified to operate on my ankle. Leading up to surgery Dr. Schipper was informative and so well prepared, explaining the process of how he intended to perform the surgery. I could tell he had put a great deal of thought and wanted to make sure he was taking the most effective route in treating my unique situation. Dr. Schipper made a statement which really meant a great deal to me. He said "thank you for placing your trust in me to work on your ankle." My recovery was a breeze compared to a similar surgery I had had about 10 years earlier. I can without reservation recommend Dr. Schipper. He is a young, innovative, dynamic surgeon. Thank you to him, his assistants and office staff.

Dr. Chung was great. Appointments were always on time and and he was very attentive but never…read morerushed anything. I appreciate quick appointments that get you in and out. He has lots of knowledge, I had a couple of follow ups for my toe after the ingrown was taken out and the appointments were so quick, I appreciate it as someone who also works off a schedule.

From the owner: Dr. Chung is a foot and ankle surgeon serving the Northern Virginia area. He specializes in…read morereconstructive foot and ankle surgery including minimally invasive bunion surgery, flatfoot reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, sports medicine, trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Gillian performed my Linx surgery on 12/27/23 and all is going as expected. I found him to be…read moreattentive and he did not rush me in my office appointments before the surgery and he made sure I understood the procedure and the possibility of the other procedure just in case the "swallow test" i had to do showed that the Linx would not work, but fortunately it would. The surgery went well, and he visited me before my release the next morning and I've had one follow up so far since. I find him to be a calm and understanding doctor who cares about his patients and their comfort and understanding.

From the owner: Dr. Gillian is a general surgeon with fellowship training and nearly 20 year of experience in…read moreminimally invasive surgery. The practice has nationally recognized expertise in evaluation and repair of GERD, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, & Hernias (Inguinal, Sports, Hiatal, Ventral, Umbilical, etc). Because of our expertice in laparoscopic surgery we se patients from many states in the mid-atlantic but regionally we see many patients from Southern Maryland, Arlington, Alexandria, Reston,Woodbridge and Stafford, Virginia. Dr. Gillian runs one of the four surgeon training sites in the USA for the LINX procedure. Common laparoscopic procedures offered include: Removal of the Gallbladder ( Lap Chole) Heller Myotomy for Achalasia Nissen Fundoplication for reflux LINX procedure for reflux GERD Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia repair Splenectomy Appendectomy Evaluation of Chronic Abdominal Pain Removal of Adhesions ( Lysis of Adhesions) Inguinal Hernia repair Sports Hernia repair Incisional Hernia repa

A routine surgery gone bad…read more I had three trigger finger surgeries performed by Anderson. The first one on my thumb was hugely successful and led me to have the other two fingers done some years later. Surgery was scheduled with the 'new' hand guy and performed on the right hand with no apparent complications. After removing dressing I notice the incision was not sutured so that the sides lined up resulting in a pucker in my palm and even a misalignment of the line that goes across the palm. I bright this up with my surgeon and he brushed me off saying it would 'flatten' after some time. Ok, so two weeks later I go for the left hand, same procedure. I was in the room and they were prepping me for the surgery. The doctor came in the room and injected me with the numbing solution, and I commented, "last time your assistant cleaned my whole arm with butadiene solution prior to injection." This created a bit of a stir as they scurried to clean the area after they made the injections. Surgery was performed and I went on my way. Fast forward 10 days. Recovery was going ok, although right hand very stiff but left (most recent) all of the sudden became very stiff and painful. I went to their office the next morning and from the parking lot they told me that they were too busy to see me and that only my surgeon could see me do come back tomorrow. Disappointedly I left with my swollen and very painful hand. I returned the next morning in worse shape. The surgeon didn't even get me into the exam room and told me to admit myself to the hospital. He said I had an infection in my hand and it needed to be cleaned out and I needed strong antibiotics. The hand had become quite inflamed and very painful but that was just the beginning. Surgery was very invasive adding three more incisions, rooting around and flushing around the tendons and then not stitching back up but letting the wounds heal from an open state. I met with infectious disease staff and they recommended strong antibiotics while they tried to sort out my specific infection. Two days after surgery, the surgeon visited, and performed a probing and painful examination of my hand with no gloves. Two days later I was released from the hospital with a very painful hand. I went back for follow up with the surgeon and he said give both hands time and recommend occupational therapy. 20 sessions later, I can't make a tight fist with either hand, have lost grip strength, and the tendons are so tight they lift in the palm of my hands when I do close my fists. Very uncomfortable every day. The misaligned sutures never 'flattened' out and the trigger finger surgeries were a total fail. I'd never recommend having it done to anybody. I don't think my hands will ever be the same, but Anderson got paid in full and showed no concern whatsoever after I walked out the door.

its ok. I never have time with my actual Physical Therapist instead they put me with the "techs"…read more There is only 2 boys I usually see and they have them running around doing everything. I believe they're understaffed but they have so many physical therapist I don't understand why they aren't hands on and giving their patients more time instead of passing it off to the techs.

I went to Hanger Clinics for a pair of custom orthotics following extensive foot reconstruction and…read moreankle replacement surgery. The Hanger facility resembled old Civil War era photos I have seen of crude and half-assembled braces and prosthetics scattered about a make-shift battlefield hospital. The place was a mess. I also found that Hanger uses foam "crush boxes," a decades-old approach. In the hands of a skilled technician, there's nothing wrong with taking such foam impressions. But, there's also lots of room for error and mistakes. The real problem came from Hanger's use of a third-party orthotic maker. I understood from my surgeon that custom orthotics normally require just two weeks, especially when I pay for them out of my own pocket rather than insurance. For me, weeks passed. Two weeks became four ... and then, six. I later learned that the receptionist at the office had complained about my weekly calls to check on the status of my orthotics. When I finally received my so-called "custom" orthotics, they lacked contour to my feet and did not provide needed support. To call them "primitive" would be a compliment. My advice to anyone considering Hanger is to be aware that the company is a publicly traded stock and as such, the services a patient receives might be more thrifty and cheap that may be found elsewhere. Publicly traded companies, like Hanger, more often than not focus on saving money to enhance shareholder value. The result is a lower quality for customers, in my opinion. During the month I waited for my orthotics from Hanger, a physical therapist suggested I buy a pair of Superfeet orthotics from Amazon. They are not bad and on a par with Hanger.

I can only speak to my experiences. I have had Dr Patel perform several extractions and 5 implants…read moreover the course of several years. All procedures done with concurrent diagnosis and recommendation from my dentist. Every appointment has been flawless and without issue. My meds were always filled early and the office staff helpful and courteous. My wife had four wisdom teeth out Friday with no fuss, and I had implant surgery yesterday. Neither of us required the stronger pain meds provided. All around, couldn't ask for more. I recommend the guy.

Horrendous experience. Traumatized for life. Dr Snehal Patel completely ruined my upper jaw gums as…read morea result of a botched teeth removal that resulted in my buccal bone breaking, and to make it worse, a completely failed bone graft on top. The Lorton office is tiny & dusty- their CT scan was so antique that the other offices couldn't see the 3d scan because of its extra ordinary poor resolution. Their x-ray bib was torn- talk about safety and hygiene!! I'd avoid this dangerous place at any cost. Period.

I came in as a new patient and will not be returning. Despite having full X-rays completed at my…read moreprimary dentist just yesterday, this office insisted on taking a new set. When I questioned the necessity of paying for the same diagnostic images twice, the staff tried to "reassure" me by saying insurance covers them at 100%. This is incredibly misleading; even if covered, it still deducts from my annual insurance allotment, leaving less coverage for actual dental work later in the year. It felt like a blatant attempt to maximize billing rather than provide efficient patient care. Because of this lack of transparency and respect for my time and benefits, I have also canceled my daughter's upcoming appointment as well. I'll be taking our business to a practice that values integrity over redundant procedures. Lost 2 patients in less than 5 mins, and had the chance to win over a family of 7. Expecting prompt refund for services not rendered.

Dr. Snehal Patel and his team! I had a wonderful experience from the minute I stepped into their…read moreoffice. Dr. Patel's team greeted me so kindly and the extraction procedure itself went so smoothly. Dr. Patel is very caring, knowledgeable and skilled--he truly made me feel at ease, despite my anxious state.

Just want to express my gratitude to Dr. Lowery and his staff at Nova orthopedics in Woodbridge VA…read more He is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon and I'm very pleased with my left knee replacement pretty painful but I think I'm going to survive. I'm looking forward to getting back on my feet again thanks to Dr. Lowrey and his staff. I'm looking forward to my first therapy appointment . I will keep everybody posted on my recovery possibly post some pics.

I want to thank Dr. Daniel M. Hampton for his outstanding patient care assistance which he…read morecontinues to provide during my visits to the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute in Lakeridge, VA. Dr. Hampton, is "top notch," caring, kind and competent as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. I appreciate his meticulous review of my medical records and expert second opinion from a previous knee replacement surgery I had many years ago. I appreciate his superb recommendations for treatment to successfully eliminate the cause of my knee pain with 100% patient satisfaction! Dr. Hampton, is a superb communicator who interacts extremely well with his patients that facilitates successful outcomes by providing evidence based medicine and treatments to allow patients to fully recover and return to a lifestyle without discomfort! His positive attitude, empathy and genuine concern to help me in any way possible makes him a "role model" for all medical professionals to emulate! He certainly exceeded my expectations! Also, every member fo the medical staff team from front desk operations to the technical specialists in the treatment rooms are outstanding. I will recommend the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute in Lakeridge, VA to all my global professional networks and contacts. Thank you again! Portia Boggia Davidson, LE, LLC Woodbridge, VA

Still going through this horrible situation. But I finally got this office to call my primary and…read morethe situation makes NO SENSE. This was left on my voicemail "according to that lady, she said that it's already sent to the nurse practitioner, the proposed of the referral. However, they never sent the uh the actual referral because there's no referral uh set up yet." So they sent the referrals but they didn't?? (My dr has sent it multiple times) Then the next day, this morning, my doctor calls me informing me that they were told by a Sheryl that the office doesn't take my insurance???? So now I'm back on the phone with this nightmare of an office, because HOW DOES ANY OF THIS MAKE SENSE?!?? The person I spoke to was confused and rude, cause they kept cutting me,off which seems normal for this office. Even thought I mentioned my primary has sent my referral multiple times. she asked me if I had a referral? After a bit of a wait because I'm talking to a new person every single time.I was transferred to the women who left me the message. She told me they received the referral and would give me the soonest appointment. As usually no one was interested in what I had to say. I told her I just got off the phone with my primary and that they told me their office did not take my insurance. She said "no we just need a referral"and kept with that. I had to drag her back. I said you're not understanding what I'm trying to tell you. My primary called me, told me that you no longer took my insurance. And now you're telling me you do? No apology or recognizing how insane my situation has been. She told me that they just need a referral and there is no Sheryl working in the office... It's like they have no idea why I'm so angry. Like I'm the problem. When I've wasted HOURS for the last two weeks TO GET A SIMPLE REFERRAL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! You would think they'd want this information so it doesn't happen again... nope.