They told me that they will accept our insurance. I made an appointment. Then the lady told me to…read moresign papers to pay extra bills if insurance will not cover. What is this?? We went there and they will not take our insurance? Then they say again. They take insurance. If insurance do not pay, this guy is willing to take all our asset over unpaid medical bills. They refuse to see us and we had to leave. Again, do they take insurance? Yes. :But insurance will not cover then you pay right? I want to say again. they take insurance.

I read great reviews on this practice so I made an appointment for my mom who is experiencing…read moreextreme back pain. She wanted to get treatment without going the surgical route first. The doctor stood while talking to her, he couldn't be bothered to sit and get to know her. He barely spent 5 minutes with her, telling her that he only does surgeries. I don't understand these 5 star reviews on this place!

Dr. Donald Hope refused to see me after a single appointment. Our first appointment was a very…read morepleasant and he recommended injections for my back pain. Unfortunately that didn't help with my back pain. After that I needed a follow up appointment and his nurse said he can't see me. Why? No answer was provided. I am extremely disappointed with him since original I thought he was a good doctor. Very disappointed that he refused to see me for the 2nd appointment to discuss my condition.

Dr. Hope is a fantastic neurosurgeon and I have seen many successes on the operations he has…read moreperformed. What I like about him the most is that he doesn't appear to be "cut happy" and only reserves those for either the last resort or for those with severe problems like extrusions. He always like to do conservative management first such as injections or chiropractic/physiatry/PT first before opting for neurosurgery.

I didn't WANT to make the long trip out to Annandale after an agonizing workday…read more.. But it was worth the drive. After years of condescending doctors looking down their noses while chucking multitudes of medicines at me for my low back and sciatic pain , I was nearly at my wit's end. However, the moment Dr. Gorsen walked into the evaluation room to greet me, I felt like someone was finally in my corner. He had a jovial tone (although he took me seriously), read my chart thoroughly, reviewed my MRI's extensively, let me speak without cutting me off, actually LISTENED, and fully processed what I had to say before responding. I can tell when a doctor enjoys his work by his bedside manner, and this doctor has a stellar one. While he's extremely busy (engaged in various side projects, inventions, and work with sports injury patients), Dr. Gorsen still took his time with me, didn't make me feel rushed, did make me feel comfortable, and managed to quickly devise and explain to me several prospective lines of attack to get to the root of my suffering. He patiently conveyed what I didn't understand in lay terms, and even offered an interim solution between now and the next time I would follow up with him - going back and forth several times to his supply room, working with me to find just the right sized back brace, and educating me on how to use it. If a guy this busy can manage to have a good humor, patience, and sympathy for his patients, the rest of you cocky doctors with atrocious people skills running patient mills should be ashamed. Additionally, the staff was pleasant, the office wasn't crowded with over-booked patients, and I've definitely had longer waits. Because of Dr. Gorsen, for the first time in three years, the light at my tunnel's end doesn't just seem like a freight train. He may or may not be able to help see me back to restored health; but at the very least, he HAS offered two very important things to me which no other doctor has bothered to even attempt thus far - and those are sincerity and hope. He has accrued an array of accolades over the years, and I can see why. I would recommend this neurosurgeon to anyone - near or far.

I was a patient of Dr. Gorsen's back in 2003. I was diagnosed with a bulging lumbar disc. Dr…read more Gorsen performed a lumbar discectomy in January of 2003. I have been pain and symptom free for more than 16 years. What more needs to be said?

Dr. Zahir is an amazing surgeon. He is friendly and really cares about his patients. He helped…read morecompletely eliminate in my back pain without any complications and it is just amazing. Thanks to him, my quality of life has significantly improved and I am able live without constant pain. No complications and no scarring and my pain is gone, with a surgery well-done.

An absolute great surgeon, doctor and person. He is very knowledgeable and also makes you feel…read moreextremely comfortable in his care. His support staff ( nurses, assistants, front desk) are also amazing and go out of their way to help you in every aspect of treatment ( diagnosis, treatment and recovery). I should know , I am a doctor as well and feel blessed to be in his care.

Dr. Zahir is an amazing surgeon. He is friendly and really cares about his patients. He helped…read morecompletely eliminate in my back pain without any complications and it is just amazing. Thanks to him, my quality of life has significantly improved and I am able live without constant pain. No complications and no scarring and my pain is gone, with a surgery well-done.

A very skilled and caring surgeon who I strongly encourage you to use if you are in need of spinal…read moresurgery of any kind. He and his staff are amazing!

I saw Dr. Moshifar In 2009. He's very conservative and responded to my discomfort and concerns. Him…read moreand his staff showed an attentiveness that is refreshing. I again needed to see him again in 2011. The new office and staff are smaller (his Own practice more specialized) are even more accommodating. I very Highly recommend Dr. Moshifar, you can trust the personalized treatment plan he designs for you.

I would never visit Dr Moshirfar again. He is a drive through orthopedic doctor. He has no interest…read morein addressing patients problems. He just wants to rush through patients. He spent less than two minutes to review MRI report and explain the diagnosis. I wasted my time and money for visiting this doctor.

I don't know where to start and I don't know how to thank Dr. Shasti…read more My husband had two spine surgeries which were not successful. After the second surgery by a neurosurgeon, he was in severe pain and unable to sit or stand for more than two minutes. His spine had 14 screws and two long rods. Four months after the second surgery we decided to get a second opinion and his pain doctor referred us to Dr. Shasti. Our experience with Dr. Shasti and his staff has been AMAZING from the day one. He has a very competent, efficient and friendly people working with him. From his personality to his professionalism he is UNMATCHED by any medical professional we've encountered to this date. After he reviewed my husband's MRI, surgery was scheduled within seven working days. Surgery took about nine and a half hours total. After the surgery, Dr. Shasti visited my husband four times and called to update me several times. He personally came and helped my husband to take his first steps. What I loved was, I could communicate with him directly. His talent as a surgeon is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and his personality, attention to detail and sense of humor is the cherry on top. Dr. Shasti DEFINITELY delivered more than he promised and we will be grateful to him forever.

Dr Shasti is One of a kind type MD. He is not only exceptionable with his knowledge but his patient…read moreconcern and accessibility is off the charts! He is always there for you and makes you feel like you are all that matters! Dr. Shasti took care of a LONG standing spine issue for my husband that MD's in Boston and Joh Hopkin's could not and we are so grateful. It is a pleasure to highly recommend Dr. Shasti for all your orthopedic/ spinal needs. Nothing is too small or too big an issue for him. We just adore him.

Dr. Dilan Ellagala is a superb surgeon and the invention he has created saved my husband's spine…read more His nerve was 98 percent compressed, and using the Sonospine surgery, Dr. Ellagala was able to open up and mitigate the problem causing compression. My husband wanted to avoid surgical options which added invasive hardware to permanently change the spine, and Sonospine was the answer, and it was a success. It has been 5 years and we are pleased with the result. Highly recommend Dr. Ellagala and Sonospine surgery.

Dr. Zahir is an amazing surgeon. He is friendly and really cares about his patients. He helped…read morecompletely eliminate in my back pain without any complications and it is just amazing. Thanks to him, my quality of life has significantly improved and I am able live without constant pain. No complications and no scarring and my pain is gone, with a surgery well-done.

One of the most attentive and skilled spinal surgeons in the area. After your initial visit, he has…read morealready convinced you that you are in the right place for care. He and his staff are amazing!

Lifesaving Quality of life enhancing care!…read moreDr Shor listens - genuinely hears me. Dr Shor's dedicated, thorough, brilliant, up-to-date, compassionate, possesses both impressive decades of experience in treatment and research along with the finest skill set of ANY MD I have ever worked with .... EVERYTHING anyone would hope for in a physician but hardly ever finds. Frankly - without my health, I enjoy nothing. Therefore I don't mind paying for the care I need and deserve.

Dr. Shor is, without the slightest doubt, the finest doctor that I have ever encountered. I'm a…read morecynical fellow who's hard to impress, and there are a few other good doctors out there. But nobody, not even the good ones, can touch the level of care that Shor provides. He is off-the-charts smart, and he's dedicated to highly individualized care. He is open-minded but conservative, and his instincts are to be relied on without hesitation. He is also an exceptionally kind and decent man. When my daughter was quite ill and running low on options, Shor stepped in and saved the day. Since then, he's provided her with first-rate care as her general practitioner. Don't really know how to put it without sounding over-the-top and silly, but please take my word: He is simply the best there is.