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. Josh Martin is excellent. He did MFAT injections for multiple arthritis joints in my body and a…read morecouple of tendon issues. Also, he helped diagnose the issue with one of my knees (loose bone fragment) and with one of my feet. His use of ultrasound is extremely helpful. He is also giving me Shockwave therapy for my feet. He listens carefully, does excellent exploration of underlying issues, and provides very good care. He is very willing to help; he has never made me feel rushed for time.

I've been seeing Dr. Martin after an injury where my previous orthopedic surgeon had left the…read morestate. I did some homework on Dr. Martin's background, and while I was looking for someone more in the field of classic pain management, he seemed to have the appropriate skills, and was willing to see me on (short notice) with an open mind. At first glance, Dr. Martin is part of a very busy practice so I was worried about his not taking the time to listen but was pleasantly surprised there. He listened, digested my data, answered a salvo of a dozen or so questions I had for him and did not hold back details which is what I look for. Another interesting thing about him is how he augments his eyes and hands with a sonogram device, and he's a purist on that (he does his own sonograms). This was a big twist for me. My previous pain management specialist was more of a drive-by feel physician, but it seems Dr. Martin uses this tool as a very interesting safeguard and targeting system, again, all good. The other interesting thing is Dr. Martin's core skills, which seem to be heavily baked around kinetics (kinesics?). This added an interesting perspective in how he looks at the areas he treats not as static body parts and he heavily take into account how muscles move and pull on other things that can cause issues.

I had surgery done by Dr. Gilbert (who works at MOST but performs surgery elsewhere) at the Surg…read moreCenter of Potomac. After surgery, I was supposed to get a prescription for pain med. The Surg Center staff kept saying it had been sent to CVS although it had not; I had to spend an entire afternoon after my surgery pursuing the issue. HOWEVER, staff at Metro Orthopedics (MOST) were extremely helpful (even though the issue was not theirs; the mistake came from the Surg Center). Both the MOST front desk and the surgery coordinator Dorinda were very supportive. Dorinda had to spend a lot of time on the phone to get my issue resolved and finally made sure that CVS received the prescription. From this experience, and also from previous interactions, I give 5/5 starts to MOST staff.

I had a great experience with Dr. Gilbert! He was professional, knowledgeable, and truly caring. He…read morelistened to my concerns and explained everything clearly, which made me feel comfortable and confident in my treatment. The staff was also friendly and efficient. I'm very grateful for the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Gilbert for orthopedic care!

dr. Gilbert performed a Bankhart procedure on my son's dislocated shoulder. He only used one anchor…read moreand the literature recommends a minimum of three and as many as five anchors, and not only was there zero chance of one anchor stabilizing the joint, but he put it in the wrong location After he operated on my son's shoulder there was a clear problem immediately following the surgery but Dr. Gilbert told my son that was just apprehension After completing physical therapy, my son resumed activity and dislocated his shoulder again we have seen another surgeon and he reviewed the MRI and operative images and notes and said there was zero chance that the surgery Gilbert did could have been successful. we are so sad and angry

Dr. Gilbert was excellent. He took the time to explain my injury and what was needed. The…read moresubsequent surgery went smoothly and recovery has been faster than expected. Dr. Gilbert's education and extensive experience ranks him among the top DC orthopedic doctors. Dr. Gilbert's judgement, knowledge and experience made huge difference in my come back from a bad knee injury. I recommend Dr. Gilbert to anyone who needs a great doctor.

A huge shout out to Gladys for getting my appointment scheduled quickly and seamlessly. You are an…read moreangel! The office is located off of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda on Rockledge Road. The staff was kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Thompson was very nice. He explained his diagnosis and options for treatment. He took his time and did a thorough examination. Dr. Thompson ordered some more tests and told me to return after they were completed. Thank you, to everyone at John's Hopkins Orthopedic for helping in my healthcare.

Over several years, I've been treated for both a torn meniscus and arthritis, first by Dr. Valaik…read moreand, now, by Kevin Woodward. They've always provided excellent service in a very caring manner.

Sometimes, it is the people behind the scenes, that make all the difference in the world. I want to…read moregive a huge shoutout and thank you, to Stacey in the call center. She is just the nicest, kindest person ever. Stacey, advised me to go to the urgent care center when I couldn't get in to see an orthopedic doctor before the weekend. She even helped me find a good one. Then, when an appointment opened up, she called me and booked the appointment for me at Ortho Bethesda. Stacey, you are an angel. I went to see Dr. Gazdag and he was wonderful. He was funny and an excellent professional. We took more X-rays, so if you see a light in Rockville, it is just me glowing at night. I am in a boot and a cane, but no surgery needed. Amen! The people who work with Dr. Gazdag and Ortho Bethesda were awesome. They were very nice and helpful. I got great care and I have respect for the office. And, thank you, Stacey for making sure I was taken care of.

TLDR- I went here with the impression the OT would get my healed fractured wrist back to working…read moreagain, but he did not and the professionalism and care seemed to exist for exactly one month of appointments- which doesn't seem like a timeline based on rehab/healing- but insurance or the bottom line. I could be wrong. But my wrist sure doesn't work, but I "graduated" in exactly a month. I've never had an injury like this before. I broke my wrist really badly. Or more specifically- I had a left distal radius fracture with associated distal ulna fracture, then ORIF surgery/ open reduction, internal fixation- so I have a plate in my wrist now. I'd already tried a physical therapy mill where you learn and do your own exercises independently, you even timed yourself- so Danny the OT here was a huge step up. He seemed like he genuinely cared about what he does and the patient's successful recovery. After the last experience I felt finally someone will help me get my hand and wrist back to working order. On our first appointment he scheduled us for the next month of appointments. And funny enough, I "graduated" on that last scheduled day. I had no idea it would be the last day until the end of the appointment. It was also the first time he had a student/intern or something shadow him- which I felt uncomfortable with. It is just a hand, but talking about your defects or the vulnerability of not being able to do very simple things- is not something I feel comfortable talking about in front of a person I never met. It felt very impersonal. And despite the joy they expressed at my "graduation"- from the OT, the intern, and the OT's assistant. They all congratulated me. Which felt confusing, because I can't open a medicine bottle. I can't clasp anything on my back. I can't really twist any cap. I walk my dog with a waist leash because I don't have the strength on dexterity in that hand to walk him anymore with my hands. But I graduated. I was told this as if it was cause for celebration but I just thought- no one's going to help me. I took the steps instead of the elevator as I left the office for privacy because I started crying. I cried walking down the stairwell. I felt just abandoned with my often painful weak wrist and severely limited ROM. I don't know how to fix my wrist on my own and no one seems to care enough to treat me until I have a working hand/wrist. He was obviously done assisting me but as I looked up certified hand therapists - the best ones are in his office. He was done assisting me, but why didn't he recommend his colleague? A CHT. So I can open medicine bottles, and honestly just clasp my bra in the back. Or really a hundred things that come up every day. I don't understand why he couldn't help me fix this. It seems so wrong to just not at least refer me to someone. Every metric that determines a successful wrist rehab is abominable for me. By the range of motion numbers, I desperately need OT or a certified hand specialist. I was still dropped without notice or a path to figuring out how to tie my shoes in one try. I felt just hopeless about it. Like he thought this was good enough. My trust and hope is near depleted. It's just a hand. I know. But it's a part of me. Every time I can't do something I used to be able to do it's like a reminder I'm not whole yet. And I wish I didn't have to fight for the most basic rehab care. I'll start again, when I can muster the emotional energy to at least act like I have additional reserve of trust. I don't know if this is what people have to fight through, but it's not right. Especially when you're at your most vulnerable. I feel bad for everyone just trying to recover, who is left with a defective piece of themselves and the confusing task of navigating a way towards just being whole again, or even just regaining the ability to clasp their own darn bra.

Dr. Mackoul gave me my life back a number of years ago. He listens and cares about your quality of…read morelife. I cannot recommend him enough -- I've referred 3 people to him and they all have had a great experience as well.

I had to do a hysterectomy because of adenomyosis and a 10cm fibroid. I'm on Day 7 after the…read moresurgery. Dr MacKoul is great: My bleeding stopped on the very next day after the hysterectomy (though spotting resumed after a day and lasted for several days, but that was minimal and didn't require pads); since 2 days after the hysterectomy, I didn't need any pain medicine.

Dr. Fisch of the OrthoBethesda practice provides highly professional care and attention to his…read morepatients' well being. He has a superb "bedside manner", and a few hours after a recent surgery for Sciatica pain, he called me personally to check in on me. Unlike some doctors that rush to surgery before it is called for, Dr. Fisch employs a systematic approach to back pain that starts with physical therapy, progressing to epidural injections, and finally proceeding to surgery if all else fails to quell the pain. I highly recommend Dr. Fisch to anyone suffering from Sciatica.

I've seen Dr. Ira Fisch for several years now. I give this MD an A++++. When I first met him for…read moreback pain this doctor was very thorough in his assessment and diagnosis. BUT the most important and helpful recommendation he gave me was that I needed to lose weight to help myself. It's NOT just the doctor who helps but the patient MUST help themselves as well. Patients need to be apart of the team of healing. When Dr. Fisch recommended for me to lose weight it hurt me emotionally, BUT I knew it was the truth. Since then I've lost approximately 91 lbs. I did 2 cycling centuries last year, 2020, and I'm training for 2 triathlons and a Spartan for this year, 2021. I had the privilege recently to thank him. Patients may not want to hear the truth but doctors need to be upfront and tell it like it is. Dr. Fisch wants his patients to be apart of trying to make them feel better. He can't do it alone. This surgeon is top notch!!!

I needed foot surgery, I was referred by another podiatrist because he felt that the surgery was…read moretoo complicated for him. I was sent to Dr Feldman. He was very confident that he could give do the surgery and improve my quality of life as it pertained to my foot pain and issues. I am going to be honest, there was a good amount of work done to my foot. Repair a plantar plate, fix a mild bunion, and remove 2 neuromas. He said he needed to shorten the second toe. I did everything that he told me to do. I did physical therapy in his office for the full recommended time. I went every week wearing 2 masks in a crowded office. I did all recommendations...Alex Brinlee my PT was excellent. However, Dr Feldman kept pushing the goalpost when I was not pain-free with the right amount of mobility in my foot. First, it was, give it 3 or 4 months....then, it takes at least 6 months, then, 9 months I am sure it will be better, and finally, this usually takes a year...Well, we are about 1.5 years post and my second toe doesn't move, the pain barefoot is the same or worse and I STILL can only wear sneakers comfortably. I cannot WEAR a small wedge or simple ONE inch heel. He said that I would be able to wear better shoes and was VERY confident. One visit that I had where I was complaining about my pain and the thickness on my foot, he ASSURED me that the thickness GOES AWAY and also told me that my x-ray was beautiful. Hmmm...Oh, I am glad my x-ray looks so lovely but how about you acknowledge how the PATIENT feels? I definitely felt he was being extremely arrogant. So, as time has gone on, I am very grateful that I can walk. I am grateful that I have my foot! But not happy with the outcome of my surgery. I did NOT want to post this review, but I wrote Dr Feldman a letter letting him know of my displeasure. Of course, he did NOT respond to me. That in itself speaks volumes. I want say that while I do NOT think that Dr. Feldman did anything WRONG. It just happened but his arrogance and lack of solutions are what is disappointing. Oh, let me not forget to mention that he recommended that I "protect my investment" by purchasing $300 custom insoles that HURT SO MUCH I CANNOT WEAR them. A total waste of money. Think twice about going to this practice!!!! Is this the type of doctor you want? Arrogance and no offering of better solutions to what a patient considers a FAILED surgery?

I like how easy it was to make appointments and how accommodating and friendly the office staff has…read morebeen. For the past two visits, both appointments have been nearly all on-time, which I appreciate. The facility also has an in-house X-ray technician and machine, which cuts down on time. I can't emphasize on how much I really appreciate the aspect of how efficient the entire team there works. As strange as it may sound, I couldn't help but to feel like I am guilty of wasting everyone's time there, and I felt rushed and flushed out of there quickly. Yes, I love physicians who are on time and the office so efficient that I waltz out of there happy and ready to get on with the rest of my day. Maybe it's just me who felt bad about the reasons and cause of issues I have presented and I felt like there's really nothing anyone can do about it. Maybe I should just call it disappointment. I'm not sure. Whatever the case is, I will just go back to my regular orthopedic office I've come accustomed to.