In fall of 2023 I enrolled in the Lifetime Internal Medicine after my long time Physician had…read moreretired. I've been extremely impressed with the care I've received from both the doctors and their staff. In their Herndon location, they even have onsite ability to conduct standard serum testing. This streamlining for me is coupled with the extremely generous amount of time that doctors spend during appointments. I feel that the concierge practice model has provided care far exceeding what my old local medical practice had become after losing a few key physicians through retirement. I'm not sure if they are accepting new patients, but if Lifetime Internal Medicine is, I highly advise trying this 'small' team concierge solution as a return to times when medicine was practiced by Doctors instead of Doctors applying a one-size-fits-all template strategy for the codified roll-out of big-med:-)

Dr. Ira Marathe is outstanding! She is highly experienced, compassionate, accessible, and…read moreresponsive. I joined Dr. Marathe's practice after experiencing long waits to see my primary care physician in a large corporate practice and was forced to use my local Urgent Care for everyday health needs. I can't tell you what a relief it is to have found Dr. Marathe and a practice that puts patients first!

I went there on a weekend evening, and they still took time to see me. I had a complaint that…read morebothered me for the last 24 hours, but it was not at the Emergency Room level of risk. Dr. Alykhan and his assistant were thorough and professional. He took time for a full exam. I am pretty experienced with seeing doctors and I would rate this as excellent care quality. I recommend him.

Arrived at 10:02 happy to be one of the first ones there (2 people ahead of me plus one being seen…read moreby doctor already) only to be dismissed by front desk saying she'll be with me shortly and to take a seat. By 10:45am after sitting and witnessing the clear incompetence by the front desk lady whoseemed overwhelmed by simple tasks like making a photo copy I decided to leave and not waste any more of my time time. Considering it is an urgent clinic and not even being checked in for 45 mins on a non busy morning i felt like I needed to share this experience. Thankfully my condition wasn't too serious. Surely the doctor is wonderful from what I read but he needs a front desk coverage that mirrors his professionalism and skills.

You're looking for a doctor. Right? Maybe you know what's going on with your health. Maybe you…read moredon't. But one thing is for certain. You want to live life to the fullest. To feel confident about your health AND the provider who makes that possible. Honestly, Doctor Weaver will go above and beyond. When you talk to her, it feels like you're talking to a dear friend. And at the same time, I mentor who want your health to improve. She is so thoughtful, intelligent, and kind that I am honestly considering living in this area for the rest of my life because I can't imagine going to another provider. Plus, the specialists she has referred me to are just as fantastic. Her team is diverse, which I greatly appreciate. And they remember me when I call. The lady who calls from billing is really lovely. Never makes me feel bad for missing a payment. The whole practice is honestly fantastic. If you've had terrible experiences with doctors, you MUST visit doctor weaver. Keep your mind and heart open. Honestly, when something weird happens with my health I don't freak out as much as I used to. Having someone like Doctor Weaver in your life makes a huge difference for your health and your wellbeing. I don't say this lightly, but you CAN trust her!

I love this practice! Everyone is so kind and professional…read more I really enjoy going to the doctor again! I feel like I am listened to and understood. I feel like my concerns are being taken seriously

The husband-wife doctors are lovely, lovely people but the front desk not so much. I received no…read moreresponse from the following sent on February 27, 2025, so after much research, we joined the practice of Dr. Elizabeth Weaver in Herndon. Outstanding front desk staff. Dear Dr. Mir and Dr. Zahir, Dr. Mir, thank you for the time yesterday to discuss x's Vitamin D levels, and a few front office concerns. I totally get that there is a demanding job to be done for so many patients, but I wanted to share my experiences shown in the attached of phone calls diverted to text and DAYS to respond where often I'd have to choose between calling again or texting again ... or just moving on with my life to figure my question out for myself, managing two littles, a household, work, teaching, volunteering, etc. I was so sick in September and am deeply grateful for Dr. Zahir's immediate diagnosis of pneumonia, but I had a follow-on concern regarding a prolonged roller-coaster fever that wouldn't break for several days. It was FRUSTRATING to call, get diverted to text then have the texts ignored for days. It was FRUSTRATING to not be able to have a simple question answered - should my daughter and I get our bloodwork taken first before having a follow-up regarding our Vitamin D levels? If yes, could someone submit bloodwork orders? Again, no one picked up the phone, my text was misunderstood, and it took far too much time for me to chase down an answer to this simple question. It was FRUSTRATING that our follow-up appointments were canceled. It was FRUSTRATING that it took so much time to find an alternate dates/times. It is FRUSTRATING to receive four texts in a week to confirm/check-in for any appointment. It was FRUSTRATING to pull my daughter out of class only to have the receptionist tell us not to come in because the appointment was scheduled as virtual. I had planned to be in person because I wanted to have her BP checked after she recently experienced super low BP from a serious flu. It was FRUSTRATING to have her later in our conversation say, "Well, you can come in if you'd like." Because the appointments were now pushed back to 3:15 and 3:30, I would have been late to pick up my son at his school just down the street from your office as I had originally planned. It was FRUSTRATING to receive a demand call ten minutes before our follow-up appointment on February 27, shaking me down for payment after the FIRST AND ONLY bill was emailed on February 11 that, if not paid, we could not keep the appointment with you. It was FRUSTRATING that she didn't explain upfront: x amount is for x service on x date for x person. She whizzed through the balance due without explaining these details until I finally said, "Hold on. Why haven't I received a bill until now for appointments in September and October?" to which the response was, "We emailed you a bill on February 11." It was FRUSTRATING that I have concerns about my own health but didn't have time (or demeanor) to have a focused conversation with you yesterday. Hopefully I'll find time soon to go through the process of calling, texting, waiting then needless back and forth to set an appointment. May I respectfully suggest going through patients' calls and texts, observe how patients are treated, and perhaps it will become apparent that simply picking up the phone to talk with patients, not forcing patients to text their concerns, clearly responding to them within a reasonable time frame, and, most of all, have a CARING attitude will make a significant difference. As healers, you and your husband know as Maya Angelou said, Patients "will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."

Can't speak more highly of my first time here seeing Dr. Zahir!…read more I needed to find a new primary care doctor and called the office after reading great reviews. I was able to get an appointment for a standard physical the very next day! I was delighted that they took me back ON TIME, moved through standard take-in procedures in a timely fashion, and I had a great visit with Dr. Zahir. I can tell already why he makes lists of "the greatest" in the region. Other pluses? Super easy parking and on-site bloodwork! All the staff were also very friendly and professional. I'm already so glad I chose this practice.

I cannot say enough positive things about the care from Dr. Walsh; she gave us our daughter back…read more Dr. Walsh was attentive and took time to understand not only my daughter's condition but also her concerns. I was deeply impressed by her expertise, and her treatment was spot-on.

Why do I LOVE Dr. Walsh? Let me count the ways…read more.. Dr. Walsh does not take insurance, doesn't have any other doctors in her office, and doesn't have nurses or a receptionist. Scheduling is all online, through her very informative website. While some may see that as a negative, I see that as a positive, especially when looking at the cost of service. I am paying a low, preset fee to see the doctor. I am not also paying for a receptionist, an insurance billing specialist, and a nurse. I pay my $90, I send the bill to my insurance myself and I save a ton of money. Dr. Walsh does not have a receptionist or nurses. When I go see her, I see HER from start to finish, instead of passing through various people to get a hurried 10 minutes of time with a physician. Contacting her is also easier, because I don't have to go through multiple layers to get to her. You know how it usually goes....call the office, leave a message for the doctor, get a call back from the nurse, explain everything to the nurse, who will then discuss it with the doctor, only to get a call back from the nurse saying the doctor wants you to come in. Ugh. With Dr. Walsh, I email her directly, and she either emails or calls me back in hours, not days. If she can help without coming in to see her, she will. She is not in it for the cash. Dr. Walsh does not have back up doctors. This means you are never confronted with a total stranger if something happens. My niece had a rather unpleasant experience with a cyst, and not only did Dr. Walsh come into the office on a Sunday night to take care of it, she even offered to go to my niece if she couldn't drive herself. No backup doctor would do that. Actually, unless you are having a baby, no regular or backup doctor does anything after hours, you go to the ER with all the other injured/sick people. Dr. Walsh doesn't have a thousand patients. This allows her time to keep tabs on things like prescription prices, and where and how to get the best deal. Did you know that sometimes, it is cheaper to pay out of pocket instead of insurance? Neither did I, until she told me that my $35 inhaler through insurance was $12.50 at Costco if I didn't use my insurance. Copays are tricksy and she knows where you can get the best price. Because she keeps her patient list small, she knows her patients. Really KNOWS them... she doesn't need to look in my chart to know why I see her or what is going on. She knows my name, my history, my family, and all the other aspects that you learn about people you know. This is only part of why she is an excellent physician. And here is the really important part....she really is an excellent physician. She knows her stuff and she will take good care of you. You will feel cared for, not rushed through an antibiotics cattle call. If you are looking for a practice with lots of warm bodies to pay attention to you, then this isn't the practice for you. If you are looking for excellent medical care from a wonderful physician, you won't find better than Dr. Walsh.

I have been a subscriber to Forward since 2019 and I have since convinced my wife to do the same…read more The level of care is far and above any we have ever received before. Your time spent with the doctor is longer than in any other office I've been in. Plus, the doctor is listening to you and not typing things into his computer because there is a medical scrip taking notes of what he says and you say the entire time. He's paying complete attention to you. Bloodwork is done in-house, you get the results the same day or while you wait for no additional charge. My current doctor is Dr. Hodes and he knows me. He knows my wife. He isn't so overwhelmed with patients that I'm otherwise just a number. The messaging service is also fantastic. Once, my wife sustained a liquid burn on her hand and by sending a picture through the app, she was prescribed a cream immediately (on a Sunday) and she was able to get it and use it the same day. Yes, it is concierge medicine, but when you count up all your co-pays that you no longer have to pay, I think this is a fair deal, especially if you really care about your health.

Forward has been a great investment thus far. My wife and I both go to the new one in DC and have…read morenothing but praises to sing. We both see two different doctors, but I went to her initial appointment so I've met both. After I met her doctor I wanted to change mine before my appointment because he was so good. But I'm glad I didn't, because David is amazing as well!! Everyone there is super friendly, very knowledgeable, and really want you to understand everything that's going on. The technology there is mind blowing! I've never been this excited about going back to the doctors office. They are also super responsive. You stay connected with them via an app and can send messages at any time of day. Just last night I sent them my 23andMe results (they give you a free test with registration) at 1:03am and got a response back at 1:20am saying it was received. Crazy!! Like I said, nothing but great things to say about them so far.

Dr. Sep was so thorough and patient with my mom, and very knowledgeable about rheumatology. His…read morestaff was wonderful as well, and we had no issues with rescheduling an appointment.

Dr Sep is a very thoughtful physician. He has helped me manage my arthritis and clearly explains…read morethe course of action. The staff have been responsive to my emails/calls, helping me manage flares and meds. I highly recommend Nova Arthritis.

Finding a doctor can be such a daunting task sometimes. Especially if you're a hypochondriac, like…read moreme. Does this doctor have credentials? What are the office hours like? What are my chances of scoring an appointment last minute? Will they think I'm weird if I ask too many questions?! I was recommended to come see Dr. Thathagari at the NOVA Medical Services Center from a co-worker of mine who too can relate to my nonsense hypochondriac concerns. I thought I had meningitis (turns out it was more or less just a bad headache) but Dr. Thathagari answered my countless questions and concerns with a high level of professionalism but also with a slight sense of good natured humour. One thing that is comforting is if you call the office after hours if you have a question or suddenly get sick, Dr. Thathagari always checks the office voicemail and sometimes calls are forwarded to her cell phone. That is SERVICE if I've ever seen it!! I've never had a doctor do that before. So awesome. It's nice to know that doctors have that much concern for their patients. As for finding appointments-- I was able to get a weekend appointment with no problem at all. Their hours are pretty flexible and the office is open, at the latest, around 6 pm on weekdays. So if need be, you can schedule an appointment and not have to take time off from work-- a win-win situation. One thing to be wary about is that this doctor's office is shared with a pediatrician's office-- I rolled up to the office and I got some odd looks-- people must've thought I was lost! Rest assured though, you're definitely in the right place.

Great dr they are now at 43130 amber wood plaza south riding va…read more It's a very friendly office and I have never had a hard time making appointment. She handles questions very polite and professionally. I have never had a bad experience coming here. The new office is very clean and easy to get to.