After receiving a papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis, the radiologist who performed my biopsy…read morerecommended Dr. Purkert for the surgery. After reading the reviews for Dr. Purkert on Healthgrades.com, vitals.com, and in various discussion boards related to thyroid cancer, I decided to move forward with him. My wife and I were highly anxious about this situation, but Dr. Purkert's calm and patient demeanor went a long way towards setting us at ease. He rationally and unhurriedly explained everything about the surgery, the disease itself, and went over all questions we had. It's hard to say anything is "great" related to cancer, but really the experience is best described as such. He took all the time we needed, and we never felt rushed. Plus, he has a very calm way about him that was reassuring. As for the surgery, he performed it remarkably at Inova Fairfax Hospital. The man has skill, for sure. He removed the entire thyroid, but was able to save all four parathyroids. In fact, he even removed one parathyroid, checked it for cancer, and re-implanted it successfully. No nerve damage/vocal changes. I am only six months out, and already the scar is shockingly small. I feel it was a wise decision to go with Dr. Purkert. His positive reputation in thyroid surgeries is well-deserved.

Dr Purkert has moved to an Inova linked practice, and is now located at 6565 Arlington Boulevard,…read morenear Seven Corners. After being told by two doctors that Dr Purkert was the go-to guy for parathyroid surgery, I initially met him to discuss my situation and found that Dr Purkert has an excellent patient manner. He is neither condescending nor arrogant, but makes you feel like an old friend. As a result of our initial meeting, I decided to go forward with the surgery with him. I had more concerns about the anaestheology than the procedure itself. The procedure went smoothly and less than a week later, I have experienced less pain and discomfort than expected. Although surgery is never an attractive option, if it becomes necessary then I could recommend Dr Purkert without hesitation. Would use his services again should the need ever arise. As for the Inova part, you can expect all the difficulties associated with an enormous bureaucracy, but somehow they manage to get the job done.

I can't say enough about my positive experience under the care of Dr. Matthew Buchanan at Nirschl…read moreOrthopaedic Center. After months of ankle and foot pain, my PT referred me to Dr. Buchanan and after the first visit, I knew I was on the right path to healing. He was very pleasant and patient with all my questions and concerns and clearly explained what was going on with my foot. I had ankle ligament reconstruction a year ago and my foot is now better than ever. The office was great to work with on scheduling appointments, the PA Jessica was fabulous, and the surgery was very straightforward. One thing I really liked was the detailed instructions for pre and post surgical care. This established realistic expectations for my recovery and something I could refer back to when needed. They are a very caring and helpful group of people and I will continue to use them for my joint care.

Was in pain and told to get an MRI, which I did. Pain worsened and my leg went numb (MRI showed…read morebulging disc pressing nerve). I was in debilitating pain and they didn't return phone calls for 2 days and I had to go to ER.

Avalon Physical Therapy is great. Margie was giving me physical therapy at home and she was…read morewonderful. She walked me through areas that were a little scary for me, like climbing stairs. I had a hip replacement and I had to be very careful. She also help me with various exercises and she even walked with me outside. She was very patient and kind. Rina came to check on me in order to do the discharge of the physical. She said I was doing very well. I highly recommend Avalon if you need physical therapy.

I cannot recommend Vigeo enough. I was fortunate to have Michelle McGregor come to my home 3 times…read moreto start my PT after knee replacement therapy. She is knowledgeable, talented and empathetic. I then was treated by Margie who was also great. They both got me ready for outpatient therapy and helped me realize my goal of a quick recovery.

Fast and friendly urgent care that lets you walk in or book an appointment online so there's…read moreminimal waiting once you arrive. Staff is friendly and the nurses, doctors, and PAs are also all friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to figure out what's going on and run any needed tests. It also usually isn't as packed as some urgent care centers so there isn't usually too much of a wait. Nobody wants to go to urgent care of course but I'll come back here if the need arises.

Walked in at 11 am on a Tuesday. Fast. Efficient. Friendly. Effective. Cleared up my ear wax…read moreproblem. Well done by all.

Extremely disappointed…read more Called, sent an email, and spoke to the therapist before I went to see her. I told her my issue. She said oh yes, I can help you with that. Got to my appointment and she only helped me with one exercise that was nominal and did nothing for me. She took maybe 10 minutes with me about my issue. The rest of the hour we talked about personal things about her family and mine that were similar. She was very friendly, no problems there. She finally said that she really couldn't do much more. I could come back for two more sessions that would not be for an hour, but as I recall, she was still going to charge me for an hour and said she didn't know if it would help much. She referred me to a surgeon. I gave up on going to another Physical Therapist (PT) for 10 months. I figured it was a waste of time. I finally went to another one and within five minutes he gave me exercises that were phenomenal. Within two days I was seeing improvement. I no longer have any pain and I have phenomenal movement. The costs are extremely high. Like other reviews have said, they are dreadful about insurance, they are not informative about insurance, and even though they don't accept insurance, they are not very helpful about it. They are rude about it also. They do not explain things well at all. If you ask questions, they get irritated. I wish I had seen some of these reviews before I went. They were referred to me by someone who thought they could be helpful. Look elsewhere for your PT needs.

You have been warned: be very, very careful with them!!…read more This is a cash-for-treatment facility and you will NOT be reimbursed by Medicare or your insurance co. This key fact was misrepresented by front office staff, who said that if I paid more than the cash rate ($165 vs. $125), I would get an invoice with codes which could be processed by insurance: a statement then denied by BDI management. This facility was recommended by my orthopedic surgeon who claimed that their outcomes were superior and failed to mention the cash aspect. Well, their outcomes were no better for me and I am also now $1,250 in the hole, before I pulled the plug. I have protested strongly to my surgeon, warning him to fully disclose all facts before recommending this facility to his patients. Overall, it has left a bad taste and hence this warning to others, lest they suffer the same fate.

Several years ago, after going through the evaluation process for refractive surgery, I chose PRK…read moreover LASIK because I wanted to avoid the long-term risk of a LASIK flap becoming displaced. Looking back, I was not adequately informed about one of the most significant limitations of excimer laser vision correction, and I deeply regret not pursuing legal action at the time. The excimer laser typically creates a fully corrected optical zone of around 6.5 mm, with the surrounding tissue blended into the untreated cornea using what is commonly referred to as a "blend zone." The purpose of this transition is to reduce the sharp boundary between treated and untreated tissue. However, the blend zone is not fully corrected tissue. If your pupils dilate beyond the effective optical zone in dim lighting, as mine do, you have an increased risk of experiencing starbursts, halos, glare, and light streaking at night. The blend zone did not prevent those symptoms. Despite being characterized as an unlikely outcome during the consent process, I have lived with those symptoms ever since. I also experienced a complication after surgery when the protective bandage contact lens placed over my cornea slipped. The vision in my right eye became noticeably hazy, and the pain was unlike anything I had experienced before, which makes sense given that the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue in the human body. When I raised concerns with Dr. Anh Nguyen, they were simply dismissed. I was told there was no visible scarring despite the persistent haze I was experiencing, and that response never aligned with my own experience or subsequent vision. The potential for persistent nighttime visual disturbances is disclosed in the consent waiver you sign before surgery. They were presented as remote possibilities rather than meaningful tradeoffs that many patients should seriously consider. The paperwork acknowledged them, but the overall impression I walked away with was that they were exceedingly rare and unlikely to occur. By contrast, the therapeutic bandage contact lens--or the possibility of it slipping and causing lasting visual consequences--was never referenced or explained to me in any way. Meaningful informed consent requires patients to fully understand the realistic possibility of permanent nighttime vision changes and other complications before deciding to undergo an elective procedure. Whether the manner in which these risks were presented was the result of negligence, an overly optimistic view of the procedure, or a desire to encourage patients to proceed, I cannot say. What I do know is that the potential consequences I ultimately experienced were not communicated to me in a way that allowed me to make a truly informed decision.

BILLING is TERRIBLE and will waste so much of your time trying to resolve. I had an appointment in…read moreJuly, paid through the United HC website in August, and have been sent bills requesting payment since then. THREE times I have submitted proof of payment through some weird portal they have (which means you don't have email proof of your responses) and still I get overdue bills. Yesterday a COLLECTIONS agency called about his bill. I am livid!! I have an excellent credit score and now they are messing with my credit. I would recommend staying away from this provider!

This place is the absolute worst…read more The front desk has no regards to HIPAA or patient confidentiality - how is this place still in business?! I had heard great things of CWC, so I decided to give them a try. I'm upset that I ever gave them a chance. I have never had such a difficult time getting in contact with the doc (Tran) - no follow-ups, no callbacks to multiple messages, no sharing of results that were weeks and weeks overdue; and, all this due to an improper administration of tests - how is that even possible? And, to top it off, have you ever heard of a front desk receptionist giving patients some vague results of a test?! Seriously?! The receptionists have complete disregard to your privacy, your time, and dismisses you and all of your concerns. Did I mention that they laugh at you, too? Yes, you read that correctly. They are awful. Avoid CWC at all costs. +HIPAA/patient confidentiality not respected +no communication with docs +worst front desk, ever

Excellent OBGYN practice with a great group of doctors and nurses. I have met all of the OB doctors…read more(encouraged during pregnancy since the on call doctor delivers the baby) and I like them all. I felt I received very good care. I also met two of the ultrasound techs (Alexandria office location) and had good experiences. It is easy to set an appointment or phone in a question for the doctors and the front desk staff is attentive. Dr. Stas took care of me during labor and Dr. Moore delivered my baby -- I had great experiences with both and really liked the hospital staff (Inova Fairfax). Highly recommend this group.

I found this practice through MyPrivia as I was in need of podiatrist to help me take care of my…read moreingrown toe nail. Dr. Patel is great! I came in and discussed with her that I needed a removal of an ingrown on one of my big toes and was able to have it removed the same office visit. Great interpersonal care and was able to discuss next steps in care for healing purposes. Front office staff and nurses are great and friendly! Definitely recommend!

I have been with Dr Chhabra once and she was ok. A few months later was diagnosis with lymphedema…read morelegs/feet. I was told to go my podiatrist from the hospital. Got an appointment. And I explained I was in the hospital and they told me to come see her - she looked at my legs/feet and looked me square in the eye and said "I AM NOT GIVING YOU ANY PAIN MEDS". I am sending you to a vascular doctor and she handed me the referral and LEFT THE ROOM. I WOULD NEVER GO BACK TO HER - she very smart in her field but her bedside manner = STINKS.

Mike came highly recommended for treating spine issues, as I was dealing with an L4/L5 disc tear. I…read morewaited two months for an appointment, and he was absolutely worth it. In just one month, thanks to Mike, I've seen dramatic improvement--greater pain-free range of motion, ability to lift light weights again, walking much longer distances, better sleep, and little for ibuprofen. He has also helped me push past my fear-avoidance issues. I'm starting to plan travel again.   Mike will be my go-to PT for future issues from now on.

I felt COMPELLED to write this. HIPAA privacy?! I could hear…read moreevery single detail of a new patient's health history. Good reviews?! one was from the OWNER HIMSELF and another from someone with his same last name! How many other friends and family are writing reviews? Mike, the owner, was almost 10 minutes late for our first session. Second session, he reviewed and manipulated very little then, he had to "move some things", left with a dolly and I didn't see him for easily 25-30 minutes. Third session, he also reviewed and did very little manipulation, but then again I was on my own. I left when time was up with no closure from Mike because he was working with another patient. Each time I was there, Mike told me that the way I walk was causing my ortho problems and he imitated me in an exaggerated way that wasn't helpful in my understanding the problem and figuring out how to improve it. It just made me feel very uncomfortable honestly.

I have been coming here for four years now, and each time was top notch. Professional. Great…read morecustomer service. Efficient and effective. They were so good about working with my insurance company and making sure I could maximize my health plan. With that said, something that should've costed about $29,000-32,000 ended up costing me less than $300. Dr. Carlos did a night and day difference on my gums; the skin graft was quite meticulous and he did better than I thought could be done. Honestly, you don't find many companies here in the WMA with their care and sincerity, and their customer service is as good as it gets. Surgeries were great, and Dr. Carlos was so accommodating to an urgent appointment after one surgery, to ensure me my bleeding was normal. So, if you're in need of a oral surgery, I highly recommend this place...they're polite, efficient, effective, competent and such a pleasure to work with!! Also to say their maneuvering through insurance politics was exceedingly my expectations.

The doctor did excellent work on my bad tooth but his administrators made me crazy. They canceled…read morean appointment 5 minutes prior to its start and were greatly challenged sumbitting a simple claim to my insurance. If you have a simple procedure you need done,go somewhere less stressful.