I was able to book an appointment online. Competent staff, physician was knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional, but also friendly and took time to thoroughly explain best way to treat my injury.

Horrible health care! I was referred to Dr stein and he was terrible. He walked in didn't ask any…read morequestions, barely looked at my foot, interrupted me and talked over me multiple times. He was rude and made assumptions about my activities without checking to confirm. My treatment plan was 2 handouts with stretches. I asked if someone would show me any of them and they explicitly said no. But I could call with questions. Additionally, I expressed that I had pain in my ankle and hip. Past physical therapists said the hip pain was because of compensation from my ankle. Dr Stein it likely was something different but gave no recommendations for how to address it independently. Just come back in a month if it still bothers you. Stay away!

I regret coming here. I trusted Chris because of his years of experience but this was the worst…read moreexperience I've ever had with a pt. Similar to another poster, I spent around 15 minutes with Chris per session and even less when he was late (often 10-15 min after my appt time) getting me from the waiting room. He'd juggle 3 patients at once (nobody else at the clinic did this) and even when he didn't have this many patients I was alone while he was on the other side of the clinic or he just disappeared completely. When I brought up concerns about pain (not muscle pain or soreness), he'd just brush off my concerns and rush through my questions. Older reviews mentioned how friendly the pts are but this was not my experience. Chris was nice at first but then was checked out. Most of the time he was either glued to his computer looking at restaurant menus or chatting with his friends who came to see him. The final straw was hearing him make completely inappropriate comments.

No one is happy to go to physical therapy- it means something is wrong, and work has to be actively…read moredone to recover. With that said, my begrudging attendance at physical therapy is not so bad here because I know my PT is focused on helping my physical issues improve. I have worked with Kira while attending sessions, and she is always guiding me to do the best exercises for my post-surgeries' ailments and weaknesses. It's always the little exercises done the right way that make a world of difference. As time has passed, she has only encouraged me to push a little harder every time. I also appreciate that the focus here depends on the patient/client needs and interests. Some PT's simply don't have the ability to do this. Here, they watch you carefully and cautiously and record everything possible. They make you so Home exercises and emphasize the importance. They change weekly and daily sessions' exercises and therapy as needed, and they know, because they are asking the questions to be asked as related to your lifestyle needs and goals. They make sure you are being truthful because they'll watch you in the exercises and check your strength themselves, as well as testing and pushing your muscles and movement themselves. I am so happy to have gone to PhysioDC, but happier that I don't need to go anymore!

It was a cold Saturday morning in February and I was cutting it close to get to spin class. I…read moreparked and sprinted the two blocks to the studio and the frigid air hit my exposed calves below my 3/4 length workout pants like a brick. Didn't think anything about it until I felt a tug in my right calf within the first two minutes of spin class. I let it heal for several weeks but it never quite felt right. For months, I had a nagging tightness. Not pain, but lingering soreness. Stay with me here. I re-tore my ACL on my left knee a few years ago and opted not to have surgery again. For the most part, It's fine because I "retired" from the sport that caused the injury, but it's occasionally wobbly and my knee randomly pops out of place. So I decided to do what I should have done years ago and go to physical therapy to work on strengthening the muscles around the knee. Hope you're still with me, just trying to set the stage for why Rose Physical Therapy is amazing. I'd met the husband of the owner at a Yelp event and he mentioned that his wife has a physical therapy business. Looked up the business later and saw that it had solid positive reviews. Also saw their business cards at Pacers Running and the employee also had good feedback. I made an appointment at Rose and was assigned to Laura based on my symptoms and her specialties. The DuPont office is bright, clean and modern. It sounds weird to comment about the aesthetics, but it really contributes to the experience and my comfort level. Laura is amazing--she takes the time to listen to where I'm having issues, especially during our initial session. Highly recommend! While I thought only my knee needed work, I mentioned where I continued to have calf tightness and she took a look. She explained where the muscles around an injury can lock up and if not loosened up, stay tight even when the original strain heals. During sessions, she works on those tightened muscles with some kind of sculpting tool, does dry needling to release some of the knotted, triggered areas, and then we do a series of exercises to build up strength and stability. I need to be better about doing the exercises at home to help speed along my recovery, but from the office visits alone, my problem areas are improving and I'm so glad I finally made that first appointment to get started. If you've got a nagging issue that you've been putting off addressing, go to Rose and get yourself right!

Rose Physical Therapy is fantastic, my pt there was Kat De Lara and she is amazing! I had a…read moreherniated disc/sciatica and was completely immobilized; Kat totally got me back on my feet and as good as new in just a few months. I didn't think I'd be walking again and I am now able to do everything I was before. I was amazed; she is a miracle worker! Very attentive, very responsive, patient, kind. I have a terrible memory so Kat would give me detailed emails as to what to do for my weekly and daily exercises and stretches at home. Wonderful PT, wonderful place. Space has a good vibe, clean but not clinical, professional but warm, friendly and responsive staff, easy to get to by bus or metro. Above and beyond the treatment you will find at most physical therapy places (believe me I know from experience). Cannot recommend enough.

Dr John Starr performed a lumbar fusion of my lower spine which was meant to stabilize my spine by…read moreconnections with metal rods and screws in 2022. As a result of the surgery I experienced a septic staph aureus infection of the blood stream. The infection was induced in the surgery . I was readmitted to the hospital through the ER where a second surgery was necessary to ":wash out": the original site. I was in the hospital for another 5 days with high dose intravenous anti biotics . The antibiotics were continued at home for 6 weeks. But again the infection came back after the antibiotic therapy at home ended,. Again back in the hospital for another 5 days and another "wash out ": surgery followed by IV antibiotics which continued for several months. Now in 2025 I learn that the base of the fusion did not fuse to the bone. It came loose. Now I have to go back for a fusion "revision" surgery with a year of recovery. A horrible experience that continues .

Dr Moss is fabulous for wrist and hand issues and Dr Unger did my knees, highly recommended!read more

Dr. Pittman is a teacher first and foremost. If you have any questions about what she is doing/what…read moreis going on, she will explain it to you in a way that is accessible to the typical human. She is also a great listener as her physical therapy sessions end up becoming mental therapy sessions. Tasha is also deserving of praise as she is always in a good mood and ready to assist whenever I call.

Josh was fantastic! Communicative, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Helped me greatly reduce the…read morepain from a minor injury to full functionality and no pain. Would definitely return if needed.

Terrible bedside manner. He canceled surgery after taking money for…read moreMultiple pre-surgery visits Billing department does not explain invoices. Don't go there.

Dr. Benjamin E. Stein, MD of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Washington, DC is probably…read morethe worst orthopedic doctor in the Washington, DC area: he is more of a businessman masquerading as an orthopedist. When I visited Dr. Stein's office, I was (eventually, after a long wait) taken to the X-Ray room. The X-Ray room contained an X-ray apparatus that looks to be years obsolete. Other orthopedic clinics in the Washington, DC area have more sophisticated diagnostic equipment. The X-ray technician took X-rays of my feet and knees and then it was time to meet Dr. Benjamin Stein. I told Dr. Stein of the problems I have been having: 1) an injured big toe on my right foot; 2) persistent soreness in my knees, especially when walking on stairs; and 3) I need new orthotic foot pads. Dr. Stein then addressed each problem in the most cavalier manner: 1) Dr. Stein examined the X-rays of my injured big toe: a very small bone fragment has splintered off and is pressing against the flesh in the top of the toe causing pain. Apparently from the X-ray, it was evident even to a medical neophyte like myself that it needed to be surgically removed. Instead, Dr. Stein simply said it will heal by itself. A few weeks later, it is still evident that the bone fragment has not healed back into place and needs surgical removal. 2) Dr. Stein said the X-rays did not reveal any problem with my knees. I have to admit that to my untrained eye that I could not see any visible damage to my knees from the X-ray, but I asked Dr. Stein why the soreness in my knees persists. Dr. Stein said he didn't know. I asked Dr. Stein if there was no improvement in my knees nine months from now and I remain in pain would he write a letter to my landlord noting that walking on the stairs in my house causes me pain in my knees and recommend that my landlord release me from my lease so I could rent an apartment with no stairs. Dr. Stein looked at me as if I had asked him to kill someone for me and took offense saying that he did not write such letters. I suppose he has never heard of the phrases "reasonable accommodation of a medical condition" or "supporting documentation." 3) I explained to Dr. Stein that I have a genetic disorder that creates a larger than normal dorsal bones in my feet that extend bottom-wise half-an-inch or so, requiring orthopedic foot pads - at least two other orthopedic doctors explained that to me previously. Dr. Stein said he had never heard of any such genetic disorder of the dorsal bone! Where did he go to medical school?! Dr. Stein simply gave me a prescription for new orthotic pads and a few weeks later I received a bill for a total of $245.56 for the X-rays. Apparently, Dr. Stein charges approximately twice for X-rays the amount that Blue Cross/Blue Shield will pay for, so we patients have to pay a large co-payment and deductible to The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. If your doctor refers you to Dr. Benjamin Stein or any other doctor at the The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Washington, DC refuse the referral and find a new doctor who will refer a better orthopedic doctor or orthopedic clinic (I am changing primary care doctors because my current one always refers me to mediocre specialists, which is why I ended up seeing Dr. Stein.). Please find yourself a better orthopedic doctor: you will receive only inadequate care and excessive bills from Dr. Benjamin Stein and The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Washington, DC.

Turning 96 in June 2024, I have had excellent health but experienced a number of minor injuries…read moreconducive to using physical therapy. So I had had previous experience with this kind of treatment. The time I spent at Star was the best. To begin with, the facility is pleasant, with large windows, and very well laid out so that three or four therapists can work freely with patients with different levels of need. The atmosphere is welcoming and exudes a sense of community, working together to produce comfort and high performance. Sam Dozier, receptionist and Therapist Aide, greets people warmly, tirelessly arranges schedules to suit your convenience, and throughout your time there offers compassionate support. I worked alternately with Kyra Corradin and Aysha Ehsan. To sum up, I found them to be kind, caring, and focused. They are professionals with a special understanding of the power of movement to refresh and restore. Although work in the sessions is directed to particular areas of the body, the target is the whole person, not just a sore neck or knee. Kyra and Aysha began each session by asking how I was feeling that day with an interest not only in physical issues, but also in my spirits and general outlook. Their goal was to make me feel better through movement specifically directed to areas needing attention. If I indicated pain in a particular area, they would begin by massaging that spot, literally demonstrating the common expression, "I can feel your pain." I always did feel better after my sessions. However, both therapists strongly emphasized the importance of taking personal responsibility for learning and doing prescribed exercises at home. I thought they were great teachers, very good practitioners of their trade, and good at motivating me to carry on the lessons ourselves.

I went to STAR to get help with stretching, to be able to do the splits for competition dance…read morepurposes. Stretching on my own was losing its effectiveness and I wanted to see if there was a deeper problem that needed professional help. I had appointments with both Kathy and Annie. Unfortunately my first few experiences weren't that positive as far as the therapists being on time (for one appointment I had to wait 30 mins, due to traffic. But imagine if it was the reverse, I'm sure I would have been charged as a no show or wouldn't have been able to still have my appointment that day). It was a bit odd working with 2 therapists, as it seemed they both had their own approach to PT that didn't always line up with the other's instruction. Annie was nice and pleasant to work with. However, after about a month of going twice a week every week, I asked if she thought the sessions were what I needed (because they aren't cheap!) She recommended yoga. My last comment is regarding their billing practices. I paid the first bill in the office, and received the second bill in the mail. However the bill stated it was already past due. I called the office to pay and asked why the bill was past due. I was given some excuse about the way the insurance payments hit. That's unacceptable to me and has never happened in all of my adult life. Overall the experience going to STAR was one I didn't feel I benefited from, and could have saved a lot of time and money.

I cannot recommend Dr. Dickson enough! I came in worn out from another doctor invalidating me and…read moremy pain as a dancer, and barely knew what was wrong with my shoulder injury. Dr. Dickson helped me figure everything out through an in-depth examination and made a plan for me to be on track to perform. I went from having extremely high pain to nothing in a matter of weeks! Dr. Dickson's hands-on approach and immense knowledge of dance and the body helped me overcome my injury and gave me a greater understanding of my own body and injury prevention. It was life changing to have a physical therapist who truly understood all aspects my practice. Dr. Dickson is so kind, easy to reach, a great listener, and passionate about her practice and clients. I was always excited to see her because I knew she would help with my pain, and she is wonderful to talk to. She even attended my performance! Thank you for everything, if I need anything again I will be sure to come back!

Danelle Dickson, PT, DPT, OCS, was recommended to me by the owner of the FIT Gym in the Dupont…read moreCircle area. I had been having trouble with persistent Achilles tendon and planter fascia issues. I previously had done physical therapy for about three months with a different provider, but it really did not solve the problem. When I landed on Ms. Dickson's door step, I was in a lot of pain and had been dealing with the issue for over a year. Ms. Dickson was very patient with me and spent much one-on-one time isolating the various issues. She is different from the typical physical therapy places in the sense that she won't give up on you, gives you tons of individual attention and works on the ailing body part or parts (!) to get everything in working properly and in alignment. My previous experiences with physical therapy generally included maybe 15 minutes with the physical therapist before being handed off to an assistant for the exercise portion of the therapy. Ms. Dickson works with you exclusively, both in the hands on work and the exercise portion. Her office is very well run. While she doesn't process insurance, she will provide the documentation needed to submit to your individual insurance company and this documentation is provided promptly. My insurance company accepted her bills without question. She also has an automated email reminder of upcoming appointments which I found helpful. Finally, and most importantly, she checks in with you regularly and is available for any questions or concerns. Ms. Dickson responds quickly to any questions I had, which I have greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Danelle Dickson for any physical therapy needs you may have. She has been a lifesaver for me -- I am extremely pleased with the level of care and results that I have experienced at her practice.

I've been coming here for over six months. Never experience has been very good. My PT is Dr…read more Jordan M. I can't say enough good things about him. But to start: He genuinely cares about his patients. Not just the one on one care for PT, but as you as a person! I get to spend an hour with him and have really good conversation along with getting excellent care. He is very "hands on" which I appreciate. He listens to your concerns. And he goes hands-on whether it be massage or be cupping. And then gives you exercises and make sure you don't leave until you understand what you have to do. I even convinced my own wife to give Jordan a try as her PT and she truly understood what I was talking about. The front office staff is always helpful and polite Every time I call she picks up immediately and it's very helpful. They take my type of insurance which would be a dealbreaker if they did not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield. Every appointment with Dr Jordan, I leave feeling heard, encouraged, and like real progress is being made. If you're looking for a PT who will treat you like a whole person and not just a case file, look no further. Highest possible recommendation! It'll be a sad day when I no longer have any PT issues. Because I won't have an excuse To come here.

Great physical therapy and definitely the best I have had in the area. They are great at improving…read moremy very complex conditions. I have seen Jon, Lauren, and Nate and they are all amazing. Looking forward to hopefully returning soon.

I've been a patient of Dr. Dsouza for just over a year, and she has truly changed the trajectory of…read moremy health for the better. I came in on the tail end of SIBO and as someone who suffers from R-CPD, GERD, exhaustion, rosacea/acne, and anxiety/depression. Not only did she make me feel heard (after years of being dismissed and treated with minimal care by other doctors), but her rigorous testing, attention, and recommendations have already helped me physically and mentally. I could not recommend her enough, especially if you know something is wrong with your body, but other "specialized" doctors have been no help. Honestly, 100/5 stars!

Dr. Anji was very accommodating and thorough. I love her attentiveness and I felt seen and heard…read moreand she has great bedside manners and works with me to establish the health goals I want for myself.