Doctor Tashko was my endocrinologist for over four years until we moved to Texas three months ago…read more He is an outstanding physician: incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely caring about his patients - spending as much time as was needed to answer all of my questions and concerns without hurrying through any part of the appointment. His whole practice is patient-centric where the patient's need definitely come first. His consultations will be missed!

I've been seeing Dr. Tashko since June 2016, 8 years after I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I…read morehad visited more than 5 endocrinologists before I met Dr. Tashko. My condition was getting worse. Other endocrinologists were unable to help and all of their effort was to constantly change my medications without any explanation and no results. I always felt rushed during my doctor visits with them especially after having had to wait in the waiting room for long periods, which was very inconvenient and useless.  Dr. Tashko is one of the very few doctors I know who is extremely passionate about his profession. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered. He works with me to address my health concerns and makes sure I understand my course of treatment and action. He makes sure we are on the same page and understanding. He takes his time to explain the prescriptions and their side-effects, how they work, and the science behind them. He discusses several options, the outcome of each, and which best works with my lifestyle for the best result. I have NEVER seen a doctor who cared so much. He always prints out handouts for me to take home and he directs me to related articles and resources to educate me on my health condition. Hands down, Dr. Tashko is one of the best doctors and I'm so blessed to have met him and have him as my endocrinologist. After having two babies back to back in 2018 and 2019 I had gained a lot of weight and my A1C went up to 7.0. Thanks to Dr. Tashko I lost 36 lbs and dropped my A1C down to 5.0. This is the best I've ever felt about my health and physical appearance. I would also like to add that his staff is very friendly, respectful, and responsive. I always get a respond within an hour (on business hours) no matter if my inquiry is administrative or medical related. I highly recommend him!

LOVE LOVE LOVE DR. DUA!!!…read more If you're looking for an endocrinologist, look no further - Dr. Dua is your person! She is super sweet, kind, welcoming, and so so so knowledgeable. I love the fact that she takes the time to get to know you, your history, and actually offer sound professional medical advice, recommendations, and suggestions in formulating an individualized plan that will work for you. Dr. Dua was so thorough, and she also answered all of my questions and eased any worries that I had - I felt comfortable with her right away. She is just so wonderful - I can't gush about her enough! Dr. Dua and her team offers consultation and comprehensive care for pituitary disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes, adrenal disorders, calcium metabolism osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders. They are affiliated with VHC and INOVA - Fairfax. Her nursing staff are also friendly, and the office is clean. There's plenty of parking in the upper deck adjacent to the building. +ask for Dr. Dua! +treats endocrine disorders +plenty of parking in upper deck, adjacent to the building

Front office is pleasant to work with and that is as important as the quality of the doctor. Dr…read more Ahmad is my provider and I find her to be knowledgeable and supportive. Her manner and attitude are excellent.

Close, accommodating tight schedules, and professional. They actually call back when trying to set…read moreup an appointment. I have been very grateful for the outstanding care I have received as a patient with diabetes and a variety of other endocrine issues.

Their administrative staff is very unprofessional and extremely rude. I dread having to deal with…read morethe admin staff, which you have to as a patient. Looking to switch practices, because I don't pay to be treated with the outmost disrespect. I also had an issue with Dr. Joshi Silpa, who has her own practice now, because she was very dismissive of my issues (i.e., excessive hair loss - I lost 1/3 of it, weight I cannot lose, Hashimoto's, iron issues, fatigue) and stated I should see a dietitian. I just needed medication to help me survive, but don't come here if you want optimal levels or you want to truly thrive.

I'm grateful to Dr Repaka. She seems measured and up to date on research. She was honest about the…read morepercentage of patients who regret thyroid removal/radiation treatment. I have been trying to get a Dr to be honest with me about this for about 20 years. She said research has come out in the last 5 years to support long term medication treatment as a viable alternative. For any others out there looking for this from a Dr I hope this is helpful.

No hand-holding here. She's effective and very matter of fact, even when delivering a cancer…read morediagnosis.

I have been going to Dr. Santos-Leal for 6 years. He is very knowledgeable. His exams are…read morethorough, and he does a great job of explaining medical issues to me. His manner is professional but sympathetic. I do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing this type of medical care. In the past, i have had some problems with the responsiveness of the office staff. This seems to have improved the last year or so and I hope these issues are behind us now.

I found this practice and was very hopeful with how the care of everyone in the office would be. I…read morehad one appointment and the NP insisted that I have a follow up in 4 weeks. I'm a teacher, and this follow up was after I was back in school, I made it clear when I schedule the appointment; it had to be 3:45 or after. The office cancelled my appointment and I still haven't gotten a new one. They wouldn't refill my prescription, and I ended up having to ration my last insulin pen. The office assistant I spoke to was rude and unprofessional on a "follow up" phone call a week after I called multiple times and left voicemails requesting insulin. I would not recommend this office.

My mother and I called to set up an appointment with this physician and were told she would have to…read morepay $2500 to be a member before she could be seen as a patient. The concept of a concierge type of practice is a pure scam. This provider not only charges your insurance but also charges you to be a member of her practice. This isn't patient-centered care, this is someone who wants to overcharge you while claiming they are helping you by accepting only a certain number of patients. Her reviews are very questionable and I would not recommend any provider attempting to overcharge patients to make money off of them. Scam, Scam, Scam! Shame on you for doing that! There are tons of endocrinologists in the DMV, don't waste your money on this one who is full of greed unless you want to pay thousands of dollars to a provider who only wants to make money off of you.

Dr. M and Melissa are like my teammates to have a healthier and more balanced life. I started…read moreseeing her about 7 months ago and I'm down 30 lbs AND my insulin levels have been cut by half. There's so many options available that I did not know about. I always look forward to my next appointment especially when I get to hop on this machine which calculates all kinds of interesting data on your body. I wish I had known about her years ago before my weight went totally off track. Luckily I'm back and feeling great. This would not have been possible without dr. M. She makes it seem not only less scary but completely possible. I feel in control now.

I lost 35 pounds when there was no other way for it to go! AND, all my numbers have improved. This…read morewas a great decision and I finally feel like the me I once lived in, plus I feel healthier than ever.

From beginning to end Dr. Parker and her staff treated my daughter and I with care, attention and…read morerespect. Jennifer, the Office Manger is the friendliest, most personable professional I have ever encountered! She is attentive, and everything is taken care of. From refreshments, to billing and making sure your next appointment is scheduled, she is on top of it all. I love the informational sheets and goals that are printed out at the end of each appointment reminding us of goals and vital information we discussed with Dr. Parker. Dr. Parker is enthusiastic, a terrific listener and you can tell she truly cares about the health of your child. I've never experienced a practice such as this and I would recommend this practice to any one seeking to feel supported throughout their journey to living a healthy life for their children.

This practice is exactly what we were looking for to help our daughter. First of all,Jennifer…read moreresponded promptly by phone and email to my request for an appointment. Shes kind and friendly,and answered all my questions about the practice,immediately felt we had chosen the right place.Dr Parker shows such empathy,is thorough in her questions, exam and never once made us feel rushed or like we were just a number. She listens!The office is comfortable and decorated in a way that you don't feel your at a medical visit. Definitely recommend this practice to anyone in need of a pediatric endocrinologist.

Apparently, despite the name and even the appearance of Dr. Crantz being familiar to both my…read morehusband and myself, it appears that I have him confused for another doctor according to his comment that he has not practiced at Fairfax Hospital for some time. My stay there was just a few months ago so it was obviously NOT Dr. Crantz. I have updated with this correction as well as giving five stars as an apology for the mix up. I am truly, truly sorry for the misunderstanding and feel horrible about it! In fact, I am looking for an endocrinologist to see and would like to give Dr. Crantz a try if he will have me as a patient. Again, I am deeply sorry for the confusion. ****************** I was hospitalized at Fairfax Hospital for tachycardia & uncontrolled hypertension. I had been in & out of my local hospital with no real answers & came to Fairfax b/c they have better resources. I have several chronic illnesses & chronic pain so the hospital is often like a second home to me, unfortunately. The past year has been particularly rough with two major surgeries for severe Stage IV endometriosis & difficulties w/ interstitial cystitis. When Dr. Crantz came into my room, he showed compassion & concern which was desperately needed & appreciated. He did a thorough exam, promised that he would get to the bottom of things & said, "You will not leave here until I have an answer for you." When you are this sick, scared & desperate for answers, a doctor like this is a Godsend. As he left my room, he promised to return to talk to me further about a care plan & eventually, to provide me with the answers I was seeking. I cried harder than I had in a long time when he left, tears of relief & hope that someone cared enough to figure out what is wrong & I felt I was in great hands. However, being a chronic pain patient as well as someone who is battling chronic illness, my needing frequent hospitalizations automatically qualifies me to be judged as a "frequent flier" AKA a "drug seeker." Even though I am under the care of a qualified pain management physician & I follow his care plan to a "T," & even though every in-hospital pain management team I have met with understands my care plan & issues with tolerance, I often run into this prejudice & it affects my care negatively. Sadly, this is a common problem that chronic pain patients face. If I was being discriminated against for my faith, orientation or the color of my skin, the doctor would be disciplined if not fired. But it is perfectly acceptable in the medical field to discriminate against those with chronic pain simply because there are some who do abuse the system. There are no words to describe the humiliation one feels once you realize you are being looked down on & judged for something you have not, nor ever will do (abuse pain medication). When you are more sick than you have ever been in your life, desperate for answers & too weak to fight the system when it turns on you, it is one of the most hopeless, scary & demoralizing positions to be in. So imagine my disappointment when Dr. Crantz, after looking into my file, where I'm sure I'm clearly labeled for my frequent hospitalizations, would not even come talk to me as promised. He sent the hospitalist in to tell me that he believes my pain medications are the cause of my symptoms (I later consulted with 3 different pain management specialists to see if that was even possible & they all said there is absolutely no medically sound reason for such a judgement, that it would not make any sense for it to be my pain medication causing my issues & that unfortunately, they see this scenario happen frequently to their patients by uninformed doctors who know nothing about pain management & simply act on stereotypes & bias rather than science & facts. Even though my tests showed a significant adrenal insufficiency, Dr. Crantz refused to treat it & instead advised, through the hospitalist, that I "stop taking all of those pain medications." The very medications that help me function through level 8-10 chronic pain. Medications I have taken for years w/o a problem. The only thing Dr. Crantz's advice would accomplish is to set me back significantly in my treatment & put me through unnecessary, unbearable pain. He refused to speak to me face to face to discuss my concerns & questions despite his promise to come back. And his promise to not send me home w/o answers was not truly fulfilled. Giving me "answers" that were not medically sound & that were based on an unethical bias & stereotype towards me is not an acceptable answer.

If I had listened to this doctor more than 20 years ago, I would more than likely be dead today. I…read morehad Cushing's and was officially diagnosed and successfully treated after seeking a second opinion. All Dr. Crantz focused on was my weight, dictated his clinical notes in front of me saying I didn't have the disease I had, and that I simply needed to lose weight. From some of the other reviews on here, it sounds like he is still hung up on weight as the reason for illness. All the best to those of you who seek his help.