I'm a new patient of this practice, having had my first appointment with one of the physicians…read morethere today after having relocated to the area. Most of my experience thus far was highly favorable. (1) The practice continues (Nov 2022) to use good practices for infection control -- including mask wearing and having walk-in patients wait in their cars before entering the facility. (2) I interacted with three staff -- the receptionist at the front desk; the health aide who took weight, temperature, blood pressure, history; and the physician. All were competent, respectful, and friendly. (3) The doctor took time to comprehensively talk with me to understand my medical history and needs going forward. (4) I was appropriately referred for some preventative screenings, as well as to a specialist in the Univ of Virginia system for an ongoing concern. I like the inter-connectedness of the medical services, including the ability to share records in MyChart. On the negative side, it took forever to get a "new patient" appointment. I believe that I made the appointment for my November appointment back in March or April. My husband, who only made his appointment in September, will have his first visit in March. That said, we understand that once you're registered as a patient of the practice, you could avail yourself to same-day medical services in the event of illness. We have had challenges, however, in getting prescription refills from our previous out-of-area physicians as we wait(ed) for our first appointments with Medical Associates. We appreciate that this practice is providing medical services in our relatively rural location.

I went to several doctors and couldn't get anything for common cold. Saw doctors Bowmaker. Worst…read morefacility. I'm awfully sick.. Emergency Saud I should have been given something... We are always treated different.

This was my first appointment so I arrived at 7am even though I pre checked in for a 7:30…read moreappointment. I was taken back at 7:40 and things started to move quickly. I got x rays then the doctor came in and the appointment was over in 15 minutes. Overall a pleasant experience. The doctor and nurses were very friendly and very helpful.

Doctor is great! Appointments are unnecessary. They are never on time anyway. Take you back at your…read morescheduled time, then you wait and wait and wait. If your time is not valuable, then by all means these guys are for you. Just wish they didn't overbook.

This is a doctor who cares about his patients…read more I have been a patient of Dr. Harrington for over 20 years now. He has cared for my family and even several friends in the Fredericksburg area. Not only has Dr. Harrington been a great resource for check-ups, physicals, and any medical questions, but he was able to catch a possibly life threatening thyroid disorder well before I started becoming symptomatic. The wait times for his office are sometimes long, but this is because he actually spends time talking to his patients, listening to their symptoms and concerns, and explaining things in a clear and detailed manner. The man has a good heart, which is rare to find these days. I have seen this first hand when I went through some serious medical issues and he was the only doctor who took me seriously. I don't know what your experience will be like, but I can promise you that Dr. Harrington is a good doctor and an even better person.

I've been a patient of Dr. Harrington's for three years solely because it's a pain to transfer to…read moreanother doctor. Every three months for the last three years (and sometimes more often if I get super sick) I have to wait an average of 45 minutes passed my appointment time to be seen. The front office person, Linda, is extremely rude. When I brought this up with Dr. Harrington he said he is aware of her behavior, that he's spoken to her about it before, but, he told me, it's just the way she is--being from New York and all. Their billing has yet to give me a refund for incorrect billing from a year ago. I've listened to others' arguments about this as well while sitting in the waiting room. When Dr. Harrington does finally come in, he says the same things and asks me the same questions as if meeting me for the first time: "Have we seen you for this before?" (It's the only thing I see him for, and yes, every three months.) I have to call two to three times to get a single prescription refilled every time I need it refilled. Often I have to go to their office and wait in person to make sure they write a refill script. In the past month, they have cost me $425 because they did not order a refill. TWICE. I was inadvertently told that the reason one of my prescriptions was not refilled is because the way to refill a prescription changed; i.e., the nurse faxed in a refill request. She received a notification from the drug company saying that they no longer took fax requests and that the office needed to call instead. That phone call was never made. In short, with the office staff, they will not do their job unless you stay on top of them. Dr. Harrington himself is so rushed that he seems hyperactive. If your problem is beyond sniffles, he's going to refer you to a specialist.