I've used two different dermatology clinics in/around Alexandria, and Alexandria Associates in…read moreDermatology is far superior to the other. I've been going to this office for about a year now. The techs and doctors listen carefully and ensure they understand your concerns, and I they are neither overly aggressive with treatment nor pushy (at all) regarding optional treatments. The office has a very pleasant waiting room with plenty of seating, and my interactions with all staff has been consistently positive.

I waited a few weeks for my dermatologist appointment with Angela Hou and was really looking…read moreforward to it because of my acne problem. Well, the doctor spent exactly one minute with me. She didn't look at my skin, didn't give me any recommendations, and didn't explain anything about what might be causing my acne. She prescribed two creams without any explanation of how to use them or what routine to follow, and they didn't help me at all, not even a little bit. My bill was $395.28 for a "45+ minute" doctor visit. 45+ minutes? No, it was one minute. It's ridiculous that I have to pay that much for essentially nothing, just to get prescriptions that didn't help. That's not medical care. That feels like a scam.

I am surprised to see several quite negative reviews posted here. My experience is quite the…read moreopposite-- I have been a patient of Dr. Aria's for a number of years and have always had positive, friendly interactions with her and her staff. She has been proactive in addressing any issues I've been dealing with. I have only positive feedback to give and would have no hesitation recommending her.

This dermatologist has one of the worst office staff I have ever encountered. They are rude and…read moresimply not helpful. I had what looked to be a very concerning mole. I had been out of town for several years and when I called for an appointment, I was told I would be considered a new patient and that I would have to wait about 6 months for an appointment. When I explained that I had a very concerning mole, the person on the fone repeated I would be treated as a new patient and that I would get an appointment in 6 months. When I said, okay, what would the receptionist recommend I do, she repeated I would be treated as a new patient and would be seen in six months. I then asked if Dr Aria had a standby physician whom I could see. The receptionist then again stated I would be a treated as a new patient and I could be seen in six months. I might as well have just gotten voice mail on a loop. When I said to her that she was merely repeating the same thing over and over again, she hung up. I called again, got a man and made an appointment six months in advance. But, then I found out they simply cancelled my appointment. Is Dr. Aria running a medical practice? By the way, in the past, when I went for my appointment, the office staff had me answer verbally on the phone all the medical questions they had (some of which were confidential) while sitting in the parking lot for anyone to overhear. There does not seem to be a care in the world about HIPPA. Good luck with this physician and her office staff. The Doctor came highly recommended on NextDoor. But, I don't think I would write a good review given my experiences with this doctor and, in particular, her office staff. What an abomination!

On January 2'nd I received an apology from Dr. Oge Onwudiwe…read more She explained that she misunderstood a message I had left her. While I have already scheduled to meet another dermatologist, I still have not met with him do to a full schedule. I've decided to call Dr. O back and find out what her protocol would be for me and compare it to what the next dermatologist says.

Strongly recommend finding another dermatologist. Dr. O. was dismissive, condescending, and the…read moregoal seemed to be to book as many paid visits a possible, even for minor issues. She did not communicate via her own portal, email, or return calls post lab testing, even after these appeared in her portal. She required a paid return visit to prescribe treatments and go over results. Her team repeatedly pushed for virtual visits, even for skin evaluations, and mislabeled in person appointments as virtual, not providing door access codes for her one room office, causing return appointments. She did not consult charts or remember her past instructions and just did not seem to care about any inconvenience to working patients.

I loved Dr. Kelly-Kaufman her name now , she an excellent dermatologist, she cares, she's kind and…read moreputs your mind at ease . I never felt rushed once and she checked me thoroughly, terrific bed side manners . Vallerie her nurse is as sweet as can be and the two office girls are caring too .

I have been coming to Dr. Wolfe since her Dr. Kauffman days :) and she is awesome! Very…read morepersonable, always smiling and ready to listen to me. She is also not the kind of doctor who will take one look and be like, - Oh this little problem of yours, it will be gone in no time. She will take her time to explain the symptoms, not promise me random miracles and be upfront of what the consequences/ results of the treatment will be. The fact that I have stuck to her as my dermatologist since 2012, given her uber rude/ nonchalant/ non-accommodating staff is testament to how good she exactly is! More than once, I have heard the staff make comments (sometimes rude ones), about other patients. Getting an appointment is TOUGH and usually making an appointment before you leave the office is best. IF you ever need to cancel, God help you! Their staff will not make it a pleasant experience. In terms of waiting time, it is usually consistent between 10 - 20 minutes. However, I have had appointments where I waited less than 5 minutes and the one like last time where I waited an hour! I have usually seen that coming in at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment time helps a lot. However, I do love coming to Dr. Wolfe for her expertise, her bedside manner and her general disdain towards over medication. I would happily give this place 5 stars had the front desk staff been nicer.

Outside of this office building and parking lot being insanely dated, and the parking attendant…read morebeing a jerk, I have to say that my visit to this location was pretty good. The office, itself, is old AF, but Dr. Colon was kind and knowledgeable. I waited in the waiting room for less than five minutes, and that included the time to fill out paperwork. I was called back within moments where I was asked a series of thorough questions and waited maybe four more minutes before the doctor actually came to take a look at my skin. She was very transparent, but also had a good bedside manner. She didn't make me feel like there was anything wrong with my skin, which is experiencing some hormonal, acne, and she got me going with a great plan. I'll check back in in a few months with updates on how my treatment plan is going, but in the meantime, I'm super impressed. They also partner with a local pharmacy that will get your prescriptions authorized much more quickly than the big box pharmacy pharmacies if needed.

Please don't waste your time at this place. My appointment was at 8:55 AM, but I arrived at 8:45…read moreAM. Even though I had already completed the new patient application online, they asked me to complete it again. After doing that, I waited another 15 minutes before asking the front desk about the delay, and they told me the doctor was running behind. That would have been helpful to know earlier. Eventually, they called me back to a room where I spoke with the nurse practitioner. She left and said the doctor would arrive shortly. After waiting another 10 minutes, I asked the front desk again about the delay, but they didn't have an answer. The nurse practitioner came back once more and said the doctor was on his way. Five minutes later, he finally arrived, spent less than five minutes with me, and walked out. Overall, it was a very poor experience, and I will not be returning.

Worst doctor ever. I had several appointments and it did not last more than 5 minutes per…read moreappointments. No chance to ask questions. For my last appointment, upon reviewing the sign-in log, I noticed that the person who sign in before me had an appointment 10 minutes before mine, so he is scheduling appointments 10 minutes per patient. Fair warning, review comments before making appointments.

Very Unprofessional , Do not take the time to talk to the patient had several questions to ask and…read morehe had time for none was in with me for less than 2 minutes still left with a lot of un answered questions did not even take the time to greet me

I went here for Dysport injections with Kathy (Cathy?). It was during their happy hour so I got 20%…read moreoff. It was my second time getting them, the first was not here, so be warned that I don't have a lot of basis for comparison. The first round I got left me with this weird thing where about 1-1.5mos after, if I rubbed my forehead, it would wrinkle up like I was starting to cry. They also wore off after about 2.5 months, which was close to the 2 months they mentioned, but kind of disappointing considering the cost. With those previous negatives in mind, the facility was nice and peaceful, they have a cute waiting area with magazines where you can hang out after and wait for the swelling to go down. Cathy was really nice and didn't point out other flaws on my face or suggest tons of other procedures she thought I needed. This was in June so I don't know how long they'll last, but so far so good. I have natural movement but don't have creases on my forehead with makeup settled in them, which is what was annoying me. Overall, I liked it and will be back!

The staff is amazing, friendly and extremely helpful. They have a menu of services and products…read morefor your skincare needs. Every product I have tried I have loved from the tinted sunscreen to moisturizers. I have had both Botox and fillers over the years and the pricing is great and I am never overdone. Always natural. And they do not try to talk you into procedures which other places have. You will love this business.

Every time I visit SomaSou MedSpa for my facial it is such an amazing experience. Jordan is such a…read moresweetheart. It's the perfect gift of self-care. It's such a relaxing and fun experience. I love to catch up with her. Mention promo code "HOLLY" for $25 savings on your service.

I saw a "get to know us" special on FB and completed the online form to schedule a phone…read moreconsultation on 1/3/23. A very knowledgeable and friendly member of their team discussed my skin concerns and I scheduled an appointment for the introductory special. The price was reasonable and I did not mind paying up front. When I arrived, Sara, the Receptionist made me feel very welcome. My consultation began immediately in a comfortable private office after I was given a bottle of water (Deer Park spring water, not "purified water" which I appreciated!). They used a high-tech device to photograph and analyze my face. The report compared my skin to the redness, pore size, sun damage, and wrinkles to a national database of women my age. I was shocked at the amount of sun damage the device revealed, which was far more than I'd noticed with the naked eye. I purchased additional items above those in my prepaid package, but I felt well cared for and that each team member mastered their field. I will implement the skin care improvements they suggested and return for another service. For subsequent visits, the technology can compare and detail improvements in my skin's condition.

Used this practice for years, always a good experience. Had many procedures and checkups here. Dr…read moreKaufman is always right to the point and can do many procedures right there during a routine visit. I see some of the reviews here and think the clientele are a little too critical of things that have nothing to do with the practice.

I really do not know what all these elitist snobs are talking about on these reviews. Dr…read more Kristopher Kaufman was polite, professional and right to the point. He gave me a full exam, over several visits I had two lesions frozen off. Dr gave me a full body exam as I requested. Did not try to upsell anything. Made me a follow up for a year later and we we're done. As for the older office, yes it is. This is Alexandria Va, not Beverly Hills you snobs.

Alternative Health Associates is a gem of professionalism and care. Avery and Sims and Maureen are…read moreknowledgeable and welcoming. The techs are skilled across every service--from massage therapy to advanced skincare. The atmosphere is calming yet efficient, and every appointment feels tailored to your needs. Whether you come for relaxation or results, you leave feeling genuinely renewed. A consistently excellent experience from start to finish.

To be continued: and maybe perhaps be über-patient please while I garner the historical tattered…read moreuhhh receipts ??!of 1hr of laser removal ?! Maybe yeahh most definiately typical of secretaries and greeters to be lousy or cranky in temperament, but regardless, i endorse" or prefer their services over Izalia faux Pas electronics, hypocrites. From what I recall I paid $$800, in 2010.