Woodley Park Internal Medicine

I have seen Dr. Hoffman for many years. I find her very somber, impatient, and at times almost uninterested. Often yawning during exam questions. Her nurse is unfriendly and cool. It is not a warm office. When you work with the public you have to put on a happy face even if life is not the best at that time for you. As a person I am sure Dr. Hoffman is very nice, but it does not seem like she enjoys or even likes her job or her patients. I have seen her interaction with other patients and it is no better then the interaction I get. I would pick another member of the group, but Woodley Park does not allow you to change Doctors within their group. I have always been able to make an appointment within a reasonable time and never have had a long wait in in the waiting room. The staff that take the calls for the office are wonderful, helpful and caring-the best-and are one reason I do not change practices. The other reason is old habits are hard to break and sometimes it seem easier to stay with status quo then look for something different, even if it would be a positive change. more

I have actually never had a problem getting in to see Dr. Hoffman. The staff seems to meet my needs and gets me the best available appointment. I've been going to Woodley Park Internal for about 2 years and I couldn't be happier. I have poor health issues and probably have been a burden to them, but they've never put off an issue that I've had. Dr. Hoffman is a very straight faced doctor, but she gets to the point and doesn't give up. more

It is impossible to get in to see Dr. Hoffman. I have now had her send me two letters, for two separate appointments, stating that she'd be out of the office for the date of my appointment, and that I'd need to call to reschedule. Long story short, I originally called in Oct. and got a Feb. appointment, then in Jan. I got the "letter". I called, and they told me May! I'm looking for a new internist. Dr. Hoffman is a great person and doctor, but this is no way to run an office and no way to provide healthcare. My husband is also a doctor, and he does not operate like this. It doesn't have to be this way! His and my records will be transferred to our new internist soon. Cons: 7 mos. to be seen!!!! more