I have been to many, many doctors' offices during my life for various medical conditions, and I have to say that Virginia Women's Health Associates is among the best, if not the best. You'd think that someone wouldn't usually rate their ob/gyn as the best doctor they have since it's usually not a fun experience getting certain tests...but they make it so laid back and comfortable I don't even mind.
I have seen Drs. Hersch and Adams, as well as the PA Amy, and they are all wonderful. Each takes the time to go into detail about my exam and answer any questions that I have. Their front office, nursing, and lab staff are also great. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes to get taken back to a room, and the doctors are always very prompt seeing me. I once had to have extensive testing done, and the staff took the time to explain the whole thing to me and tell me the ways to make it easier and faster. Another time I had to go for a procedure at a different doctor's office but forgot my order for the test - the staff at VWHA faxed it over right away so I didn't get stuck waiting because I forget the order. The nurses are great about returning my calls when I have questions, and everyone is so pleasant.
I am going through my first pregnancy now, which is high-risk, so I have to see the doctors several times per month - this gives me a lot of chances to evaluate the office and staff, so I know my positive experiences aren't just anomalies. I am sure the negative reviewers' experiences happened, but no office is perfect. All I can say is that I feel very comfortable going to VWHA, knowing I have kind, knowledgeable doctors who never make me wait. I live in Haymarket but keep VWHA as my ob/gyn provider in Reston because I don't think I could find another office as excellent as this one.
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