Gastroenterologists who are Physicians - Sterling, VA

"I was referred to Dr. Wolke years ago by a trusted coworker and I have been extremely pleased with her as well as the staff. I have never been disappointed. One year I had another female physician perform my colonoscopy as Dr Wolke was not available. I was a little nervous about it but I was extremely pleased with her as well. I have absolutely no complaints. As well I really liked the fact that the procedure can be done at the facility as opposed to an outpatient facility."

"My experience with her was so bad that I stopped treatment completely rather than continue going to her. She has absolutely NO bedside manner and actually woke me up while I was still groggy coming out of the anesthesia to give me bad news. She walked away as I was crying. At follow up appointment she barely gave me 15 min of time and seemed only interested in prescribing me expensive drugs rather than exploring other options or combinations of treatments. She did not seem to care or listen to me about how i was feeling. Seeing her completely turned me off of treatment. "

"Dr Cho is the smartest doctor I’ve ever met .. he is spot on even before the colonoscopy & endoscopy. I feel very lucky to have found him!! Inova has awesome doctors .. he’s the best!!!!! "

"I had an outstanding experience receiving a procedure conducted by Dr. Hegab and his team last week. From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The procedure went incredibly smoothly, taking only half the time originally planned. Upon arrival, the staff was already prepared, and I was warmly greeted and briefed by a knowledgeable PN about the process and instructions. After signing necessary documents, I was given a warm blanket following the IV injection and escorted to the surgery room by an anesthesia specialist, where I met Dr. Hegab. His welcoming demeanor instantly eased my nerves, especially since this was my first procedure ever. Dr. Hegab's expertise and over 20 years of experience in GI were evident throughout the entire process. His professionalism and genuine care for his patients were truly remarkable. During my recovery at home, I experienced minimal discomfort, with only slight gas passing. The results of the procedure not only confirmed its success but also addressed some minor issues, providing me with unexpected relief. I highly recommend Dr. Hegab to anyone in need of a GI doctor. His skill, compassion, and commitment to patient care make him an exceptional choice for gastrointestinal health. Thank you, Dr. Hegab, and your team, for providing such excellent care."

"I was referred by my Allergist. I have seen another GI in a different practice for years. Always felt like a bother, just take medicine, lose weight etc. Dr. Patel looked at the whole picture, not just the presenting symptom. Even though I waited 30 minutes to be seen, it was well worth it, as once she was in the room she was 100% focused on me. She was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. "

"I visited Dr. Axelrad's practice, The Gastroenterology Group, in Reston, VA, and felt like I was at a used car dealership. In the short time that Dr. Axelrad saw me, it seemed like he was more interested in getting me into the endoscopy center across the hall from the GI Group. What he and his scheduling department failed to tell me was that the endoscopy center is out-of-network for Aetna. So, I rescheduled to see Dr. Axelrad at an in-network facility. The next appointment being more than 6 weeks in the future. I requested a perdetermination of costs, so that I could go into the procedure with a rough estimate of my out-of-pocket expenses. That went ignored. His billing department insisted that I didn't need to know that. So, I cancelled my procedure and I will be seeking out a different physician and facility. By far, this is the worst medical service I have received in my adult life. Save yourself time and frustration-- go elsewhere."

"This place is an absolute disgrace. I’ve spent two full months trying to get a basic colonoscopy appointment—and I still don’t have one. I’ve gone through two separate primary care doctors just to get the referral—both were approved by my insurance. I’ve filled out piles of paperwork, completed their long online questionnaires, and submitted every document they asked for. Despite doing everything right, they still won’t schedule the appointment. Every time I call to follow up (which I’ve had to do over and over), they come up with some new excuse to delay or deny my care. First, they said they needed to contact my pulmonologist. What if I didn’t even have one? Then they demanded EKG results from the past six months—what if I’ve never had an EKG? Are they going to deny me care for that too? It’s obvious they’re inventing hoops for patients to jump through just to cover themselves. I’ve had major medical procedures in the past that never required this level of documentation or bureaucracy. What they’re doing is not just frustrating—it’s outright denial of care. I even got my insurance company on a three-way call with them to confirm everything was approved, and the insurance rep told them directly that I was cleared to proceed. They still refused to schedule the appointment. To top it all off, their call center is outsourced to the Philippines, staffed with people who barely speak English, are rude, untrained, and totally incompetent. There is zero follow-up, no accountability, and no one actually trying to help the patient. This is healthcare at its absolute worst. Avoid this office like the plague. If you value your time, your sanity, or your health—go somewhere else. "

"Dr. Antonik isn’t taking new patients so I wasn’t able to get in, but it’s worth noting that the receptionist I spoke with was wonderful—kind and considerate. "