J T
1/5
I had a small lipoma removed surgically by Dr. Lesniewski At Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia . After about 9 days, I had an infection in the area and it looked like the stitches have fallen apart . I panicked and called them. They have not told me to take a follow-up appointment, so I did not have one. When I called asking to see the doctor, they did not have any appointments for 2 weeks and their only response was, we will send a prescription for antibiotics ..our doctor is not available so if you want to see a doctor you can go to an emergency. I was distressed with their response. The team is very negligent and arrogant. Most doctors even do a follow up call to check on the patients. Here when I called them two days in a row , dealing with an open wound and infection all they could say was to go find another doctor if you want to see a doctor. My wound took more than 45 days to close.. A small 1 cm lipoma turned into a 3 cm X 1.5 cm scar. I went to see my PCP after I was refused an appointment with a doctor at their office. After 2 visits, My PCP sent me back to them as my wound was not healing. I went back there reluctantly .. During the appointment, I was told that they are a little short staffed because one Surgeon has retired. Had they told me this before I started going there, I would have found another Surgeon who has time for his patients.
This whole experience is distressing and traumatic. This office may be dealing with 100s of surgeries but for patients, it could be just their first one in their life. Even if it is a small surgery, all patients need quality care and a practice that listens to what the patient is dealing with. I regret having gone there without doing proper research.
