Dr. Gallagher was fantastic… And I was terrified of the injection and it didn’t even hurt. Yay

It has the best doctors and the service is amazing

About a decade ago I was diagnosed with De quervain Tendonitis and was treated at Anderson clinic. I was so impressed, I decided to visit again because of AC reputation and what care I remembered. However, I was a bit disappointed this time around. After taking an x-ray and explaining my injury to the nice doctor/surgeon he agreed that my injury may in fact be a ruptured Achilles Tendon. He didn't even direct my attention to the open screen in the exam room of my x-ray or even attempt to show me how he came to that conclusion. The x-ray was opened there, so why not? He couldn't assume that I would've understood. AlthougWhile it did only showed skeletal and not muscle or tendons.Besides all that, trying waiting for him to initiate further, because as a patient it seemed I did more talking. I asked what were the best feasible options, plus the healing processes. He said, "surgical and non-surgical with both the same healing time 4-6 weeks". He was adamant to explained that the surgery procedure would be a small incision to reconnect the tendons. My problem was, how did you even clearly see the muscles/tissues tear on a skeleton x-ray. Yeah, he's a doctor, but no doubt there were no broken bones. He proudly did the physical "touch calf test" while requesting I lie face down. I said, "oh that's called the Thompson test", and to me he looked somewhat surprised that I knew the medical test name since he just called it squeezing the calf to get flexion from my foot. Ok, maybe not such big deal, but after not opting for the boot in lieu of surgery which in my opinion made no since. So why have surgery unnecessarily? That said, it appeared his interest died. He left the room, and sent in a technician who struggled to put the boot on my foot/leg incorrectly, I might add. So, I asked what now? Do I keep it on, wash in it, wear it to bed. etc.? He said, let me asked the doctor. Shouldn’t he had known that? Answer: the doctor said yes, sleep with it on. Really??? So, the tech bagged up the boot's front panel because he had trouble attaching it, didn't think it was necessary anyways, so left it off, adding the extra heel inserts, he told me to read the included instructions. Incidentally, I put it on correctly in the car before leaving the parking lot! Afterwards, the assistant (who pulled up x-ray screen) came back in to make me a two week appointment. Weirdly, the doctor/surgeon never came back in to attentatively conclude the work of his colleagues or to say anything, not even have a nice day! Was it because Iopted to not have surgery? Wow! Needless to say, after much thought I canceled my appointment and found another more interested orthopedic who first took an x-ray and then ordered an MRI to ensure the prognosis. Results showed I also have Gastrocnemius a torn calf muscle. After another Thompson test, stand pressure test, foot and ankle in his hand movement test...this orthopedic recommended for starters, because he thought my pain tolerance level and the fact I could move around my ankle, non-surgical and physical therapy for starters. Then a 4 week follow up is feasible. Ultimately, this will assess if surgery is necessary. Please note, I hope this is not tsken as a negative review, but a thorough assessment of treatment.Thanks

I went to the clinic on Woodburn Rd.

Have been going to the Anderson Clinic since 2009 and have had both my knees replaced. I visited Dr. Gallagher at the Reston office, not listed. He was great and very helpful with my current ankle issues.

Very thorough friendly Drs.

Drs Sershon and Gallagher are the best. Both have excellent bed side manners and always ensure you as the patient understand what’s wrong and what’s to be expected. They both go above and beyond to ensure you the patient are informed. My one wish is that I didn’t go see Dr Sershon earlier for my knee and I might not of ended up with the problems I had. lessons learned on my part. Kiddos to both.

My experience at Anderson Clinic has been very positive. This was a surgery to correct a surgery (done elsewhere) I didn’t think it could be corrected but Dr. Gallagher did an excellent job and things are progressing nicely.

Got an appointment quickly and upon arriving everyone was kind and quick , great experience

Dr Gallagher is an excellent physician and I received superior treatment. My only issue was foot being so sore and swollen two weeks post op and he assured me pain would subside in four to six weeks.