Well Being-Being Well

"It was great to get a doctor willing to prescribe T3 for my thyroid and run comprehensive labs. But “Dr Lily” Conrad doesn’t listen to patients (nurses give me lectures on how much she cares and listens frequently, but, for example, she suggested celery juice. I have an allergic reaction to celery and told her, but she had to be right, so she wrote it as an instruction in my chart and the office then scolded me on every subsequent visit for ignoring her sound advice. It’s really expensive to see these doctors in the first place, but I was told regularly that I was cheap and didn’t care about my health for not spending $1000+ on additional tests. They of course charge extra for prescriptions during Covid, and the last time I saw her she was excited that I had a panic attack after she hard-core badgered me on something. She is also the third doctor I’ve had who was really weird about encouraging me to follow the same diet she feeds her small children. Just uncomfortable in so many ways!"

"Absolutely THE BEST physicians for thyroid and other hormonal conditions, plus other medical issues. The physicians and staff are committed to total health with kindness and competency. I drive from Richmond, VA, for McLean office visits. A relative comes from NY. Some people come from foreign countries. Words can't describe how grateful I am to these specialists for restoring my health."

"This practice has had at the least a huge positive impact on my life over many years. In fact, had they not intervened to manage my thyroid issues as they have, I would be a person whose mind doesn't work so well, I wouldn't have such a good job, I wouldn't have probably such a nice home because my finances would be worse. Just be aware that they don't take insurance. I am happy to pay for my visits twice a year, and insurance has always paid for the ordered lab tests."

"Dr. Kate Lemmerman has been my personal physician for nearly 30 years. She is compassionate, competent, intuitive, open minded, dedicated, up to date on cutting edge ideas for well being. In short, she is everything you could ever want in your partner to maintain your health. The office staff is likewise competent and empathetic, and provide excellent care in every way. Dr. Kate and her team are my health care partners for life."

"For close to a decade and a half, Dr Jeanne Shiffman has been my primary care physician. I have been following her around as she moved from practice to practice for two reasons: (1) she takes the time to answer my questions, and (2) she has alerted me to some life-threatening developments of my body in time to get them addressed. Yes, the first means she is not on the insurance company clock and I have to do my own filing, but I find that a small price to pay for the information I get. Yes, the second is the only reason I go to any doctors. Her current office, here at Well-Being, Being-Well, is staffed with friendly and competent people and is comfortable and close and thus convenient as well. The office can’t be convenient to all but competence is what we should seek. This means I have even recommended her to a friend."