Malena C. Sample, MD 5280 Henneman Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513

"Dr. Sample refused to do basic healthcare for a woman because she "isn't comfortable" letting women make their own decisions about their own bodies. Find a better doctor who will respect you and your bodily autonomy."

"Dr. Sample is amazing! I have been one of her patient's for over 10 years. Due to my career I have left VA several times. Upon my return I've always been able to pick up with her right where we left off. Three years ago I had the ablation surgery performed by Dr. Sample, which she recommended because of some issues that I'd had for some years. She was extremely thorough about the procedure, pre and post op as well as explaining what I should expect during the procedure. All went well with me. I followed all post op instruction and haven't had any issues since that time outside of the normal things that I was made aware of during the discussion phase of considering the surgery. I cannot recall a time that I've had a bad experience when visiting the office and dealing with her staff; therefore, I would highly recommend Dr. Sample if you want care from a MD who really "cares" about you as a person and not just another patient."

"On Thursday Feb 11, 2021 my friend came in for ablation with Dr. Sample. The procedure seemed to have a few bumps in the road, however in the end Dr. Sample stated hopefully this works for ya. While being discharged the front desk receptionist who makes appointments and answers phones saw the scripts and then stated "oh no, you don't need this for what you just had done." Mnd you these were scripts for pain relief issued by the physician. Instead gave her something much weaker..... and now she is dealing with constant pain. This is absolutely unacceptable and needs to be resolved immediately. The fact that an individual feels as though they can go against the physician when it comes to the after care of a patient is deplorable."

"I have been meaning to do this review for years now. I have had three children and have had the best experience with Elite womans care! (from all three doctors) but Dr. Sample I met as my doctor and now I feel she is a friend she is amazing! Maybe some appointments run behind but you want to know why? It's because when you are seen you are first priority and will explain everything to you and make you feel so completely comfortable. Yearly check ups are easy, having a child you and your baby will be #1, surgery below OMG you will be pleased! Haha sorry but you worry about that type of stuff. Being military I have had my share of different doctors and I can tell you this woman is my hero. Thank you Dr. Sample you are the best and the world needs to know. Brandy T."

"Physician is wonderful with a great bedside manner. She is thorough and truly cares for her patients. however it's the office staff that can make or break any business and unfortunately she had the most rude and discourteous staff I've ever encountered. They don't mind arguing with patients and discussing communication breakdowns and other office issues they are experiencing."