Category: | Pediatrician |
Address: | 3914 Centreville Rd #101, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA |
Phone: | +1 703-481-8600 |
Site: | tpg-pc.com |
Rating: | 2.7 |
Working: | 7:30AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM Closed Closed |
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Melanie Ramirez
I recently tried The Pediatric Groups (TPG) Chantilly, VA, location for my four (4) year old daughter, as it was closer to our home than our current Pediatrician and was in-network for insurance, but unfortunately was led to write this review after our four year well-child check up visit. My daughter has a few vaccines to receive before Kindergarten next year and during the visit the Doctor informed me that my Daughter would be receiving 3 vaccines that day, with one of them being a combination vaccine (DTaP). I informed the Doctor that I did not feel comfortable with that recommendation and would like to only give my Daughter one vaccine per month and would like to come back once/month following this visit to receive the other two vaccines. Rather than the Doctor trying to make me and my daughter feel comfortable about the benefits and side effects of the vaccines she recommended that day, she told me she would have to send my request to the Partners of the practice and they may dismiss us as patients. I have to say that the Doctors immediate threatening response to my concerns was not a desirable one, which definitely made our visit more uncomfortable and put us on the defensive. I informed the Doctor that as a Parent, I did not feel comfortable with the recommended vaccine schedule, but did feel comfortable with my daughter receiving one vaccine per month. My daughter has experienced some vaccine side effects in the past (primarily fever, rashes, injection bruises, swelling, etc), so we have decided to only administer one at a time as to minimize the after effects, which seems to be working for us. The Doctor was very persistent in pushing multiple vaccines, did not attempt to address my concerns and simply told me that vaccines have no side effects and are safe. I was shocked to hear this, as any person can go on Google and read all of the potential side effects of any vaccine. Per my request, my Daughter only received one vaccine that visit and about two weeks afterwards, I received a threatening letter from the Practice Administrator (not the Doctor or Partner) informing me that if my daughter does not comply with the guidelines (key word "guidelines") of the American Academy of Pediatrics, my Daughter would be dismissed from the Practice. I never received a phone call or email from any Doctor, Nurse or Practice Administrator of TPG to discuss my concerns, or their practice concerns, between the time of the well-child visit and receipt of the threatening letter. As a result of this poor treatment, we will not be going back to TPG and will be returning to our previous Pediatrician in Burke who was always very understanding, non-threatening and made us feel comfortable at every visit with every medicine and vaccine we had to give our Daughter. PS - there are no toys, TVs, books, etc in the waiting room of this practice, like there are in other Pediatrician waiting rooms.
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Dee Dee
Great doctors for the most part. I havent had any issues with them, but the individuals that give the shots or take blood are not all properly trained. My toddler had to take a lead test. The Asian gentlemen kept poking her. Come to find out, he didnt even get enough blood from my daughter and they had to redo it at her next appointment. Fast forward to today. A black girl with short twist was giving my daughter her vaccines. I did my part and held her arms, but this amateur giving the shot wasnt holding her legs down properly and she lost hold of the needle for a few seconds. I was annoyed as hell. The needle could have broke off in her leg. Next time I will make sure shes not giving shots to my daughter. Who hired her?
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thirumal dasari
This practice does not care about their clients and Patients at all . Very rude nurses on triage phones, callous pediatrician ( would not write necessary order for Metabolic panel for my daughter even though we requested after her appointment ) and not concerned about losing a client , whos been with them for a while. I requested to talk to her pediatrician to see if she will write an order for missing blood work but she was not available to talk as per nurse and does not know when Dr. will be able to call me back .So, please avoid this group of clinics at all cost . They do not practice patient oriented medicine at all . They treat you as a number at a big box store .
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nick xie
Echo the previous reviews, very unprofessional staff. Treat patient rude in terms of making you to wait after scheduled time, ignore patients question etc. Anyway, rarely leave any review for medical practitioners, but just want to remind anyone would like to become new patient for this office. Stay away from this office if you want your precious kids have qualified pediatric care. There are many in this area.
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J. Ellison
Waited 90 minutes after appointment time to be seen for a 4 year old well visit. Excuses about a computer issue. Honestly, if I was 90 minutes late for an appt. I would have been charged a fee for missing the appt. They can apologize all they want to but they are still going to bill me and my insurance company despite terrible service.
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MOHAMMAD SAEED
Extremely rude staff. I called to make an appointment and after taking all my personal information, I was told they dont accept one time patient. This is stealing of private information and I plan to file a complaint against them.
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Israel figueroa
Great practice. I have 3 children that are seen there. Staff is always very profesional and friendly but more than anything I always found that the staff is very competent
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Uncle inDFW
Dr Niu has seen my daughter couple of times. She is very good, patient and helpful. There was a billing issue by my insurance, but the billing department is helpful.
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Kim Shyu
Both kids have gone here since birth and the doctors we have encountered are great! The nurses are also very caring. Overall great experiences.
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nAgI -man
They are always available for my child no matter when . Very pleasant and friendly A++++.