MedStar Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Bethesda

"Dr. Shah is wonderful! I had such a positive experience with her at my recent appointment, and I highly recommend her. I have lower back pain that has prevented me from exercising. I was seeing another PT for several months and not getting better. In the first visit, Dr. Shah diagnosed the issue and came up with a plan. She is knowledgeable and a great listener."

"I was referred to Dr. Ashraf, Physiatrist by my insurance company after having two knee replacements and and a knee revision and I am continuing to experience pain and swelling that several surgeons have not been able to explain. I went to this appointment hoping to get help identifying what might be causing my ongoing issues. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. When I arrived, the doctor asked, "What are you here for?" and seemed uninterested in hearing my concerns. I explained my history and that I was looking for help determining the cause of my pain and swelling. She told me that she couldn't help because she is not a surgeon and said I should have come to her before my surgeries. She also mentioned that she is a sports medicine doctor and didn't know what was going on with my knees. I left the appointment feeling dismissed and discouraged. The doctor was not rude, but she was not kind or compassionate either. The things she was saying left me feeling like there was no help for me. After years of pain and searching for answers, this was very upsetting."

"Dr. Ding and his staff are amazing. Dr. Ding truly care about his patients and it shows in how he sits and listens to your explanation of your aches and pains. He takes the time to explain what's going on with you and how he can treat you and make you better. I was involved in an accident while stationed in Alaska, and have been treated by numerous doctors and one treatment by Dr. Ding has completely changed everything for me. I am going to start running and exercising again pain free. I highly recommend Dr. Ding to anyone looking for pain management without the treatment of narcotics. Thank you Dr. Ding and staff for all that you do."

"Dr. Ashraf gives wonderful medical care. I appreciate both her expertise and her kind manner. She addressed the issue I had effectively and I avoided the risk of more extensive intervention from an orthopedist."

"Dr Shah was wonderful. She explained my challenges in a way I could understand and presented all the possible ways to help the issue. She was so kind and friendly."

"Dr. Shah is empathetic, knowledgable, and clear in her explanations of the health issue at hand and the potential remedies. She is an outstanding physician."

"My name is Altayech Getaneh. I had a very nice treatment. The Receptionist /check in/, and the nurse are very respectful, do their duties on time and compassionate. The Dr Shah's first approach was so extraordinary nice. She treated me respectfully with due attention to my problem. Dr Shah is very reliable, helpful and has diagnosed me exactly what my main problem was."

"Dr Shah was punctual, knowledgeable, most helpful with providing education, and efficient. Her care was most appreciated."