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Dr. Josephine Contrino, MD

Dr. Josephine Contrino, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Josephine Contrino, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Falls Church, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROME / TOR VERGATA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1988. She is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042

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(703) 776-3582

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Contrino specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Contrino's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Contrino

1.9
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
17%
17%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
72%
72%

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Lies to your face…
I met her in the ER and thought she was great and so nice…UNTIL I read her ER notes of her low key calling me a drug seeker as if I’m not really in pain with all of my chronic issues!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Cassandra Pratt – Feb 07, 2024
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Rude and disrespectful with an accent
Met her in ER at Inova Fairfax campus. She was extremely rude, in rush and talked down. If you agree with her assessment her attitude wouldn’t have been nasty. I wouldn’t recommend, iniva Fairfax is recently hiring a lot of doctors that treat patients as if we are all back home in our third world countries. I wouldn’t not even recommend her to Spanish speaking friends. Horrible aura and a disgusting personality. I wish I could cover her zero stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Caromkir – Jan 10, 2024
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Dr Contrino abruptly closed her practice during Covid. There is no way to get our medical records. Received a letter to call Hartford Healthcare of Wethersfield with any questions. Called them they have no idea what I'm talking about. Very rude. Kept me on hold for 30 mins then hung up on me. She really screwed her patients! Thanks Dr Contrino you are real class act!!! I would give her a zero if I could.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 06, 2020
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I would give this doctor zero stars in every category! Never follows up in a timely fashion and never gets any of the prescriptions right. You go to her office with an appointment and you’re told you don’t have an appointment. Doesn’t care at all about her patients. And her staff is all inadequate!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Contrino's for 20 years and have received nothing but the best of care and attention whenever I have had an issue. Have recommended her to many friends and family who have all been satisfied with the treatment she has provided.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Danielle L. in WINDSOR LOCKS, CT – Apr 16, 2018
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Does stat labs, then goes away and doesn't get back to you. Office run poorly. If you call with question doesn't call back. I have waited 2 days and was sick with cdif.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
23 others found this helpful
Helpful
Janice in Wethersfield, ct – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Josephine Contrino, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Falls Church, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROME / TOR VERGATA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1988. She is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Connecticut

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Med

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Rome / Tor Vergata / Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1988

  • Trinity College

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Inova Fairfax Hospital3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
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Practice

Josephine Contrino MD LLC78 Beaver Rd Ste 1A Wethersfield, CT 06109
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Practice

Inova Health Care Services2501 Parkers Ln Alexandria, VA 22306
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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