Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists in Virginia
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1830 Town Center Dr Ste 405Reston, VA 20190
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- Explains conditions well (12)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
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1830 Town Center Dr Ste 405Reston, VA 20190
19450 Deerfield Ave Ste 100Leesburg, VA 20176
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (20)
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19450 Deerfield Ave Ste 100Leesburg, VA 20176
2901 Telestar Ct Ste 100Falls Church, VA 22042
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- Listened/answered questions (16)
- Explains conditions well (16)
- Found trustworthy (14)
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2901 Telestar Ct Ste 100Falls Church, VA 22042
8081 Innovation Park DrFairfax, VA 22031
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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8081 Innovation Park DrFairfax, VA 22031
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (5)
- Listened/answered questions (5)
- Explains conditions well (5)
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7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
2901 Telestar Ct Ste 200Falls Church, VA 22042
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- Listened/answered questions (26)
- Explains conditions well (25)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (24)
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2901 Telestar Ct Ste 200Falls Church, VA 22042
2011 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (7)
- Listened/answered questions (7)
- Explains conditions well (7)
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- Offers Telehealth
2011 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501
6600 W Broad St Fl 3Richmond, VA 23230
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6600 W Broad St Fl 3Richmond, VA 23230
11848 Rock Landing Dr Ste 402Newport News, VA 23606
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- Listened/answered questions (55)
- Explains conditions well (55)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (54)
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- Offers Telehealth
11848 Rock Landing Dr Ste 402Newport News, VA 23606
95 Harris Rd Bldg 6Kilmarnock, VA 22482
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95 Harris Rd Bldg 6Kilmarnock, VA 22482
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (7)
- Explains conditions well (7)
- Found trustworthy (7)
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- Offers Telehealth
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 355Arlington, VA 22205
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- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
- Found trustworthy (1)
1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 355Arlington, VA 22205
11848 Rock Landing Dr Ste 402Newport News, VA 23606
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- Listened/answered questions (31)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (30)
- Found trustworthy (29)
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- Offers Telehealth
11848 Rock Landing Dr Ste 402Newport News, VA 23606
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Offers Telehealth
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
5424 Discovery Park Blvd # BWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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- Explains conditions well (49)
- Found trustworthy (49)
- Listened/answered questions (48)
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5424 Discovery Park Blvd # BWilliamsburg, VA 23188
2011 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501
- Offers Telehealth
2011 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501
1802 Braeburn DrSalem, VA 24153
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (34)
- Listened/answered questions (34)
- Explains conditions well (34)
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- Offers Telehealth
1802 Braeburn DrSalem, VA 24153
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Offers Telehealth
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
101 W Broad St Ste 301Falls Church, VA 22046
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (17)
- Listened/answered questions (16)
- Explains conditions well (16)
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- Offers Telehealth
101 W Broad St Ste 301Falls Church, VA 22046
70 Medical Center Cir Ste 308Fishersville, VA 22939
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (2)
- Listened/answered questions (2)
- Explains conditions well (2)
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- Offers Telehealth
70 Medical Center Cir Ste 308Fishersville, VA 22939
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Listened/answered questions (11)
- Explains conditions well (11)
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- Offers Telehealth
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
160 Kingsley Ln Ste 103Norfolk, VA 23505
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- Explains conditions well (29)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (27)
- Listened/answered questions (27)
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- Offers Telehealth
160 Kingsley Ln Ste 103Norfolk, VA 23505
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
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- Explains conditions well (25)
- Found trustworthy (25)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (24)
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- Offers Telehealth
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1Salem, VA 24153
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- Found trustworthy (53)
- Listened/answered questions (51)
- Explains conditions well (51)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: JamesWitten, Jr., MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pulmonologist withLewisGale Physicians serving patients in Salem and Giles, Virginia, and thesurrounding community. Dr. Witten earned his Doctor of Medicine from theMedical College of Virginia and completed his residency training at Universityof Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. He then went on to fulfill a fellowship inpulmonary disease with the Medical College of Virginia Veteran'sAdministration. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Witten earned a Bachelor ofScience in Math from Randolph-Macon College. Dr.Witten has more than 50 years of distinguished medical experience, treatingpatients at the LewisGale Clinic and LewisGale Physicians since 1977. He isboard certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicineand is an active member of the American College of Chest Physicians and theRoanoke Valley Academy of Medicine. Dr. Witten specializes in diagnosing andtreating diseases and conditions of the lungs, including asthma, chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitiallung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer.
1802 Braeburn Dr Ste B-1Salem, VA 24153
On staff atLewisgale Medical Center.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Found trustworthy (6)
- Felt Respected (1)
- Offers Telehealth
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (10)
- Listened/answered questions (10)
- Explains conditions well (10)
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- Offers Telehealth
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
2296 Opitz Blvd Ste 230Woodbridge, VA 22191
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (16)
- Listened/answered questions (16)
- Explains conditions well (16)
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2296 Opitz Blvd Ste 230Woodbridge, VA 22191
612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 100Chesapeake, VA 23320
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612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 100Chesapeake, VA 23320
2210 Wilborn AveSouth Boston, VA 24592
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (6)
- Listened/answered questions (6)
- Explains conditions well (6)
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2210 Wilborn AveSouth Boston, VA 24592
611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 511Arlington, VA 22204
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 511Arlington, VA 22204
6719 Governor Gc Peery Hwy Ste 1600Richlands, VA 24641
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened/answered questions (8)
- Explains conditions well (8)
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6719 Governor Gc Peery Hwy Ste 1600Richlands, VA 24641
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Laura Vinson, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Laura Vinson, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
On staff atHenrico Doctors' Hospital.
4604 Spotsylvania Pkwy Ste 340Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Listened/answered questions (11)
- Explains conditions well (11)
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- Offers Telehealth
Care Philosophy: Amelioration of those suffering from chronic respiratory and sleep disorders, and acute conditions warranting pulmonary and critical care.
4604 Spotsylvania Pkwy Ste 340Fredericksburg, VA 22408
On staff atSpotsylvania Regional Medical Center.
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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- Offers Telehealth
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 350Annandale, VA 22003
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 306Alexandria, VA 22306
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened/answered questions (8)
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- Offers Telehealth
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 306Alexandria, VA 22306
113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 400Chesapeake, VA 23320
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (20)
- Listened/answered questions (20)
- Explains conditions well (7)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Melhem Imad, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Chesapeake, VA. He is 50 years old. Dr. Melhem Imad, MD is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 400Chesapeake, VA 23320
On staff atChesapeake Regional Healthcare.
111 W Stone Dr Ste 100Kingsport, TN 37660
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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111 W Stone Dr Ste 100Kingsport, TN 37660
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
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- Felt Respected (1)
- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Jamie Hey, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 59 years old. Dr. Jamie Hey, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
On staff atChippenham Hospital.
322 Valley St NEAbingdon, VA 24210
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened/answered questions (8)
- Explains conditions well (8)
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322 Valley St NEAbingdon, VA 24210
3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (2)
- Explains conditions well (2)
- Found trustworthy (2)
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3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
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- Listened/answered questions (5)
- Explains conditions well (5)
- Found trustworthy (5)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Cecilia Bergh, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Cecilia Bergh, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.
1000 Boulders Pkwy Ste 200North Chesterfield, VA 23225
On staff atChippenham Hospital.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Listened/answered questions (11)
- Explains conditions well (11)
- Found trustworthy (11)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Michael Mistretta, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 56 years old. Dr. Michael Mistretta, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
On staff atRetreat Doctors' Hospital.
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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- Explains conditions well (11)
- Found trustworthy (11)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (10)
- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Johnny Wong, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Mechanicsville, VA. He is 64 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Johnny Wong, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.
7486 Right Flank Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116
On staff atHenrico Doctors' Hospital.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (5)
- Explains conditions well (5)
- Found trustworthy (5)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. John Sentz, DO is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 47 years old. Dr. John Sentz, DO is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
On staff atParham Doctors' Hospital.
1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (115)
- Listened/answered questions (115)
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1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23456
20486 Market StOnancock, VA 23417
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (15)
- Found trustworthy (14)
- Listened/answered questions (13)
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20486 Market StOnancock, VA 23417
1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23456
500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (5)
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500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (4)
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- Explains conditions well (4)
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- Offers Telehealth
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 206Leesburg, VA 20176
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (36)
- Listened/answered questions (36)
- Found trustworthy (36)
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- Offers Telehealth
19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 206Leesburg, VA 20176
2210 Wilborn AveSouth Boston, VA 24592
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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2210 Wilborn AveSouth Boston, VA 24592
3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 110Fairfax, VA 22033
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- Listened/answered questions (21)
- Found trustworthy (21)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (20)
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- Offers Telehealth
Care Philosophy: As a doctor I believe communication is an essential part of the physician patient relationship. An informed patient is more inclined to carry out a treatment plan. Spending the time to thoroughly discuss the patient's problem is essential in providing the
3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 110Fairfax, VA 22033
On staff atReston Hospital Center.
2501 Parkers LnAlexandria, VA 22306
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (2)
- Listened/answered questions (2)
- Explains conditions well (2)
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2501 Parkers LnAlexandria, VA 22306
1821 Old Donation PkwyVirginia Beach, VA 23454
- Offers Telehealth
1821 Old Donation PkwyVirginia Beach, VA 23454
500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (6)
- Listened/answered questions (5)
- Explains conditions well (5)
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- Offers Telehealth
500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
3300 Rivermont AveLynchburg, VA 24503
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (5)
- Listened/answered questions (5)
- Explains conditions well (5)
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- Offers Telehealth
3300 Rivermont AveLynchburg, VA 24503
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (3)
- Listened/answered questions (3)
- Explains conditions well (3)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Alice Herlihy, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. She is 49 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Alice Herlihy, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
On staff atJohnston-Willis Hospital.
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
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- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
- Found trustworthy (1)
- Offers Telehealth
1040 University Blvd Ste 205Portsmouth, VA 23703
500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Listened/answered questions (11)
- Explains conditions well (11)
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- Offers Telehealth
500 W Annandale RdFalls Church, VA 22046
1000 Boulders PkwyNorth Chesterfield, VA 23225
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- Appt. wasn't rushed (7)
- Listened/answered questions (7)
- Explains conditions well (7)
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- Offers Telehealth
1000 Boulders PkwyNorth Chesterfield, VA 23225
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
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- Listened/answered questions (9)
- Explains conditions well (9)
- Found trustworthy (9)
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- Offers Telehealth
Care Philosophy: Patient first
6600 W Broad St Ste 300Richmond, VA 23230
On staff atHenrico Doctors' Hospital.
13551 Waterford PlMidlothian, VA 23112
At a Glance:
- Listened/answered questions (3)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (2)
- Explains conditions well (2)
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- Offers Telehealth
Biography: Dr. Katherine Price, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Midlothian, VA. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Katherine Price, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.
13551 Waterford PlMidlothian, VA 23112
On staff atChippenham Hospital.
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