Lawrence E. Stern, MD; Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

I took my 18 year old son there for a 2nd opinion on a pilodinal cyst. He had already seen his PCP and another colorectal dr with a concluding diagnosis from both. I came to Fairfax CR because they were listed on the INOVA hospital website and that would ultimately be where I want my son to have surgery. I did not accompany my son into the examining room. When he returned to the waiting room, he just looks at me and says “can we leave now?!” I was expecting another concluding diagnosis and to schedule surgery at INOVA. Once ... read more

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

Dr. L. Stern performed several surgeries in the last 2 years, due to my medical conditions. Dr. Stern is highly competent and maintains a very high standard during his office meetings, such as, Patients receive very detailed information Package, showing preparation and post operation, step by step to guide and prepare you for the upcoming surgery. Dr. Stern will go through this Package. ensuring the Patients fully understand " general surgery", taking time and showing a very High Level of Care towards his Patients. Dr. Stern... read more

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

Mr. Stern deviated from standard of care. He chemically cauterized an open wound without numbing the area with lidocaine. I checked the standards for the procedure. I checked with his nurse later. Standard of care: numb the area. Thanks for one of most painful, and unnecessary, experiences of my life. 

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

Quick professional service. 

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

I had a colonoscopy. Dr. Stern, the anesthesiologist (Dr. Sham), and the two nurses clearly explained the procedure, answered all my questions, and prepared me for the practice quickly. Everyone was very kind, which reduced my anxiety about the procedure. The discharge instructions were clear, too. I would recommend them to anyone needing the same procedure. 

J from Fairfax 

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5 years ago

I thought I was having a hemorrhoid problem and was in so much pain. After nearly a week I couldnt make it into work. I called Dr Sterns office and they got me in fast. It turns out it was an abscess not a hemorrhoid. He numbed the area and opened it up right in the exam room. OMG - the pain was gone in like 1 minute. I could finally sit down again. He warned me that I could develop some weird connection but on my checkup it was all healed. His entire office staff was awesome - the front desk got me in fast and his nurse Nan... read more

Patricia Kasna 

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5 years ago

The worst dr. I have ever been to, he did a colon resection, told my husband it had been done "Laparaoscopic" but it hadn't. I understand it probably wasn't possible but why didn't he just say so. BUT the worst was he just never cared about me even before surgery. 

JP 

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5 years ago

My father was in the middle of a colon cancer work-up with Dr. Stern and then .... Coronavirus... we were not sure what to do. My father is at high risk and we were scared to bring him to the office to discuss surgery. No problem - Dr. Stern's office set up a "virtual" visit. It was simple - they emailed us a link, we clicked on it and then the program opened up. There was literally no wait - we signed into the waiting area and within seconds Dr. Stern was on the screen. It was easier than checking in at the "real" office. D... read more

Anonymous 

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5 years ago

Dr. Stern is very calm and to-the-point, explains conditions carefully, and is good at reassuring patients at outcomes and what to expect of any procedures. Colorectal conditions are typically very uncomfortable—Dr. Stern put me at ease with understanding my condition and treatment plan. Side note: Nurses and staff at the locations are always kind, excellent listeners and highly professional.