Primary Care - Takoma Park, MD
Primary Care • Takoma Park, MD
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Achankunju Chacko): 3.8/5 (8)
- WebMD (Dr. Joseph Nichols): 5.0/5 (8)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Richard Samuel): 3.0/5 (2)
- Vitals (Dr. Anita S. Gangar): 5.0/5 (3)
- Birdeye (Dr. Patricia C. Frye): 4.1/5 (14)
- Zocdoc (Aggregate for primary care in Takoma Park): 4.17/5 (~423)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Doctors described as professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in their explanations
- Some patients report high satisfaction with long-term care relationships
- Appreciation for telehealth options and flexible appointment availability in some practices
- Recognition of kindness and professionalism among some clinical staff members despite other administrative complaints
Common complaints
- Poor office staff communication, including dismissive or condescending behavior
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and reaching the office by phone
- Administrative issues such as uncommunicative referrals, complex blood work processes, and long wait times
- Concerns regarding patient-doctor interaction, including feeling unheard, judged, or rushed
- Instances of clinic closures or communication gaps regarding practice operations
In patients' words
"I have been a satisfied patient of Dr. Chacko for more than 20 years. He is knowledgeable, professional, and personable."
— Healthgrades"The doctors are great / kind / responsive. The staff - especially the one who answers the phone - was dismissive and condescending."
— Yelp"Beware of primary care providers who have a lot of availability - when I saw Dr. Samuel he was more interested in ordering expensive, low utility tests... rather than listening."
— Healthgrades"Front-desk unreliability, phones unanswered, confusing messaging, and inconsistent staffing, creates real barriers to timely access."
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