Josef Gurian, MD

The only reason he gets two stars is because the receptionists were friendly. The reviews describing him as brief, condescending, and quick to judgement are spot on. I came to him for help, and he didn’t even listen to why I was there; only perked up to the more expensive options for treatment, wether they applied or Not. I went in to get a deviated septum looked at, a condition he said I do have in the moderate to severe range. But rather than addressing that or possible allergies, he decided I need a sleep study for sleep apnea– a condition he had little evidence to even suggest I had. Then he told me I was over weight (I’m about 30 lbs over) And it was all because I’m essentially fat that Im having any issues. He offered a laughable suggestion to help me eat better and sent me off with two expensive referrals! This guy is a joke and a waste of time. I’m getting a second opinion.

No major complaints.
I visited Dr. Gurian to get an opinion on some bumps in the back of my throat. I suspected it was probably nothing serious, and told him as much. He kindly listened to my concern, and performed an inspection of my throat. I have no way of knowing how thorough it was, but it seemed convincing enough. Long story short, there’s nothing wrong with me. But Dr. Gurian took a few minutes to explain a few things related to my concern, and suggest possible remedies if I experience any symptoms in the future.
The office staff was polite. No complaints there. The only minor complaint I could have is that he was running about 25 minutes late. For better or worse, that is not unusual for a doctor’s office.

I visited Dr. Gurian after receiving a diagnosis and recommended treatment from another Otolaryngologist. I did not share the diagnosis prior to my arrival. Dr. Gurian was extremely knowledgable and efficient in examining me and reviewing my tests. He was open with me about options and on-​point in his assessment of my parotid tumor.
Because of the confidence I felt in Dr. Gurian, I selected him over 3 other ENTs to perform my parotidectomy. His office was efficient in scheduling me and everything progressed as expected. Dr. Gurian was great at the hospital pre-​op and my surgery was a success in every way. I would recommend him to my family and anyone else. I have read some comments about his demeanor on here and I can’t disagree more. If you are looking for a friend to be your doctor, best if luck. If you want an honest, skillful and efficient doctor to diagnose and treat your Otolaryngological issue, call Dr. Gurian.

I’m not sure what to make of the negative Unilocal reviews, but these guys have consistently phenomenal ratings on Angie’s List.
Honestly, I have NEVER encountered a more professional, kind, engaging doctor’s office. At every level, the staff manifested the most sincere degree of helpfulness and concern for my well-​being.
The experience started with my faux pas of showing up late to my appointment. In spite of my 20-​minute tardiness, the receptionist was exceedingly courteous and patient.
My appointment was with Dr. Roeser. Despite looking not a day older than 27, Dr. Roeser proved herself to be an outstanding doctor with excellent bedside manner. She carefully examined my ears and immediately identified the problem.
Typically, the condition requires outpatient surgery. When I explained I was going out of town in two days, Dr. Roeser regretted that she wouldn’t be able to perform the surgery in time. She immediately left to find another doctor who could examine me and perform the surgery in her place. The fact that she could be so accommodating to my needs was truly remarkable; usually with doctors you’re on their timetable, not yours.
Dr. Roeser introduced me to Dr. Gurian who was (unsurprisingly) also phenomenal. He quickly confirmed Dr. Roeser’s findings, and even suggested he might be able to fix my ear tubes under a microscope, right there on the spot (thus saving time and money).
He very calmly, reassuringly talked me through the whole in-​office procedure — one that involved him prodding around my inner ear. Despite the risk of error and/​or severe pain, I hardly felt a thing and the tube was fixed perfectly. When I asked about the cost of an antibiotic solution he prescribed, Dr. Gurian even went out of his way to find me a free sample.
Believe the Angie’s List reviews. This team really is the best.

I am a skeptic when it comes to doctors, and I rarely go for checkups just cause I’m pretty convinced 90 percent of them have no idea what they’re doing. And let me just say, thank you and congratulations Dr. Gurian for affirming my skepticism for all doctors today.
I agree with Mike K.‘s post from 5÷12÷2009. Dr. Gurian was very condescending, inconsiderate, and the least thorough doctor I may have met — yet he pulls all this off with a smile on his face, which is disgustingly sly and even more annoying. He spent 3 minutes with me before telling me that I was completely fine. I explained to him that my ears hurt when I swallowed, and that I would hear popping/​crackling noises ever time I swallowed or drank something (which is, all the time). Eventually, my ears became sensitive to loud noises, too, and I would avoid going out anywhere such as clubs or concerts because it would hurt too much.
He looked into my ears for a couple seconds, then in my nose and mouth… said that I’m fine. Then he handed me a form to leave at the front desk, opened the door and was out. He only looked back when he realized I wasn’t getting up. Um, probably because I was in shock that this doctor was for real? I spent more time filling out ONE of the five new patient forms that office made me fill out. In fact, I spent more time setting an appointment and being on hold with two different receptionists compared to how much time Dr. Gurian spent with me. He couldn’t wait to get out the door and «treat» his next patient… who he probably saw as a mega dollar sign. It was just unbelievable.
I am naturally a very patient person but this appointment was just ridiculous and a huge waste of my time. Patients have busy lives too! and we have jobs that we choose to leave in order to see a doctor… because we have a GENUINE concern about our health. We don’t see a doctor just to be brushed off and go home pissed off, with no solution or no suggestions on how to make their symptoms even just a little better. This doctor really made me feel like a moron.
I know insurance will cover this and I didn’t have to pay a dime for this appointment. But I don’t even care. Just knowing I gave this place business in any way infuriates me. Where are all the doctors who actually care about their patients?
Oh and in case you haven’t realized, I recommend a different doctor if you’re having ENT issues.

After a couple of years of steadily increasing tonsil annoyingness, I finally made an appointment with an ENT. Lucky for me, Dr. Gurian was the first listed on my insurance company’s provider list. The office in Falls Church isn’t fancy, in fact the elevator in the building is downright scary if you’re at all claustrophobic. They share a parking lot with the rest of the building but everytime I’ve been there, there have been plenty of spaces available.
The office staff are all incredibly friendly and efficient, in person and on the phone. They had no problems scheduling my appointments around my weird work and travel schedule. Dr. Gurian himself is very personable and funny. He explains things in Doctor-​ese and then in plain English (and I’m pretty sure his whole office speaks Spanish, so he could explain it a third time if you wanted).
Dr. G also ended up being my surgeon when I had my tonsillectomy done last month. I recovered quickly and had no complications. I’d recommend him and his office to anyone looking for an ENT.