Syed Amiry, DO

I have been a patient of Dr. Amiry’s for several years, and have received excellent treatment. From basic skin care and check ups to recommendations, Dr. Amiry is very professional, knowledgeable, and very in tune with his patient’s needs.
I recently had a blepharoplasty done in his office and I’m extremely happy with the results. There was no real discomfort or bruising, the procedure was relatively quick and the recovery has been very easy.
I highly recommend Dr. Amiry for any and all skin care needs. Thank you!

Dr Syed Amiry is the best dermatologist I have ever seen. He has great bedside manners, kind, and compassionate. More importantly, he is very detailed oriented in his approach to treatment. His expertise in his work is superior. I would highly recommend Dr Amiry to anyone!

Dr Amiry is a good doctor. He treats me like a valued customer. And I trust him. I can highly recommend him.

I went to see Dr. Amiry because he’s a board-​certified dermatologist and had decent reviews, AND because my face was bright to dark red, burning, and stinging, I needed to see someone right away, and he agreed to see me the same day. However, he took a (cursory) look at my face, said he didn’t deal with burning skin conditions, offered me a prescription for gabapentin, and referred me to a neurologist (who couldn’t see me for 2 weeks). My problem was obviously not Shingles, yet he obviously assumed it probably was and washed his hands of me. So the neurologist I found who Would see me that day prescribed gabapentin, tramadol, and an antiviral (Valcyclovir). Turns out my problem is Seborrheic Dermatitis, a common skin condition, which I eventually had to diagnose by myself after my burning and stinging didn’t go away. I wasted a month thinking I had Shingles, taking those worthless oral medications, when what I really needed was some Ketoconazole (topical antifungal) cream (2%). Unbelievable but true. This experience has shaken my confidence and trust in doctors to the core. I guess I was supposed to know he only deals with purely cosmetic problems?

I needed to find a dermatologist in Northern Virginia. Found Dr Amiry in the «top doc» annual review. After going there, I can see why he made the top doc listing. He treated what I came in for, answered all my questions, examined for other potential sun damaged skin treating those spots as well, and spent time talking about potential courses of action I could follow.
Further, his officeis very efficiently run with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The got me in when scheduled, answered all my questions as well, and were super attentive. Seems to be the culture of the place.

I wanted a skin cancer screening, so I used ZocDoc to schedule an appointment with Dr. Amiry. I chose him because he was one of the only dermatologists in my area that had an appointment convenient for me. As some other reviews suggested, this practice seems much more into skin care procedures than skin cancer screenings. I was dissatisfied with Dr. Amiry. He made a less than professional remark about skin cancer that I found to be extremely rude and insulting. Anyhow, the only reason I’m giving him two stars is that he seemed to look somewhat carefully at my skin for the check-​up. However, his assistant wrote down Dr. Amiry’s details/​description of my skin but I wasn’t given a copy of this information. Seems kinda pointless to me.
Also, I was led to believe that he accepted my insurance, only to be billed later on stating that the practice is out of network. I won’t be back.

A good friend of mine has been a patient of Dr. Amiry’s for 10 years and has always had positive experiences and excellent results, so when it came time for me to see a dermatologist for cosmetic reasons I felt assured that I could expect similar results.
Appointment setup and paperwork:
From the beginning the process went very smoothly. The appointment was easy to set up and the out-​patient forms were sent to me immediately by email so that I was able to fill them out in advance. The form questions were thoughtful — some were written to determine if a patient was relying on procedures to completely change their life, which obviously they won’t. I found it responsible of Dr. Amiry to consider the mental/​emotional impacts a cosmetic procedure could have on someone.
Reminders:
Several days prior to my appointment, I received both email and text confirmations that also included cancellation policies etc. They really go out of their way to make sure you don’t miss your appointment and/​or can cancel your appointment in time to avoid any penalties (I think you must cancel within 48 hours). I mean seriously, if this many reminders cannot keep you on track, I don’t know what will.
Office:
The office is located near the Reston Hospital and there was plenty of parking. The office is really nice. I think this is supposed to be more of a medical spa because it sure doesn’t look like any of the typical dermatologist offices I have visited in the past. The environment was welcoming and not sterile and it was a pretty large office for a dermatologist. It also smelled really good like vanilla beans. I mentioned to Dr. Amiry how nice his office was but he said «yeah, it’s alright». No, it’s better than alright. It’s pretty posh. They also have some nice Otis Spunkenmeyer cookies to I guess help with your blood sugar if you are nervous (at least that’s what my friend told me).
Check in:
All I had to do was hand in my pre-​filled out paper work and my license. That’s it! The wait time was almost null.
Consultation:
Dr. Amiry’s assistant Maria is the sweetest person on the planet. I seriously want to adopt her to be my full time soother. She has the nicest bed side manner. She is the one who gathered some information about my concerns (using a computer system btw) and she also took pictures and uploaded them. I have to say I am really impressed with their technology. I work in the IT field so that is partially why I took notice, but also it made me think that if Dr. Amiry is willing to invest in this type of technology, it bodes well that he invests in cosmetic technology.
Dr. Amiry gave me a consultation and was very calm and patient. He was not at all condescending (which is a problem I have had with other dermatologists).He is particular about his work though so you will be analyzed to a degree. I told him what my initial budget was and he gave me several priced-​out options on paper that were easy to understand. He did not pressure me for additional procedures and allowed his assistant to handle my requests and also prepare for the procedure. I think that’s a smart move cause it takes less pressure off of the patient. In the end, they came well under my budget and I was totally comfortable with the arrangement.
Procedure:
The procedure was relatively painless and I felt informed during the entire process. Even though I was not in pain, Maria was rubbing my leg to comfort me. The soreness came later in the day, as expected.
Dr. Amiry does a two week follow up for cosmetic procedures.
Check out:
Check out was so simple and took two minutes.
I am very satisfied and everything went better than expected. It’s always nice to find a good doctor who is on time, thorough and non-​condescending. That is what I have been missing in other dermatologists (just read my other reviews). Basically I felt cared for as an entire person, which I guess means it’s a holistic approach to a non-​holistic type practice.
If you sign up for the email list, you will receive notices about the great monthly specials, complimentary onsite seminars and the loyalty program.
Update: I wrote this review after my first visit and forgot to post it. I have now been a patient for 1.5 years and am still genuinely happy with the results and service.

Dr Amiry is a positive, caring, and thoroughly competent dermatologist with a caring and pleasant bedside manner. He is talented and gentle with any procedure I’ve had and has developed and perfected a remarkable (and virtually painless) deep injection technique for restalyne which leaves no bruises and is highly sought-​after in the community.
I appreciate his genuine concern for patients and his long-​term approach to skin care, beauty enhancements, and cosmetics. He listens to my concerns, offers options and recommendations, and seeks my feedback and comfort in a way that leads me to believe he values patient satisfaction over profit.
I have been a loyal patient at his clinic for years and feel Dr Amiry treats me as a valued customer. He sends out emails with special promotions to reward loyalty and has even made recommendations for some herbal and natural products that he doesn’t sell in his office. With any medical procedure, trust is imperative. When you’re making decisions about your FACE – which is the most visible and noted part of your body, trusting your physician is exponentially important. Dr Amiry has earned my trust for his capabilities and successful recommendations tailored to my specific needs and comfort level.

IS DR. AMIRY CARING FOR YOU? OR YOUR WALLET?
I have had two appointments with Dr. Amiry and I empathize with the other reviews listed here that he is not a medical professional but rather a salesperson. I initially had a very positive visit and found his staff — both the genuinely happy receptionist, billing officer and nurses (especially Maria) to be kind and engaging.
My read on Dr. Amiry from my first visit was fine — albeit a bit rushed. The second visit (a week later) I had a little more time to assess his qualifications and personality. Medically he appears knowledgeable, however I left the appointment disgusted at how he treated me. First, he seemed defensive when I queried the price of mole removals. Second, it was very clear that he was ‘on the clock’ during the appointment.
If you have multiple questions for Dr. Amiry, then prepare to be:
a. rushed
b. patronized
c. walked out on
He even made it a point to say to the nurse, ‘Oh, looks like she has TWO questions! Not just ONE!” And before he left the appointment he repeated this insulting narrative, «She’s got FOUR questions!» as he headed out the door.
Upon arriving home, I called the nurse and explained I would not be coming back.

Dr. Amiry is awesome. First time I went to this office back in 2007 and kind of had bad experience. They just simply made me buy all kind of chemical peeling products for no reason. Something that does not covered by insurance either. That’s when I thought I will never go back again. But then recently I noticed their updated services they are providing which match my criteria. Therefore I decided to go there again. I met with Maria and I must say that she is the GREATEST person you will ever meet. Dr. Amiry really listened to me, helped every way he could to make me understand the problems and the options.
Since my issue is still not resolved completely so I will have to keep going there.
One thing I don’t like about them is their receptions speak loud and discuss health issues loudly. So be careful there. You may have to say, «Lower your voice». I have said that few times before. This office (I think all office receptions area) need to be little private. Especially, when you are discussing payment methods and health side effects. I hope Dr. Amiry can fix this.

I brought my 15-​year-​old daughter to see Dr. Amiry to laser treat a small spot on her face. We also wanted an acne consultation as she hasn’t been happy with her dermatologist. Unfortunately, after reading some pretty good reviews, we felt rushed through the visit and left without feeling good about the diagnosis or the help we received. My daughter’s acne isn’t any better. Anyone recommend another doctor for teen acne?

I’ve been going here for hair removal laser sessions through a groupon and I also had a consultation with Dr. Amiry. I love the staff here and was pleasantly surprised and so very pleased with how caring, approachable and pleasant they are and continue to be. Unlike some other reviewers, I’ve never felt strong armed into buying anything here — in fact, i’ve been discouraged from buying unnecessary products or services.
My appointments always take place on time, I never wait past my time and in fact get taken in earlier and im in and out without hassle!
highly recommended!

Couldn ‘t ask for a better Doctor with a more friendly and caring staff. I went to see them for problems with adult acne. They were on top of things from the beginning and made sure they found me the right medication to clear up my acne. They also always did their best to keep my out of pocket costs down. As my son was entering his teen years and started to develop acne, they were giving me help and advice before he was even a patient! Now they are treating him too and helping to prevent his acne from causing scarring. I highly recommend this practice to anyone who needs a dermatologist for conditions ranging from skin cancer to concerns about wrinkles and aging. I feel like family every time I go there. They are the best!

I have been seeing Dr Amiry for several years for treatment of my acne, skin cancer screenings, removal of benign/​suspicious tumors, and cosmetic procedures (fillers, Dysport, laser hair removal, IPL, Pixel, etc.) I have always been completely thrilled with his care both of medical concerns and of cosmetic ones. Dr. Amiry doesn’t just rush in the room and treat you, then rush you out the door the way so many dermatologists do. He spends time assessing various approaches and is adequately cautious in his recommendations. I never worry about walking out of there with Lisa Rinna lips or a treatment I didn’t really want. Moreover, I have never had the experience described by the other reviewer of staff pushing product. Dr. Amiry has always been conservative in his approach — and told me outright when I don’t need to have something done (e.g., when I can wait another month on my Dysport or when a laser treatment is unnecessary and a less expensive treatment will work.) I’ve purchased fewer than five products (e.g., cleansers, sunscreen) in the five years I’ve been going there even though I see him about every other month. I’m always thrilled with the results of the treatments I’ve received and both Dr. Amiry and every member of his staff or terrific.

I went to my appointment for a skin cancer screening and a few other concerns. My skin cancer screening wasn’t as complete as I have had in the past. However, besides that I had no complaints at all. The medical assistant that took me back to my room was very helpful when I explained the reasons why i was there. I like the fact you get a free cookie to go bag and coffee and water. Which I must add that the coffee was extremely delicious and it was after 3pm when I had some! Also a tip, they offer specials on their cosmetic procedures. I was able to score a $ 99 chemical peel this month (August) as long as it is completed on a Tuesday.

I had a procedure done at the office a few days prior to my 2 week vacation in California. Apparently, I had a reaction while I was in Santa Barbara so I called the office and Dr. Amiry called me back right away. He was very concerned and offered some suggestions to relieve the reaction. He also offered to have me visit his colleague in San Diego so I wouldn’t have to wait until my return to Virginia. Dr. Amiry called to check on me a few days later. He and his staff were very caring and made me feel like a member of his family. I was very impressed with the professionalism and personal side of Dr. Amiry.

I was referred to Dr. Amiry from my primary care physician. Even though this is billed as a dermatologist’s office, it’s really a medical spa. I was evaluated by a nurse, aesthetician, and then Dr. Amiry, where they discussed which products I NEEDED to buy FROM HIM in order to clear up my skin. Of course, I could just go with prescription Retin-​A, but according to them, it wouldn’t work as well without all their products.
They strong-​armed me into buying over $ 100 of cleansers, sunscreen, and cream from the line he sells in the office (La Roche Posay) and repeatedly said, «Oh, this stuff is so inexpensive! You should have heard what he really wanted you to buy! It’s such a bargain!»
They also recommended that I get some laser peels (at the tune of $ 450 a pop, at least 5 – 6 sessions) and microdermabrasion, to «really make the products work.»
I left feeling disgusted with myself that I feel for their hard sales ploys.
And the end of the story? The only thing that has seemed to work is the Retin A. The rest of the stuff has been used, but it’s not any better than clearsil. So I’m out over $ 100 and will never go visit those shysters again.
I find this to be highly unethical.