The Nephrology Center

I feel like I need to offset the review below… I’m sad that Dendroica had a negative experience.
It’s probably weird to say you love a doctor’s office, but I LOVE this place. I «interviewed» many nephrologists in the city before deciding on this practice. I knew I would require lifelong care, so choosing a physician who was not just competent but also «got me» and my lifestyle was extremely important.
Dr. Habwe is amazing– one of the most capable, compassionate doctors I have ever encountered. She has 100s of patients, but somehow whenever you speak to her, you feel as though you are her only one. I not only feel completely confident in her care, but actually look forward to seeing her. She is also incredibly tenacious about helping you get necessary care from other specialists, when necessary. Full time doctor and advocate, and part time social worker and confidante. The best in the city, as far as I am concerned.
Additionally, her front desk staffers– Sandy and Eleanore– are lovely. I got pre– and post– kidney transplant hugs from both of them. (and of course, they are helpful in terms of scheduling and lab follow-​up work, too). Nephrology Center also has an in-​house nurse to draw labs, which makes the whole process incredibly convenient. I’ve also never had a problem with insurance or billing.
Dealing with a short term or chronic health ailment is never awesome, and of course we’d all prefer never to see doctors at all. But if you have bean troubles, I’d never hesitate to refer you to this practice. And if you see them over the long term, I bet they become like your extended family.

This place is absolutely awful. I had a routine urine test which they said would take one day. Dr. Khan said he would call with the results as soon as he got them. Weeks went by and nothing. I called many times leaving a message; no response. Finally, 6 weeks later I get a call from the doctor saying that I submitted insufficient quantity for the test. I felt so enraged. I chose this place to avoid the chaotic GW MFA, but that was a mistake. Also, Dr. Khan spoke to me like he had no clue about anything. Almost like I was the doctor and he the patient.