Dr. Simon Fishman, MD

Dr Fishman was so incredibly unprofessional that I have doubts my exam was performed with appropriate attention. He was over an hour late to perform a diagnostic test, and I was kept waiting even though office hours were over and no more patients were present. He brought presumably an observer to the test without introduction/explanation, then rushed through the exam - yanking needles out at an angle causing bleeding- as noted by the Unidentified Observer- “Um, that’s a lot of blood”. Do not seek care from this doctor.

I had a 2 pm appointment to have a growth on my spinal cord monitored. By 3 pm I was still waiting to see Dr. Fishman. When I walked out they ran to the back and got him. He asked me two quick unrelated questions and wrote an unrelated prescription. He never examined me or conducted the appointment. They then billed me and my insurer claiming he performed the appointment.

Dismissive, judgmental, condescending. Poor bedside manner. This doctor has an award for being “compassionate”? Really???? No thanks.

Unprofessional and rude doctor. Avoid!

Absolutely useless doctor! I paid $150 for a visit and he didn't even bother to see me! Told me through his assistant to go to see another doctor. Absolute waist of time and money!

My husband and I met with Dr. Fishman with regards to obtaining a diagnosis for my uncontrollable muscle spasms, locked arm and fingers, seizure like episodes. He didn't ask me about my health history that could have triggered this disorder. Just what was currently going on. Didn't stand up to exam me. Talked primarily to his computer and considered putting me on seizure medication. Told us dystonia does not involve the arms Then decided against seizure medication and put me on a botox regiment. But what my husband and i did't understand is why prescribe botox if Dr. Fishman didn't think I had dystonia? We found a Great Movement Disorder Neurologist on our own. Not the one Dr Fisherman referred is to. I am now being treated for my more complexed case of cervical dystonia new doctor. Dr. Fishman was not a good doctor for us.

Happy to report that Dr. Fishman has successfully treated me for chronic migraines since about 2011-2012. I finally have my life back.

I can see how people would think Dr. Fishman is arrogant. But, I felt like he was professional and personable. He helped me with an issue that was more than likely anxiety related and didn't judge. I would definitely go back.

I saw dr. Simon Fishman on February 22nd 2017 I was in a car accident January 18th 2017 ever since that car accident I have been suffering from headaches dizzy spells and blurred vision after 15 minutes with his assistant dr. Simon came in he looked at me and said I know what you have just by looking at you I can tell you have sleep apnea he then proceeded to ask me what medications was on I told them I was on a muscle relaxer and a anti-inflammatory he then proceeded to say basically that I was addicted to pain pills which of you notice I do not take or did I state that I take my current doctors are not prescribing me any pain pills I don't like pain pills I do not like the way they make me feel I would not recommend anyone going to see this doctor if you have been injured in a car accident you might end up with sleep apnea

Dr Fishman's office runs efficiently and effectively. The office staff is friendly and I like that they collect the copay when I check in. (Saves time at the conclusion of the appointment.) Consistently, I don't have to wait. Dr Fishman engages in problem solving with me, the patient. My treatment options are discussed and mutually agreed on. This office is and the doctor are worthy of 5 stars.

Someone saw me prior to Dr. Fishman seeing me, I'm assuming his physician assistant: who I found to be pleasant and thorough and spent a decent amount of time with me. Then later, Dr. Fishman entered the picture with the PA and spent just a few minutes with me, constantly looked at my shoes and everywhere else, rather than give me appropriate eye contact, and could not provide me with a specific diagnosis or cause for my chronic head pain. He prescribed an anti-seizure medication which I later discovered (online and in my Med pamphlet) causes horrible side effects including psychological ones such as depression and I already suffer from depression and such and just completed some extensive TMS treatment for it. I don't know if this was a good judgment call. When I asked him if I should get an MRI, he stated "if it'll help you sleep better at night." I found this answer to be cynical and as if he didn't find my condition to be noteworthy or worthy of requiring much care or concern. His PA, however, had previously stated that I should get an MRI to be safe because I've had another neurological diagnosis from previous MRIs (with other doctors) and it had been a few years since I had my last one done. As for my question about the causes of my condition, he said it could be a number of things and couldn't even narrow it down to the most likely reasons. For all of the above reasons, I am quite dissatisfied with my experience with Dr. Fishman: he didn't care and didn't provide much insight or anything helpful really. And I felt belittled and disrespected because of his lack of eye contact and for basically looking me up and down and fixating on my shoes instead.

Really like that Dr. Fishman explains what transpires during neurological testing. Very caring with an excellent bedside manner despite the long wait on the day I was there.

Dr. Fishman is absolutely amazing. He's treated my chronic migraine for about a year and a half and put me on a treatment plan specialized for me. He takes the time to explain everything to me in terms I can understand and truly cares. I am so lucky to have found him.

Dr. Fishman has very good bed side manners. He was very professional during my visit. He explained everything to me where, I could understand everything. He is very passionate about what he does. He answered all my questions, regarding my health issues. His Lorton, staff was WONDERFUL to me.

I also was seen my the Nurse Practitioner with no effort made to determine the cause of my problems. I was told to get off all pain medicine and caffeine for two weeks and was sent home with an antipsychotic medication that is used off label for migraines which I will not take due to the horrible side effects. I felt like no effort at all was put into a diagnosis for me, just call it rebound headaches and send me home to deal with it. I think I'll try to find someone new and be seen by an actual doctor.

This Dr. is the best. Would highly recommend him and have done so many times. He helped me with a problem when other Drs. didn't have a clue. Thanks Dr. Fishman, your awesome.

I went to Dr. Fishman several years ago as a second opinion to another neurologist. He saw that there was something wrong with me and ordered MRIs. I was devastated with those results. He is always willing to discuss or to answer questions. He is a very caring doctor.

Just saw the Dr. today so, I don't know about accuracy of diagnosis or follow up but, great experience so far.

Great Doctor. He gets to know his patient at a personal level, not just as a client level.

I was evaluated by the practice's nurse practitioner. Unfortunately because of having a history of psychiatric problems i felt discriminated against as far as an accurate diagnosis of my condition being made. I was handed a prescription for pain and recommended to follow up in six weeks. No attempt at even figuring out what may be the cause of pain. This is poor practice in my opinion. I will not see this provider again.