Dr. Robert D. Lafsky, MD | Leesburg, VA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Robert Lafsky is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and brings 51 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Lafsky is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lafsky maintains affiliations with Inova Loudoun Hospital Center and Reston Hospital Center, providing care in Leesburg and Reston, Virginia. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.1 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.1

26 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
10 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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Doesn't listen, looks at computer instead of at patient, diagnoses based on 2 year old information, talks over you. He should retire.

June 1st, 2020

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Doesn't listen, interrupts you, looks at record instead of talking to you, diagnoses based on something 2 years earlier, seems eager to get you out of the office. He should consider retiring.

June 1st, 2020

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Two years ago, Lafsky performed a colonoscopy on me. He removed two polyps that were biopsied and found to be non cancerous. Two years after his colonoscopy I developed digestive problems and my GP saw that I had a colonoscopy so he did a complete bloodwork on me and found no problems. GP said it may be food intolerance. I went to GI specialist and had a colonoscopy and the Dr found a 2 inch tumor in my rectum. Dr said it was a slow growing cancer and MISSED during the colonoscopy 2 years ago. The colorectal surgeon confirmed it had been missed. Beware!

October 21st, 2018

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I'm a big fan of Dr Lafsky - his wide range of knowledge and curiosity about his patients is refreshing. His enthusiasm about his work is contagious and I am very impressed with his skills and especially the team he has assembled at the Center. We need more Drs like him.

June 26th, 2018

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Dr. Lafsky is a no nonsense - let's find out what's wrong or what a patient needs and then find a way to fix it. I would readily recommend him to my friends and neighbors.

October 1st, 2016

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Biggest jerk I have ever seen. Only time I have ever walked out of an appointment because they are so rude.

August 21st, 2015

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Dr's office could use some sense of urgency when it comes to emergent appointments.. Not only was I given the wrong time for the appointment. There was no other option- recourse or direction given for seeking alternate care. Where this was clearly a last minute appointment- so much so that you reminded the dr. It would make sense to at least reach out to the patient- not wait until they came in for their scheduled appt time. Not faulting the Drs or the care porvided- just the front desk staffs attention to detail and concern for patient well being. Was not seen today and now will be seeking care elsewhere

August 14th, 2015

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He is a wealth of knowledge and is open minded to questions. Any questions you ask do not side track him, and he always comes back to the topic under discussion. He makes my wife and I feel comfortable, and takes the time to explain the intricacies of my ailment. We trust his opinion and judgement. And the staff are superb!

March 7th, 2013

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I would recomend him to others

February 15th, 2011

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He has a great sense of humor, too.

May 8th, 2009

Inova Loudoun Hospital Center

44045 Riverside PkwyLeesburg, VA 20176

Tel: (703) 858-6000

Inova Loudon Ambulatory Surgery Center

44035 Riverside Pkwy Ste 200Leesburg, VA 20176

Tel: (571) 209-6465

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Reston Hospital Center

1850 Town Center PkwyReston, VA 20190

Tel: (703) 689-9000


Dr. Robert David Lafsky, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.1 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Leesburg , VA	Montgomery , AL	Tempe , AZ	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of Cincinnati	Med School: New York University
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1975

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Where is Dr. Robert Lafsky's office located?: Dr. Robert Lafsky's office is located at 44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA, 20176.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Lafsky affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Lafsky is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital Center, Reston Hospital Center, and Inova Behavioral Health Services Inpatient Inova Loudoun Hospital Cornwall.
Does Dr. Robert Lafsky accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Lafsky accepts on their Vitals profile.
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