Anita Sikand's Online Review Report Card

My former GYN retired during covid. He was amazing and sent out a letter recommending Dr. Sikand. So I've been seeing her for about a year and a half now. The office looks run down, the office staff is just ok and my experience seeing Dr. Sikand thus far has me already looking for a new GYN. She's a perfectly nice enough person but she is reactive instead of proactive. I felt like I had to bring up ideas/questions (and sometimes as the patient you're not even sure what questions to ask) instead of her offering advice or suggestions about several issues I was experiencing. It felt as if she hasn't kept up or is too distracted or tired to bother. And I've never felt like there has been good follow up. Recently I called her about lowering a dosage of a medication I was on because I felt I was having an adverse reaction and she responded just by saying "ok, this would be the time we'd be lowering the dosage anyway," with no other explanation or insight; and I felt like she never would've actually called to tell me if I hadn't brought it up first. She also said to me once "we'll you know the risks of going on this medication," and I thought to myself, how would I know the risks?, as I don't think she ever actually went over the risks with me. She's not a great communicator. In short I've been very underwhelmed by my experience with her practice. I just don't feel like I'm in great hands.

Went to her for my annual Pap smear. Was one of the most painful things I've experienced (I almost fainted). When I told her it hurt, she just told me to relax. I believe this is due to the fact that they only had a large speculum, which was way too large for me. Worse still, they were incredibly short staffed, so the dr. was the only one in the room (not at all normal). Also, the room did not feel especially sanitary. Will NOT be returning.

I wish I could give zero stars. If you are in my position, a patient of Dr. Birnkrant's (fantastic gynecologist) who was passed on to Dr. Sikand when Dr. Birnkrant retired - RUN. RUN AWAY FROM DR. SIKAND. I actually haven't even seen her because of how unprofessional and incompetent her receptionist is. It was already a red flag to run when I asked for a copy of my medical records and STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEM 8 WEEKS LATER. They never answer the phone or emails. After this review my next step is to report this total lack of customer service a patient care to a regulatory body for investigation.

Dr. Sikand made me feel uncomfortable. She wouldn't prescribe the birth control I asked for, instead told me to take something else. When that didn't work for me, she wouldn't respond to my request for an appointment. Can only speak with a receptionist. Got a new RX, but had problems with that too. Again, she wouldn't let them schedule an appt. for me to discuss with her. Very frustrating that she is a provider who doesn't listen to patients. Going to get a new gynecologist.

I made an appointment with Dr. Sikand because I had an acute issue/concern that I wanted a doctor's opinion on (I can be a bit of a hypochondriac and have seen many, many gynecologists thanks to some reckless behavior in my 20s and taking a better safe than sorry approach even if it's after the fact lol). I was very unimpressed with the office environment and for starters had sanitation concerns. I had an intake with a nurse in one room and then was moved to another to see the doctor. My visit lasted a whole 5 minutes (with the doc) and I was asked what my personal thoughts were on my diagnosis. She struggled to read the room and I'm sorry, but that's what I'm paying a DOCTOR for, if I was satisfied with what I thought then I would be at my house instead of in this cringey office. To settle matters, no test was taken (I had a similar experience many years ago and was a Kaiser member at the time and they recommended/took a test which was the whole reason I wanted to see a doc in the first place). I just saw my EOB and the visit cost $300, which is such a waste. I noticed another reviewer had suggested another gyn, I'll be trying her as this doc was such a disappointment.

Dr. Sikand delivered 2 of my 3 children. She is an experienced and knowledgeable professional who did everything she could to support me in the birth process I envisioned. She was my ob-gyn throughout my pregnancy and delivered my children. I have always found it easy to work with her staff and to schedule an appointment. I recommend her strongly!

The receptionist was so incredibly unprofessional, she couldn't even add my insurance billing address to her computer and because of her incompetence I waited an hour and couldn't even see the doctor in the end, she didn't even give me an option to pay out of pocket which I would have been fine doing and settling with myInsurance company later . She also asked personal information like the reason for myvisit, out loud with other patients in the waiting room, and did the same for another patient while I was waiting. I don't understand how a doctor can allow such behavior. Even when my insurance called them to settle the issue and help them enter the billing address (which they should have known how to do on their own as it's on my insurance card), they didn't even bother calling back to apologize and rescheule, as it was their incompetence that was the issue, nothing from my end.

Dr. Sikand delivered both of my babies. I really feel like she cares about me and her office staff is fantastic. She advocated for me in the hospital and was vigilant enough to catch and treat mid pregnancy issues to help me feel more energized. She's open minded and well researched and doesn't just recite the current guidance. Definitely recommend as an OB.

This is honestly the best doctor I have seen in the past few years. She really cares and gives her patients undivided attention. She actually listens, unlike many of the modern health care professionals who make you feel like a number going through a conveyor belt. She took my blood very quickly and painlessly and got the tests back the following day. I was so glad to hear that my health was perfect. Her staff is so kind and caring. Tonya is so loving and kind. She was able to fit me in for an emergency appointment and really showed a lot of care towards me. She even gave me a good exercise app and samples of vitamins to try to make sure that my health is optimal. Natasha was also very sweet and made sure I felt cared for. The office has a lot of wonderful books to read in the short wait. I really love the personal / boutique feeling of the office. This is a top tier practice and I highly recommend any new mom or even women looking for good health to come to see Dr. Sikand.

I have been a patient of Dr. Sikand's since for over 5 years. My previous experiences with her were ok, unlike other reviewers here, I can not say she was particularly caring or that she went above and beyond to take care of my needs. I went to her because she was recommended by a trusted friend. I had not been to her office for about 2 years before my visit last year and this time I had different insurance than I did in previous visits. Before my appointment, I called the office and spoke to Tanya, I gave her my new insurance details, she checked them and told me that their office was in my insurance's network. I came in for my first appointment, and I had to sit and wait for about 20 minutes without an explanation as Dr. Sikand took a meeting with what I assume are pharmaceutical representatives. When it was time for my appointment, she was unprepared and did not remember much of my medical history with her, nor the details of the surgical procedure I had with her. My appointment with her was rushed and lasted less than 10 minutes. I came in about 2 weeks later for an ultrasound, during that appointment I only saw Dr. Sikand in the hall way, she did not meet with me to talk to me and brief me on the results from the ultrasound which showed that the problem I had come in with exists. As I write, this is 5 months after my appointment and she has not discussed the results of my appointment with me nor posted anything about them on my portal. 4 months after my visits, I am now receiving bills for my visits, it turns out Tanya was wrong, my insurance does not cover any of the visits. When I call to speak to Tanya, she is rude and defensive. Today I received a call from Sue in the Arlington, VA office about another bill related to the visit that they plan to send to me. She was condescending and said it was my duty to check with my insurance whether or not their office takes my insurance information and assures me that they are in network. What is the point of giving them my insurance before my visit if that's the case? Why would Tanya check my insurance and tell me they are covered? Or is Sue insinuating that what they say is not to be trusted? During my visit, I was asked several times to do blood work and tests that are not related to the issue I went in for, guess what? They got to bill more for those tests. All they care about is making money, and they do not care about their patients. I believe Tanya knew that my insurance was not in network but they had me come in knowing that I would not have much choice about paying the bills. Well, Dr. Sikand and her crew have lost a patient, this will be my last visit at with her.