Lawrence E Stern Md's Online Review Report Card

Very Knowledgeable and professional. His explanations are clear and concise. Highly recommend.

Dr. Stern was very knowledgeable about my issues and clearly explained my options. His office staff were warm and efficient. Overall, it was an excellent office visit.

Knowledgable, very competent.

Very professional and treatment was given other great care. Would highly recommend.

Had my followup visit with Dr Stern a few weeks ago. He had to remove a part of my colon. My family cant believe he took it out through this tiny cut on my right side. Its all below my underwear so its basically invisible. Its like 2-3 inches wide. He used a robot so I guess thats how it can be so small but my brother had a similar thing and has a huge up and down scar on his belly. I had only a tiny bit of pain after the surgery. Dr Stern did an incredible job - thank you!

Dr.Stern was very nice and took the time to throughly explain things. He worked so hard to help me. He did an amazing job on my surgery and highly recommend him. He genuinely cares for his patients.

Was told I had colon cancer and needed surgery. I saw Dr. Stern and thought I was just going to have the surgery. It turns out that I really had a rectal cancer. This meant a much bigger workup and maybe chemotherapy and radiation. I was really scared. He took the time to explain things. I had multiple tests and in the end I just needed surgery. I had a great result - he used the robot and my incisions are tiny. My brother had a similar surgery and has a gigantic incision. I showed it to him and he was actually mad that his surgeon had made this big an incision when he could have had such a small one. Dr. Stern did a great job.

I took my 18 year old son there for a 2nd opinion on a pilodinal cyst. He had already seen his PCP and another colorectal dr with a concluding diagnosis from both. I came to Fairfax CR because they were listed on the INOVA hospital website and that would ultimately be where I want my son to have surgery. I did not accompany my son into the examining room. When he returned to the waiting room, he just looks at me and says “can we leave now?!” I was expecting another concluding diagnosis and to schedule surgery at INOVA. Once in the car, he cried and said he felt he had been violated. Nothing done to him was explained and he was asked to pull his clothing to his ankles and bend over. His testicles were touched during an exam to look at the bottom of his spine!Also, while in this position, another doctor entered the room to ask a question - no knocking, no apology, no protecting his modesty. He’s then told he does not have a pilodinal cyst and there’s nothing wrong with him!

Dr. L. Stern performed several surgeries in the last 2 years, due to my medical conditions. Dr. Stern is highly competent and maintains a very high standard during his office meetings, such as, Patients receive very detailed information Package, showing preparation and post operation, step by step to guide and prepare you for the upcoming surgery. Dr. Stern will go through this Package. ensuring the Patients fully understand " general surgery", taking time and showing a very High Level of Care towards his Patients. Dr. Stern cares, and is a Super Doctor ! Besides Dr. Stern is understated but very clear with his guidance before, during and after the "general surgery" event, Dr. Stern is a Top Notch Professional in this complicated/challenging medical field.

He doesn’t listen or communicate well. He is an excellent surgeon, but believe the reviews about poor listening and see someone else for postoperative treatment. You can avoid my regrets.