Psychiatric Associates of Northern Virginia

“Dr.Ansari is an exceptional physician. He’s attentive, compassionate, and truly takes the time to listen. Whether it’s an in-clinic visit or a telemedicine appointment, he’s always readily available and never makes you feel rushed. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients—not just medically, but personally. It’s rare to find someone who is not only so professional and knowledgeable, but also kind and down-to-earth. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Ansari as my doctor.”

“I have been seeing Dr Ansari for about 8 years. In that time I have only had great experiences with him and his staff. They are extremely quick to respond, whether I sent an email or even left a voicemail after hours. Dr Ansari, actually listens during my appointments (which hasn't been my experience at other practices). No issue is too small or too large to discuss during our appointments. He tailors your treatment to your issues, making sure anything that can be done will be done to help you.”

“I urge anyone reading this review to avoid this place at all costs. After just one appointment I could not bring myself to endure a second after experiencing how these people operate. I'm completely shocked by how unprofessional they are when it comes to their diagnosing methods and communication practices. When I first contacted this place things seemed promising. The receptionist was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately things got worse from there. A few days before my first appointment, I received a call from the receptionist which initially confused me. She quickly realized that she had just called me thinking I was a different patient and apologized for the mistake. I thought it rather odd, but mistakes happen and I didn't think it was that big a deal. So then I had my first appointment with Dr. Ansari via telemedicine. He was great to talk to and my initial impression was positive. But once I began experiencing side effects from one of my medications, it became clear that communicating with him between appointments was seemingly impossible. Turns out they don't monitor any communication done through their own patient portal. I know this because I received an email from their Gmail account admitting to this. They also don't monitor requests to cancel or reschedule appointments made through THEIR portal. Your only options are to call or email them, which is absurd. Why even have a patient portal if you're not going to use it? I was extremely uncomfortable sending confidential messages to their Gmail account which is not HIPAA compliant. I did not feel like internet safety and ensuring confidentiality was a priority for them. Because, why not openly discuss my mental health using an unencrypted platform that could be hacked at any moment? Lastly, I took great issue with my diagnoses. Most were accurate, but Dr. Ansari included an additional and truly random diagnosis for me into my records. It was a pediatric disorder that cannot be diagnosed in adults. Moreover, I did not have any of the symptoms. I was almost certain a mistake had been made, because it made absolutely no sense. But when I asked about it, it was indeed not a mistake. Dr. Ansari truly felt I had this pediatric disorder despite not meeting the diagnostic criteria in terms of age and reported symptoms. I found all this to be extremely problematic and just another indication that these people have a clear communication problem. Both electronically, and by coming up with arbitrary diagnoses. Maybe I was once again mistaken for another patient? Either way everything about this place made me feel uneasy. I truly question their ethics, risky communication preferences, and their concern for patient safety. Something just isn't right here, and I felt compelled to share my experience.”

“Dr. Syed Rizvi is such an amazing doctor. From day one he showed genuine interest in my mental health. I am so happy i found Psyc Associates of NoVa. They work around your schedule with their telemedicine appointments so you can get the same amazing care but not have to take off work. Without a doubt i would recommend Dr. Rizvi or any of the doctors in his practice to anyone needing mental health services. No other practice can compare to the level of care and convenience that they provide.”