Dr. Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD
Oncology•Female•Age 50
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Virginia Cancer Specialists
8613 Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22031Dr. Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD is a Oncology Specialist in Fairfax, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Mt Sinai School of Medicine medical school in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Patel-Donnelly to book an appointment.
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What went well
- Explained conditions well (47)
- Listened & answered questions (47)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (47)
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment (7)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (6)
- Staff wasn't friendly (6)
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I was referred to Dr. Patel-Donnelly by my primary care physician to investigate my anemia. She was profession, kind, compassionate and very thorough. I highly recommend her and this practice. They were professional and compassionate from start to finish. Everyone I had contact with at the practice was kind and pleasant.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jen – Mar 01, 2021
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All of my visits with Dr Patel-Donnelly have been excellent. She very knowledgeable very careful to meet all of my needs and answer all of my questions.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
James A McCoy – Feb 27, 2021
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Office sometimes busy but I am always seen promptly, treated with respect.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
JD – Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Patel-Donnelly's measured and reassuring approach to my illness instilled confidence in the treatment method and follow on care. Thank you so very much!
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Feb 27, 2021
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Excellent hematologist with strong communication skills. Also the administrative staff is friendly and competent.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Patel-Donnelly’s team has been treating me for at least eight years. Mostly I see Christine Helou, an outstanding nurse practitioner. She is a very caring, knowledgeable professional and is always responsive to my needs.
The cancer center fully implements safety precautions during the pandemic, and I feel comfortable going there
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Karen – Feb 27, 2021
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Dr Patel is the best oncologist!!
She knows her stuff and is kind and treats everyone with kindness and professionalism.
What went well
No results
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Feb 27, 2021
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One of the BEST ONCOLOGISTS !!
Wonderful knowledgeable, professional, caring physician.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
Scheldon Kress, MD – Feb 27, 2021
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Have been going to Dr Patel for years for follow up visits for non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She is very caring and so knowledgeable. Just diagnosed with breast cancer and she put me at ease after going over biopsy report. I trust her implicitly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Judith Hoovler – Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Patel-Donnelly is simply awesome! Her empathy and kind way about her make dealing with a very stressful health issue like cancer much easier to do. I have total confidence in her.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Bob – Feb 27, 2021
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Simply said, Dr. Patel Donnelly has made my journey through cancer treatment and remission as positive experience as that can be. She never hesitates to explain treatment in laymen’s terms and takes the time to answer my questions. Above all, she is very friendly and provides her patients with honest encouragement; great bedside manner! I am so grateful that I was referred to Dr. Patel Donnelly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
Feb 26, 2021
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Every time I visit her she puts me at ease. She’s very calm and knowledgeable. And she is the only doctor I’ve seen since my initial diagnosis.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Mark Philbrick – Jan 03, 2021
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Annual visit and checkup
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Fred Brown – Dec 29, 2020
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Dr. Patel is one of most knowledgable and caring physicians I have known. She is treating my husband for lymphoma, and we believe she saved his life in 2013. Since that time she has helped keep it under control. I am now seeing her as a breast cancer patient. Dr. Patel-Donnelly listens to your concerns and answers your questions. We highly recommend her.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Mary G. – Nov 15, 2020
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Excellent doctor. She is kind and knowledgeable. Dr Patel-Donnelly listens to your concerns, walks you through options and is encouraging during treatment. She collaborated on my care with doctors in MD Anderson Cancer Center by communicating with them and following their protocol to ensure a successful outcome. Her staff and team at VCS is kind and helpful arranging visits and treatments such as transfusions and chemo infusions. I would ask her to be my family’s oncologist if they ever needed cancer treatment because I know she would do her best to provide them good care and compassion.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Raul – Nov 12, 2020
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Dr. Patel has been phenomenal to work with over the last 8 years. I was diagnosed at 24, which completely threw my life off track and I couldn't have asked for a better provider.
The staff is courteous, quick to respond, and always compassionate. Several of my family members have unfortunately been impacted by cancer, and VCA has provided care for several relatives. I would absolutely recommend seeking care with VCA for anyone impacted by this horrible disease.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Ryan B – Oct 21, 2020
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Dr. Patel is my oncologist - very knowledgeable - and handles difficult patients (like me) very well. The only doctor I'd recommend (other than my sister - and she's in a different practice area). She knows what's going on and is among the most optimistic people I know - an important quality when dealing with diagnoses that don't always present great statistical odds....
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
J . B. Ramsay – Oct 20, 2020
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Dr. Patel is the best. I’ve been seeing her for treatment for almost 2 years now and she always takes the time to answer all my questions patiently and keeps a positive attitude that helps when I’m not feeling great. She is empathetic and always makes sure I understand what’s going on with my treatments and goes out of her way to talk with or refer other doctors when needed to consult on my situation since its fairly unique.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Shelby Lemmon – Aug 28, 2020
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Dr. Patel is an excellent oncologist! She is extremely knowledgable, caring and spends time explaining everything. Her staff is wonderful and helpful.
I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends.
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J. Burnell – Apr 20, 2020
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Dr Diptil Patel Donnelly is incredible.I work in the Public health sector and I am around doctors all the time and she is by far the best doctor I have encountered in my work and in my entire life.
The Story: My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma and after brain surgery was told he had 3 months to live. God and the wisdom he has given Dr Patel is why he is still alive 19 months later.Dr Patel’s knowledge is astounding! She has the innate ability to explain things in laymen terms coupled with the authority that makes you feel secure with her ability to provide the right treatment and trust.She is caring, smart, patient and has a great sense of humor which is needed when you are dealing with a diagnosis that has no cure.
Her staff is incredible, of particular note Jennifer Ward is amazing and so are the twins.They are responsive kind and extremely helpful.This practice is top notch and Dr Patel is the worlds best Oncologist.If you need one don’t walk run to her.
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What could be improved
No results
Crystal Solomon – Apr 04, 2020
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