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Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD

Gastroenterology•Female•Age 52

Gastroenterology

Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Desta has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD

Colon, Stomach, & Liver Center, LLC

19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 201 Leesburg, VA 20176
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Dr. Desta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desta

3.8

Based on 33 ratings

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So caring and kind
I recently had my second colonoscopy with Dr. Desta. People give the procedure a bad name. It's not the most fun I've ever had but to not have the exam, well the alternatives are - worse. I'm a lucky one. The Doctor is quiet by nature but caring, confident and reassuring. For all my projected stress I completed the procedure without incident and appear to be fine. I'm grateful to be a patient of Dr. Desta.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Kathleen M. Acker – Mar 07, 2023
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Highly Recommend(ed)
Dr. Desta was originally recommended to me by two of my other doctors. Have been going to her since very first colonoscopy. The office is efficient, staff has always been professional, and Dr. Desta has been wonderful. This was pre-colonoscopy appointment to set me up for next procedure. Clear instructions, as always, and feel like I’m in good hands with the practice and Dr. Desta.
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
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Leesburgite – Sep 11, 2022
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Worst experience. Felt like a production line- get them in, get them out. Woke from anesthesia, barely coherent, told to get dressed, was handed some papers then led staggering (literally had to hang on to the arm of one of the nurses) out the door - realized later my shirt was on backwards and inside out (had to laugh at this - couldn’t they have helped a friend out and let me know!). Just found the whole place extremely impersonal, rushed and uncaring - it was like herding cattle through the lines; just move ‘em along.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2022
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She was kind, thorough, and fabulous
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
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Julie Nebel – Oct 08, 2021
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I have been treated by Dr. Desta for several years. I find her to be competent, kind, and knowledgeable. She is explained my conditions and results in an understandable manner that also conveyed her care & concern for her patients. I would highly recommend her.
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
1 person found this helpful
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Carole S – Sep 16, 2021
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Very attentive - listened to what I had to say. Very thorough.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2021
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Bad experience/ Unpleassant staff That was my first time at this practice. When I came into the office, they asked me to sit in the waiting room. Someone else arrived after me and, in two minutes, that person who just arrived went into the doctor's office. After 10 minutes, the fron desk lady asked for my ID and insurance card. After another 10 minutes, she said that I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment because I was late. Unbelievable! Anyway, I left the office, and I will never go back to this practice. I will not recommend this practice to anyone. Very disappointed. I cannot say anything about the doctor because I could not meet the doctor, only the front desk's unpleassant staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Mar 23, 2021
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Absolutely the WORST office I have been too. Impossible to actually talk to a person by phone. You must leave a message and then wait for them to call you back... can take up to two days. Heaven forbid you have a question about your procedure. Good luck getting that answered. Office staff rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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LT – Nov 12, 2020
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Horrible never showed back up again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Honest – Sep 18, 2020
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I have seen Dr. Desta for more than ten years. She is outstanding as a physician, and she is a person you can trust to do her best for you. In my experience, her best IS the best of care! She is always present, pleasant, and personable. Five stars are not enough!
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
1 person found this helpful
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SandyD in Purcellville , VA – Sep 12, 2019
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I had the worst experience with this doctor and her office. Never would I go back to this place. Last year I had an colonoscopy by her. She never showed up after the procedure was done. After I woke up, my husband and I waited, waited, waited in the room for her or someone to at least show up with a brief post-procedure talk. No one ever came over to us. Also before the procedure started, their nurse couldn't insert the IV needle in my arm (he didn't know how to do it in the right way). He inserted the needle into my arm at different places three times, causing aches and bruises in my arm. The doctor stood aside watching and letting the guy continuously insert the needle into my arm creating new aches until another nurse came over to start the IV at the right spot. I don't know whether there have been any changes to their professional skills and work ethics so far.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2019
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I have had four or five procedures with Dr. Desta. She is thorough, caring, and professional. She has always made me feel comfortable and that my health is her number one priority. I can’t recommend her enough!
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
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy – Jan 19, 2018
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She’s very patient and willing. She’s determined to get to the bottom of the things. She listens and very respectful. I highly recommend her.
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Dania in Leesburg, VA – Dec 13, 2017
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Dr, Desta and her entire staff gave me the feeling that I was important to them, and the confidence that I was going to receive the very best of care. Dr Desta spent a great amount of time explaining to me the procedure and the results of the procedure. She is an exceptional doctor - knowledgeable, caring and sincerely interested in her patients.
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
7 people found this helpful
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Jeanie in Leesburg, VA – Nov 03, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Desta has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with...Read more

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

2001
Columbus
Residency Hospital
2001
Ohio State University
Residency Hospital

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Does Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD accept any insurance plans?

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What are Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Desta specializes in Pancreatic Disease. See more on Healthgrades.

What conditions does Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD treat?

Dr. Desta frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System , Barrett's Esophagus, and Hemorrhoids. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD's office address?

Dr. Desta's office is located at 19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 201, Leesburg, VA 20176. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Desta provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital.

Is Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD holds board certifications in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.8/5 for Dr. Hiwot Desta, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Desta

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Desta treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Desta treats other conditions, please contact the office at (703) 723-3670.

Pancreatic Disease

Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.

Dr. Desta is experienced in the area of Pancreatic Disease. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.

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Dr. Desta's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Anoscopy
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
  • Diverticulitis, Intestinal
  • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysphagia
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophagitis
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
  • Food Allergy
  • Gallbladder Scan
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastroparesis
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A Screening
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatitis B Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis C Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis Screening
  • Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Impedance Testing
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Liver Function Test
  • Nausea
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • pH Probe
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Screening Colonoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ultrasound, Endoanal
  • Ultrasound, Esophageal
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • VAP Lipid Testing
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Viral Infection
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

Colon, Stomach, & Liver Center, LLC

Loudoun Endoscopy Group LLC19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 201 Leesburg, VA 20176
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(703) 723-3670