Dr. Simon Fishman, MD

Neurology•Male•Age 51

Neurology

Dr. Simon Fishman, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Falls Church, VA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Integrated Neurology Services

7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201 Falls Church, VA 22043

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Dr. Fishman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fishman

3.3

Based on 80 ratings

5 Star	51%	51%
4 Star	5%	5%
3 Star	1%	1%
2 Star	6%	6%
1 Star	36%	36%

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Best neurological exam and assistance i have had

Desiree Moro , licensed nurse practitioner provided me with an exceptional neurological exam assessing deficits. I was really impressed with her thoroughness and empathy. Dr Fishman reviewed her exam made suggestions and answered questions. I found the two of them very helpful.

What went well

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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ellen – Nov 09, 2022

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Dismissive and rude

I saw Dr. Fishman for a second opinion about my Restless Legs Syndrome. Two medications that I've been on have worn off in short order, leaving me in nightly discomfort. So I was looking for alternatives besides another drug. Dr. Fishman was dismissive and rude. He asked me what I did for a living and when I told him, he said "Spend some time in my waiting room with the patients in there and you'll feel better", implying that my condition wasn't serious and I was some kind of privileged person who was just complaining. I would never recommend him to anyone, ever.

What went well

Staff friendliness

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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Laura Schmiegel – Oct 17, 2022

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Being new to the area, i wanted to get established with a neurologist. In two and a half decades, I have consulted with three neurologists in my home state who examined me thoroughly, listened respectfully to my concerns, and offered helpful and informative advice. Dr Fishman was the polar opposite. He was rude and belittling, spent less than five minutes with me, and left the room as i was speaking to him. Truly the worst dr i have ever encountered. This physician is not worth your time.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Janet M – Sep 09, 2022

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Dr. Fishman seemed to be kind and helpful until I declined an EMG. I had an order for the nerve conduction study only and scheduled for the nerve conduction only. He recommended part 2 (emg) and through tears, I explained I’d had that test many times before, I was afraid, I preferred to schedule at a later date perhaps with meds for anxiety. He Became angry, arrogant, told me insurance will probably not even cover it and he would refuse to do the test at a later date. Told me to pick up my results at the front desk and Slammed the door on his way out. Like a spoiled baby… so glad I didn’t let him stick me with needles!

What went well

Office environment
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Mar 04, 2022

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Agree with the previous review - this doctor did not seem to have reviewed any of the medical records prior to the appointment. He rushes you through, doesn't address existing issues (or ask questions about what someone is experiencing, what brought them to the office, etc.), and then tries to schedule a follow up, again with no explanation.

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Sep 08, 2021

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Initially, Dr. Fishman entered the exam room with a cordial greeting. He asked me what problems I was having, which struck me as odd, since he was referred by a doctor in his same office. He should be expected to have read the referring doctor’s records. Nonetheless, I reviewed my medical issues with him. He then examined my foot movement and inexplicably left the office for 5-7 minutes before returning. (Maybe he left to review my records)? During the remainder of his emg testing, his professional medical communication was lacking. In this regard he revealed little to me about the results of his examination. I asked a question about the test results and his reply was vague. When the exam session ended, he handed me a paper copy of the test results consisting of cryptic numbers of the EMG. He deferred analysis of test results to the primary referring neurologist. In sum, I would conclude that his entire professional demeanor was one of disinterest toward my care.

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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Jun 28, 2021

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I have been seeing Dr. Fishman at Integrated Neurology Services for over 6 years for migraines. The first time I saw him, I had a migraine that had been constant for 3 weeks that would not go away with any treatment. My first referral was to another facility that had previously seen me for an unrelated childbirth issue but they would not provide an appointment for 3 months, even when I expressed my level of pain. Dr. Fishman's office scheduled me for the following week and were extremely apologetic that they couldn't see me earlier. Dr. Fishman listens to what I have to say and changes the treatment based on our discussions. We've tried several different techniques and treatments, all of which have provided relief. When side effects were undesirable, we changed the course of action, after discussing everything. I have never felt rushed in his office. I have felt listened to and consulted for my treatment. I feel like Dr. Fishman cares for his patients and works to heal them.

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

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Heidi – Feb 18, 2020

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I’ve been seeing Dr. Fishman for several years. He was able to quickly diagnose my condition and recommend a treatment plan. I felt that I was given a voice in decisions to be made. On a personal note, he is caring, takes his time and I never feel that he is in a rush to get to the next patient. I highly recommend Dr. Fishman. His staff has always been extremely kind and help, both at the Lorton and Alexandria offices.

What went well

Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

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KLux – Nov 13, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. Fishman for 11 years now. He is very knowledgable and makes sure my medicine is working through bloodwork and yearly checkups. It's easy to get an appointment with him in the event of emergencies. I am impressed with his professionalism and dedication to good service.

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

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Oct 26, 2019

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Short and to the point. Expectation I could not keep. Asked me to wrap my elbows in towels or some likely wrap. That it would take 2 weeks to change my habit of bending my elbows completely. I have pain in my upper arms when bended. My concentration span does not take me this long.

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Mar 17, 2019

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i have been suffering from vertigo and neuropathy for over 8 years. He couldnt have kicked me out of his office faster as he stated that he does not work with patients on disability. He said he wouldnt charge me for the visit so he earned 1 star for that courtesy.

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kristin in woodbridge, VA – Sep 21, 2018

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I really appreciated the thoroughness of the doctor and the minimal wait time. The office itself was super clean and had a really professionally maintained feel overall. Great experience here!

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 – Jul 08, 2018

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I have been seeing Dr. Fishman @ Integrated Neurology Solutions for about 8 years now. I have chronic migraines that had become extremely debilitating and more severe as time went on. They became so frequent that I was suffering from severe migraines about 3-5 days of every week. Since the migraines 1st began in my 20's, I have been to countless doctors, specialists, ER's, had missed days of work, spent vacations cooped up in a dark hotel room, and have taken literally EVERY migraine Rx and pain

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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Kirk in Alexandria, VA – May 11, 2018

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Dr. Fishman was incredible. He was friendly, kind and most importantly...diagnosed and fixed my migraines. He spent time with me, engaged with me, and gave me insight (and say) in health care options. I generally avoid doctors, but I would have no issues visiting Dr. Fishman for any needs. He was wonderful. On a side note - his office was wonderful. They worked with me to get me in as fast as possible, and called me with earlier appointments to get me seen more quickly.

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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B. Patti in Alexandria, VA – May 09, 2018

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The staff has gone out of their way to get an appointment for me and assist with insurance, if I could give them a 10 I would. I am a new patient for Dr. Fishman. I found him to be very thorough in reviewing my history and explaining answers to my questions. Dr. Fishman has a very calm quiet demeanor which I found very reassuring during my visits. I was very sorry to read some of the negative reviews, as they did not reflect my experience at all.

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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Kathryn – May 09, 2018

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Horrifying bedside manner???? Exttemely arrogant and egotistical! Very uncompassionate interaction. This Dr needs a good dose of real life difficultly to relate to real people! Please seek other help! Mean and uncaring!

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May 02, 2018

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Doctor is seemingly knowledgeable and treated me for years for constant headaches. He recommended Botox and it helped somewhat. However, the office and billing were infuriating. They screwed up my bill with the insurance and it took me a year to resolve, and they never even apologized for the error. When I got a new neurologist it turned out Dr. Fishman was giving me too low a dose and he never mentioned it to me. How strange to not discuss the finer points of your patient's treatment with them!

What went well

Office environment

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Staff wasn't friendly
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Apr 14, 2018

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"Literally the worst,most degrading,belittling,rude, ignorant,and pretentious doctor I've ever met.Awful bedside manner, care, medical knowledge, practice, and treatment.Disrespectful and cruel. Tried to make me feel stupid/crazy saying my symptoms were all in my head, 1st question he asked me if I've been sexually abused,and said I should just see a psychiatrist, when I actually was suffering from and finally diagnosed with Lyme disease,fibromyalgia,and spondylitis. Do NOT go to this jerk ever.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Office environment
Staff wasn't friendly
Long wait times
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Fairfax, VA – Sep 29, 2017

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Although I do believe that Dr. fishman wishes to do no harm, my experience was less than pleasant. During testing, he talked to the nurse about a more interesting patient he had just seen while not explaining the needles he was using with my testing. I felt like I was a less interesting headache case but worst was I was given a prescription for 5x the dosage oral steroids I was supposed to without an apology later after realizing the prescription had been incorrect. I had called in very ill.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Charlottesville, VA – Mar 20, 2017

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Seriously the best neuro I've ever been to. He takes his time with you. Listens to all of your concerns and asks questions about your life outside of why you're there to see him. Truly caring. He takes all the time YOU need. You don't feel rushed out of the exam room. Only downside is that this leads to long wait times, but it's worth it for the level of care Dr. Fishman gives.

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

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NFE in Ashburn, VA – Feb 28, 2016

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Care Philosophy

Because no two neurology or sleep patients are the same, our practice focuses on creating an individualized plan of care for each patient. We have the...Read more

Specialties

Neurology

Education

1999

University of Michigan / Ann Arbor

Residency Hospital

1996

University Mich Med Center

Internship Hospital

1995

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Medical School

1991

Pennsylvania State Univ

Undergraduate School

Languages

English
Russian

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What conditions does Dr. Simon Fishman, MD treat?

Dr. Fishman frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Migraine, and Sleep Apnea. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Simon Fishman, MD's office address?

Dr. Fishman's office is located at 7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201, Falls Church, VA 22043. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Fishman is able to speak Russian and English. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Simon Fishman, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Simon Fishman, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

How much experience does Dr. Simon Fishman, MD have?

Dr. Fishman has over 27 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Simon Fishman, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.3/5 for Dr. Simon Fishman, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and the appointment wasn't rushed. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Treatment Frequency

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fishman treats All Headaches (incl. Migraine) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Fishman treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Migraine

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fishman treats Migraine more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Fishman treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Basilar Migraine
Classic Migraine
Common Migraine

Complicated Migraine
Facioplegic Migraine
Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
Headache-Free Migraine
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine, Hormone-Induced
Migrainous Stupor Migraine
Oculomotor Migraine
Retinal Migraine
Visual Migraine

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Sleep Apnea

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fishman treats Sleep Apnea more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Fishman treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Central Sleep Apnea

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Dr. Fishman's conditions and procedures:

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Horn Disease
Arthritis
Ataxia
Autonomic Disorders
Autonomic Neuropathy
Baclofen Pump Therapy
Bell's Palsy
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Cancer Pain Management
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Cranial Trauma
Deep Brain Stimulation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Dementia
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
Dystonia
Essential Tremor
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Headache
Hereditary Neuropathy With Liability to Pressure Palsies
Herniated Disc
Huntington's Disease
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
ImPACT Testing
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
Interferon Therapy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Memory Disorders
Memory Evaluation
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
Mitochondrial Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Diseases
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Conduction Studies
Nerve Diseases
Nerve Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nervous System Disorders
Neuritis
Neurogenic Bladder
Neurologic and-or Neurobehavioral Disorders
Neurological Diseases
Neurological Muscle Weakness
Neurological Testing
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromyalgia
Neuromyelitis Optica
Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Numbness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Pinched Nerve
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seizure Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spastic Gait
Spastic Paraparesis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Sudoscan
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vertigo
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency