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Permalink Reply by Mike on October 24, 2007 at 1:26pm

Hi. I'm located in Ashburn.

Permalink Reply by Melissa on November 3, 2007 at 11:12am

Hello! I'm in Sterling.

Permalink Reply by Mike on November 6, 2007 at 11:09am

I used to live in Sterling (over near the ADAMS Center). One thing I have noticed about the area is the lack of good endos. I think my endo hates me. When I've asked around, she seems to hate most people and when I've asked about her with other docs, they change the subject.

Permalink Reply by Jenni on November 6, 2007 at 1:10pm

I have a great Endo, but she's all the way in Arlington. I also know of a good one I think in Reston, but I'll have to check if anyone is interested. I'm happy to refer any of you to mine, if you like. :)

Permalink Reply by Mike on November 6, 2007 at 3:54pm

My wife has a great endo in Fairfax and there's Dr. Zangeneh in Sterling who is supposed to be good. My wife is working on getting me to switch... obviously, I'm lazy. Sadly, I have to go to my endo this week and see what new suggestions she's changed her mind over (example: you should be on a pump to no you shouldn't be on a pump). Who's your endo?

Permalink Reply by Jenni on November 6, 2007 at 5:25pm

My Endo in Arlington is Dr. Caroline Huang. She's phenomenal. I've been going to her since she did her residency at Georgetown, and she just opened her practice about a year ago with her partner. Her number is 703-717-4170.

Permalink Reply by Melissa on November 6, 2007 at 6:18pm

I go to Dr. Zangeneh and I think he is really good. Send me an email if you want to know more about him. (meewah@meewah.com)

Permalink Reply by Mike on September 15, 2008 at 8:38am

Based on online (yours) and local recommendations, I decided to go to Dr. Zangeneh. All I can say is, "wow." It's like my old doc, "Doctor Evil" was treating a different disease. He's on top of things, parses through numbers like a ginsu and had some really practical information that has already helped get my numbers in line. While I was pretty content with mid to low 6s for my A1Cs, I actually think that I might be able to drop into the 5s later this year. Great news!

Permalink Reply by Melissa on September 15, 2008 at 2:37pm

Awesome! Glad to hear things are working out for you. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on December 9, 2009 at 10:13am

Speak of the devil. I am in NoVa myself and see Zangeneh. He was on the task force that established the AACE diabetes guidelines in 2007 and seems pretty knowledgable. Visits can be a little curt, but I certainly prefer curt to incompetent.

I am also a regular at the diabetes support group that meets monthly out of Fair Oaks Inova Diabetes Center (http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/diabetes/support-groups/in...). The next meeting is actually this Thursday at 7:30pm, we are going to get a tour of the Fair Lakes Whole Foods led by their corporate nutritionist. Msg me if you are interested.

Permalink Reply by Mike on December 9, 2009 at 11:27am

I like Dr. Z, much more pleasant than my former endo who would disappear randomly and included a weekend message center that would automatically forward my call to the local INOVA. When she did answer, she'd just yell at you. Don't miss her.

I'm pretty anti-support group as my first experiences with Type 1 groups began in a group that had many poorly controlled type 2s who pre-empted any discussions to talk about their issues with their amputation. As a new diabetic, that was enough to make me never want to go back.

Although Dr. Z wants me to do the education classes that I never have the time for. 7:30pm might not be bad. So I might show up.

Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on December 9, 2009 at 6:37pm

There is a variety at the group. Always a bunch of newbies, but I've gone for about three years. The visit to Whole Foods is always fun. If you show up, ask for Brian.

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