Dr. Tibor Ham, MD

Tried to call my Dr of the last ten years for an appointment today and the number has been disconnected.
What’s up Drs Ham and Durr ???
Very strange.

This was my first appointment after moving to the area and needing clearance for a surgery. I was very impressed with Dr. Ham’s manner, thoroughness, and follow-​up. He was careful to communicate with me each step of the way, and called me with the results of testing. He is the first internist I have had in years that I feel truly comfortable with! I will definitely choose him as my Internist for the long haul!

I second the previous comment on the reception staff. The doctor seems to be nice but the staff at the reception desk are rude. I tried to call the office to ask a billing question. The woman at the front desk first complained about me speaking not loud enough. But I was talking as loud as I could. Then she obviously did not want to deal with me and put me on hold forever and never picked up my phone again. People like her should be fired!!! Worst customer service ever!

I like Dr. Ham, very competent, a good doctor.
But I don’t know if he has any idea how HORRENDOUS his reception staff are. It’s not like you’re going to the doctor looking for a great experience, but these people are simultaneously rude, officious and unhelpful. Just can’t be bothered with helping you, which is weird, because it’s their job. I’ve never once had a good interaction with his staff. Not on the phone, not in the office, not ever. They must be relatives, because otherwise I cant figure out how in the world these people keep jobs that they so self-​apparently hate.

Been coming to see Doctor Tibor Ham since I moved to Vienna Virginia almost 13 years ago because He is very good and thorough… a true PROFESSIONAL! Every since I was a kid I could not eat spicy food without getting heartburn and I complained to every Doctor I saw over the years and none of them could help me. Well, I went to Doctor Ham for a complete Physical and a speck of blood was found on just one stool sample. He sent me in for a colonoscapy and an endoscapy where it was discovered that I suffered from acid reflux. He gave me a prescription for acid reducers pills and solved a problem that all the doctors in over 40 years couldn’t. I’ve been irritated at doctors that would set you up for an appointment and then make you wait in their waiting room for an hour after your appointment before they see you. Well that never happens at Doctor Ham’s office…10 minute wait at the most! So if you are looking for a good Doctor in the Vienna area I recommend you see Doctor Tibor Ham!

Dr. Tibor Ham is thorough and has a great bedside manner. I’m a pretty boring patient and I might get sick once a year but Dr. Ham still went through the whole gamut of questions asking about sleeping abnormalities, headaches, joint pain, allergies, asthma, family medical ailments, thyroid problems, orthopedic problems. He took the time to ask me several times if there were things that I wanted to discuss with him which I appreciated because I did have questions that I forgot. At the end of my visit, he gave me directions to the lab near his office and answered my questions about fasting before the test. He could have easily passed me off to one of his staff to answer those questions but he didn’t.
When I first arrived, the receptionist was on the phone and had me sign in but didn’t give further direction. I sat around for a few minutes wondering if she was going to provide me with paperwork once she was at a good stopping point with her task, but she didn’t. Finally, I asked one of the nurse practitioners who showed up around reception if I needed to fill out paperwork and she gave me a clipboard.
There were a few elderly couples who may be longtime patients which could be interpreted as proof of a good family doctor. The receptionist told me that Dr. Ham inherited the practice from his father and that he’s «well liked.» She said Dr. Durr joined the practice about 6 years ago. There was a waiting list the receptionist was calling for patients who wanted appointments. If you’re looking for a doctor, Dr. Ham is accepting new patients. In case your insurance doesn’t cover stuff or you have a co-​pay, bring your checkbook or a wad of cash. No credit cards.
The office only accepts physicals on certain days. A regular visit is 15 minutes long and a physical is 45 minutes so make sure you communicate what you need to the receptionist when scheduling so you have enough time with Dr. Ham or Dr. Durr.