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Dr. Kathleen French, MD

Dr. Kathleen French, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Kathleen French, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University in 1974.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

French Kathleen Brelsford MD PC

3020 Hamaker Ct Ste B104 Fairfax, VA 22031

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Dr. French's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. French

3.8
23 ratings, 7 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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In 1970 she performed surgery on a disk in my lower back. The result was that I went from living with continuous terrible sciatic pain to being pain free. Now, 34 years later I still have not had a reoccurrence.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Calahan – Dec 23, 2024
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My daughter was born with a hematoma pressing on her brain, which was causing her to have severe convulsions. Although that was now 18 years ago, it is because of Dr. French that my daughter is alive and living a normal, healthy life. I have and will recommend her to anyone that I come in contact with. I am eternally grateful for skills and professionalism of Dr. French.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Shannon Allen in Stafford, VA – Nov 07, 2016
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She did a poor job fixing a herniated disk in my lumbar area, what should have been an easy proceedure kept me in the hospital for 8 days, the pain was incredible, when I complained about the pain during a follow up visit she said "you should be fine" and refused to give me anymore pain medication, wouldn't order a follow up MRI or CT scan, here it is 4 years later and I'm facing another surgery, she should retire. In retrospect I should have sued her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Rich in Kill Devil Hills, NC – Aug 11, 2016
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Dr. French performed an anterior cervical fusion (C3 to C7) and corpectomy (@C6). The surgical procedure was explained in detail beforehand as was the expected course of the recovery. Everything went exactly as planned and I recovered more rapidly that anyone, including two other neurosurgeons, anticipated. It was an aggressive approach, but served me very well and avoided a second surgery to complete the task. She also has a cool sense of humor, which I found very endearing. She's great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John N. in Davidsonville, MD – May 05, 2016
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The best with perfect recommendations for family and patients. Excellent experience with surgery and daily care after surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Ted Schall in Fairfax, VA – Apr 06, 2016
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Excellent care, very knowledge and listens to what you have to say!! Look no more, you just found the best neurosurgeon in her!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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michelle.seagren in Fairfax, VA – Feb 04, 2016
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Dr. French is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon. She operated on my back for Spinal Stenosis in early Nov as I was suffering from burning leg pains resulting from nerve compression. The pains are gone and now 7 weeks later I feel great. If you have a need for spinal fusion or any type of spine-related surgery look no further then Dr. French. She's been practicing for close to 30 years and her skills are excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Phil White in Vienna, VA – Dec 24, 2015
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Dr. Kathleen French, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University in 1974.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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French Kathleen Brelsford MD PC

Office3020 Hamaker Ct Ste B104 Fairfax, VA 22031
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