VHC Health Maternal Fetal Medicine - Arlington
Maternal Fetal Medicine • Arlington, VA • Since 1944
About
VHC Health Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Arlington - Overview: Part of VHC Health, a nonprofit health system anchored by a 453-bed teaching hospital in Arlington, VA (founded 1944). The system serves the DC metro area and emphasizes patient-centered care with advanced technology. - Maternal-Fetal Medicine focus: Specialized obstetric care for high-risk pregnancies, offered within VHC Health’s Arlington location. - Location: Primary address at 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205 (HQ). - Network context: VHC Health operates a small but growing network of locations in the United States, with Magnet designation for nursing excellence and recognition for quality and safety. - Contact: General phone line 703.558.5000 for health services inquiries. If you’re seeking specific MFM services (e.g., high-risk pregnancy consultations, fetal imaging, specialized obstetric procedures), I can refine this with service details or appointment steps.
Clinic Type
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Address
1851 North George Mason Drive, Suite 5B, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone
703-558-6077
patientexperience@vhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
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FAQs
Preparing for Your Appointment
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for your appointment. Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to your visit.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- VHC Health Official Site: 4.8 / 5 (36 ratings) for Dr. Kathleen Heim (36)
- Yelp: 4.5 / 5 (6 reviews)
- VHC Health Official Site: 4.5 / 5 (26 ratings) for Dr. Myriam Ferzli (26)
Patients praise
- High quality of care from physicians, specifically Dr. Heim, Dr. Kelly Orzechowski, and others
- Professional, thorough, and informative medical consultations
- Compassionate and skilled bedside manner in high-risk pregnancy scenarios
- Positive experiences with ultrasound technicians and nursing staff
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency and long wait times for appointments and reaching staff
- Reports of perceived dismissiveness or lack of response to patient concerns
- Allegations of inaccurate medical documentation
"The care and service is always phenomenal. Dr. Heim and the team provided outstanding care."
— VHC Health Official Profile - Kathleen Heim, MD"Extremely inefficient practice... The fact that I have to wait for 45 mins to make an appointment... is INSANE and completely unacceptable!"
— LocalityBiz Review"If you're here on Yelp looking for a doctor to see for a high risk pregnancy - look no further. You've found the best MFM doctor anywhere!"
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- VHC Health expands women’s center to Tysons to meet demand | FFXnow — Apr 17, 2026
- VHC Health Expands Tysons Facility With Advanced Imaging And Comprehensive Womens Health Services – HealthWatch — Jan 23, 2026
- No More Arlington Treks: VHC Health Brings Women’s Health and Imaging Services Straight to Tysons — Nov 10, 2025
- VHC Health Outpatient Pavilion (TOP) - Hillis Carnes — Mar 10, 2026
- VHC Health Provides Support For Arlington's Underserved Population | Arlington, VA Patch — Jan 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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