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Dr. Z Chris, MD

Dr. Z Chris, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Z Chris, MD is an internist in Alexandria, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chris has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1800 N Beauregard St Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22311
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chris specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Chris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chris

3.9
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
22%
22%

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Dr. Z is extraordinary, and attentive!
Dr. Z and the reception staff, including Lizzie and the rest of the team, have consistently gone above and beyond for their patients. Having been a client of the Doctors Office for over three years, I can confidently say that their dedication and care are truly commendable. Dr. Z's expertise and professionalism make him an exceptional primary care provider, and the reception staff, especially Lizzie, Lola, and other names I cannot recall at the moment. Everyone at this location has always been welcoming and efficient. I am grateful for the outstanding service provided by the entire team.
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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Sarah C – Jun 22, 2024
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Good Men make Good Doctors!
Dr Z seems to take a genuine interest in his patients. Very patient and respectful. Great listener. Good sense of humor and highly competent from a technical standpoint. I feel fortunate to have him as my Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Andy Finn – Jul 25, 2022
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Dr. is good. Staff is not. Received a call today that they no longer will take CIGNA insurance. Asked if all Inova or just this Dr.? Was told "I don't know, but we can't help you any longer. Call your insurance company", and hung up. So now left out in the cold without any notice. Poor business practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Oct 27, 2021
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Dr. Z was on my new plan but I had to wait 5 months to get an appointment with him. I'm diabetic. The appointment was uneventful but I needed to contact him about a form I'd left for him to fill out since he took the form but didn't send it back. When I didn't hear anything from him after a month I called and left a message I was told would be given to him. I heard nothing. After another 5 weeks went by, I wrote him a personal note sent to his office asking him to please help me with the form I'd left with him. I heard nothing. That was 3 months ago. I selected him from my plan to be my primary care doctor and after almost 9 months since I made that appointment, there's no resolution, no contact or explanation from Dr. Z. Basically, Dr. Z ghosted me. As a diabetic, I can't afford not to have a doctor I can see. This is unprofessional behavior by a physician who accepted someone as a patient. I wouldn't recommend him.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Ariel – Oct 15, 2019
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Continuation. After a day of waiting for results, begining with a voice mail from the dr in the am. We returned the call shortly after. Te results were posted to INOVA MyChart before we heard the results in person. This is unprofessional and not a mistake we take lightly. Also, the chart was slightly wrong. When we called later in the afternoon after getting the run around by the appt or reception staff, they told us the doctor would call in 5 mins. After 40 mins, we had to call the back.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Alexandria, VA – Oct 10, 2017
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Very friendly and trustworthy. By far one of the best docs i've had in this area!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dan in Alexandria, VA – May 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

An internal medicine doctor geared toward helping prevent, diagnose and manage chronic diseases in adults. We are conveniently located near Alexandria, Falls Church and Arlington.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Private Practice - Solo

  • Georgetown University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of California San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1986
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
  • University Of Virginia

    Undergraduate School, 1982
  • University Of Virginia-department Of Pharmacology

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Fellow, American College of Physicians, 01/01/1996

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Locations

Practice

Inova Internal Mediicine1800 N Beauregard St Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22311
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr
    Arlington, VA 22205
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

    2501 Parkers Ln
    Alexandria, VA 22306
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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