Lando Howard M, MD

Excellent Doctor, he has a wonderful bedside manner, he answered all my questions thoroughly, explained the course of action that we will take, and put my worries to rest based on science and facts. His staff are outstanding and the practice is very welcoming.

Here’s the deal about Dr. Lando:
I’ve known him since 2000 when I was referred to him, as one of the best Endocrinologists in the area. That was coming from the Head of Surgery at GW hospital, who is now the head of medicine at Georgetown. So hands down he is respected amongst his peers as being excellent at his craft, has been ranked as a top doctor in the area by reputable publications (i think the Washingtonian hangs in his office) and he has a waitlist to see him. Thats evidence enough.
He is pretty much like family to me at this point, as I’ve been seeing him since then regularly. He is quirky, a bit odd, and is dated in his office practices (paper records, hand written notes, and there is a sense of urgency as folks do their job around the office, no website, no online payments, etc). But hands down, they run that place like a tight ship and if you’re going through something, their followup, execution and sense of plan a/​plan b/​plan c, to get you going, is top notch. They have NEVER dropped the ball. Not once, in 15 years. When they say something is handled, its handled, Olivia Pope style.
Where Dr. L kind of loses cool points with people is that he is a bit mad sciency… talks silly, tells corny jokes, can sometimes come too directly at you, or cross the line from a social skills perspective, if you don’t know him. He means well, but if you’re looking for a charming, charismatic doctor, who will croon and swoon you, he’s not the one. I personally find him funny, but he can rub some folks the wrong way.
If you can look past the small bit of quirkiness that comes with his brilliance, you will be in for a doctor that excels at endocrinology care.
As for other folks around the office, he tends to have tenured folks (which is a sign of a well run establishment and taking decent care of your employees). Diane has been there as long as i’ve known him, and his lab lady, i can’t think of her name but i think its Maria, she’s been there forever too. He’s rotated some folks over the years but not a ton. the most turnover you see is in the blood draw area, but those people are contracted by Quest (or whoever it is, that puts people there for him).
Anyway…care is an A+. Being in the 21^st century technologically — D. Staff — B+, bedside manner — B-​.
He is an exceptional doctor. Just suck up the customer service issues and see him. Your life depends on it!

Most unprofessional doctor I have ever encountered. When I asked questions about my condition and spoke of my symptoms, he teased me and dismissed my concerns. He kissed me on the cheek when he greeted me for an appointment which is absolutely unacceptable and inappropriate. Stay away.

Dr. Lando sucked. First he asks questions then interrupts me when I am responding as if it is too much of an inconvenience for him to listen. Then he constantly speaks down to me in a condescending manner which was outright RUDE (as if I were a five year-​old or a 90 year old fragile man). I am a 50 year-​old college educated man with a history in health care, and I never spoke to anyone in such a manner and never witnessed anyone spoken to in such a negative tone. Needless to say I am not going back for a second appointment and would not recommend this a-​hole to anyone.

Dr. Lando first treated my son nearly 20 years ago. He has continued in his care. There is no other endo doctor we would ever consider using in the Wash/​Metro area.

I think Dr. Lando is fantastic. I first found out that I had a thyroid issue while I was pregnant. I first went to see an Endo in Arlington who came «highly» recommended… that quack told me «wow… your tests are weird.» Since «weird» is not a medical diagnosis (as much as I think it should be) and saying something so flippant to a pregnant lady is just about the dumbest move you can make, I started looking around for a new Endo. After a lot of research, I found Dr. Lando. I called and they were able to get me in quickly… that may be due to the fact that I was preggers, but my first appointment with Dr. Lando was great. After looking at my test results, he explained everything in great detail. He spend over an hour with me answering all of my questions and explaining the course of treatment. I have continued to use him as my Endo and have been very, very happy. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I think Doctor Lando is one of the very best Doctors I have seen. He is very thorough and can be tenacious when looking for something. He is an old fashioned Doctor working from his own forms and small pieces of paper that look like a mess that he manages very well. The lab folks are very professional with gentle needles and never a re-​do.
I have the utmost confidence in Lando as a diagnostician. Lando’s staff is the very best, they leave nothing to chance and make your education and comfort their priority.
Dr. Lando himself is not the warm cuddly personable type and can be a bit clinical. BUT, if you need the best Doctor for your condition I think Lando should be on your list of people to see. Warning … He can be hard to get in to see without referral from another Doctor or your PCP.

He didn’t listen or take time with me to discuss my issues. He breezes through you quickly and then pushes you onto his nurse. I’ve switched doctors and am much happier now. It is hard to get an appointment with his office.