This man, with God's help, saved my life. Yes, I'm still in treatment, but he helped me get from almost perpetually immobile, routinely blind, deaf, dumb, in seizures, paralyzed, and sometimes *clinically dead* to a level of recovery-in-progress that literally makes my family and friends (not to mention me!) weep for joy! We still have *much* to do, but he is brilliant, dedicated, personable, and extraordinarily creative when it comes to finding solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. His thoughts as a researcher, scribbled on an envelope, are worth more than many major scientific publications! As one might expect with anyone operating a huge practice, sometimes new staff can take awhile to learn how things work, so be sure to get to know his core staff, who are extraordinary, also brilliant, and very compassionate people!

Submitted Sept. 19, 2014

There is absolutely no one else like him....... He is brilliant, he is very busy and you should call during office hours and go; you will not regret it---I was a former IV nurse for him in Charlotte and witnessed miracles.

Submitted Sept. 16, 2014

Saved my life.

Submitted Aug. 22, 2014

I had been limping through the last 3 decades with an increasing number of ailments, trying my best to deal with the symptoms individually - then a year ago, my health took a sudden and severe dive. i could feel my body shutting down, but local docs could not figure out what was wrong. My husband and I finally found our way to the Jemsek Specialty Clinic in DC. Marjan Ameri (our PA) & Dr. Jemsek diagnosed me with Late-Stage Lyme Disease at my initial consultation. The follow-up Brain SPECT Scan supported my clinical diagnosis: "Neuroborreliosis / Lyme Encephalopathy". At this point, Marjan & Dr.J strongly recommended IV antibiotic treatment. Now understanding the severity of my diagnosis & the urgency for treatment, we immediately signed up. Money was no object, as this was a life/death situation - the "rainy day" that you save for. So far, i have progressed according to Dr.J's projections. I have hope again - I literally owe Dr.J my life... not sure if there is a rating that would be high enough for that. :)

Submitted July 23, 2013

Staff in the office helpful. Dealing over the phone or on-line maybe not. DO NOT confuse minor or office staff with the real-care-givers. Ms. Ballas and Ms. Walsh have been most helpful in the past. My problem now is their Patient Portal which appears to allow the website to access any medical records and I do not allow mine to be public. That being said, Dr. J and Anne W. are, in a word, superb. At my first appointment in November 2010 (after Dr. Susan Marra, ND diagnosed my Lyme while I was in Seattle and probably saved my life) I received the most thorough exam I have ever, in some 50 years, had. Plus they ordered extensive bloodwork. I did not have to have IV and the regimen of supplements and antibiotics (yes, they ARE tough at times) has worked. I am now on maintenance and have the energy to hike, dance, and run a 7 day a week business. The best thing - Dr. J EXPECTS you to use your commonsense and intelligence. If you don't want to do that, he is not the doctor for you

Submitted May 9, 2013

I would like to say he is an amazing doctor. I honestly think he is. His staff is a nightmare, and I think his staff run the clinic, make all the major decisions, and are who you see and talk to after your one visit with him. He diagnosed me with late stage chronic Lyme which I have probably have had all my life. Oral meds are not helping me. I feel myself fading more and more everyday. When he saw me he wanted me on IV meds asap, which is what I wanted. His staff dilly-dallied for weeks. And would never tell me a price for IV therapy. I kept asking, and the "financial deparpartment" would never call. I finally spoke to the one woman that is the "Financial Department". IV therapy is $35,000. Or, they will generously divide it up for you into monthly payments of $6000 a month. I am so hopeless right now I don't even know what the point is soy even taking the medicine I am on that is barely helping me. Do they not understand that people are not rich? I don't recommend him

Submitted March 23, 2012

My ratings are based on the fact that this doctor does not order blood work for my friend who is a patient of his. Instead he tells her that he knows she has Lyme Disease, so the blood tests are not necessary. I suppose this is one way to keep her coming back, cash in hand.I have been with her for her appointments and seen this happen.

Submitted March 19, 2012

Was able to diagnose me after going to several other doctors. He was very attentive and spent plenty of time with me. He has so much knowledge about his specialty. Would not change doctors for the world.

Submitted Aug. 1, 2011

I was very happy with my appnt. w/ Dr Jemsek/Kim Fogarty PA they were very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions before I got a chance to ask them. They were very thorough and I felt taken care of. Unlike my first doctor. Big difference!

Submitted July 25, 2011

I saw this dr for 2 years and like many others, spent thousands and thousands of dollars. Dr.Jemsek convinced me that I would see"signifcant improvment"like he also said"90 percent"of his patients do. I am not out to slam him because he does attempt to help. However,I am far worse now then I have been in all the years I have had lyme. I did the typical 6 mos of IV but have yet to find someone who has had the success he promises.In addition, the staff is a nightmare.In the time I've been with is practice(thru 2 moves),I personally have had to deal with 6 NEW nurses,each time having to start over from sqaure one. It's completely frustrating.In addition,if you get your apt, dicatation, make sure to go over it with a fine tooth comb.I have found countless errors,some pretty scary.Consider going to one of the other LLMD'S w/more whole body experience.Dr.J knows the immune system but he is lacking in lyme & co knowledge for sure. Ive been thru alot of TX but have never been left w/ worse sxs.

Submitted June 11, 2011