I usually do not take the time to write reviews about organizations or unpleasant experiences I have had.....however, this time I feel it necessary.
I found out I was pregnant and you could only imagine how happy my husband and I were! Of course I immediately made an appointment with my gyno.
My first (and last visit went like this) Walked into the office, peed in a cup, they asked when my last period was. I had been going the VA Womens for a few years and they knew my history. I have never been regular so I said " i could be anywhere from 2 - 12 weeks pregnant".
The nurse practitioner said " Yeah you are 12 weeks, don't second guess yourself". Hummm ok.
I was literally in the office for 10 minutes, and the nurse taking my blood was the longest part. I felt like a number and quickly rushed out of the office, only to receive a huge bag of information and prenatal pill samples. I stood there with a list of questions and felt completely overwhelmed that i was rushed out of there.
Before I left the office, I had a bag of medication that i take day to day for psoriasis. I asked "can i take any of these, because I know a few of them have steroids." OH YES they are fine, the nurse practitioner said. (which i found out later I could absolutely NOT take them)
I felt uneasy and asked when I would be able to meet the doctor and her response was "Well there are a few here that deliver and you wont meet them for another 2 months"
When I left I thought that maybe I was just nervous. Maybe I was expecting too much. Maybe I am just over reacting.
Trust your intuition. I found another doctor in Fairfax who delivers at Fair Oaks and quickly realized the difference between professional and incompetent.
If you are willing to deliver at Fair Oaks, Fair Ridge OB/GYN Associates is wonderful! Dr Hodges and Dr. Zaita are great and its a family like atmosphere.
........and by the way, I wasnt 12 weeks after all. Only 7 weeks and I was given a sonogram the day of my appointment at "Fair Ridge" so we
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