I was really apprehensive about being seen here after reading the negative reviews here and on other sites. My primary physician did a referral for me, and being new to the area (plus needing to be seen sooner rather than later due to issues with my old OB...family practitioner actually) I left the choice up to them. They gave me the name of the practice, and then the online research began. I was already 22 weeks pregnant, and my first appointment with a nurse (Kathy if I remember correctly) went very well. Everyone from check-in to check-out was both professional & nice. I went back for my second appointment today where I saw Dr. Vandenboom. This was a great appointment as well. The ultrasound tech was very thorough, and I love the fact that they record the ultrasound on a DVD if you provide one. Again check-in to check-out was great including the nurse (or lab tech...I don't know) that has drawn my blood on both occasions. Dr. Vandenboom was a breath of fresh air. Overall both my husband and I are very happy...our 2 yr old son as well (he was treated very nicely which you might think would be a given...but it isn't always). I do plan to update or post another review after my child is born. I was seen at the Lee's Summit office.
11/14/2011
My daughter is now a little over 2 months old. I was seen every 2 weeks briefly, and then quickly went to weekly since I was already so far along when I started being seen here. Every visit was great as was my actual delivery and 6 weeks check-up. I doubt that we'll still be living here if/when I have another baby, but if we are I will definitely choose Rockhill & Dr. VandenBoom again. I met Dr. Amsterdam once when she came by to check my incision during the weekend that I was in the hospital, and Dr. Pearman once when she came by to sign my discharge order. I could have the two mixed up, but either way they were both nice & professional. All of my other visits and interactions were with Dr. VandenBoom; I cannot say enough good things about him. He has a great reputation...I kept hearing things from nurses and other staff like oh Dr. VandenBoom is your doctor...he's very particular....he's very thorough and things like that. I have to agree, and I appreciate it. I did visit the other Rockhill location for one appointment, and the staff there was nice too. I prefer the facilities at Lees Summit though because they were just nicer/newer.
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