I left this practice this summer and am still frustrated and disappointed after 2 years of being a patient and sending my money there. Totally agree with kd2011 that they are good for routine visits but you are truly just a number so do not expect any understanding or respect for your wishes during birth. No empowerment whatsoever. I so much as mentioned a ""birth plan"" and a natural birth preference during my second trimester and they looked at me like I was crazy and told me to go elsewhere. Seriously? Why? I was a good patient but have since come to learn that the practice is notorious for this, they internally schedule or plan for c-sections months in advance and it's all about maximizing profit through minimizing patient input. Trust me if you want a say in your birthing process, and are low-risk, go elsewhere or you'll regret it. Problem is you don't figure this out until you've built a trust with the doctors and then they turn their backs to make you feel like the relationship was never truly there. I've been told via my birthing class that they've ""kicked out"" at least six other women this summer for the same reason. Can you believe it? What nerve! Hopefully they'll change this in future years but as of 2011 STAY AWAY!!! I am now with a more respectful practice and have also hired a doula, I'm due any day now and the situation suits me much better. It's heartbreaking - but ladies knowledge is power. Know your rights. p.s. Re: the 2006 review there is no Stephen Johnson there...? Maybe he left or something.
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