Dr. Christine Hunter and her staff operate inefficiently and with questionable ethics. In 2012, I requested an IUD from this clinic, which should have been an easy and inexpensive procedure. Instead, they told me my insurance wouldn't cover this procedure but would cover the expensive Essure sterilization device (a lie, since I later received the IUD from another office). I called before the pre-op to ask what to expect. The receptionist told me there wouldn't be an exam, but this was incorrect as they did examine me at the pre-op (this office consistently dispenses inaccurate info). During the pre-op itself, Dr. Hunter and her staff failed to adequately inform me about the Essure procedure and didn't mention any risks (including the risk of insertion failure) and Dr. Hunter mandated that I take birth control pills prior to the procedure even though my chart clearly stated that I was unable to take birth control pills due to severe side effects. I verbally mentioned this issue during the pre-op, and she ignored my concerns. During the procedure itself, Dr. Hunter performed in an unskilled manner and ultimately failed to insert the Essure device, which resulted in me spending ~$1000 out of pocket for no reason. Later, phone calls about my concerns were not returned. All in all, my experience with this office was terrible and a huge waste of money, and I would recommend that women go elsewhere to receive compassionate care from skilled doctors who honor a code of ethics.
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