), and gave good instructions about my osteoporosis. She suggested Dr. Sitting or Dr. Gill if I needed to come back for a visit. All the Med Techs and front desk people have been great. (Phone changed STITT to Sitting). read more

Dr. McDonald lacks empathy and bedside manner. In what was a scary situation for my bestfriend, she couldn't care less. Instead she questions her about being unfaithful or her boyfriend cheating on her. She didn't understand at all why we were worried, as my bestfriend is over 20 weeks and had sporadic bleeding and cramping as well as decreased fetal movement. But she only cared about slut shaming and being annoyed that she was upset and crying. It's very upsetting and heart breaking that In such a scary moment she couldn't even manage to comfort or give the slightest reassurance that her sweet baby boy was going to be okay. She is very rude and dismissive. I would encourage her to take a moment to value other's thought and feelings before being so short and condescending. Maybe some empathy training in her future would help. read more

I have been a patient at Annapolis OBGYN for over 3 years now. All but once I have seen Dr. Guekes who I refer to anyone who asks. He is quick to get through annual wellness checks but always slows down and thoroughly answers any questions I may have. This weekend I received a positive pregnancy test so I called in this morning and Alecia (sp?) answered the phone. She was very kind in her tone of voice. She asked a few questions and asked my preference on location and provider. I told her my usual (Pasadena, Guekes) but also noted I have a vacation coming up in less than 5 weeks so I would love to get in before that no matter where or with who. She was able to schedule me a sonogram, a meeting with the doctor, and labs all back to back just 4 weeks from now at Pasadena! I am so thankful for her. I will be seeing Dr. Lubsky for the first time. Thank you Annapolis OBGYN - excited to be seeing a lot more of you over these next 9 months! read more

I have been a patient of the Odenton office for over 20 years. It is actually located in Gambrills now. I loved all of the OBs and would have been happy with whoever was on call when I delivered. And now that I see the gynecologist, I am just as happy. I have seen Dr. Renee Smit for over a decade. She is laid-back, yet professional and very thoughtful and courteous. When I suffered 2 medical emergencies last year that left me disabled, they were very careful to make sure that my visit and check up were still as comfortable and relaxing as possible. They went above and beyond to make accommodations for me. I highly recommend. read more

The experience was very bad. I had no problems with scheduling my visit, but the doctor was rude and not very professional. I definitively do not advise to set an appointment there. They do not offer patient reviews; it should tell you a lot about the place. read more

I have been a patient with this practice since 2012(ish). I have gone through two pregnancies and deliveries with this team of doctors, nurse practitioners, and midwives. I have received excellent service. I would always schedule my appointments for the upcoming three months before leaving the office. I liked seeing all of the doctor's in the practice because it made me more comfortable with the idea of delivering to the on-call doctor. I had two doctor's for my first labor (it was long) and they were both great. I had one doctor for my second. I visited both the Crofton and Annapolis offices and found the office staff to be very friendly and professional. I only had one frustrating experience where I was running late and had to reschedule my ultra-sound. I was not pleased by the lack of flexibility, but it was ultimately my fault for not being on time. I highly recommend this group of OB/GYNs and also recommend planning ahead to avoid frustration with scheduling. read more

I was a patient at Annapolis OB/GYN throughout my first pregnancy. I wasn't able to see all the providers before I delivered, and I never felt particularly connected to any of them. Some were downright arrogant and rude. After an issue with on-call towards the end of my pregnancy that could have resulted in serious complications (thank God it didn't), I made the decision that it was not safe for me to continue going there for my second pregnancy. I have switched to Chesapeake Women's Care and am very happy with the care I have been receiving the second time around. All of the providers are very kind and knowledgeable there, so I recommend considering them instead. read more

I'm only giving two stars because of the Gambrills location and all of the people there. I never had a bad experience with them, besides driving all the way there, my husband rushing to get there from work, and seeing that my appointment has suddenly been cancelled. The staff are all super nice and hospitable. The Annapolis location is terrible and I won't even go there anymore. Everyone was rude and short with me. Also it's really hard to get information from anyone. I'm 21 weeks and I still don't know who I would call if I had any concerns. I also can't even call my office directly, I have to go through an operator in the Annapolis location which is really annoying. I've heard there's a good OB in Bowie, go there. I'm about to switch. read more

Before moving from the area 18 years ago, I used to be a patient here. Upon returning to the area, I decided to make an appointment for pelvic pain. I was basically dressed-down by the person making appointments because my primary care had not examined me and had not ordered a sonogram prior to my calling. Pardon me, but I see my PC for sinus infections and whatnot. Yes, she will do well-woman exams, but isn't this sort of thing the reason women see gynecologists? I will definitely look elsewhere. Believe everything you have read about the poor customer service. A family member had warned me about their general rudeness and I wish I had listened. read more

I would highly suggest that you do not go here. During my first pregnancy, before I even had my first appointment, I had slight bleeding. I called them and they were extremely rude and said not to worry. Fast forward two weeks, I went for my first appointment and the baby was behind in size (6 weeks instead of 8) and there was no heartbeat. I immediately knew that I had had a miscarriage. Instead of them taking time to talk away from me with the doctor, the nurse pushed me to another nurse who said my dates were off and then the ultrasound tech came out to whisper as loudly as possible that they were changing from an OB to a GYN appointment. They then made me get into a gown for a full check like everything was normal, only for the doctor to tell me that it was probably a miscarriage so she didn't need to do an exam so I was in the gown for no reason and that I should come back next week to confirm. The doctor had absolutely no record of my call saying I had bleeding the week before because no one had written it down. I come back next week and the same ultrasound tech asks me if I'm still bleeding....I never ever had told her I was bleeding. I had mentioned to the doctor that I had bleeding over two weeks ago. She did the ultrasound, confirmed that there had been no change and barely said sorry. They then made me wait in the waiting room for an entire hour listening to everyone happily schedule their next appointments before taking me back to discuss the next step. I think as an OB/GYN, who must deal with early losses extremely often, they should develop some kind of a plan to make it as easy and pain free as possible for the patient. To have me sit in the waiting room and to whisper loudly about how my appointment isn't an OB anymore before a doctor had even talked me through it was extremely horrible and traumatic. They made it seem like this had never happened before and they traumatized me to the point where I will never go back. read more

Let me just say that I love my doctor. However, the practice in general is a pain to deal with to get a appointment. I requested to be seen sooner than the appointment they gave me due to concerns (you typically know when something isn't right) and they would not see me any sooner because they felt there was no need. Whelp, I was right in my assumption that something was wrong and I am so angry that they did not make the time to see and examine me. I am now in search of a new OBGYN office because I do not want this to happen again. Do yourself a favor and find another office that takes pride in patient care and wellness. read more

Let me just start by saying I used to love this office when I was seeing Tara Pompineo for my annual exam. She is wonderful! When I got pregnant I had to start seeing all the other practitioners and was unable to see Tara because she is a PA and wouldn't be able to deliver my baby..it went straight to hell from there! For my first prenatal appointment I saw Dr. Ayrgeles. He was very rude with a God complex...major ego. Next, I saw Dr. Joy Ballard. She was very sweet, liked her At 25 weeks into my pregnancy I had a scare with a small amount of vaginal bleeding and pelvic pressure. The vaginal bleeding was a small amount but I was worried so I was sent to labor and delivery for a check. Of course, Dr. argyles was on call. Once again dr ego treated me as if I was wasting his time. After doing a 2 second pelvic exam, he proceeded to shove the speculum in my face and say "see there's no blood here!" The next time I went in for an appointment, Rene Smit did my exam. It was a week after I had just got back from vacation and I splurged a little. She proceeded to state "oh my, you had too much fun in your vacation" because of my weight gain. I thought this sarcastic comment was very rude. At my 30 week appointment I saw Dr. Michelle. I had the last appointment of the night and waited over an hour to be seen. You could tell Dr. Michelle wanted to go home, but I had a few questions for her. Every question I asked her she looked at me as if I was wasting her time and rushed me out of the office. Needless to say I'm going with my gut and switching offices. Only one doctor at Annapolis ob/gyn I've seen so far has been nice and unfortunately I was told I couldn't request a certain doctor to deliver my child. This is my first child and I want a good experience with my delivery. I know I won't get that from this practice. read more

If you are pregnant and want to be stressed out before, during, and after your pregnancy this is the place to go. My general response to Annapolis OBGYN is this: "I expect you to take the time to explain something to me in as much detail that presents risks and options for me. Guidance with no explanations of any tradeoffs coming across as orders are not acceptable. Customer care is not an option. I don't need you to tell me what I'm experiencing. I need you to ask me what I'm experiencing. I need you to treat me like a patient and like a paying customer. " read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I delivered my son early at 31.4 weeks. I had been to the ER prior to for heavy bleeding. The medical practitioners there said I was measuring much further ahead and that I was a high risk pregnancy and I should be in bed rest. I had called the on call doctor several times for bleeding and decreased fetal movement and they said it was fine and I did not need to come in. WRONG! I was funneling. If I had stayed in Florida for another 12 hours I would have been stuck delivering there. On top of all that, the doctor refused to listen when I said he was measuring big. She made an incision that was way too small and my son got stuck. He had to be resuscitated with chest compressions and was in the NICU for 3 weeks. It's only by God's grace that he is alive and well today. No thanks to anyone at Annapolis OBGYN. Do not come here for prenatal care. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Repka to anyone who is looking for a GYN who will take the time to listen to you, who will work with you to resolve whatever issues you're having, and who won't waste your time with a lot of things that you both know won't work. Dr. R was recommended to me by my primary care physician, and although it took a little time to get an appointment with him, it was well worth the wait. I had an emergency while out of town in New Orleans last summer, and Dr. Repka and his staff stayed in close contact with me throughout the ordeal, called in prescriptions for me, and made several follow up phone calls to track my progress. When I returned home, he didn't waste any time in getting me set up for a surgical procedure to resolve the problem once and for all. Yes, he could have wasted my time with a lot of other options, but we both knew that they were just band-aids and wouldn't really solve the problem. And I appreciated the fact that he was willing to stand up to the insurance company to do what was best for me. His staff are always professional, friendly, and discreet. I've seen him in both the Annapolis office and on the eastern shore, and have had great experiences in both places. Having worked in women's health for many years, I've seen the best and worst out there and Dr. Repka is definitely one of the best. read more

Dr. Ballard is a gem. She is professional and easy to talk too; and we laugh a lot! I know for a fact, she has my best interest at heart and have been comfortable in sharing with her on all fronts. She's like a breath of fresh air... I never feel rushed with her; she is present, an active listener sensitive and caring. Happy to have her on my careteam for life. read more

The Pasadena location is amazing! Staff is very professional and I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes. Being a first time mom there is so much I didn't know but all I had to do is ask and they will give me all the answers I needed. Dr. Hayes preformed the emergency C-section for my son. It was a great call on her part and thanks to her both of us are happy and healthy. I do wish they participated with BWMC so I don't have to drive all the way to Annapolis for any future children. Who knows maybe they will. read more

I would recommend Dr. Stitt, she is wonderful!!! Warning - stay away from Julie A. Viera, she doesn't answer your questions very well and is HORRIBLE when giving exams - she forgets she's dealing with a person and pokes at you, it is as if she is in a rush to get to the next patient. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Annapolis Ob Gyn. I live about 70 miles away from Annapolis, but chose to have my prenatal care completed here because of the positive things I'd heard about them. It was the best choice I could have made. The office staff is friendly and professional. The providers are knowledgeable and took the time every visit to answer all of my questions. They also very clearly explained what to expect during each prenatal visit. The best part about this office - they get you in and out. No time wasted waiting around. Even on prenatal visits with blood work and ultrasounds I was in and out. I was so impressed and don't think I can say enough positive things about this practice. Thank you! read more

They canceled my appointment at the last minute yesterday because of some scheduling conflict of theirs, and they can't give me another appointment for several weeks. I told them I was going to be out of the country by then, and I needed to see them before. Nope. read more

This office is awful. From what I'm hearing from friends, if you go there throughout your pregnancy you're fine. However, when you switch it becomes a complete nightmare. My new ob's office has been trying to obtain my medical records from ONE appointment with them for almost two months. When I called today, they claim to have received no request. Plus I got in a $1300 bill for preemptive services, despite the fact that I haven't seen them in three months. They are also awful with scheduling. My appointment with them was scheduled for 9:15, when they called and left a message to confirm they said 9:30, when I called to double check they said 9:45! While I was there, there was an elderly woman who came rushing in because she was late for her 9:15 appointment when they told her the appointment was actually 10:15. I'm sure it was their error, not hers! read more

Their customer case service or lack thereof, needs to clean house with their triage nurse never returning phone calls. When I did speak with her, she didn't seem to want to take my call. The only reason I'm giving this place a star is because of the practice itself. read more

I made an appointment to see a doctor today. I thought I might be late, so I called in advance of the appointment. The nurse told me that there was a 15 minute grace period and nit to worry. Because of the traffic and the great distance between the parking lot and the office, I was 17 minutes late. Only 2 minutes past the grace period. the nurse at the desk informed me in a robotic tone that I would have to reschedule. Needless to say the traffic was horrible and so was the parking. Kindness and flexibility was what I expected and I received none. I'm taking my business elsewhere. read more

Every Doctor there I have dealt with thus far has been very caring and concerned about my baby and I. Best decision I have made switching practices to be closer to home :) read more

This place is terrible. They ordered an expensive genetic test for my wife without her knowledge. It was for CF and the test is ineffective for Asians. My wife is Chinese. These clowns would not own the mistake and basically left us with the bill for a test that would not tell us anything. Additionally they have a phone message that tells you that they will bill you 25 bucks for talking to someone "after hours". Imagine hearing this at 4:45 AM when you need to rush to the hospital to have a baby. This is crap policy, crap service and sadly, typical of our disgusting healthcare system. Look elsewhere if you can. Just because they are large does not mean they care about anything other than your money. read more

As a patient her for 25 years this really saddens me to say. In general the locations are bright, clean and the staff are very friendly. Nonetheless the process of calling to get an appointment or EVER reaching a live person is more like calling Comcast unfortunately. The phone hours are just awful for working people. However, I am writing and rating today as a specific review for Dr. Parabh Gill, after 25 years as a patient here I have never been so upset or felt so poorly treated, but the fact that this was by a female Dr. during a GYN appointment just adds injury to insult. This as far as i am concerned reflects on the entire practice. I saw Dr. Gill earlier this week for the first time ever for a yearly check up and i left upset, annoyed and actually angry. I am a 39 yo college educated single professional with no children. From the very beginning she spoke at/to me not with me. She did not listen to me, made assumptions, cut me off and was just generally condescending. I tried to explain some recent history and she misunderstood me since she was not listening and then made a snide comment about a medication i was taking and what she thought was ignorance on my part of the treatment that drug is used for. I tried explaining that I knew what it was for but was describing other factors and she never made eye contact with me after talking to me like I was uneducated. WHILE giving me an exam, you know lady the one where she is wearing a glove...she scolded me for drinking socially stating that I would cause fetal damage if I ever got pregnant. I am not pregnant. I tried to talk to her about my PMS since she is a new Dr to me and she asked me to define PMS first? After she suggested I get an IUD for my rather awful symptoms, I expressed that I did not want an IUD and from that point she basically disregarded me. It was Birth Control or nothing according to her. She proceeded to roughly lift my shoulder causing pain for the breast exam after I just told her I was getting shoulder surgery on that side, she dismissed me and did not even apologize. Her breast exam was not at all thorough. The list goes on. By the end it was just awful I really wanted to ask her to leave. She was more interested to know who my surgeon was and making it known that she knew him and that he had a brother and then made some rude remark after I described my Dr as the younger of the 2 brothers she said she doubted that the older one appreciated me calling him the older one?! What the ? After making my concerns known to other staff that day, I was told that this was not the first time they had heard this. I do not know know if she made a judgement from my history, just generally had a bad day or just has bad bedside manner. In ANY case this was just unacceptable and I cannot begin to imagine how she might treat other people or my own self as a young adult dealing with sensitive issues as it pertains to gynecological health and awareness. I am filing a formal complaint and speaking out wherever I can about my experiences. Thank you for reading. read more

So I hear these guys are great. I'll never know. I missed my 1st appointment back in December and even called and left a message because I knew I would miss it. No one called me back, but I soon found out these guys are serious about that $25 missed appointment fee. They spent more than $25 on postage and collection threats. Unrolling $25 in pennies to be delivered tomorrow...previous patient care may be great, but new customer service sucks! For Heaven's sake, whatever you do, just don't miss the appointment! read more

Awful prenatal care! I switched practices at week 21 of pregnancy due to the awful care I received here. This is my second child, so I know what appropriate care looks like, and it sure isnt being in the room for two minutes while listening to my baby's heart beat, and then telling me to come back in 4 weeks, after I waited 50 minutes beyond my appointment time to see you. There are two good doctors in this practice who see prenatal patients, Gucka and one other male doctor. Both are difficult to obtain an appointment with. Save your time and go elsewhere where you will receive the time and attention u deserve read more

I would give Dr.Merkel 10+ Stars if I could!! After having a terrible experience (Dr.Michel) with my first pregnancy that ended in a loss I was extremely hesitant to return to the practice with my second pregnancy, until a friend referred me to Dr.Merkel I put my trust in her and gave it another shot, she exceeded my expectations and she was able to give me some peace of mind and was there EVERY step of the way with my second pregnancy. I made it a point to ONLY schedule with her (which isn't easy because she's THE BEST) but with flexibility on my part we made it happen. She guided me through with her knowledge and made sure I was 100% comfortable and never rushed through an appointment with my many concerns and questions! I recommended her to anyone who wants a great OBGYN!!! read more

I would think that this would be a better organization due to the size but I am wrong. If you are a first time mom, please do not go here. None of your questions will be answered...then you will go onto google and get even more scared!!! YOU WILL NEVER GET SOMEONE on the phone. They return calls after 430...when you call them back at 433...the answering service picks up... I hate the doctors but love everyone else!! The people that collect your blood and get your urine are nice! But those rude doctors only care about your money! Every question you ask them...they make you feel incompetent... I was told my daughter did not have a nasal bone...like WTH does that mean!! Dr. Michelle looked at me like I should have known.... The only reason I am staying with them is because i heard it is not good to switch after 20 weeks. read more

So I transferred to this office after going on State insurance with my now 3 year old. Didn't have much of a problem. I had such a good experience with them that last year I went back to have my Daughter. Last baby before turning 30. During delivery the doctor only came in once to break my water and was not back in until they were going to give me some kind of spinal tap, never got to because my daughter decided to come shooting into the world. At my six week postpartum i was ready to schedule a tubal ligation. Dr. Gill suggested getting Essure Procedure. Its an in and out procedure, quicker recovery time (with 4 kids at home that was great), no chance of getting pregnant. Woo hoo Great. NO its to good to be true. Dr. Gill refused to listen to my symptoms let alone that they were related to Essure. "It has no hormones in it" She then suggested i get an ultrasound. Which came back normal with a 1mm cyst on an ovary. After having the 3 month HSG test done and an eye exam I have sought another doctor. Oh that's because only a couple in this office have dealt with installing Essure into women. Though I have not had a problem with the rest of the doctors in the office this experience is enough to put me off the whole office. http://www.essureprocedure.net/ read more

Dr Merkel is so amazing! I was convinced I would never find another Dr as wonderful as Dr Bingham or Dr Argelous. Once Bingham and Argelous left I was so worried I wouldn't find someone to really take my concerns seriously. I have had 3 losses between 12 & 20 weeks so I really need to trust my Dr to listen when I get anxious. I saw Dr Merkel because she was the only Dr with an opening on the day in which I needed to get in and I'm so glad. Merkel takes the time to explain things until I feel comfortable and she is an EXCELLENT listener. I have had some issues recently and she has been wonderful with her return calls and last min appointments. I really couldn't be happier with Dr Merkel and her staff of nurses. I gave the practice 4 stars because Dr Welch is one of the WORST Dr's EVER! read more

Tried to schedule apt from website. Two days later got a call saying have to call to get apt. Got 2 calls before apt stating that forms should be downloaded and brought in. At apt told that there is another form that they don't put online. Had to ask assistant to please read the forms in her hand to know reason for visit. Had to ask what was blood pressure, what was height, what was weight. Every other office just tells you. Asked how to get results of pap and no answer so went to labcore and see it can be gotten on line. Ordered to get vaginal ultrasound without explanation of procedure. Told would take one sample and when asked what's delay and was told 3 samples being taken without any explanations. Poor communication skills! Will get results on line and not return. read more

As a young woman, having the ability to discuss my health with a knowledgeable health professionals who can answer all my crazy questions is so reassuring! Physicians like Dr. Merkel can make an otherwise awkward visit like you are gabbing with a friend. Wenda Collien is a fantastic NP, I had my first GYN visit with her as a new patient and she helped me navigate the different types of birth control options to make an educated decision. The organization from preregistration to the reminder calls is much appreciated so all I needed to do was show up with the appropriate forms of ID. I look forward to continuing my healthcare with this practice! read more

Over a month ago I got Nexplanon put in my arm at the Pasadena location. Had a great experience there. I went to the Annapolis location when I called about having a burning sensation ever time I had intercourse. And this only occurred when I got the nexplanon put in my arm. The first doctor I saw told me that it was most likely just my body changing and getting used to things but they still tested me for a yeast infection. I got a phone call a few days after saying there was a mess up in the lab and they needed me to come back which was fine. The second doctor that did the same test on me kept telling me that burning during intercourse wasn't a side effect of the nexplanon. And she asked me what soap I used and kept telling me the soap I used was causing my burning sensation. I told her both my partner and I have been using the same soap for years and she still was persistent on telling me that it was my soap causing the burning not even taking into consideration that I've only had the burning right after the nexplanon was put in me and there was no way it was my soap. I went home and told my boyfriend this and he was able to pull up multiple articles about how woman have had burning during intercourse right after the nexplanon was put it them. My boyfriend then did more research and found out that these woman who were having the burning sensation started eating extra active probiotic yogurt which helped their body and calmed the burning down. A week after eating the yogurt I noticed my burning went away. And I've still been using the same soap that had nothing to do with my irritation. I paid a $50 copay for nothing. This place was no help at all they gave me no advice or anything to help with my body. Also why do I have two different doctors telling me two different things about my body? This location never even called me back with my tests results, but it doesn't even matter now since i solved the issue myself. read more

Yelp should provide an option for zero stars. I am giving zero stars for this strange hospital. I have set up an appointment 3,5 months ago. The same day of my visit I was on the road driving from 120mi distance to get to my exams on time when they gave me a call and told me that I have to re-schedule my visit for different date because the specialist was absent. Can you imagine. I and my wife both took a day off of our jobs and they cancelled our visit on the same day two hours before my scheduled time at the hospital. I am so disappointed because of this. To all of this I've got a horrible customer service experience over the phone. These people were so rude. Zero zero zero stars. I would never visit and/or recommend this hospital to anybody. These people make jokes with patients. read more

I personally had a bad experience with annapolis ob gyn. I went to them for my first pregnancy and here are the issues I had.. *After my first few appointments they started sending me to other offices that were further away for me. *I got attitude for requesting a female for internal exams. *When I had an issue I could not get any answers from the doctor who was working. I was far along in my pregnancy and very scared with no support from my doctor. I only got to speak to a nurse who suggested I just go to the hospital if I think its an emergency. *I saw a different doctor every time which made it impersonal. They told me they like to do it that way so you get to meet the person who delivers...but I was delivered by somebody I had never met anyway. *I had trouble getting a few of the doctors to actually take time to explain things to me. There are some great physicians at annapolis ob gyn, and the staff was nice majority of the time. There are a few there that I think are just in the wrong field because of how bad they are at dealing with pregnant women. I personally will never go back because of my experiences. read more

I have been a patient at Annapolis OBGYN for a lot of my prenatal care and every single doctor/midwife I saw was incredible. They all were very professional, empathetic and knowledgable. I know they truly cared about my health as well as my pregnancy. I delivered on October 25, 2014 at AAMC with Dr. Argeles. He was amazing, supportive and respected all of my wishes. This practice should have a lot more stars than this. Thank you for giving me the birth that I always dreamed of. I look forward to continuing my care with this facility and I will be handing out referrals to this practice, as I feel it is nothing short of amazing. You made a compound birth a piece of cake, Dr. Argeles! read more

I delivered my daughter at AAMC on April 7, 2014. My delivering doctor was Dr. Argeles and he was wonderful and supportive, luckily he, Dr. Ballard and Dr. Guekes were the only three I saw the entire time I was pregnant and I saw Dr. Ballard for my post natal checkup. All were courteous and professional, also empathetic and sympathetic. The receptionists at the two offices I were seen at were exceptional as well. I was seen in Annapolis and in Glen Burnie. The ultrasound technicians were great as well, we brought my 4 year old step daughter along to learn the sex and the technician was so sweet and kind to her. If I had any problems at all it would be the wait time but they see hundreds of women everyday and I'm a patient woman. Even the people that answered the phone the three times I called were courteous and urgent to get me on the phone with a doctor. I called because I was having strong Braxton Hicks contractions and my baby had moved less than usual that day, Dr. Ballard was kind and determined I was just having BH contractions and weren't rude about me coming in for it. The second time I called was because I lost my mucous plug and I was terrified something was wrong. Dr. Ballard told me it was just my mucous plug and urged me that if I noticed any changes in fetal movement to come in. The last time I called I was in labor. Dr. Argeles told me to time my contractions and come in once they were 5 minutes apart. I called back later because I couldn't tell if my water broke or not. By the time he called back I was in the hospital waiting to be examined. He delivered my daughter and encouraged my fiancé to cut the cord. He was kind and encouraging throughout my labor. I'm glad I chose Annapolis OBGYN, I will go back when I am expecting again :) read more

I first found Annapolis OBGYN when I had to consult with a doctor before attempting a VBAC with a midwife. I ended up needed a C-section and the doctor who was on call (I do not remember his name) who came to do the C-section was great. I was in a crazy state of anger, sadness, frustration, you name it, and he took the time to talk to me and calm me down. I will never forget that. Then I switched to this practice for my regular annual exams and birth control b/c it's close to home. I have seen Julie Viera and I love her. She is personable, friendly and takes all the time I need to ask and answer questions. She is not judgmental, is supportive, smiles, is receptive to me as an individual. What more do you want in a GYN?!?! You can tell the practice puts thought into how the exam rooms are set up - things like a hanger for your clothes, a mirror, extra feminine supplies, etc. make you feel a little more comfortable in a place you might not otherwise feel comfy. I have also had no problems with the front desk staff and other admin. I can always get an appointment and they are good about follow up. I highly recommend this practice! read more