I had a pregnancy with some potential issues, but Dr. Bayati was great at letting me know what my options were. She had me consult with a specialist and after that meeting I decided on my own what I wanted to do. She respected my decision which I really appreciated. My delivery had complications that necessitated a c-section. I had some complications afterwards and Dr. Bayati was great. She took care of me with the help of the staff there and I recovered afterwards with a healthy baby. You will wait a little longer at her office. It seems to be the norm. Be prepared and schedule extra time for your appointment. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Bayati and her excellent care. She recently delivered my second child and was simply outstanding throughout the whole care of my pregnancy (which had some complications, which she easily helped me navigate) and during my labor and delivery. It's so hard to find high quality care and Dr. Bayati is a diamond in the rough. She takes time with her patients, providing clear and evidence based guidance. Her gentle but confident approach to labor and delivery made me feel comfortable during the process. She took good care of my body during labor and ensured and gentle delivery of my baby. I wish everyone could have such excellent care. One final note, I rarely, if ever waited for appointments. Her office runs efficiently and is in a great location. read more

I love Dr. Bayati. She delivered my first baby, made me feel so relaxed throughout my pregnancy. I had to change my OB in the middle of my pregnancy and I'm glad I did. Dr. Bayati and her staff are just wonderful and she'll make sure you have a smooth delivery and postpartum. Definitely not going to any other OBGYN. Her admin fees are high but totally worth every single penny read more

This is a long overdue review. This is not a review about the doctor, who seemed lovely, but the administrative charges. When I was pregnant 3 years ago I ventured out to interview OBs. Dr. Bayati came highly recommended, so I went in to see her. Scheduling the interview appointment was easy, however once the interview was finished and I walked out of her office, the front desk charged me $500 for her time! Outrageous! I was told if I stayed with her, the funds would act like credit towards her services. That alone did not want me to stay with her practice. I was never told this before the appointment so I was completely blindsided. Unfortunately I didn't speak up at the time, but in hindsight, I should have. No other OB office charged this fee. read more

Please note that this review isn't about the medical care that I received during the time I visited this practice, but rather their administrative policies. If you go to this practice, they will charge you to have your records transferred to a different doctor. $25 to $50, specifically, depending on the size of your file. I have never even heard of such a thing. I didn't believe it, so I took to the trusty interwebs to see if this was actually legally permissible. In doing so, I learned that it is in fact permissible by law (although it feels ethically void for someone to charge me for the paper trail of services that I/my insurance carrier previously paid for). California state law states that $0.25 per page is the figure, however the law only covers "the patient's request for copies of his or her own medical records and does not cover a patient's request to transfer records between health care providers" as stated by the Medical Board of California (http://www.mbc.ca.gov/Consumers/Access_Records.aspx). The MBC continues that "Generally, physicians will transfer records without charging a fee; however, some doctors do charge a fee associated with copying and mailing the paperwork". Apparently, $25-$50 is the cost incurred for the 10-15 minutes it takes to pull and fax a file. That hourly wage beats my salary. Whew! I hope CiCi in records is living the high life! Dr Bayati called me herself when word spread that I was expressing my dismay with her records staff about the fee. She explained that she had my signature on file that I agreed to all of her various policies, this included. I don't recall this but if she says it's so, I am sure it is and I didn't pick up on it or I didn't understand how it would be implemented (or after seeing her practice for four years, I wasn't going to stop at that point over a policy change). Hence why I am here now... should anyone be on the cusp of using her practice and leveraging Yelp for input, I think it's important to have this fact upfront as it speaks volumes about how she wants monetize every touchpoint with her customers. In all my years, I never would have thought that transferring medical records between doctors would become a profit center. Wow. Truly, wow. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Bayati's for several years before I moved out of the area. I even flew back for my last appt because I'm procrastinating finding a new Dr. She has a great bedside manner and is very gentle. She's good about explaining the medical stuff and is also great at listening to your concerns. The staff in the back has always been very nice and professional. The receptionists seem a bit rushed, but I've never had any bad experiences with them. I have been in for an emergency and was treated promptly and efficiently. In regards to parking, don't park in meters. Come 1/2 hour early and hunt the neighborhoods 2-3 blocks west. No meters and I think they are 2 hr parking without permits. read more

After interviewing a few doctors I knew Dr. Bayati was the doctor to guide me through my pregnancy. Im now 7 months pregnant and am really glad she's my doctor. She's incredibly knowledgeable and really takes her time with her appointments, I never feel rushed. There have been a few times where I've called because I was nervous and she's called me back. One time I asked if she would see me and I was able to see her within the hour. I email her all the time and she's quick to respond. I feel safe with her, and thats important. There is a small fee for emails and an annual fee, but its completely worth it. Her staff is beyond nice and welcoming. They always make me smile. read more

I had a very bad experience with this doctor ... Obviously she cares much more about MONEY than her patient happiness and satisfaction . Unfortunately for this type of DOCTORS you need to see him/her at least a few time before you judge her knowledge. After seeing Dr Bayati couple of time I realized that I shouldn't chosen her and wasting my money and time.. read more

$300 for an annual membership fee??? HELL NO RUN AWAY The previous reviewers were right - it's impossible to get past the receptionist! They had to switch people to try to help me make sense of their $300 "club fee." So douchebag. What a disaster of an office. read more

LOVE dr. bayati. she spends more time with me then any other dr EVER and lets me ask all my questions. also, she and the staff give ample samples of my prescription (if they have it), which is expensive. some of the staff can be a little rushed and not as nice, but i mainly care about the service i get from the dr. dr. bayati is always so thorough and i never feel rushed. i know that the office gets super busy, which is why i always try and make the first appt. of the day. they tend to get backed up- just like every other office does. read more

Where to start? I was referred to Dr. Bayati by my integrative medicine doctor to go over some ultrasounds I had done. Scheduling the appointment was easy enough - the person who helped me just had to confirm that they accepted my PPO insurance. Appointment day comes around (today) and I call in advance to see if I need to arrive early to fill out paper work as is usually the case for new patients. The person working the front desk told me to arrive about 5 minutes before my appointment. Easy enough again. I did so and filled out paper work. Surprise surprise - this doctor charges a $300 "administrative fee" - according to the person working the front desk, many doctors are no longer accepting insurance so the $300 fee allows Dr. Bayati to do so. No - sorry - I'm not paying a $300 fee when no one even mentioned it when I called to book an appointment and when I have no idea if I'll even like the doctor. The person working the front desk then gives me option to pay "a la carte" administrative fees (how kind) - things like "looking at my chart" or "writing an email" all going for different prices. Since I was already at the appointment and had left work in the middle of a busy day in order to make it, I decided to swallow the "a la carte" pill. At least I wouldn't fork out $300 for a doctor I didn't yet know I'd like. I sat in the lobby until about 25 minutes past my appointment time, at which time I asked the person at the front desk how much longer it would take for Dr. Bayati to see me - I get a "she has one patient in front of you" response. I questioned why that was the case even though I had an appointment time. Dr. Bayati was running late - fine. I have the nurse take my vitals and then lead me to a patient room, where I proceeded to wait another 20 minutes. I finally decided I'd had enough of this place. Still hasn't seen Dr. Bayati and decided she wasn't worth any admin fee I'd have to pay. As I'm walking out, clearly displeased by the entire experience, the person working the front desk says "she's about ready to see you." NO THANKS! I'll do the rest of your patients a favor and have her catch up on her schedule - and find myself another doctor. In sum, I do not recommend this place. read more

Loved Dr. Bayati! She is caring, responds quickly to email, and the office team is extremely professional. I had to switch providers to an insurance change and she has been the best from all of the OBGYN's. Highly recommend. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Bayati's for a few years when I needed just my general yearly pelvic exam and my prescription for birth control pills. I loved her and it never crossed my mind to switch doctors once I got pregnant. However, once I got pregnant and had questions, I found I felt quite differently about the medical care I was getting. I actually ended up switching obstetricians at 38 weeks pregnant because I just couldn't get comfortable with Dr. Bayati. She was always really rushed and I knew that if I had a question, I better ask it fast. I got the stomach flu and was really concerened (I had just had the H1N1 flue shot) and she didn't have time to call me back. The receptionist called and told me to take a Tylenol. Also, Dr. Bayati seems to have a bit of a weight hang up. She didn't want me gaining any more than 25 lbs throughout the whole pregnancy (I wasn't overweight when I got pregnant) and at 36 weeks when I had gained 32 lbs she told me I had gained more than enough weight during my pregnancy and she didn't want me gaining any more. Also, she told me that I was borderline diabetic and wanted me to seek help from a nutritionist because she was concerned about my eating habits. But when I switched doctors and she reviewed my tests, she told me that the diabetes test that Dr. Bayati gave me came out totally normal and there was no issue. I'm not sure if there was a general lack of communication all along the way with Dr. Bayati during my pregnancy, but I finally switched when she told me (about a week and a half before she left) she was going out of town right around my due date, AFTER we had asked her when I first got pregnant if she was planning on going away during the holidays. She assured us she wasn't. So, as a general ob/gyn when I needed my basic care, I thought she was awesome. But when I needed a little more time and reassurance during this exciting but sometimes scary process, I was very disappointed. read more

Dr. Bayati is an excellent gynecologist. She was referred to me by a friend and I have found her to be very kind, knowledgeable and not pushy in any way, she always listens to me and makes sure I understand her opinions. The office staff are also very friendly and helpful, my only negative is that the parking in the area is tough because the meters are only 45 minutes! often a visit can take longer than that due to waiting. Of course this isn't really their fault. I would recommend Dr. Bayati to all my female friends. read more

I had been going to Dr. Bayati for years before they started the annual fee and small charges for other services like sending my birth control prescription refills to my pharmacy. She is a wonderful, caring doctor with an incredible bedside manner, but I don't need to pay $300 when I only go once a year! Paying extra might be worth it if I were pregnant but definitely not for my annual checkup. Now I have to find another doctor :( read more

1) Always late, between 15 and 45 minutes - even with first appointment of the day 2) Staff is disorganized. I don't want a nurse asking "is this your blood?" 3) Seems to focus on what pills to prescribe and totally ignore general nutrition etc. 4) Extremely rushed bedside manner (see point 1 above). 5) They see non appointments (non emergency) and make appointments wait. What's the point of making an appointment then? read more

Watch out, ladies!! This is a doctor that wants to bill your insurance company for as much as she can and she knows how to play the game. And, if your insurance company allows it, you get charged. I went to her when my gynecologist retired and I was expecting a to be charged as a new patient. However, I wasn't expecting to be charged twice for this. When I called the office to ask about the second charge, I was told that if there was any discussion about hormones (I'm 56 yrs. old), then Dr. Bayati charges another $175.00. I told the woman that I hadn't asked anything about hormones because I'm not having any major problems. I also noticed that under the first charge, I was put into an age group so I asked if Dr. Bayati had different charges for different age groups. The woman said that this is for insurance purposes. I vehemently disputed the charge and it was taken off my bill. I later called my insurance company and they looked at my bill and said that she was manipulating the system and they would be "reaching out" to her. They called it a "quality issue". On top of that, this was one of the most painful pelvic exams I've ever had. I said something to her and she told me that it was because I wasn't sexually active. I don't believe this, though, because the previous year, with my old gynecologist, I didn't feel any pain and I wasn't sexually active then either. Please think twice about this ob/gyn! read more

Dr. Bayati is a fantastic doctor and I highly recommend her. I've been seeing Dr. Bayati for quite some time and for your standard yearly exam, she is always thorough, warm, knowledgable and very kind. I originally found her on a recommendation from a friend. Just recently, I had a baby - and got to know Dr. Bayati even more closely. Everything changes when you become pregnant and you realize how important it is to find a good OBGYN who is open to hearing all of your fears and answering your questions. For me, she was open to all of my ideas; doula, delayed cord cutting, hypnobirthing - and she never judged when I had a silly question or idea. During the end of my pregnancy, Dr. Bayati made herself available, even on her days off, to see how I was progressing. A few things that were extremely important to me in an OBGYN: -quick to communicate - Dr. Bayati always called me directly with test results -- and she always emailed me quickly when I had a question -ease of getting appointments - I never had an issue making an appointment to see Dr. Bayati -not rushed - Dr. Bayati is not rushed and takes her time with each patient -thoughtful - Dr. Bayati doesn't stop thinking about you the second you walk out of the office. A few times, Dr. Bayati followed up with me after an appointment to offer additional solutions/thoughts. -loves babies - okay, this should be a given, but Dr. Bayati really loves babies. Every time I would have an ultrasound, Dr. Bayati would smile ear-to-ear. Or when we'd hear his heartbeat, she would beam with joy. You can just tell how much she loves and cares about the babies she is caring for. -office staff - I really love her office staff. Everyone is fantastic. They are extremely smart, efficient, kind and supportive. I actually miss seeing all of them since I'm not going all of the time. -open to natural birth - she was positive and helpful -open to my birth plan - Dr. Bayati didn't bat an eye at anything I listed on my birth plan, and even gave me excellent feedback to make it more clear. All-in-all, I can't recommend Dr. Bayati enough. She is a top-notch doctor who gave me and my family the absolute best care. read more

FIVE STARS: DR. BAYATI I saw Dr. Bayati last year and absolutely loved her. I am super picky about my OB's because of all of the health/medical issues I have had in the past. I was always weary of OBGYNs that were quick to recommend drastic measures. I absolutely loved Dr. Bayati and had a lovely experience. I have even recommended her to my doula friend's as a recommendation for an OB for some of their clients. Yes, she may have you waiting a bit but doctors can never predict when something might happen with a patient. Thus is life. ONE STAR: OFFICE STAFF However, I am incredibly miffed with the office staff. I found out my insurance was dropping me in November (was still on my parents' insurance). They had switched insurance in August so I called to see if I could get my annual earlier than scheduled and got the go ahead. I wanted to have my annual early, before I was dropped, so I called them at LEAST twice a week for 3 weeks in September to see if they could squeeze me in. Then kept checking in during October--I NEVER received a phone call. Every time I called it was straight to voicemail. I got a postcard in January for a reminder for my annual. Guess what? I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE NOW. Thanks to the office staff! I have never been so frustrated. I am trying to pick a new insurance that I can afford and I like Dr. Bayati so much I am trying to find an insurance plan with her on it. The staff completely dropped the ball on this and I am seriously mad about it. I have nothing against planned parenthood at ALL, but I would rather see MY OBGYN. So, here is hoping that I can continue to see Dr. Bayati. read more

I saw Dr. Bayati for a few years and had to switch Dr. b/c my insurance changed. I found her to be thorough and easy to talk with. She found a small bump on my thyroid that turned out to be cancer. It's a wonder she found it, but b/c she did and it was early on... all is good! I'm hoping to go back to her again some day. read more

Dr. Bayati delivered my first child a few months ago. I had several health concerns in the beginning of the pregnancy, including some genetic issues. She listened carefully to us, made excellent recommendations and followed up with the other specialists. She would call me personally to discuss test results. Our baby was very late but she never tried to pressure us into inducing until it was medically necessary at 2 weeks post-date. I was feeling very stressed at that point, worried that I would end up with a C sec. She was reassuring, willing to keep trying for a vb and ultimately helped us deliver a healthy baby girl. I was so relieved and very grateful. She has 3 children of her own which perhaps gives her a sensitivity while still being extremely professional. Her staff is very capable, efficient and friendly. Metered street parking is manageable for Santa Monica. I was always able to find a spot. We delivered at UCLA-SM. read more

Dr Bayati just delivered our first little one this week and I couldn't be happier with my experience throughout my pregnancy and delivery! She's not only extremely knowledgeable and caring but I found her to be a calming and positive force over the last 9 months. It's obvious she truly loves being an OB and her patients. We had some potential concerns during our pregnancy and Dr Bayati helped us overcome them and safely deliver our healthy baby girl. Regarding the annual fee - it's well worth every penny! I wouldn't change my experience for the world and plan to have her deliver all of our future children. read more

Dr. Bayati has been my OBGYN for 8 years. I have had 2 pregnancies with her and have nothing but good things to say about her. The staff is always very friendly and courteous. I have referred friends to her who love her as well. She is wonderful and really cares about you and your family. As for the annual fees that people have complained about below there is also an option to pay as you see her and use certain services so you don't have to pay a lump sum up front. I think the annual fee is definitely worth it to have a Dr. who really cares for you and will take time to address all of your concerns. read more

Dr Bayati is the most attentive and personable doctor I have ever had. She takes the time to sit with you during each exam and go over everything in detail. Plus, if you have any questions, you can just email her and she's super responsive. She delivered our son in 2013 and she will DEFINITELY be delivering our next child (when we're ready to have a next child). She genuinely cares about our family. She even emails asking for pics of my son every now and again :) read more

In pregnancy and parenting there are many choices and decisions to make. Having Dr. Bayati as my OB was my best decision to date. During pregnancy, she was very thorough and always answered my questions clearly and concisely. She respected our concerns and choices, while explaining her reasons for certain practices. She contained my anxiety and helped me prepare for birth. During early labor she called to check on me until arranging to be at the hospital. During delivery, she was a great coach and managed all in the room gracefully! She worked well with my doula also. Since giving birth, she has been thorough with my after care, physically and emotionally. She prepared me for what to expect and made extra follow-ups to assist me with recovery. I am grateful for the comprehensive care I have received from Dr Bayati. read more

Banafsheh is not just the best OB/GYN ever...she's one of the best people I've ever had the pleasure to meet! I had a difficult time getting pregnant - she was there for me and my husband every step of the way. She's direct and honest yet deeply caring and invested. Then we got pregnant and she was even more amazing... She's the kind of OB who ooos and aaaaahs at every ultrasound like she's really excited to see your baby (as if she doesn't see them all day long!). She literally held my hand through every difficult step of my very complicated pregnancy. She is calm and comforting and so so sweet. She's also conservative and put me in my place when I was clearly overdoing it. She really advocates for her patients, which empowered me as a working parent and walking ball of stress to advocate for myself. We never felt rushed during our appointments. She always took the time to answer our questions, no matter how insane. I can't say enough good things about her and her wonderful, caring, helpful staff. I wish I could have a million babies just to be around them all the time! LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Bayati and everyone in her office! Go there and you and your baby (and even your overly-worried partner) will be in the best hands. read more

I was a patient of Dr Bayati in 2012. She is a wonderful lady. Very patient, knowledgeable and extremely cheerful. I have had a great experience with her. Her smiling face at the hospital cheered me up after my delivery when i was so tired. The staff at her office are friendly and nice too. A special mention to the billing manager who has been extremely helpful to me. read more

I've heard good things about this Dr so I called to book an appointment and had the most difficult time with the receptionist so I ended up cancelling my appointment which I couldn't even get for almost 4 weeks. On top of the annoyingly overinvasive receptionist, I was asked to give them a credit card to book my appointment and also was informed that I would be charged an annual charge of $300 for administrative fees. Sounds like a scam so I think I'd rather save that money for anything else. Good luck if you go anyways! read more

If I could give no stars, I would. This doctor is strictly out for money, and has no care for her patients. I had gone to her for several years, prior to the Federal changes in health insurance, and never had a problem with my insurance there. Her stuff it always been somewhat offputting, and she wasn't the most attended doctor - almost always walked in the room with no recollection of my file even though it was in her hand. I had to go through my sexual history with her every single time I met with her, which is just a basket of fun the first time... Much less every single time you have to go see your gynecologist. every time I went and I had a reminder which test we had done, and which we had not. Again my file was in her hand but opening it was just a little bit too much to ask from her.The last time I tried to visit, when they were already 20 minutes late for my appointment, the receptionist informed me that they didn't accept my insurance and I needed to write them a check for that day's visit. When I mentioned that I had been here many times before with my insurance and it never been a problem, she responded that I needed to understand my insurance better if I was going to show up with it. I I walked out, and let them know I'd be finding A different doctor for my husband and I to start a family with. I now go to a new gynecologist, and recently received a letter from this doctor letting me know that there would be a $300 annual fee to be a patient of hers to cover administrative cost. I sent her back a letter letting her know that I had already decided to work with a different gynecologist, and how wildly unethical it was to request such a fee from patients. Part of what led to me leaving her was her lack of sensitivity, inability to read my file before meeting with me, and absolute rudeness in her and her staffs demeanor. I wasn't sold on his services before, I can certainly tell you I would never pay $300 for the ability to be cared for by her unprofessional and unethical practice. She called me back and left a message to tell me how this was the only way she could have time for herself and that it really was all about money and she was shocked that I couldn't understand but it was just all about money. In her own words, she said it all... This doctor is all about money. She does not care about her patients. Seek medical help else where. read more

i'm uber impressed with this lady doc. she's calm, open, communicative, and thorough. the staff is also pretty nice. neighborhood metered parking is easy. read more

Dr. Bayati cared for me during both of my pregnancies. I always found her easy to talk to. She never belittled my concerns, always listened and advised me with genuine care. She's busy (what good doctor isn't) but she or her staff always returned my calls and answered my questions. When she started her own practice a few years ago she gave me her personal cell number so I could get in touch with her since my first baby was due around the same time she was switching offices. My husband had her on the phone at 10 o'clock at night on a Saturday while I was miscarrying. She circumcised my second child on a weekend. She has always been available despite being very busy. More importantly, I trust her. She's caring and treats her patients with respect. We're moving soon and I dread having to find a new OB. She will be difficult to replace. read more

I had a horrible experience with this doctor (and her incredibly rude, unprofessional staff). She made some potentially dangerous omissions during my pregnancy and after almost every appointment I had to query 'mystery' charges on my bills. I was so upset by the way that I was treated that I switched to a different OB just 3 weeks before I gave birth. I was so glad I did, the other office was SO much more efficient and the doctor actually bothered to read my notes and treat me like a human being. Stay away from this doctor! read more

Love this woman! I have been with her about 9 years, since she was in a different practice, and I followed her to her current location. She was the only doc who listened to me when I suspected I was having fertility issues (other doctors just kept patting me on the back saying "give it time"). She was nothing short of fantastic through 3 miscarriages and subsequently 2 pregnancy (one being high risk, which resulted in a 3 lb 10oz baby and me with hyper-tension and gestational diabetes.). Now that I am not longer an OB patient, but a GYN, her care and concern when I go for visits is extraordinary. It's true, that sometimes you have to wait a bit, even when you have an appointment, but I have yet to meet a doctor that ISN'T behind schedule and I believe it's because she spends so much time with each one. read more

A few months ago, we had our first baby. We are so blessed to have had Dr. Bayati - and the specialists she recommended - by our side. I have a blood clotting condition, which required special attention. Dr. Bayati took great care of me. She always answered any questions we had, and was both personal and professional. She was there during the whole delivery - start to finish ... once again with a supportive and calm energy. I'm healthy, our baby is healthy, and we are so thankful to Dr. Bayati!! read more

As a medical professional myself, I cant say enough great things about Dr Bayati and the care she provides. I have had very complicated medical issues and she tackles each of my problems effortlessly. She makes sure that all my questions are answered, she knows all the state-of-the-art testing, and she remembers every detail of my medical history. She was present for both my births and I didn't have to wonder who was going to be covering when I went into labor. She rounded on me every day - and over the weekend - when I was in the hospital. Additionally, all her staff are extremely professional and available to answer my questions or get Dr Bayati involved ASAP. Believe me when I tell you, she is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! read more

Dr. Bayati is amazing. I have been seeing her for 8 years & would even pay cash to see her when i didnt have insurance that she accepted. I made sure to get new insurance before I got pregnant so that she could deliver my baby. I am 30 weeks pregnant & she is taking such great care of me & baby. She is very understanding and easy to talk to. She also responds very quickly to email so whenever i have a question, i know i can get an answer. This is amazing when you are pregnant! I always hear back from her the same day. She is a gem & I highly recommend her. read more

I highly recommend Dr Bayati. I saw her for many years just for annual appointments. I liked her then, but my appreciation for her grew tenfold after I started to try for kids. I've been through a complicated miscarriage and then the birth of my daughter with her - and with both she did an amazing job. She came to the hospital to check on me while I was in labor and came in early to help me push, which I've heard is a rarity with OBs these days. She is very bright and knows her stuff. I love the nurses as well and I appreciate that you can come in to get blood tests whenever you need without an appointment. They are diligent about monitoring pregnancies, which is very reassuring with high risk pregnancies. The downside is sometimes there is a wait to see her, but the upside is she prioritizes emergencies...you will get seen right away if you need to. read more

Dr Bayati is amazing! She's taken care of me for years and has amazing bedside manner. She was so helpful during my 1st delivery and now I'm going on my 2nd. I understand the annual fee as doctors are making less money every year due to insurance rates decreasing. They need to make $$ too read more

Dr. Bayati is truly one of a kind, she is the best OBGYN I have ever had and I've been through many! She delivered my daughter and it was the most wonderful experience having her through the whole pregnancy. She's the perfect balance of personable and professional and I never once felt rushed under her care, and she always took time for any of my concerns and got back to me quickly. She's very gentle and always explains what she's doing and discusses things thoroughly. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Dr. Bayati is a gem in the medical field. I found her online and you never know what you're going to get but the positive reviews here are right on. She is very thorough and informative in her explanations of her findings and makes sure that you are heard. She was very conservative on her recommendations on invasive interventions yet gives you all your options. She is knowledgeable on holistic care which is rare among medical professionals I've met. I've seen her for a couple of years and now for the first six months of my pregnancy and regret I won't have her for the birth (I am opting for a home birth). If you decide to have a hospital birth but want someone who will really be present and support you, I highly recommend Dr Bayati. read more