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    8 years ago

    Amazing midwife! Felt like a friend that was there for me every step of the way. I had a much better experience here than at the hospital.

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    Providence Ob/Gyn - Providence Ob/Gyn Physicians

    Providence Ob/Gyn

    3.3(21 reviews)
    24.3 kmElizabeth

    Dr. Wilson is truly the best!!! I started seeing her when I learned I was pregnant and she gave me…read morethe best care. She never made me feel rushed, never made me feel like I had a dumb question and answered any questions I could have possibly had at every appointment. This was so assuring as a first time mom. I would recommend her to anyone and will absolutely go back and see her for my next pregnancy and also GYN needs. The nurses and ultra sound techs were also super nice!!! They have a large waiting room and only once during my pregnancy did I have to wait longer than 10-20 minutes to be called back. They do have a strict late policy and the one time I was late, the receptionist was a bit sassy, so make sure you are on time! A couple times she wasn't in the office so I had to see other providers. The mid wives I saw were all fabulous! I also saw Dr. Dehoff who I did not care for. It seemed like he was 'mansplaining' and I felt extremely rushed and like my questions weren't welcome. He said "do you have any questions as he opened the door to leave". I would not see him again but everyone else was amazing and I received the best care!!! When in the hospital delivering my daughter, the Dr's and mid wives from this practice were all really nice and listened to me/my concerns. Dr. Hyatt (only delivers babies, doesn't see office patients) was also very kind and great at his job. We love Dr. Wilson and Providence OBGYN!

    I have debated posting this because I fear harassment from the general public and retaliation from…read moreNovant, Providence OBGYN and Phillip DeHoff, who have already hurt me and my family so much. However, because medical board complaints are not public, and because it is rare for doctors to face tangible consequences from such complaints, I view it as my duty to share this and inform Charlotte area women. My silence may protect me from harassment and retaliation, but it also protects doctors who are already protected by the institutions they work for. This only results in more women being hurt. So I am sharing this despite very being so frightened of what may come of it. On November 29, 2023, while sitting on my couch at home I started hemorrhaging bleeding through my pants on to my couch, scaring myself, my husband, and my boys. I was bleeding so much, I wouldn't have been allowed on a plane. I went to the Novant ER thinking I'd be treated promptly. I had an IUD and learned that I was pregnant with a blighted ovum (no fetal heartbeat, no baby, just an empty gestational sac). The on-call OBGYN was DeHoff. The next 15 hours were the worst of my life. It's hard for me to recount the events because one of the symptoms of the PTSD caused by those events is to feel like you're reliving them, so I am enclosing pictures of the complaint I filed against DeHoff with the NC Medical Board. You can see them in the practice pictures. Since I've started sharing this story, I've learned that a woman who I know from my sons' former preschool also filed a complaint against DeHoff with Novant and Providence OBGYN in September 2023, two months before I encountered him. This woman also informed her OBGYN Dr. Nora Arronte of her concerns regarding DeHoff and subsequently filed a complaint against DeHoff with the NC Medical Board, which is currently pending (like my complaint). Thus, Novant and Providence OBGYN (and at least one of Providence OBGYN's other physicians, Dr. Arronte) appear to have prior knowledge of this doctor's track record of harming women. My understanding is that since I submitted my complaint, De Hoff is no longer doing OB work, and is only doing GYN work. I do not know if this is as a result of the complaint, whether De Hoff has lost his hospital admission privileges or if this is the natural career progression of an aging doctor with multiple malpractice complaints pending before his licensing board. I am frightened to share this but view it as my civic duty to inform this community of someone I consider a public danger to women who remains employed by a "reputable" practice despite their apparent knowledge of his actions.

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    Piedmont Gyn OB

    Piedmont Gyn OB

    1.8(35 reviews)
    13.8 kmBallantyne

    this was my first time seeing Dr. Fox and i loved it. she is very efficient and she made me feel…read morevery comfortable and heard. i'm relieved to have finally had a good experience with a GYN!!

    This was probably one of the worst doctors visits I've ever experienced. The front desk staff was…read morerude both times i went. My nurse was overly touchy and pinched my shoulder multiple times while talking to me. It was extremely uncomfortable to be around. She then decided to repeatedly lecture me about contraceptive usage and said "you're too young to get pregnant so stay that way" when i replied i had never been pregnant. It seemed so unnecessary to say something like that. Who know what I could've had in my past or if I was trying to conceive with a partner. Unacceptable. While taking my blood pressure, she kept talking to me in a way that implied she wanted a response, but kept telling me to stop talking. Come to Dr. Fox. I said off the bat I wasn't interested in an IUD, but she kept pushing it. To further her case, she mentioned multiple times that she has placed an IUD in virgins before with no pain meds and they did fine. Gynecological medicine needs a complete overall bc many procedures done are incredibly painful for women, but many are often denied pain medication or it's not even brought up. An OBGYN visit is already hard enough with the anxiety, not to mention the staff making patients feel uncomfortable and pushed to do something they don't want to do. Pick somewhere else to go

    Charlotte OB/GYN - Interior waiting room

    Charlotte OB/GYN

    2.4(23 reviews)
    23.0 kmDilworth, Myers Park

    THIS IS A WARNING FOR ALL OF YOU LADIES WITH CHILD ! My wife…read moreand daughters have been part of this group for years and Kathy Shields has been our angel for all of that time. We love and care for her greatly. The practice has been fantastic as well. This year, our daughter is with twins and at approx 32 weeks , she was in distress. She called for some direction and a nurse2 named " Paisley " was not only somewhat rude to a pregnant woman in distress but appeared to be new or lacking knowledge. She directed her to Primary care. When she arrived at the primary care in Denver NC, they were so very kind but perplexed as to why she was sent there. They examined her and recommended to check with the OBGYN. Paisley again said no, so my daughter called CMC and they got her back right away. They did their thing in checking her out and found one of the children's heart rate would dip and come back. This happened several times. The doctor, whoever she is, should get an award, but I am sure, God will reward her, for she said for those babies to come out right away. It is an answer to our prayers for comfort and relief for our daughter and child because the placenta detached from the mother (happens in only 1% of people). Surely, the child would have not made it. Happy we went to CMC yet we are so sad and somewhat let down, that someone like Paisley is giving instructions to folks who are in jeopardy. Wake up Paisley. Seek wisdom, knowledge, ask for a mentor and maybe some phone side manner. We do not hate you, but we hope you get what you need to help expecting mothers and do not waste time because there may not be enough time, as it almost was here. PS, We know, not thought , that this should be reviewed by the people who look into these neglects of duty and of course, like the rest of the world, they ok'd how Paisley handled this and we know this to be FALSE. Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

    I've been going to this location and using the same doctor for several years. I've been really…read morehappy with my doctor, Dr. Secrest. She always listens to my concerns and is caring and kind. She has gone out of her way to ensure that I am comfortable during my visits. All of the staff is extremely friendly and they will address all of your concerns. The office is well kept and clean. I highly suggest Dr. Secrest as your OB/GYN at Charlotte.

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