Dr Soffer is one of the most thorough and caring doctors I have ever encountered. She takes the…read moretime to explain things and give you options for your care. Dr Soffer is very kind and helpful. She even took the time to help me find a local pulmonologist because she was concerned about my wheezing that she noticed during my examine. Highly recommend her!

From the owner: Dr. Diana Soffer is a Gynecologist and Chronic Pelvic Pain & Vulva Specialist providing care in…read moreAnnapolis and Prince Frederick, Maryland. Her success helping women with chronic pain syndromes is rooted in experience, her scientific approach, and the trust she builds with her patients. Dr. Soffer makes her patients feel at ease to discuss their concerns and comfortable asking questions. She teaches her patients about what they are experiencing, fully reviews with them all their options, and partners with them to help them make the best choices for their treatment. Dr. Soffer also offers personalized and effective gynecologic care, including helping women with abnormal bleeding, menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, sexual health concerns, and well-woman care.

I have been going to this practice for over thirty years and janice bird delivered my daughter…read moretwenty eight years ago. I go every year for my annual exam. Religiously. Some years I've gone more times if I've had particular issues. This year I showed up for my annual exam at approximately 4:15 PM. I thought my appointment was at 4:20 PM but in fact, it was at 4 PM. I was refused care and told that I needed to reschedule, because I was 5 minutes beyond the 10 minute rule... In other words, if you're 10 minutes late, you must reschedule. The waiting room was not packed and I offered to wait. I explained to the receptionist that this was the second reschedule for this annual exam. Still, she would not go ask the doctor and insisted that I reschedule. After 30 years of loyalty, this is a very frustrating treatment. So I will no longer be a patient at Women OB GYN. Traci Miller

I had a miscarriage this year and the way this practice handled it left the experience so much more…read moretraumatizing than it already was. I couldn't get consistent information from anyone, I wasn't allowed to see a doctor, and sometimes I couldn't even get someone to pick up the phone. If this is your first pregnancy, I would advise you go elsewhere. I knew something was wrong so I called the office to try and be seen sooner than the 10-week appointment I was scheduled for. They would not let me see a doctor before 10 weeks (only the NP), and told me they couldn't fit me in any sooner for an ultrasound. When you call, you can only talk to reception or the nurse on call - they never let you message or speak with an actual doctor. They're also on a rotation, so you aren't assigned to any one doctor, and the doctor on call will consult with the nurse, but they really aren't familiar with you at all. They said I was probably fine and should call back if the bleeding was accompanied with cramps. The bleeding was getting a lot worse so when I called again, a different doctor advised that I definitely shouldn't go to the ER because I would just get sick, but they still wouldn't let me come in to see a doctor...I was still told to just wait and see what happens. When cramps started happening, I called again and this time a different doctor was on call who told the nurse to refer me to a third party for an ultrasound and started tested my hcg levels. The hcg results came in over night, and the nurse told me someone would call me first thing to discuss. I saw the results and knew they weren't right, but I wanted to speak to a doctor to confirm. No one called. After an hour of the practice being open, I called and was on hold for an HOUR. Finally, the nurse picked up and told me very bluntly that it was not a viable pregnancy and that I was having a miscarriage and there's nothing I can do. I asked what I should do and whether I should go to the ultrasound later that day, and the nurse said "that's really up to you. I can see if the doctor can call you today if you want?" Obviously, yes. When the doctor calls me 20 minutes later (this is the first time I've ever spoken with a doctor here), she starts by saying "so what's going on?" As if she hadn't even read my chart. I explain the situation and that I'm having a miscarriage, per the nurse. The doctor proceeds to say "why would you say that? I don't think that's true, we don't know that based on these numbers. You should definitely go to the ultrasound. I don't know why the nurse would tell you that". I still was not able to make an appointment to see a doctor. There was a heartbeat at the ultrasound, but later that night I passed tissue and only when I sent a picture of the tissue did the office finally make an appointment for me on Monday. I had to wait all weekend, and then on Monday it was confirmed I had a miscarriage. Everyone at the practice just kept telling me how common a miscarriage is and how there's nothing you can do to prevent it so we just have to wait and see. That's fine, but I am a paying patient at the practice who deserves care. I'm bleeding and in pain, and no one would see me or talk to me. I understand there's maybe nothing you can do to stop it, but I have no idea what's going on and I have questions about what's happening to me that no one would take the time to answer. Because of the rotation of doctors, there is also no continuity of care. Maybe if you have a straightforward pregnancy this practice would be okay, but they made me feel so alone and uncared for.

Dr. Sweitzer's office is horribly mismanaged and billing practices appear to be equally mismanaged…read more The care provided here is mediocre at best as well. Lack of follow up after several visits is expected. I had to call numerous times for results of blood work several weeks after it had been taken only to be quite literally told I was forgotten about. The office manager Tracy Maddox is easily the least pleasant individual in the entire office. Please go seek quality care elsewhere.

Office staff is professional, the nurses who work for her are very helpful, and Dr. Sweitzer is the…read morebest GYN I've ever met with. She actually sat down after the exam and talked to me and then asked if I had another of questions. Cannot recommend her more!

i would give zero stars if i could. use to love it here. it has gone down hill and i do not…read morerecommend anyone to chesapeake women's care. the office manger doesn't care about the issues you've had and defends the doctors no matter how wrong things are. has an attitude and really doesn't let you speak. there's no apology. it's very frustrating when you are expressing your dissatisfaction with the care you have received and all she's doing is dismissing you and basically telling you that's not how they do things and i'm wrong for feeling the way i feel.. she ended up hanging up on me and honestly that was probably her best decision because i am not happy. The lack of empathy and care they have towards their patients is insane. this is my first pregnancy and they've made it so stressful. i could go on and on about how bad my experience was... and the several wrong things leading up to this but i transferred care to a new OB and couldn't be happier with my choice to leave chesapeake. the care I received was less than the bare minimum. This should be a joyous time in my life and they've made it everything but that.

As a patient at Chesapeake Womens Care for 30+ years, I was shocked and dismayed by the OM…read moretreatment of me this morning. The receptionist was lovely and I'm sure embarrassed by the callous treatment I received. Another patient was shocked. My appointment was cancelled as I stood at the reception desk, after driving 40 minutes to Annapolis, because I have Medicare (with a secondary). The OM smugly just said we can't see you. No option to even see if I would private pay. The owners need to do something with her. She is a terrible representative to the practice. Also by the time I got home - my portal access had no record of my appointment today nor did I have the ability to reach out to Crystal to express my dismay -- coincidence? I think not. I am also concerned that I was never contacted to let me know that I was no longer welcome as a patient - it's not as if they didn't know I was turning Medicare eligible. Never heard of email? Automatic phone messages? I have never had a problem with the practitioners, and I understand that insurance and financial issues aren't their thing - but they should be concerned that their patients are being treated so disrespectively - without cause - that they are coming to Yelp to let future patients know. And if you are turning 65 before your next appointment - you aren't welcome at Chesapeake Women's Care. Make sure you read Penelope B's April 2025 and MM's May 2025 review too!

Love, love, love this man. Has a great reputation at the hospital and has a fantastic bedside…read moremanner.

Love love Dr. Penn! He conducted my fibroid surgery. My family loves him too! He calls and checks…read moreon you, and just great bedside manners! I would recommend him to anyone!

I have been a patient with this practice since 2012(ish). I have gone through two pregnancies and…read moredeliveries 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.

This practice does NOTHING WELL ! Dr. Carella cut my son across his forehead with a scalpel during…read morethe c section. The practice nor her ever reached out and asked how my child was doing. Once I complained her exact words were "well I'm reaching out to you now". She lied in my medical records stating the same incision was used which she created a total new incision leaving my body botched with an incision that still 8 weeks later has not fully closed.

I love her! I've been seeing her a few years now. She is the sweetest, kindest, gynecologist I've…read moreever been to. It took me years to find the right doctor, after moving several times I had been scarred again and again. I'm so happy I finally found one I can trust!

She is by far one of the best doctors I have encountered. Very caring and compassionate. She…read morelistens to you as much as you needed, no rush nothing. Answers all of your questions. I love her!

My review of Dr Heather Herman is nothing but outstanding. She makes an uncomfortable exam…read moretolerable and actually talks you thru it. She makes me feel comfortable and free to ask any question. She discovered someone no other doctor noticed and for that I'm forever grateful.

Dr. Herman answered all my questions patiently, and developed a plan for my concerns. I respected…read moreher honesty and knowledge. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable doctor.

We went to her office last Friday, for the very first time. First of all, her office was so nice…read moreand neatly put, with lots of reading materials to keep us occupied. The office staff were so nice and patient. We finally got seen by the RN in like 10-15 minutes of wait time. Eventually, Dr. Moen came in to the room. She was so nice and patient to us, loved her great smile, and easily explained everything to us. We understand the instructions clearly. We recommend her to everybody. She is the greatest! Thank you!