Bottom line: ob/gyn Edward Wolanski came pretty highly recommended to me, with the one caveat that…read morehe has an unhealthy, critical view of weight gain during pregnancy. It turns out that's true. But it also seems to be true that for other criteria like a low-intervention approach to birth, he's the best ob/gyn in Charlottesville (by default - he seems to be the only low-intervention ob/gyn here!). So, you have to pick your poison. Or maybe enough women telling him we don't like his unnecessarily strict, critical stance could influence the way he relates to patients? One can dare to hope. Context: I moved to Charlottesville about two months ago and began asking for recommendations for a good ob/gyn. Edward Wolanski was a name that kept coming up. Friends and friends-of-friends recommended him because they said he tends to be low intervention - he serves as the back-up for a midwife, which is rare and usually indicates an appreciation for a natural approach to childbirth. The one nuance to all the glowing reviews was that he could be brusque and unnecessarily strict about weight, having once told a patient, "We don't want a chubby Christa!" (Except he used her name, of course.) I took this info with a grain of salt, but sure enough, during our consultation visit, one of the first things Wolanski brought up was his recommendation that pregnant women should only gain 20-25 pounds during a pregnancy: this goes against the medically recognized guideline of 25-35 pounds for women who, like me, are in a healthy weight range at the start of pregnancy. I questioned whether his adapted guidelines set up potentially harmful expectations for women who have struggled with eating disorders, and he actually responded, "I've had many patients who have dealt with anorexia, and they tend to do quite well during pregnancy because they watch what they eat." Uh, yeah, that's what anorexics do, but I think our definition of "doing quite well" are not the same. That's the bad news. The worse news is that Wolanski may still be the best (only??) ob/gyn in Charlottesville for women like me, who value a low-intervention approach to childbirth. In the past week, I've researched ob/gyns in Cville like it's my job, and while Martha Jefferson Hospital is more advanced in terms of holistic care of mama + baby, I have yet to find another ob/gyn practice that is recommended for being accepting of a more natural approach to childbirth. I'll update this if/when I do (and if you have recommendations - message me!!)

I feel as if I have done the "round robin" of area OB/GYNs. I have seen Dr. T, Jefferson OB, and…read moreWolanski. I was looking for a doctor who was willing to let me have a VBA2C. The only person was Wolanski. He is kind and straightforward and is fully committed to your well-being as well as that of your child. He is very into making sure you stay healthy and will encourage you to work out and to be careful about how you are eating during your pregnancy. Highly recommend.

Beware of a gaslighting doctor at this practice. Total lack of knowledge surrounding their "area of…read moreexpertise", basic math skills, respect, and empathy. Won't call them out directly out of fear of reprisal.

Had a good experience, all the nurses were very nice and receptionists. They even sent me my…read morepaperwork via mail to do before hand. Doctors were nice and were not in any hurry like some offices. Was seen on time, a little older facility but felt comfortable during my visit.

​My pain mgmt MD for quite a # of yrs has been Dr Messinger, and I've been VERY satisfied w/ his…read moretreatments & his approach to care, as well as the staff there. Tho' their's is a busy practice, I've never felt rushed or inadequately attended to. I was surprised to see a bad review here, but then realized the review was for UVA's pain mgmt. Having had a horrid post-op pain experience at UVA, I truly sympathize. But I also wanted readers here to know CPM is NOT UVA!!! I highly recommend CPM & Dr Messinger... but not so much UVA.

Love Love Love Dr. Saddiqui, He literally saved my life from excruciating pain. He is so friendly…read moreand nice, honest and caring. I enjoy my visits very much. I drive 1.5 hours just to see him!! Hands down, Best pain management doctor ever!!!

Amazing doctor! I feel so lucky to have found such a caring…read moreand attentive Dr. For my kids. He is so thorough, taking so many factors into consideration for best preventative and maintenance health. He is a Dr. Who listens to and respects parents which is a rare find! He spends so much time explaining things, offering and explaining different options as well as both pros and cons (again , another rare find in a Dr.) He is always available by phone which I love, and has talked me through my son's sickness without us having to leave home. He is very quick in correspondence even though he's so busy, and his receptionist is always so cheerful. I wouldn't have my kids see anyone else for routine care.

Dr. Rydland was a blessing in my life. He is the most caring and loving Dr. , is very open and…read morerespects different methods and options in health care. He is the best that there is available today in Pediatrics and offering true health for your child.

This review is going to be about the office care in this office not the physician. This is a very…read morelarge office with many many exam rooms many physicians many procedure rooms. It's very large office. I'm sitting in an exam room and I needed to use the restroom when I went out to ask first of all no one paid attention and they acted annoyed when I disturbed them to ask them if I could use the restroom where is it and she just flippantly pointed her finger and said you have to go outside and down the hall by the elevators so in this very large office with many physicians and procedures you need to tell me you don't have a bathroom for your patients to use. What happens if one of the doctors wants a urinalysis, are you gonna tell them here take this pick up and go out in the hall and down by the elevators there are a lot of elderly people that come to cardiology offices and you're gonna tell them that they have to leave the exam room, actually leave the office go down the hall and around by the elevators to use a restroom. That is the most ridiculous thing in an office that I have seen yet that is extremely poor. patient care it's bad enough you get treated like a second class citizen when you come to the doctors, but when the office staff treats you with disrespect when I went to let one girl know that I was going to the bathroom I'd be right back she flipped her finger too instead I'm on the phone. How am I supposed to know you're on the phone? You don't have a phone in your hand. The thing is there was no courtesy. There was no niceness. There was no hospitality. There was no patient care I can't be more upset right now that I feel like walking out of this office bad enough we have to sit and wait for them cause they're always behind but God forbid you have to use the bathroom. You better go before you come here.

I just been yelled by a nurse who just called to let me know about other testings Dr. Cook wants…read moreme to do. She yelled at me with no reason, I wonder if she thought that because I have an accent she can do that... I am not returning to a practice where I am not respected.

DR Klecan stays current with her medical knowledge. She is empathetic, kind, and caring. She is…read morecalm and reassuring when you are frightened and feeling bad. She is the BEST DOCTOR I've ever had and that is saying a lot because I have a couple of chronic conditions and have seen literally more than 200 doctors! She listens patiently, discusses your illness or disease and its likely course, then discusses the options with you. With me, I feel like I go in to see her, tell how I feel and what my symptoms are, she asks a few clarifying questions and exams me, then she tells me what's wrong and discusses with me how to make it feel better and get better. She is willing to change directions when something is not working and she is also willing to "try it your way" when you come in with thoughts and ideas for a treatment plan that you want to try (as long as it it safe), even if it is not the approach that she would normally advise. She will tell you when you need more advanced or specialized care than she can provide in her office and will refer you to an appropriate specialist. She is always open and honest with her patients. Her office staff are all professional, efficient, and kind. I highly recommend her! If she is not available, Dr. Kurtis Elward, another doctor in that same practice, is also very good.

He performed a surgery on me in conjunction with Dr. McKibbon for endometriosis and adhesions. He…read morewas terrible. I was in a tremendous amount of pain and the surgery was poorly performed. I had to have another surgery three months later because of it and the second physician (not one of these two) was wonderful and solved my problems with Endo, finding multiple (very severe) adhesions and more patches of Endo in my abdomen that ha been negligently left behind. Ladies, don't let these two butcher you like they did me. The scars were awful. Endo can be cured!!! Keep looking.

This is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He has an excellent bedside manner. He always…read moretook time to answer my questions. If he started to rise to leave and I thought of another question, he sat back down quickly and never seemed rushed or annoyed. He explained things well. Since I was anxious about a medical issue I didn't always retain the explanations and he was endless patient and pleasant when explaining again. My initial reaction to him, however, was not great. He thinks out loud which made me a little nervous, but I really came to appreciate this trait most. If he does not know something he tells you immediately and then finds the answers. He does not hesitate to consult someone. He is quite knowledgable and always puts the patient first, as evidenced by his ease in accessing others for consult. The only downside is the wait for him tends to be long. I don't mind that because I know he will give me unhurried time when it is my turn. It is worth the wait. His nurse (Kristen) is awesome. Friendly, warm, knowledgable and reassuring.

Like two others who wrote reviews (Wendy M. and Andy D.), I followed my Primary Care Physician…read more(PCP), Dr. Archibald Lord, to WellFamily Medicine. Dr. Lord has been my PCP for over Seven Years and continuing to have him as my PCP is well worth the Hour and a Half Drive each way. So I most heartedly recommend Dr. Lord and his new practice at WellFamily Medicine. My experience with the Front Office and with Dr. Lord's Nurse have been absolutely positive! In fact, on my first visit, I accidentally reopened s wound on my forearm and the receptionist immediately called for Dr. Lord's Nurse, who took me back to a room, cleaned the blood from my arm, and bandaged my wound. Yes, my first time at WellFamily Medicine was Definitely A Five Star Visit!

I would highly recommend Well Family Medicine. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. There are…read moregenerally no long wait times (just call first) and the waiting room is comfortable. Dr. Poehailos and Ms. Martin are easy to talk to (they listen to you) and extremely helpful and caring, as are the attending nurses, lab assistant, and receptionist. They are professionals. When required, they network to identify your problems in order to give you the best treatment possible (in my case referral to a cardiologist). I am referring them to everyone I know.