The worst experience I've ever had with an OBGYN. Would rate lower if possible. For starters, I book my appointment and the nurse on the phone confirms the address, which I write in my calendar. I show up to that address only to be told by an employee at that location that Dr. Walker moved offices months ago. I call Dr. Walker's office and tell them I was at the wrong address and they say it isn't possible that someone in their office gave the wrong address. That should've been my first red flag. I finally get to the right address and am seen by the doctor over an hour after I was scheduled to see her. She comes in and goes over my medical history with me. I had asked over the phone to have an IUD replacement, and had hoped for a same day procedure since I was in the window for getting it and had discussed all this with the nurse prior to visiting. Instead, the doctor criticizes my medical history. She brings in laminated pages of outdated research, hands me one sheet, and forces me to read part of the paragraph of the medical research out loud to her. As it's a medical research paper, I don't understand it, so when she asks me if I understand, I tell her no. She then condescendingly explains that she won't be doing a pap smear (which is not what I was there for) since I had one last year and she does them every three years (which is fair and the recommended amount, but again not the service I was requesting anyway). At this point in the visit I am confused, as they had me note down the *two* things I wanted to talk with the doctor about on a form while I sat in the waiting room. It's immediately clear that she has not read that form, so I bring up the second item (since you are only allowed to have *two* concerns), about a severe depression I have in the days before my period and if there's anything to be done about it. She pulls out another laminated chart to tell me why I'm wrong about how I feel and points at a graph about horomones and says that "this is why women are emotional rollercoasters" and that with men it's always just testosterone so all they think about is "sex, sex, sex." At this point I just want to get the IUD and never come back, so I ask about it and tell her I got my last one installed in Jan. 2016. She makes a big point about how late I am to getting the IUD replaced (mine lasts three years), and just makes me feel bad about something I had no control over (moved, changed jobs and insurance). I then realize I actually meant to say Jan. 2017 and that means I am literally right at the three year mark and she makes a point to scratch out her notes and tell me again how late I still am again. But she says maybe we can get it changed out today, and then abruptly leaves the room. She was with me for probably a total of four minutes. Then someone else comes in and tells me, after I've driven nearly an hour in traffic to get here and had told them over the phone that I was requesting to replace my IUD, that they can't do it today because I needed to get insurance authorization. Had I know this prior, I could've gotten the authorization, but they just wanted me to come all the way into their office. So at this point, I am embarrassed, frustrated, and humiliated by the way the doctor spoke to me. I leave in tears but need to have the IUD replaced so later in the week they call me to set up that appointment. As I'm halfway to my appointment and in the middle of traffic, I get a call from Dr. Walker's office saying my appointment was cancelled because Dr. Walker got called to deliver a baby. I get that they can't control that, but when I told them this was unacceptable to let me know as I'm already en route and that this was the last day in the window where I could get it changed, the receptionist cops an attitude with me and tells me that babies don't make appointments. At this point I tell her I won't be coming back to their office ever again so no need to book the appointment. So now, after 5 hours of my work week have been completely wasted by this office, I'm waiting to get a bill for the *four* minutes I saw the doctor who did not administer any care to me, and was completely condescending to me all the while. Funny how they make you pay for a missed appointment, but are totally content to completely waste your time like it's nothing, and then be rude to you for being upset about it. I'm so upset and disappointed. I just hope I can warn one other person to avoid this office, it's not worth it. There are better OBGYNs with a far more competent staff out there. You deserve better than this office. read more

I moved to Pasadena and had to change all of my doctors. I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Walker. I scheduled a Pap smear two months in advance due to that being the only appointment available. I never received a phone call confirming the appointment. I decided to call and confirm that I will be coming in September 2nd. The receptionist said they were going to call me to let me know she was out of office. Why would a business schedule an appointment when the doctor was not even in office? They told me the next available appointment would be 9/13 mid day. I made accommodations. Again, I waited for a phone call the day before my appointment to confirm that I was scheduled. However, they did not call me. I called the morning of my appointment and asked if my appointment was scheduled or again canceled. Five minutes before my appointment time, while I was parking, they called me and canceled due to a woman being in labor. I understand that you cannot control when women go into labor, however they were not accommodating and waited until the last minute to let me know my appointment was canceled. I was just about to walk into the office. At least informed your patients about possible cancellations. I moved my schedule around twice for this appointment, yet I was not provided the same respect. I guess that's how they treat new patients. I will not be rescheduling my appointment but will be looking for another doctor. I would give a one star however she may be a nice doctor. If you're a new patient, don't bother with this office. You probably will have to reschedule and waste your time. read more

I saw Dr. Walker following an ER visit and a miscarriage and I have to say, I felt like she gave me all the information, and was compassionate, and thorough. The appointments started on time and the office staff was responsive and kind during good this incredibly difficult time. Thanks to you all. read more

Just got a call from Dr Kathy N Walker's collection agency (818)242-6400, asking me to pay $75 in a very rude and demeaning tone for a visit back in September of 2016!! I had insurance and paid a $50 copay the day of the visit. Today in February 2020 a lady calls me to say my insurance supposedly wasn't active and that they would be reporting the owed amount on my credit. How was it not active if you had me pay a co payment. What the hell is this about? Is this doctor scamming insurances and her patients? I really hope she corrects this issue if not I will be reporting to the appropriate agency's. Scamming patients and threatening to hurt their credit on top of that is unethical and unlawful. read more

Dr. Walker was rude, would talk down to me. I am an educated Hispanic woman, and her mannerisms, were very offensive. I changed drs., and I am soo glad, I don't have to deal, with her attitude. read more

I had an appointment with Doctor Nguyen Walker because of suspected endometriosis and sever pain from my IUD. She didn't even introduce herself to me or ask for a history. Endo is a very sensitive to condition to have and I had only ever had one discussion about with my GYN in a different state. This doctor was not sensitive, she was cold and rude. One of the first things out of her mouth was "What do you want to do? I can rip your IUD out, but in a few months you'll probably want me to shove it back in". Those were exact words from her mouth... rip it out... shove it back in... She also asked me why I am not yet married, and advised that I have babies now, and just keep 'pushing them out' till I am done, and then to get a full hysterectomy. Mind you, this is only the second discussion I have ever had about endo. I cried because of her abrasiveness and she said 'I dont want to take it out of you because I can tell you're too sensitive'. She didn't wrap up the appointment, instead she stood up and walked out, told the receptionist to get my films, and walked away. Absolutely never coming back. There is a difference between being honest and being hurtful and cold. I need a doctor who tells the truth but does not feel the need to be mean. A doctor who understands that these things are hard to hear and talk about. Who wants me to understand all of the facts and doesn't rush me into things. Dr. Walker is not that doctor. read more

Dr. Walker is, first and foremost, a surgeon. Her people skills can be a bit of an acquired taste (she's definitely not the cuddly type), but she is incredibly sharp, amazing at what she does, and absolutely no-nonsense. I generally found humor in her idiosyncrasies and was able to overlook comments that many would've deemed "too blunt," but I think that was mainly due to my incredibly high regard for her knowledge of the field. Yes, your appointments with her may be delayed from time to time. But that's primarily because she's either in the OR performing a surgical procedure at the hospital, or she's been called in for an emergency C-section and the timing was out of her control. While the delays might be inconvenient on one end, I take comfort in knowing that, if I were on the other end requiring an emergency procedure, she'd be there and my organs & I would be safe in her hands. (You also can't ask for a better office staff. Extremely personable, caring, and... simply the best!) read more

I booked the first appointment of the day so I wouldn't be late for any of my work meetings... I was there early and ready to go. My appointment time came and went... 30 minutes later the doctor was still not even in the office. I heard the doctor call in and tell the receptionist that she was going to be a while. I stood up and left. I work full time and I refuse to go to a place that doesn't value my time. Of course I still had to pay for my parking because the place doesn't validate. What a waste of money and waste of a morning. I've had this appointment booked for two months. If I would have waited I know the doctor would have been rushed and spent a whole 2 minutes with me as the waiting room was already starting to get more people. Forget it. I'm going to have to find another Doctor. GRRRR. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I think there is something ACTUALLY wrong with her. ESPECIALLY DO NOT GO TO HER if you are between 20-35 and don't have kids. SHE WILL HARASS you about it and judge your contraception choice. She is cold, violating, and answered texts from her son "he knows how to get a credit card at 15" in the middle of the visit. read more

I am standing up for her. I was her patient and i appreciate her genuinely. She is the best. She is a genius smart doctor. She c sectioned my boy years ago no problem at all. She always answered my qns. She listened. She made all the right diagnosis. I felt great in her hands. I was scared to death it was my first baby she put me at ease. As genius go, most are misunderstood. This is the case with the negative reviews. I can see it can be hard to understand or communicate with her because she is that smart. She is miles ahead in thinking that's a God's gift that makes her an excellent doctor. Appreciate it don't knock it. Doctors are not customer service salespeople what matters is their skills not kissing your ass. Do you want a incompetent doctor that misdiagnose but talks like a charm instead I know a few - completely useless. Walker is opposite she has substance she has skills she does it right. I really can't understand the negative reviews. I love her. Simply the best. read more

Worst doctor ever! I have never been treated with such disrespect and disregard by any physician my my life. Dr. Walker was abrupt, rude, unprofessional and had no sense of responsibility or accountability to me as her patient. I made it clear to Dr. Walker several years ago that I had no desire to have children. Nevertheless, at all of my previous visits, she insisted on peddling infertility treatments on me. This most recent experience was the last straw. I requested a refill of my birth-control pill on November 3rd. I was told to have the pharmacy contact her. This process should take, at most, 24 hours. After a dozen phone calls (no, I'm not exaggerating) I finally got my prescription on December 9th. November 3rd to December 9th! It was too late to take the prescription for the month as should have begun on November 29th. My appointment with Dr. Walker was on December 10th. I was ready to cancel it after this nonsense with the prescription but I figured it would take too long to get a new doctor and have all this business sorted out. At the time I thought it best to lie back, think of England and get it over with. When I showed up, Dr. Walker was abrupt, curt and left me in pain for two days. There was NO apology for the inconvenience with my prescription either. Appalling! read more

Disclaimer: this is the first yelp review I have ever left. That is how strongly I feel that you should NOT see Dr. Walker. I don't even know what to say about this place. This was the worse experience that I have ever had with a doctor. My appointment time was at 11:15 and I didn't get seen until 1:00pm. I kept checking in with the nurse to see what time it was because I had to be somewhere else and she didn't seem to concerned. I told her I might just have to leave and reschedule and she just said "but you're already here you should just wait". FINALLY I was seen and I have to say Dr. Walker is one of the strangest people I have ever met. I went in with questions about birth control because I have PMDD. I wanted to get very specific about the different kinds and what would be the best option for me. She hardly let me talk and make me feel dumb for wanting to know more about the different effects of each kind, almost like "why does it matter just get on this one!" She just kept showing me charts and talking over me, making weird comments. I can't even describe how STRANGE it was. I can't believe this woman is still in practice... read more

Kathy is great. Great sense of humor. Shes very knowledgeable. Sometimes it may feel like she is rushing through but she is just straight to the point cause she's been doing this for years. She delivered both my babies via csection. I always felt safe with her. I would recommend her to a family member or friend. read more

De. Walker has been my OB/GYN over the past couple of years and was lucky enough to have her delivery both of my babies. She is one of the best OB's. She is very straight to the point and is very nice. She included my husband in everything an explained everything making sure he understood. read more

I wasn't to thrilled when I got referred to Dr. walker from my primary doctor due to the reviews. Yet I decided to try and after several months of service I am so pleased with her and her knowledge. The time she takes to explain and care for my pregnancy is great. Although her office is busy they still are available. Thank god I decided to try her services. read more

I would not recommend going to this doctor. I trust her but only to be disappointed. She didn't diagnose tthat there was something wrong with my baby. It was a complete surprise when the baby was born. Looking back at the ultrasound, i could even see that there were something wrong. I just trust her and didn't question it. Just consider yourself warned before you go to this doctor. It's the worst mistake of your life and you don't want to have a doctor that will not perform her job right when it's your baby and you at stake. It's not worth it. Go somewhere else read more

I would not recommend this doctor to anyone. Walker has one thing on her brain: pregnancy. If you are one of the many women who do not wish to become pregnant, she will repeatedly hound you and question your judgement. She will shame you with "ticking clock" rhetoric. She will ask you if the man in your life is aware of your desire to avoid pregnancy. It is 2017! If you are one of the many women who do wish to become pregnant, you and your family deserve top-notch care, and of course, that includes dealing with professionals who listen to what you are saying to them and respectfully respond to your concerns. You deserve medical staff who treat you like the intelligent, worthy person that you are: a person who is capable of making their own decisions about their own body. Someone who pushes their own agenda on another person has no business counseling them, especially when it comes to the extremely personal decision regarding when or whether to have a child. I did not read the Yelp reviews for this provider until after my visit and, as a rule, I do not let a few one-star reviews dissuade me from eating at a restaurant, going to a park, or visiting a doctor (if I did, I'd never go anywhere), but certain reviews resonated with me and I want others to know that their experiences were likely not one-off "bad days." I also was asked to put an extremely large payment on a credit card for something that my insurance provider definitely covers, and when I asked for the reasoning behind that, the answer was muddy at best. The staff assured me that they would run the card, but not complete the charge, as they needed some kind of "placeholder" charge, but it seemed very fishy. I refused payment and left the office. If you are looking for a reputable provider, you do not have to look much farther -- there are others in the same building who I have already had much better experiences with. Please message me and I would be happy to pass along their contact information. read more

dr. walker came highly recommended so i was had high expectations. my first visit with her was little rushed but it was fine. however with my following visits, i discovered that her bedside manner needs major improvement. she was impatient, rude, and had the nerve cut me off and talk over me when i tried to ask her questions multiple times. the phone call and in person visits felt very rushed and out of all my doctors, she was the least sensitive. i understand how she can be fast paced with a large client base but please consider going to see someone else if you want someone who treat you well and not like some # in a cattle call. read more

I will say that Dr. Walker is extremely responsive when paged and is able to prioritize emergency over routine situations. The front desk staff is also charming. You can certainly expect the typical doctor visit pet peeves: long wait times, rushed responses, weird bedside manners, she doesn't remember you from visit to visit, her equipment is very out of date, etc. None of these things really bothered me throughout my pregnancy and I trusted that Dr. Walker ultimately knew what she was doing, especially when it came to emergency situations. Until something went wrong. I had a very easy pregnancy and a routine/great delivery experience. But I was still bleeding heavily when I left the hospital and continued to bleed heavily and passing large clots for 12 weeks postpartum. At about 8 weeks I started having severe cramps and every time I called Dr. Walker, she assured me they would go away, and at my checkup she said everything was fine even though I was still bleeding and cramping. Finally, at 12 weeks pp I rushed to the emergency room panicked and gushing blood. She had left a large piece of placenta and not only failed to catch it at the time of delivery, but at my check up, and none of my symptoms were red flags to her in any way. I ended up having a D&C - which she didn't even do because the piece of placenta had already been working it's way out (hence the severe cramping and gushing blood) and all she had to do was remove it. And she was supposed to use a scope to make sure everything was gone, except I was bleeding too much for her to do it - but you better believe I was charged for it. She DID apologize and said she should have listened to me and was glad we went to surgery ("hadn't seen anything like it in 10 years"), but only after she tried to somehow blame me for the situation...? She also DIDN'T want a followup checkup and just a regular appointment for next year. I'm now 7mos postpartum and experiencing unusual uterine pain, but am afraid to schedule a visit with her. Sadly, I would strongly advise against seeing her if you want a doctor you can trust. read more

I was admitted in the hospital and Dr. Walker treated me there and she was wonderful about everything kept for a few days. I tried calling the office to keep seeing her instead of my regular doctor she told the receptionist no and that I had to follow up with my regular doctor. I thought it was weird since I'm the patient and I should be able to choose who I want my doctor to be. read more

Wanted to update that we recently gave birth and Dr. Walker was our savior during the whole ordeal. She is the most calm and patient doctor and was supportive and kind through the entire process. We ended up needing a c-section and Dr. Walker not only had is in and out of the procedure in like 12 mins, I'm not kidding, but I whatever she did to stitch me up was incredible b/c I had minimal pain and she was there to manage it the entire time. I adore Dr. Walker and am now seeing her for Gyno appts as well. She is the best - go see her and let her care for you and your baby! read more

I met Dr. Walker over 10 years ago and she was the sweetest Dr. I ever visited. I recently visited her office and her staff is so wonderfully kind! Unfortunately, Dr. Walker has changed, and not for the better. Her attitude was surprisingly poor, opinionated and unfriendly. Since I know her from all those years ago, I will go to her one more time and find out if my last visit was only one of those days that we all go through, I am hopeful. read more

I took off one star because most of these reviews are right about her rushing through her ptients and not seeming to care. BUT she knows what she does and she does it well. Her staff is extremely nice and caring. They usually have a pixar film playing in the waiting area. I personally have never been to a OBGYN or anything near, so during my first meeting with her I was not a fan. It was intimidating when she was so quick and I expected more hand holding... but it was super quick and painless and at the end if you didnt understand anything then just ASK. She repeats herself and doesnt mind repeating herself. AND if you too scared to ask her, then ask her staff the know the situation too. Also, yes she interupts you when you have a question, but how do you know her interruption is not the answer to the questions you will have later? I say wait til she's done talking then go ahead and ask questions. My second visit with her was definitely more pleasant (This was the results part). She had me read out of a textbook which was odd to me, but after that she explained everything, I can see she's not a "people person" but she knows her stuff.. read more

I hardly comment on yalp, but I have to on this experience. My previous OB recommended Dr. Walker to me. I am glad that I chose Dr. Walker, she's truly cared for her patients. I was in the labor and delivery room last week, I thought she would not show up to deliver my baby. I was wrong, Dr. Walker came when the baby was about to come out and she did a fantastic job. The next two days when I was at Huntington hospital for recovery, she came by two days in a roll and asking how the baby and I were doing. She genuinely cared for her patients and she's professional and knowledgeable. The receptionists Jenny and Amanda were amazing, they took care of me when it came to making appointments and they always asked how I was doing. Their customer services were excellent and exceptional. My experience with Dr. Walker and her office staffs was pleasant and positive. I would highly recommend Dr. Walker to anyone who is looking for a great OB in Pasadena or San Gabriel area. read more

Dr. Walker performed my Hysterectomy on 6/10/11. I saw her several times prior to my surgery for consultations. Not only was she patient, thorough with her explanations and took all the time I needed to answer my questions she also took her time with my surgery to ensure my wishes were followed of not having to be cut completly open. She could have opened me up when my surgery got complicated but instead took her time to explore another avenue. My surgery was successful and without complications. Dr. Walker's staff is awesome and very personable. Dr. Walker is very knowledgable and offered me several options other than surgery. I never felt pushed or ignored nor did I feel she did not care about me. I reccommend Dr. Walker and would go to her again if need be. read more

Dr Walker is an awesome OB! Let me tell you why.. she never rushes you out the door. She takes the time and listens to your concerns. I've had many different OB's around the Pasadena area and was never 100% satisfied. Dr Walker makes you feel like you are a person, a human being, a woman who has different needs and apprehensions. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does. In fact, she has been doing this for quite some time. She is never judgmental and I enjoy my visits with her. Please continue to be your wonderful self doctor! I wish you more success! read more

She's a fantastic doctor who takes the time to listen and explain everything.

I don't know why I continued to visit this office over the last 10 years. I have never had a great experience and the other day was probably the worst! They constantly double book and you end up waiting at least an hour in the reception area followed by another 30 to 45 minutes in the exam room. A couple of times my appointment was canceled as I was in the exam room. But, I continued because I just didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to find someone new. So why the bad review today? Let me backtrack a bit. At the end of January, I called to schedule an appointment for my annual woman wellness exam. I was surprised when I was offered an appointment for just two weeks later, but took it because usually I'd usually have to wait a month or more. I found it odd when I did not receive a reminder phone call, but I figured it's up to me to remember my appointment. So no biggie. Come the day of my appointment, I panic because I arrive at the building to see that her name is not on the signage. Why you ask? She had moved twice previously without notification of any sort. Thankfully she kept the same number. Unfortunately, I found myself asking each time if they were still in the same location which should not be my responsibility. Anywho, I was glad to hear when Amanda answered the phone and confirmed that they were still in the same location. I had arrived 15 minutes prior to my scheduled appointment, signed in, and took a seat. 15 minutes later I was asked for my insurance card and ID. After about 5 minutes she gave me back my cards then I once again took my seat. 20 minutes later she (Amanda) calls me to the window to tell me that I am not due until April! I proceed to ask why couldn't she tell me that when I first made the appointment. She does not apologize instead she says she did not schedule it and it was not her fault. I continued to explain to her that she is the only one I have ever dealt with, and that she has a distinct voice. I've never scheduled or dealt with anyone else in that office. I am so done! read more

It took me a while to decide whether or not to write a review because I'm usually one to keep the peace and brush things off, but this time, it was too much. I don't know how Dr. Walker is still in business. The way I was treated by Dr. Walker at my appointment was abhorrent. I have never felt so offended, belittled, or humiliated by a medical professional before. Dr. Walker is condescending, disrespectful, and beyond unprofessional. I was spoken to like I was five years old and treated like I didn't deserve to be there. Dr. Walker didn't agree with my choice to remove my IUD due to months of cramping and proceeded to make a sleuth of disparaging comments criticizing my choice. She said she should have never inserted the IUD in the first place, she told me that I was wasting her money, she told me I was overweight and heavy, etc. She then asked me how long I've been with my boyfriend, and then proceeded to say that if we've been together for that long, why don't we just get pregnant and have a baby. When I said I was not ready for a child, she said why are you asking me to remove your IUD then if you're not ready ? IUDs are hard to insert. Do you remember how hard it was to insert it ? If you decide you want another one, I'm going to have to insert it again and do it all over again. THEN, she told me if I got pregnant after I removed the IUD, then it would be a "ha ha" on me because that's more business for her. Dr. Walker made it seem like I was wasting her time, wasting her money, etc by removing my IUD. I have never walked out of a doctor's appointment so furious and humiliated. She made me feel so small and horrible for wanting something that is so routinely done. She is the most critical and disheartening doctor I've encountered and I'm truly baffled by those who have enjoyed their time with Dr. Walker. When I first met with her, I noticed her behaviors and unprofessional tendencies, but I shrugged it off chalking it up to it just being her personality. But this time around, I couldn't let it go by without saying something. If you are looking for an ob/gyn who is professional, respectful, and actually cares about you, this is most definitely NOT the place to go. I'd go as far as to say you're actually doing yourself an disservice by trusting Dr. Walker with your body and health. read more

Dr. Walker waits have ALWAYS been over 2 hours with no apology. And always seems as if she needs to rush you out (short answers and cutting your questions off). Other friends of mine describe their testing and feedback as much more descriptive/thorough throughout their pregnancy. Being my first pregnancy I was expecting much more from a Dr. during this time. I will be looking for another Dr. read more

Dr. Walker is very competent and professional. Her staff is awesome, friendly and helpful. I've been going to this office for more than a decade and feel well cared for. read more

Dear Dr. Walker, Regarding your review on Yelp, which you failed to introduce youself: "I'm a physician writing a professional review. This doctor refused to come see an in patient consultation while assigned to ER duty. Her excuse was it was 730 and she just got home. My patient had waited the entire day in the hospital for the urgent consultation. Very unprofessional and conduct unworthy of the profession. As an ObGyn I work long hours too. I have never in 25 years of practice refused to see a patient ( even when not on call or in the insurance plan). And this patient in question did have excellent insurance. In summary I called a nonstaff friend for a consultation and recommendation for another neurologist. My working diagnosis was Guillan-Barre presenting in pregnancy after flu vaccination." One of my colleagues brought this to my attention and I knew it was from you, one because I remembered the case and second because just like you in the past 11 years of my practice I have never encountered such an unreasonable request. First and foremost there is nothing "professional" about this review and your conduct. If you really have a professional disagreement with me and or your goal is to make a positive impact, there are many other appropriate platforms such as peer review or simply picking up the phone and talking to me as a colleague. However, if you chose to express your opinion at least have the the courage and courtesy to introduce yourself properly, sign your name and actually stand by what you say, if you really believe it. It would also be courteous to your readers to get your facts straight. As I tried to explain to you over the phone, I have not heard about that patient until you called me at 7:30 in the evening. In my opinion it was not an emergency, therefore could wait until the next day. If you have a family, I'm sure you understand, as much as we all dedicate our lives to our profession, calls and long hours, we also have the obligation to our families and need to have the insight to prioritize. My associate saw that patient early in the morning and I communicated that with you right away. Your comments are disappointing and mostly show your lack of knowledge about our group and my involvement at the hospital and most importantly our dedication and effort in developing several life saving programs such as the stroke center. For that I do recommend that you simply take the time and make the effort to educate yourself, perhaps attend our section or stroke committee meetings. That may give you a better judgement of our dedication, work hours and call coverage. I can consider your comments as a lapse in judgement and (hopefully a temporary) lack of insight, however, perhaps the most disturbing part of your comments were when you mentioned "this patient in question did have excellent insurance". Not once in my entire career have I ever asked or factored in a patients' ability to pay when I have been asked for assistance. Mentioning that in your comments says a lot about you. Lastly, my suggestion to you is next time have the courtesy to pick up the phone and call, we are all colleagues, professionals, parents, human beings and should able to communicate at a higher level than an anonymous and coward comment on Yelp. Meanwhile I also recommend that you refresh your knowledge about OB and Neurological emergencies, that will serve you well. By the way, your differential diagnosis was incorrect. Regards, Yafa Minazad Neurology read more

Dr. Walker is really bad. If you are having a hard time getting pregnant don't bother going to her. She will only make you lose your time. I wasted 3 years of my life. She did absolutely nothing to help me. If anything just make me feel old and depressed. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR. If there was a 0star i would give this dr. a 0 or lower. She is an absolute disaster. She has no peoples skills and does not show any interest in her patients. I was referred to her by my obgyn since my obgyn does not perform surgeries anymore to remove fibroids. She told me im too old for children even though im in my 30s, she told me my children will have a high chance of being born with birth defects. When i asked if i needed surgery prior to trying to have a baby, she said well u can try and if u have a miscarriage u will stop ( like making babies is a business). The best part is, she told me that she could hurt my ovaries during surgery or cause nerve damage so i wont be able to walk anymore. She said if i do have the surgery its better for her since SHE WOULD MAKE MORE MONEY. Oh god, she said she would not remove my fibroid via robotic surgery since she does not feel like spending hours in the surgery room. She said its easier for her to remove it via open cut! Furthermore her office is super filthy, dust allllll over her office. If u love urself and want the best care possible for u, DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR. I will definitely not step foot in her office. Oh and wait time was 2 hrs, 2hrs waist of my time. read more

I understand being blunt but a doctor doesn't need to be hurtful. She told me that women who can't have kids don't deserve to have kids. She doesn't believe in ivf for that reason. One conversation was all that it took for me to disregard her not only as a physician but as a human being. read more

I am updating my initial post. I've talked to Dr Walker about how she treated me and how her receptionist(I think her name is Amanda) was terrible. I truly appreciate that she has taken what I said to heart and my experience this time has been much better. I've had to interact with this office fairly often due to some health issues recently. Bernice is still THE BEST!!! But I will continue to visit this clinic and I hope this change continues. read more

When I was looking for OBs in this area, I actually went to Dr. Walker BECAUSE I read the negative reviews and was curious about her polarized feedback. I saw her for an IUD insertion and physicals thereafter; I have visited her a total of four times now, and each of my face-to-face experiences with her was above reproach. Yes, the waiting time is long and yes, Dr. Walker always seems to be in a rush in her comings and goings, but not so during her time with me in the exam room. And her very nice and competent staff will try their best to fit you in whenever feasible. On two of my four visits I was seen after a reasonable waiting period, so I guess your chance is 50/50. As for the ones who ranted about her coldness or whatever, my suggestion would be that if you're a nervous first time mom in need of therapy more than physicals, or if hearing about the possibility of delivering in the car upsets you, then you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're a strong and open minded woman who generally has her shit together and knows what to take personally and what to take with a grain of salt, like me, then Dr. Walker would be a good choice. I had my baby a year ago and saw different OBs during my pregnancy due to moving around, and I definitely prefer the more no-nonsense, straightforward type of OB with a practical humor rather than the ones who talk unnecessarily too much. Dr. Walker is very intelligent, has a really good memory, and she is good at her craft. I could imagine her as one of those med students who aced all of her tests and presevered through med school with a morbid sense of humor and acute understanding of the human body. If I were to have my second baby in this area, I would probably go to her. read more

Dr. Walker has been the best OBGYN I've had so far. She always answered all my questions and returned my calls promptly. The staff is sweet and caring. They are organized and always responded to all my questions and concerns. Thank you Dr. Walker. read more

I would give zero star if I could. My appt time is 2:15 and they called me at 2:00 asking me to push it to 2:45. Well I live close by so I was ok with that... but now it's almost 4pm and she hasnt even shown up yet. I have been taken into exam room and changed my clothes to very thin paper ones and waited for 45 mins. The nurse claims the dr was called for emergency delivery like other yelp reviewer mentioned... worst experience ever. read more

Do not go to this doctor. I don't post on Yelp but after my experience, I felt like I owed it to other mothers out there to say something. First off, the staff is super nice, both the women at the front and the nurse. They are professional and caring. And yes, that last one is important when you are pregnant and dealing with anything related to your baby - it is actually an essential part of being a physician. You have to wait forever when you go to see Dr. Walker - she has no sense of time or punctuality. There were times when I saw her walking in around 11:00 when she had appointments lined up since 9:00. Staff claimed she was always in a work emergency but I overheard there were times when she was just leaving home and took forever to come in. Be prepared to wait 45 minutes to 1 hour before you are taken inside. Although her qualifications seem competent - this doctor is engaging in what I believe to be malpractice. She provides little to no information on procedures, options or treatment. She is patronizing, condescending and judgmental. She does not provide solutions to problems, but instead makes you feel like you are crazy for having questions, and proposes no answers - everything is just it will be ok, don't worry about it. When you are a first time mom and you are responsible for another human being - there is no such thing as "over thinking" - she also thought it was a negative to have an educated patient because we tend to be the worst to deal with. She did not appreciate having to answer questions about anything. I had a bad feeling about her when I first started seeing her - but I too thought ok she is qualified we do not need to be best friends. I was wrong - I should have switched doctors early on. When it came close to my due date she started telling me horror stories about still births and high risk pregnancies. She was planning a vacation and basically did not want me to be delivered by someone else in her practice because she would then have to turn around and pay that physician. She actually told me this. Before I was even due she started talking about wanting to induce me or doing a C-Section, neither of which were medically warranted. I succumbed to the pressure and decided to be induced. The experience was a nightmare because I did not know what I was in for. Again because she provided either misinformation or no information. More than that she did not even come to check on me or talk to me while I was in the hospital for over 36 hours before delivery - she simply kept instructing to nurses to do X or do Y. When I finally got her on the phone, she was extremely rude and dismissive. She basically told me to not be emotional (try that after being in the hospital - poked prodded and medicated - for three days for an induction that is not working) and that she could not hand hold me through the decision making process. She told me I could leave the hospital, get a c-section, or continue an induction process that did not seem to be working and that was basically that. I had to beg her to come in and discuss our options - and she said she would swing by after her surgery - and gave no indication as to when that would be. In the interim my husband and I frantically called our own doctor friends to seek their advice because I had no faith or confidence in Dr. Walker - and most importantly did not trust her medical opinions or advice. They seemed to be triggered more by her schedule and expediency than what was best for me health-wise. When she finally did show up she was less rude than on the phone - but still engaged with us in a manner unbefitting a doctor. When things actually worked out she basically did an "I told you so dance" around me. She cared nothing about my health, the health of my baby, or the condition she put me in. Cold does not begin to cover it - and if you think that is not important in a doctor, esp an ob/gyn working to deliver your baby then you do not understand this process - how vulnerable you are in that time. She made me feel terrible and the entire labor and delivery process was incredibly stressful and horrible because of the decisions she made - and the way she interacted with us. In the end we thankfully had a healthy baby - but I would never want another mother to go through the experience I had. The lack of information (which is malpractice), the judgment, the refusal to answer questions without being patronizing, the scare tactics, the fact that her medical judgments are based on her schedule rather than the patient, the waiting at her office - I would highly recommend people to go elsewhere. read more