Knowledgeable, efficient and friendly provider. Surprisingly friendly front desk staff too.

Update! Turns out I need surgery. Can't believe how negligent, unhelpful, and apathetic Olga was when she saw me. Definitely thinking I made a mistake coming to this practice if this is the sort of person they keep on staff (not to mention ... Oh I need surgery now) read more

Adjusting to three stars as an average of my visits with her. I wrote about one particularly bad visit, and the rest were neutral. They weren't outstanding, but they weren't 1 star. read more

I noticed something funny while sitting in the waiting room at the Pacific Ob Gyn to get my lady parts examined. Every woman in there had something sparkly on...a ridiculous amount of jewelry, a beaded jacket, you name it. 'What is this, a Broadway show?' I asked myself, and came to what I deemed to be the hilarious conclusion that all these women were wearing sparkles to distract the doctor from the fact that she was looking at their lady parts. And then I realized that I was wearing a sequined hoodie, and it was slightly less funny. I've seen Olga twice, and I give her a lot of credit for not thinking that I'm a complete kook. Due to the nature of the visit to the lady parts doctor (or, as the case is, the lady parts RN), I try to name as many things that may potentially be wrong or off so as to make the most of the visit and thus minimize the number of future visits. Olga is kind enough to actually still treat me seriously and kindly after any number of outrageous claims that I make about my lady parts. I had a not good visit to a lady parts doctor in L.A. who basically didn't listen to my (for once) non-crazy claims and was trying to prescribe an anti-depressant to counteract the effects of a particularly bad birth control pill that I was taking. I told Olga about this and her reaction was the medical equivalent of, "are you f*&^ing kidding me?" After a visit with someone who treats you like a slab of lady parts meat and then hastens to shove some unnecessary medication at you, you tend to appreciate someone like Olga. The office in general is very nice. Highly recommended for the dreaded lady parts visit. read more

I would give her ZERO stars if I could. I got so surprised when I saw her good score here! Outrageous! I went to Dr Olga a couple of times before i decided to find somebody who actually cared for me. Olga is one of those typical snobby doctors whos just in it for the money. She walks in high heels in the office and just does not feel like a doctor. She always rushed through the appointment and does not even take the time to answer questions. She makes you feel very uncomfortable and is not very smiley and warm. She is cold and sarcastic and just makes you feel stupid! She is very rude... I had some problems, and she was not helping me AT ALL. She practically just made it worse. Spare yourselves and go to a nice, warm doctor who cares for you. read more

I love this woman! I am going to be honest and say that with the name of Olga, I was expecting an Eastern European large, insensitive, thick-accented woman who was going to be cold, mean, brisk and judgemental . . . kinda like my Grandma. Nothing could be further from the truth! Instead, enters a cute, pretty, young blonde woman who I wish would be my best friend forever! She listened to everything I had to say and was really helpful. She's funny, smart, and easy to talk to. I feel like my womaness is in great hands. Yay! I actually had a pretty traumatic experience with Pacific Gynecology and the way they run ship. I considered leaving the group altogether, but my experience today redeemed them. Go Olga! read more

I saw Nurse Olga for my annual Pap test. Our talk was around 10 minutes. She spent a total of 2 minutes down there. How is one to check for all the health signs in that amount of time? It was a hasty examine. So much so, I scheduled for a new center, new doctor, and new test the same day. Yeah... read more

Some people are complaining about the sarcasm? Okay. That's one reason why I like Olga but to each her own. I also noticed someone complain about a quick pap smear. Personally, I have no desire for an hour long pap smear. This is another reason why I like Olga. I do not like going to the doctor, especially when I have to wear paper gowns and put my feet in stirrups. I prefer, quick, painless and pleasant and Olga is great. I'd actually be sad if she left CPMC. read more

I miss Olga now that I don't have health care and came back to say that she is one of the few reasons I would ever go back to CPMC. I also noticed the majority of women who don't like Olga are pregnant... I wonder if there is a correlation that perhaps not everyone and their mother is going to kiss your ass and pretend you're the second coming of christ because you're sperm poisoned. Just a thought... read more

This is one nurse who doesent just act like somebodys side kick. She is patient and insightful. I feel very comfortable with her because she is so competent and efficient. She answers all my questions and I feel comfortable asking her anything because she is not judgmental in anyway. I appreciate that she has a sense of humor, and handles a busy schedule with a smile. She makes it look easy :) read more

Quick and painless, as it should be... Her manner was pleasant and the whole exam lasted less than 60 seconds...that's just about perfect to me. We had a quick laugh over how a visit to the dentist is usually worse than a gyn visit. I'd defiitely recommend her to anyone- especially if you find it hard to get an appt with a Dr. as I did. I didn't notice any snide or sarcastic comments as Maria D. experienced- I am guessing she either had an off day or maybe thought she was being funny? read more

So I read the reviews here before going in and wanted to give her a chance. This was the first time I was getting birth control. I was open to anything except Yas (lots of my friends that use that had bad side effects and didn't recommend it). Dr.Olga came in, asked me a few questions and pushed Yaz onto me. I told her I didn't feel comfortable but she was rude and pushy, so I eventually said yes to Yaz. When I went to pick up my prescription, she prescribed Nikki, which was the generic brand of Yaz with even worse side effects. I will absolutely never go back to Olga, and I warn anyone who is looking for a good OBGYN/ GYNO or nurse practitioner. She is not looking out for the best interest of her patients whatsoever, felt more like a saleswomen. These reviews are pretty accurate. read more

I work down the hall from Olga at Pacific Gynecology Center. Last week I had a small gyn emergency. I'd never been to their office before, but I called down and they agreed to get me in that day. I saw Olga Hidchenko. She was SO sweet and helpful. The visit was quick & painless, but it didn't feel like she was at all rushed and she took the time to answer a few random questions I had. Plus, from what she said their office was involved in the NuvaRing drug trials so they know a ton about it. Very helpful for those of us who use that form of birth control. EDIT 4/4/06: I just went back to Olga for my annual and had another very positive experience. I was being an idiot too (thought I had something wrong that was not wrong at all) and after reading reviews here I fully expected her to treat me like an idiot. Surprisingly, she was very nice and reassuring. Heh. read more

So the last ladydoctor I went to in the city was smart and personable, but left me feeling I was on the patient conveyer belt. I left her office rushed and out of breath, with a flurry of pamphlets and questions I hadn't gotten to ask. I was looking for someone who would actually hold a conversation with me, and Olga was recommended to me by a friend as "friggin amazine"--which was pretty accurate. I waited barely a week for an appointment, and barely ten minutes in the waiting room. I'm a seasoned skeptic of all things medical, but the way Olga listened and treated me like a competent person inspired me to give her the most honest patient history of my life (instead of the usual eye-darting denials of all operations, allergies, and risk behaviors). I left feeling like I'd gotten all the time I needed, all my questions answered and was taken seriously. Count me no longer on the ladydoctor hunt. read more

I have been seeing Olga for 8 years now, after being randomly assigned to her when a friend's rec to see Dr. Grijalva in the same office was going to take 2 months to get an appointment. Ever since, I have been thanking my lucky stars to have found Olga. Being now 30-something and not yet sexually active, my annual violation has always been a source of some stress. ("Gee, is your blood pressure always this high?!?") But Olga gives the quickest pap in the West, and I am mortifyingly grateful that she does so, and with sensitivity. Instead of prolonging the whole thing by telling me to relax and lecture on the side benefits of self-exploration (has happened to me before), she distracts me by asking about work, or whatever, and a pinch and a squiggle later, she's done. However, I have never felt that she's unwilling to talk, or take her time...I think this is her way of making it as non-traumatic as possible. So I'd highly recommend her, especially for those of us who embarrassingly still find the whole thing a bit squicky. Once you get over the damn-I-am-so-het strangeness of having an attractive woman down there, it's about as pleasant an experience as anyone could ever manage. read more

I found Olga after being referred by a co-worker, and I am happy to find a new "lady parts" practitioner. I was impressed by the comfortable office, my on-time appointment (a rarity in the medical field), and Olga's bedside manner. She felt accessible and easy to talk to- more like a knowledgeable friend than a doctor (which she isn't). My gynecology experiences have consistently been better with nurse practitioners and physician assistants rather than the doctors themselves, and Olga's been among the best. I have never felt rushed, she made eye contact and thoughtfully answered any of my questions, and made me feel comfortable during the exam (no easy feat when you're in the stirrups). My only complaint has been with the office staff. Scheduling by phone can sometimes be difficult (not a lot of flexibility) and I had some problems getting the results of my last annual. I hadn't heard anything after a week, so I called (ladies: don't assume no news is good news. Always check for your results!). I was told Olga was on vacation, and no one else could give me my results. As someone in the medical field (I actually work in the same building) I knew that was bunk (Nurse Practitioners actually have to have supervising physicians). So, I walked down the hall to the office and politely requested to speak with one of the physicians to give me my results (which she did). I was a little disappointed I had to come to the office because the receptionist was giving me grief, but Olga's worth it. read more

Olga is great; I've been going to her for about eight years now! I actually prefer seeing her to my doctor. She is straightforward and professional and always makes me feel at ease. (Hence, being with this office does not mean your OB/GYN will attend your delivery, it just depends on who is on call...) read more

I dont think I would ever see anyone besides Olga. She is super friendly, warm welcoming and really easy to talk to. She takes her time and isnt the type to rush out of the room in a hurry. She is really THE best and I recommend anyone looking for a new OB/GYN to see her. Mark my words because you will not regret it! read more

Professional mistake and rude behavior - I would put no star at all if I could. I saw Olga 2 years ago, after having my first baby, for the 8 weeks check up. She was almost rude and told me after 5 min of check I was good to go. I had to take another appointment with dr Kardos because I actually wasn't good to go and the dr prescribed me physical therapy, which solved my problem. Btw dr Kardos is great, shy looking at first time but an excellent dr and surgeon. So back to Olga, one bad point for her already. I avoided her during 2 years and took my appointments with Katie instead, who is a very good np, warm, knowledgeable, and she starts working early in the morning which is convenient. Lately, I got an infection. The only person available quickly was Olga. I came at 7:45am, Olga kept me waiting in the room during 10 min, laughing with Mandy, another helper, about a video on Internet they were watching... I didn't appreciate at all, as I took this appointment to be on time for work. She was not very pleasant during the check either (better than last time, perhaps thanks to the video). I mentioned her I was breastfeeding, so if I had to take antibiotics I had to take compatible ones. After collecting the results 3 days after she ended up prescribing antibiotics that are actually not good while breastfeeding. Fortunately I checked with another nurse to be sure. She checked with dr Winterberg and gave me another prescription. I am sorry, but Olga is not a serious np and I even question her motivations to be a nurse. To avoid, go to Katie instead! read more

I've been seeing Olga for about 5 years, and now that im thinking about pregnancy i decided to switch to another doctor. I've read some other negative reviews here and my experience is similar to those reviews. Honestly, i think the actual time i spent with her was no longer than 5 minutes each time. She has that snobby attitude, seems to be always in a rush, makes me feel stupid and just doesn't care. Not sure what her deal is, but she needs to adjust her attitude. I've been looking for another obgyn for a while now and finally found the one i love, so i will not be seeing Olga anymore. read more

She's not nice. I felt she made me feel stupid and very uncomfortable, I have only seen her once and plan to never see her agian.

See my review here for Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Group where she works: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pacific-gynecology-and-obstetrics-medical-group-san-francisco?hrid=-Hm9o-angYwCvJhQ7ALoTw for (Jan 11, 2015) The visit in itself was actually great, but then I was billed an additional fee for asking a related question during my annual exam (which was free). When I asked my question during the exam, the nurse had responded by stating I should obtain additional lab tests - which I went to my university's hospital to ensure it was covered by insurance. I expressed my concern with costs prior to the annual and during the exam when speaking with the practitioner, so I was very surprised when I saw the additional $120 on my supposedly fully covered exam. Even after receiving the bill I attempted to communicate with the hospital several times to clear the charge, but they passed on the bill to a third party billing company, and they passed on the bill to a collections agency who harassed me and then eventually reported it to the credit bureaus so it's on my credit report currently. I would honestly pay for it if this was a justified charge, but the fact the hospital had such prerogative to charge, and pass the bill along to a third party without any concern or follow-up to the patient is just plain wrong. I would recommend going to a place where they care about their patients. (Today, Jan 26, 2016) The collections agency is STILL harassing me. Olga Hidchenko, I know you were just doing your job as a Nurse Practitioner, but ultimately you made no effort to help in this situation when I tried contacting the office to see why you said that answering my question merited an additional $120 to my exam. Really really disappointed, even after over a year later. Please do not visit this hospital! read more

Frankly not a big fan of Olga. I've seen her multiple times over the last 10 years or so that I've been a patient of Dr. Kardos. Each time, she just made me feel very uncomfortable - she has a certain snideness to her demeanor, wasn't really helpful with questions I had, and just all around acted like she had 20 different places to be that were more important than my appointment. Furthermore, I've overheard her a couple times making loud somewhat inappropriate comments with her coworkers. I just find her to be somewhat unprofessional with a poor bedside manner. I guess everything is very subjective - it's interesting to me that so many people have such great things to say about Olga, whom i find to be less than stellar. Meanwhile my ob, Dr. Kardos - who is an AWESOME ob/gyn (no, she's not a peppy cheerleader/insta-bestfriend personality) gets some pretty negative reviews. read more

My husband and I came in to see Olga for our first prenatal appointment. She had a questionnaire about my family history, diet, etc that she only read directly from. There was limited conversation and the dialogue was cold and harsh. Maybe she was having a bad day (after reading reviews here I looks like she has bad days all the time). The worst part about our appointment was that she gave us false information. Luckily I had done my research by speaking to friends and reading books and articles online or I would have listened to her! I was able to speak to the OB/GYN on the phone after the appointment to confirm some things Olga had told us and she did tell us false information. After she finished her questionnaire, performed a physical, and gave us paperwork for our next few appointments, she got up and left. We sat there for 15 minutes waiting for her to come back since we had questions to ask. She never came back. We only knew the appointment was over when woman opened the door to let another patient in! It was not a pleasant experience for either of us and I notified the doctor and hospital of her behavior. Stay away from her unless you want to be given false information, enjoy appointments where there is no dialogue, and have plenty of time to sit and wait for her to never come back. read more

I have seen Olga a few times over the years. I recently went and found her cold, rude, assumptuous and ill spirited. I do not need over the top bedside manner but why the lack of warmth - a sincere turn-off. Medically she did not impress or offer knowledge that was compelling or helpful. In addition the office is poorly run with phone lines that are unimaginable. I prefer to spread the good vibes in the world but left with such a stale feeling that I hope others do not have to endure the same thing. read more

Olga is getting way too much flak in the reviews. She really is a great nurse, and funny to boot. If you find her offensive, you probably take yourself way too seriously. read more

Some women are really sensitive about their female doctor, which is understandable, but I'm not understanding the reviews about her rushing or being snobby or "wearing heels" (even if she did, who cares?). I came in as a new patient and she was very warm and patient. She addressed my issues and I didn't feel rushed in any way. I went to a NP at golden gate obstetrics and she was the meanest lady on the planet. So I'm happy! read more

Beware what you are getting into. It is incredible to us that there are any 5s at all on this list, because our experience was so completely awful. A short version of our experience: - Olga generally was very poor in communication and instructions, and she failed to inform us of key milestone dates - Her professional attitude was insensitive--she even sneered at our questions and concerns - She rushed through every appointment like we were wasting her time - We had a pregnancy complication and she showed complete disinterest, offering no compassion or follow-up after our loss As an NP myself, I am embarrassed that she is representing our profession in this way. Our compassion is one of the things we pride ourselves in, and we received none. We simply cannot imagine how we would have endured more time under her care. The bottom line is that we never felt safe in the care of the office of Olga and Dr. Cindy Grijalva. read more

Is there an option not to give any stars?...why not? I had a couple prenatal appointments with Olga and I was disgusted by her behavior and attitude...I had an impression that she lacked professionalism and basic communication skills.. She has some 5-stars...they are probably her relatives or friends. I can't see how she would get such a high rating. I completely agree with other yelp reviewers, who said she made them feel stupid and had a lot of sarcasm. Guess what, Olga knows everything! I have been trying to avoid any appointments with her when my doctor is not available. read more

To keep it brief, Olga was ok, but I've had a lot better. And if you disagree with her, you need to speak up for yourself and push back. I've seen her approx 3 times over the past few years and each time she is quite brief, condescending, and dismisses legitimate concerns I've had. Once she even gave me some misinformation and incorrectly tried to make me go home and reschedule my appointment for later (after I was already in the office)...I pushed back given past experiences with the same issue and different doctors, and finally she agreed with me. The worst issue I've had with her was when I had some irregularities for almost a year and she passed it off as "normal" and sent me home. Only after switching to a new doctor was the problem taken seriously and other options were discussed with me. Sorry for being vague about my details. read more

I really like Olga! I've seen her multiple times; she has always been friendly, polite and professional. I never felt rushed and she answers all questions while going straight to the point. read more

I came in as my first visit a problem visit (quite serious) - bleeding in early pregnancy. I had an u/s and then she met me. She went into great length on my family history. Fine, I thought. But at the end she simply read me the u/s results and *I* had to bring up the bleeding! She asked a few questions, didn't do an exam and was extremely brisk when I asked for clarification, basically just repeating herself as if i were stupid or hard of hearing. I would stay away from this practice altogether if I were you, but definitely stay away from Olga. read more

I like Nurse Olga. She's quick, thorough and kind. I wouldn't necessarily say she's warm, but that doesn't bother me too much. I can't really complain! read more

I really dont understand the negative reviews here. I've been going to Olga for my yearly exam for the past 3 years and I really like her. She somehow turns a very awkward uncomfortable situation into a normal situation and I like that. No other obgyn I've seen even tries. read more

My OB-GYN left the practice and getting in to see other doctors was impossible without a long wait of a weeks or even months. I made my first appointment with Olga a few years ago, and have never felt like I was getting anything less than good health care. Olga is patient, answers my questions, makes recommendations based on my health, and even gets on the phone if needed for any follow up. I would definitely recommend her. read more

Olga was my OB/GYN for years, and while I took a 2+-year hiatus, she seemed to understand. Suffice to say, she's still as warm and down to earth as ever. She's real, direct, and honest, which are three things I think are essential for someone treating you way down there. read more

I guess I'm joining the club..I love Olga! I've been seeing her for almost 15 years now. She was my first Gyn visit as a teen, and she's been there for me ever since. From routine checkups to in depth questions, she is straight forward, honest, has a great sense of humor, and knows what she's doing. The office staff and Ob's at this office are also stellar. Kind, caring, and professional. Highly recommended. read more

HORRIBLE WOMAN!!!! I completely agree with the dissatisfied reviewers listed below here with either 1-2 stars. Last week I went in at 12 weeks pregnant to hear my baby's heart beat for the first time. What can I say... she was rude and abrupt and rolling her eyes when I had common first time mom jitter medical questions! This woman definitely is UNPROFESSIONAL and HAS PERSONAL ISSUES. PS I also caught her talking behind my back with the other assistants right after my visit... I was standing right behind her waiting to ask her one more question, and she knew she was CAUGHT! It is unfortunate to have someone like her represent such an established medical facility. I would be embarrassed for Dr. Rebecca Yee who is wonderful. OLGA IS BAD ADVERTISEMENT for other patients.. BEWARE... I will be asking for another NP on my future visits! HORRIBLE WOMAN read more

Olga is the nurse practitioner at my OB/GYN's office - I had to see her once & she was so rude, snarky, dismissive of my concerns; just awful. I felt so uncomfortable that I told one of the receptionists on the way out - who told me that Olga has a reputation as a meanie. I was trying to get pregnant at the time & was having weird pains, she was snide & cold, I just couldn't believe it! read more

This entire practice has been extremely unprofessional throughout my entire pregnancy, but Olga really put the icing on the cake during my last appointment. I had to go in for a follow up appointment after my c-section since Dr. Grijalva was unavailable. I usually make it a point to be on time to all appointments, but I always wait over an hour each time, so I didn't think being 15 minutes late would be such an issue. When I got there, the receptionist looked worried and said, "Olga went to lunch. You are going to have to come back in an hour." Keep in mind I have a new born with me and I just went thru major surgery 2 weeks before. I was in absolute disbelief that she just went to lunch for an hour. If lunch was so important, why would you book an appointment so close to 12pm? There I was in the waiting room, waiting yet again for over an hour to see someone. When I finally got into the room, she didn't even look at my newborn baby or say anything about the delivery- NOTHING. She took about 2 minutes to look at my incision, took the tape off and said everything looks fine. When I asked her a question about my Family Medical Leave papers, she quickly brushed that off on another nurse to help me out and walked out of the room and muttered a "congratulation's" with absolutely zero eye contact. I was sickened by her behavior and I immediately requested a records release form so I never have to go back to that god for saken practice ever again. Now I don't ever have to look at her crappy Kate Plus 8, A-Line hair cut or listen to the jingle of her tacky Tiffany bracelets- Done! read more