I came in through the ER Saturday after my water broke at home with intense abdominal pain, fever,…read morebleeding at the end of my first trimester. This is not my first pregnancy or pregnancy loss. I knew I was miscarrying our child. My contractions were every 2 minutes, rhythmic, that strengthened each time. My BP 150/60. HR 130s. Temp 101 with history of sepsis post loss. Dr. Tinker was on call and dismissed my concerns after a quick report of a heartbeat. The bleeding worsened while in the Triage and the contractions intensified. He blew it off as "cramping from an unknown virus". He said all of my labs "looked great" and told me to go home and rest. I asked to be hooked up on a monitor to look for contractions or test the fluid to ensure my water didn't break. Both requests denied because he said they would be "falsely positive". I was physically in so much pain I could not even walk. He kept reassuring me everything was okay, I was just sick..He said he knew this was scary from my previous loss and insinuated I was just anxious. I assured him this was not anxiety and that I wanted to stay but he said there was nothing he would do for me there. I went home and ended up laboring with my 2 small children. On Monday I called the OB office back with no answer, so I went back in. The ultrasound showed no fetus or placenta. A total loss at home with the false reassurance that this was all due to an unknown viral infection. I logged on to my patient portal later to find my labs were anything but normal that day. My urine culture even worse. He told us my Hct was 44 (well above normal) and it was 34 (less than normal). An eosinophil count of 90% (normal is 1-6%) with a lymphocyte count of 3% (normal is 20-40%). There were clear signs of infection and blood loss that day because I was, in fact, actively miscarrying our child in the ER, but this was covered up by Dr. Tinker's fabrication of my clinical picture. This is not my first experience with loss unfortunately as noted by Dr. Tinker. I had a loss at a different facility and they were able to make a handprint from my baby. It is my most prized possession. While we left that facility without a child, we left with hope from true compassion from those who cared for us during that tragedy. I will never have that opportunity because of Dr. Tinker's dismissive, condescending behavior. He rushed me out of the door and treated our loss like an inconvenience in his day. While no medical treatment could have saved my baby, the callus behavior made our worst day, worse and jeopardized my own life. I was never offered a prayer or a simple apology for our loss. For a Baptist hospital I am genuinely shocked at the lack of compassion and for the value put on a life itself. I pray that this doesn't happen to any other mom under their care. Every child is important and every mother should be heard.

I only have to visit once or twice a year, but Dr. Sarah Aultman is absolutely the best. She makes…read morethe visit worthwhile. She listens to all of your needs and she generally cares about her patients. I usually do not have that long of a wait to see her and she usually does not keep you waiting in the exam room. She is very thorough and she also chats with you to make you feel more at ease during procedures. I am always able to share all of my concerns with her without feeling weird. She makes great recommendations and I feel like she actually listens to me. If I cannot build trust with my doctor or feel unheard, I will usually change. I have been with Dr. Aultman for several years, even before she was at Alabama Women's Specialists. If I am willing to follow a doctor, then you know they have to be superb. I highly recommend Dr. Aultman because she's a caring doctor, who puts her patients needs first.

Unfortunately, I was on the phone for 18 minutes just to schedule. Which is OK and I understand,…read morebut whoever answered the phone was unfortunately very blunt and almost came across aggressive. I do understand that they do this all day and it can get annoying answering phones, but I was simply trying to figure out an estimate for my appointment, and she talked very passive aggressively to me and spoke very condescendingly. This location definitely needs to work on their reception team.

In the waiting room it was really crowded but the staff and specifically Dr. Aldred are amazing.read more

I've been seeing a doctor at this practice for about five years now and have always had a pleasant…read moreexperience. I've never been pregnant, so I can't speak to the OB side, but my gyno is kind, patient, and listens to whatever concerns I raise thoughtfully. My appointments tend to last less than 30 minutes since I haven't had any abnormalities or issues. I tend to get confused about where to park and how to reach the office (likely since I only come once a year) but I manage to make my way there each time. If my experience remains this pleasant I can see myself staying to work with an OB if I do have a child one day.

I recommend Birmingham OBGYN! Everyone has been great. I've been going to them for years!read more

Dr. Orso did a huge surgery on me in 2015. It went very well m. He has a wonderful bedside manner I…read moresaw him again a few days ago presenting with an issue I shouldn't be having to deal with. He is so kind, caring and soft spoken. Now that he has moved to Grandview it is much more convenient to me as I live close by.

I always receive excellent care from Dr Orso. He is extremely skilled and knowledgeable and is an…read moreexpert in his field. He explains everything in a manner that is easily understood. He has a very professional bedside manner, is compassionate, and shows genuine interest in the care and treatment of his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Orso to anyone who is looking for a GYN physician.

I went for pregnancy confirmation and loved how they were so quick and efficient. No long wait time…read moreand I was in and out including blood work within 30 minutes. The staff was very nice and welcoming from the front desk to the medical assistants and nurse practitioner/doctor. I appreciated receiving the results of my lab work the next day unlike the previous establishment I visited. It was a breathe of fresh air to feel like my health was truly at the forefront for the practice, I will definitely recommend them in the future.

When I made an appointment with this clinic, I was just glad to be able to see them right away…read more When I walked in, after days of pain and the second month of that level of severe pain, I expected to be sent away being told nothing was wrong with me and I basically needed to just deal with it. I could have CRIED when every single person in the clinic was not just kind, but listened intently. They never made me feel rushed or that they didn't have time to talk about what was going on. They never acted dismissive. But I still expected after my ultrasound to be told they found nothing and to go home. But instead they were kind throughout the process and they DID find something and told me it was a good thing I listened to my body. They asked many questions after, getting a better idea of my history and current situation. They never rushed me or talked over me. Since it had been around two years, they asked if I wanted to do an exam since I was there, to also make sure everything else was okay. I said yes, because why not? I was already there. When I tell you that it was the most relaxed and comfortable exam I've ever had....I was blown away. They then took my labs because I mentioned I've been going through perimenopause despite my previous GYN dismissing it, so that they could look at my levels to make sure and also give them a clear picture of my current health and make recommendations if needed. I have NEVER felt so comfortable, understood, acknowledged, and validated as I did in this office. I will never go anywhere else and will recommend anyone and everyone I know to this clinic. I simply cannot say enough good things about my experience. PLEASE support this practice. I cannot express to you how absolutely amazing my experience was and how VASTLY different from any other experience I have ever had with a GYN clinic. I hope and pray they stay open, because I never want to go anywhere else. I also had a conversation with Dr. Hudson the same day about what had happened and he was understanding and wanted to make sure any and all of my questions were answered, as well as making sure I was well informed about the situation. He has worked very hard over the last years to build a practice that's different...that learns from mistakes and actively wants to do better. And it shows in the employees he has and in the way he listens and responds as well.

I see Dr. Ray Browne and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He's efficient, bright, kind and…read morevery thorough. Staff is excellent as well. Every time I've contacted this office, for a variety of needs, I've been assisted in a timely manner and treated with kindness and respect. I wish every doctor and office staff shared their dedication to patent satisfaction.

This was my second visit to Mayfair Internal Medicine. It is easy to make an appt. And the…read morereceptionist are friendly and helpful. I only had to wait in the waiting room a few minutes before I was seen. My blood pressure and temp were taken immediately and I was able to see the doctor about 5 minutes later. All my information was on her computer so she could look back easily at my past test results. They have a lab on site so my blood was taken immediately. Checkout was quick and easy. Last time my doctor sent a letter explaining all my test results with the lab results attached. The whole experience was quick, easy. There is limited parking, but I have always been able to find a place without waiting.

From quality of care, to the concern for my daughter's wellbeing while seeking CARE, to efficiency…read moreof everyone in this office, this place was a horrible experience of not being heard, ignored, and gaslit. For over a year I requested phones calls to speak with my daughter's physician or to get appointments to obtain a specialist care. Getting an appointment is a joke, the nurse practitioner should not be able to see any patients due to a coldness that no one in healthcare can have. I mean hello, should be obvious. All my daughter's symptoms were ignored while she was in pain. We were able to set an appointment at a different doctors office and wow the difference. Labs were taken or drawn, a full examination was done. That's care. IMO this place needs to close and work on how to care for patients, how to treat concerns as real concerns, and just I don't know I can't think of any more horrible words to describe this St Vincent's without cussing. Sis, this ain't for us. Find someone to provide care and not just let writhe in pain for over a year. One star is mandatory but know in my heart, this is a big fat 0

I would recommend Dr. Cumagan to anyone i never had a doctor that was so compassionate and concern…read moreabout my health .I have other family members that goes to her and we just love her attitude and spirit ,although she has a lot of patients due to being such a great doctor i never had a problem with the front nor back staff I've learned you can't please everyone i give two thumbs up to Ascension St. Vincent's Hoover

My initial visit with Dr. Whitehead was a very pleasant experience. She is knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and provides exceptional, patient-centered care. Dr. Whitehead takes the time to truly listen to your concerns and ensures you feel understood and supported throughout your visit. I believe she genuinely has her patients' best interests at heart and shows great compassion in her approach to care. She fully met my expectations, and I'm very grateful to have met her at the Pell City location. My overall office experience was also excellent -- the staff was friendly, and I didn't have to wait long to be seen.

Incredible professional and efficient physician that provided uninterrupted appointment. Extremely…read moreknowledgeable about patient's Options.