Not a particularly pleasant woman. Very small office - she's a sole practitioner - and a small staff who are not much warmer than her. Not accommodating at all when it comes to fees - and in this economy, with so many people out of work and so many people without health insurance -AND her being a sole practitioner - it would be nice if she were willing to give patients even a small discount when they're uninsured. But no go. I saw her a few times but then eagerly changed doctors when I became insured again. read more

I've been going to Dr. Woodlan since she went on her own as a sole practitioner in GYN. I find her to be so calming, smart, comfortable, thorough. I always said if there was ever a dr that I'd want giving me bad news (cancer), I wouldn't want anyone but her. I always leave my appointments feeling so good, she's just very to the point, warm, reassuring. She knows her stuff, explains everything in terms you understand, and has just a very calming and confident way about her. And the internal exams are a snap...she's very quick but thorough. I love Dr Woodlan...I think I've been with her since the early 2000's. read more

Please do not go here, my friends. Find somewhere else. Here are some of my awful experiences there: One time her sarcastic office manager made me cry because I said I was worried my periods were off and he explained, "birth control is not that hard to take, but obviously you're not doing it right." Dr. Woodlan strongly urged me to not move to the new birth control I wanted because she suggested I may be too promiscuous for it. The waiting room is like one big infomercial for some weight loss program, very uncomfortable. When I finally moved to a new gynecologist elsewhere, I requested that they send a few of my files over, which they agreed to. Those files never made it to my new place. I once had to cancel an appointment because I had the flu, they charged me $50 for not giving them 2 days notice, even though the office had been closed due to weather for the prior 4 days. Her female assistant is really nice though. read more

After reading all the negative comments about Dr. Woodlan, I am astounded we are talking about the same doctor! I went to her for the Ideal Protein weight loss program (I lost 56 lbs in 6 months successfully. Her office staff is very pleasant to deal with, and I have never had any of the experiences these reviewers have had. I can't speak for her OB/GYN services (being a male) but her current staff is personable, caring and are concerned... read more

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR. I wish I would have read these reviews before going to Dr. Woodlan's office. She and her staff are extremely rude and oddly cold (especially given it's a practice to support the health and well-being of women.) I was called at my office in the middle of the day and told in the coldest manner that I needed a hysterectomy. I was in shock and asked if there were other options. She simply referred me to a surgeon and washed her hands of the matter. I cried at my desk and couldn't believe how cold she was given that she was calling me at work to tell me I would never have children. Her bedside manner is shocking and appalling, her team is rude, and her rules make you feel like a criminal. Do not go here. (And, as another poster noted, the waiting room is solely there to support her weight loss business. It's pathetic.) read more

Do not go here at all. Dr. Woodlan does not explain things very well. She tried to explain a serious condition with an old pamphlet falling apart. Her assistant Lubin Palomino is very rude. It was a whole ordeal in order for me to get access to my medical records when I wanted transfer doctors. When I tried to explain to him after being frustrated, he would yell and talk over me. There are plenty of other doctors offices out there, this is not one anyone should consider. read more

I went to this doctor for my annual checkup. She wasn't very personable and she mistook my questions as hesitation for a new kind of prescription and ended up continuing my old prescription, which I wasn't completely happy with. A year later, I requested an extension of my prescription. The receptionist who took my call was rude and sarcastic, and I have yet to get a return call on my question. Definitely don't recommend, and certainly not going back. read more

Made an appt as new client. Got my AF the evening before my appt so I called in the morning to reschedule. The person who answered the phone was rude. He said if it's not heavy flow, then dr. can still do it. I said it will be. He said "no reschedule for new patient." WEIRD. So basically wanted to force me to keep my appt or don't ever call back mentality. I canceled it and am glad coz now I read all the horrible reviews. Don't bother to see her other reviews online (all glowing reviews but I certainly don't believe it now). read more

This place is terrible. Her husband who is the office manager is rude. Dr. Woodlan is not nice at all and does not take her time to explain anything. She is just quick to write a prescription but doesn't offer tips or long term advise. These people are greedy and do not care about their patients. Do not go there! read more

Dr. Woodlan's Ideal Protein diet is amazing. I appreciate the weekly follow-up appointments and personal coaching. Highly recommend!

I have been seeing Dr. Woodlan for years and every since she started her weight loss program it feels she could care less about her patients. read more

This doctor does not honor her profession. She does not provide adequate care. She must have numerous deals with pharma reps since I and my 19-yr daughter were both told on our first yet separate visits that we each had both yeast and bacterial infections that required specialized meds that cost $$$. After going to another OB/GYN for decades without this problem, I was suspicious, particularly since my young daughter was told the same thing within a few months. Then I suffered lower left quadrant pain & after an exam, asked Dr. W for an ultrasound to rule out an ovarian cyst (that I had had before many times). I also have had transvaginal ultrasounds every single year for decades to monitor ovarian cancer that is familial but she flat out refused to order any tests whatsoever and said I had to go to my primary care Dr. for that. I said that my primary was out of the country and Dr. W said she was not going to order any tests for me. I had to go to the ER for treatment for my left lower quadrant pain. Then my other daughter had a chronic condition and suffered despite being seen by Dr. W. I called and asked to speak to Dr. W and the man in reception said no, that he would have to find out why I was calling. After apprising him of my daughter's visits & problems, he attempted to explain to me what a UTI was, what vaginosis was like etc. I said, I already know these things, I wanted to talk to Dr. W & he kept on giving me medical advice. I finally said, I don't want to discuss my daughter's female issues with you, you are a man and cannot appreciate her suffering & he got mad and was snide back. I kept repeating I wanted to talk only to Dr. W and then she finally called my daughter back and told her to keep on following the same treatment plan that didn't give her relief. Now, my 24 yr old daughter went to Dr. W on Friday with a very painful infected glandular cyst but Dr. W did not give her antibiotics & just told her to come in on Monday. She went to the ER on Sunday since she could not sleep from the pain. The ER Dr. gave her pain meds & antiobiotics. Sunday night it ruptured & she called Dr. W for a follow-up. She was told by Dr. W., No I will not treat you for this since you are going to a different GYN for birth control (that Dr. W refused to prescribe). Every time my daughter saw Dr. W for birth control, she was not allowed the birth control pill of choice; rather, Dr. W. insisted that she take one that she recommended - that didn't work out so my daughter would need to go back in several times and still never get the pill she wanted. She wanted to try nuva ring but this was not allowed by Dr. W, so my daughter went to another doctor to get it, but this doctor is open at night unavailable during the day, so is not a good choice for regular care. My daughter had declined a PAP test when she saw Dr. W on the previous Friday since she had to get a pelvic exam in order to get a new birth control device from a different GYN whom she had never seen before. Dr. W. said, go see your new Dr. I called back and said that my daughter had been seen by Dr. W on Friday, ER on Sunday, was in pain & needed follow-up care & that Dr. W was her doctor but my daughter had to find another GYN to get the birth control she wanted since Dr. W refused to prescribe it. Dr. W said she was not a walk in clinic. I said then my daughter needs to be treated at the ER since you refuse to see her? She said Yes. That is not honoring her oath she made as a physician. She refused to provide the birth control pills that her patient wanted to try, refused to allow nuva ring, refused to order tests for me, had her male receptionist dole out GYN medical care instructions, and refused to follow up on emergency and necessary care today out of spite. She did not give antibiotics to my daughter the previous Friday out of spite. I have been to numerous OB/GYN's in my lifetime and this one beats the cake as far as ill will goes. We don't owe her any money, have insurance, always paid on time, so that cannot be an issue. What is wrong with this woman? read more

I have been a patient of this doctor for several years and have decided to leave her practice. I had a major medical issue in Dec and was not able to leave the house. I called the office and her husband answered. He often times handles the front desk. I explained my situation and asked if they could refill my prescription. He said I would need to come in for an appt. before he could do that. I explained again my medical situation and he still said no. The next day I decided to call the doctor directly. Her real office assistant answered and I explained the purpose of my call. She said as long as I have an appt. in the book, they could fill my prescription. During my next visit, I explained the situation to Dr. Woodlan and she defended her husband! She said a lot of people in Dec. try and get their prescription filled instead of coming to the office because they want to Christmas shop. I told her that was not my situation at all and she still defended him. I also agree with the other reviews that she lacks personality and compassion. Her husband is a real negative to this office. He is very rude. I would NOT recommend her. read more

I would give her zero stars if I could. The whole office is unprofessional, from calls with the male receptionist (who is her husband) who has literally yelled at me when I have called for appointments or refills, to Dr. Woodlan's impersonable bedside manner. I think the best upgrade to her office was when her daughter started as a receptionist, who is semi-friendly. I have used this doctor for eight years for simple annual exams and off-on birth control - these are not complicated exams or requests but somehow I always find myself feeling uncomfortable during every experience, from having to disclose personal health information to an unfriendly male receptionist to having certain pill brands forced onto me. And, if I were to ever get pregnant, I would not trust this woman to provide prenatal care let alone deliver my baby. I cannot wait until I change insurance plans in two weeks so I can upgrade to a much more professional OB GYN. read more

PUT YOUR TRUST IN ANOTHER MORE CARING & PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BECAUSE YOU DESERVE BETTER!!! I am not surprised by all of the negative reviews on here, and I wish I had seen them before making appointment here. I went for my annual checkup & the male receptionist/office manager was on both interactions I had with him INCREDULOUS & RUDE. When trying to find a time to schedule my appointment that fit with their limited business hours he told me "We are not interested in serving all the women in Montgomery County, so our hours are just fine." I started laughing because I could not believe a health care provider would say that to a potential patient. It should have been a hint for me to not follow through with the appointment. It did not get better from there on. I have been in customer service for 10 years & have never been treated so poorly. I have also never been so appalled by a persons actions to seek out a way to write a negative review. This is my first time and I am doing it to warn others, not as "pay back." read more

Brought my daughter who was having irregularity. In the exam room, my daughter said the doctor did not listen to her symptoms, concerns about other factors like possible anemia. Within just a few minutes I was seated in her office next to my daughter. Her first concern was to sell us on a vaccine and did not address the medical issue. When I declined the vaccine and asked to speak about my daughter's problem, she got a little testy. She was very keen on being right about this vaccine being safe. I told her I'd been researching it for years and was not convinced. Her only solution for my daughter was birth control pills, of course. I explained that no one in our family has done well on hormones (emotional symptoms) and that just that morning the psychiatrist we had seen recommend against hormones at this time. She still persisted and got a touch sarcastic, saying something like, " Well, what do you want me to do then?". The office is empty. I can see why. The staff we met, two women, were very nice. I'm a little confused about what I experienced, honestly. Not going back. read more