Staffing! Called for Being in pain, was promised a call…read moreback from a nurse that was never received. As a health care professional this is unacceptable!!!

Great practice and I really like the OB care team, every person I have met so far has been so…read moreawesome. Highly recommend

Loved Dr. Graziani for years, but after my experience with Dr. Rau--and the lack of support--I…read morewon't be returning. Giving 1 star. The past two weeks have been incredibly painful. I wasn't able to see my regular GYN at first, so I saw two others--one who diagnosed me with a bladder prolapse and Dr. Rau, who I saw three times in two weeks. Eventually, I was able to be seen by Dr. Graziani (my regular), and I saw her twice in one week--so five visits in less than 10 days. Each visit with Dr. Rau felt like a dead end. I felt like I was talking to a wall. He dismissed my pain entirely, insisted the prolapse was "mild," and showed no concern for the fact that I could barely function. I left one appointment in tears. I'm currently out of work because of the pain. I'm in agony, and it felt like no one believed me. Do you know how belittling and isolating that feels? Dr. Rau never acknowledged my pain or made any real effort to help. When I brought up my CT Paid Leave paperwork, he brushed it off, saying it takes months to process. I've been on leave before--it doesn't. He said the paperwork is hard without a diagnosis... yet I had one: a prolapse. Even if pay was delayed, I'd get it eventually. Plus, how can I afford this kind of care without support? Shouldn't a doctor at least try?! Pathetic. Don't doctors realize that stress--especially financial stress--worsens pain? Being dismissed by your provider while worrying about income only adds to the suffering. I have hypermobility syndrome, which can amplify pain. He didn't consider it. I kept repeating how much pain I was in--three visits--and he just stared at me, occasionally bringing up unrelated things like my IUD and ovulation. He did not care. I said it felt like a hernia and mentioned that a nerve had been cut during prior surgery. He didn't palpate the area, didn't listen, didn't ask questions, didn't even consider imaging. Nothing. I asked for an ultrasound and was upset to find out it was transvaginal - useless for prolapses. Then why order it? Still in pain and stuck in bed, I did my own research. That's how I learned about pessaries. I brought it up to Dr. Graziani, who said it was a great idea. She asked me to bear down--something Dr. Rau and the other doctor never did. As soon as I did, she said, "Oh yeah, it's definitely coming out." The next day, I was fitted with a pessary--and the pain? Gone. I don't know what upsets me more: that Dr. Rau dismissed my symptoms or that I could've been out of pain a week earlier if someone had listened. No one even brought up the option. That's absurd. How dare Dr. Rau--and others--dismiss a patient like that. How many people are walking around in pain because a doctor decided their symptoms weren't "severe enough"? Based on what--just looking? He wouldn't even palpate the area I said felt herniated! He did not care. Dr. Rau is absolutely horrible. No one should have to go through what I experienced. On top of the pain, I was stressed about whether I'd get paid. Thankfully, my rheumatologist stepped in to handle the paperwork--something this office should've done without questioning the amount of pain I have been in. Why is it such a battle? How can they expect someone in this kind of pain to work? It's inexcusable. If you're in pain, please listen to your body. Don't give up. Advocate for yourself--and if a doctor won't take you seriously, find one who will. Healthcare is a business, shop elsewhere if you aren't happy. You deserve to be heard, believed, and helped. *UPDATE* I'm writing this 4 days later. When the pessary loses suction, the pain comes back and it's unbearable. Turns out, I need surgery, and it's scheduled for tomorrow. I DO NOT recommend Dr. Rau!

Dr. Rau is the best OB/GYN. He delivered my child in 2010 and was extremely compassionate. He…read moretook his time with me at every visit and has a wonderful and comforting demeanor. I will certainly deliver my next child with him and recommend him to all my friends.

Dr Pearlstone is the best gyn I've ever had and I'm a nervous patient having had endometrioses, a…read morehysterectomy, infertility and many other issues. I trust her so much I've recommended her many times and also have my young adult daughters seeing her now, and they both have health issues. She's been spot on with every diagnosis - her instincts and knowledge are amazing - but has always had us have the appropriate tests to confirm her. She's kind, attentive and a little sassy which we find perfect to offset the tension of these visits which if we're honest no one looks forward to! The staff are friendly and welcoming and he wait times are rarely more than a few minutes. Oh and they have a radiologist in the next office that does mammograms, ultrasound and bone density tests! Honestly shocked by anyone who is negative about this office as it's the best I could ever wish for!

My experience with Dr Pearlstone would not register a star. I'd give her 0. She doesn't let you…read moretalk. Shes really nasty in how she questions and makes you feel stupid if you don't understand her rambled on question and ask her to repeat. Badgers you about not remembering an exact date that happened 10 years ago. Talks down to you. She was sarcastic when scripting into her computor by tilting her head and saying ohhhhh... kkkkayyy. Shakes her head and Types like she's annoyed. I have never been treated like this by any Dr. Dr Pearlstone made me feel small and in adequate in a time that I needed help. Run! Find someone else.