So happy I switched to Seasons OBGYN. My first experience elsewhere felt impersonal, but here I…read morefelt supported right away. Dr. Kridgen answered everything, and Elsabeth M., RN, went above and beyond. I feel excited and confident about my care now.

Dr. Kristina Bishop has been my saving grace. Typically fertility and OB/GYN are very separate…read more(which is very frustrating to patients since it would seem like all women's health issues should fall under the same umbrella). However, Dr. Bishop has been the first OB/GYN to truly listen and provide different recommendations for our fertility struggles over the last 4 years. She actually recommended us to a new fertility clinic to begin IVF in which we were able to get pregnant for the second time. Unfortunately the pregnancy ended in a second miscarriage which was discovered in office with Dr. Bishop at 10 weeks. Her caring bedside manner was so impactful as my husband and I were going through such a horrible situation, and it's been SO different and refreshing compared to my first miscarriage experience with my old practice (Century Medical Associates-- highly do NOT recommend). I have recommended Seasons to ALL of my friends because the care is top notch and the all-women practice makes you feel at home, even when you may be going through a difficult situation. The fact these providers actually spend the time to listen to you AND provide sound recommendations is what makes them stand above the rest!

Avert your eyes men!! Ok, fair warning!!…read more I'm pretty open about discussing lady bits and my lady bits doctor. I truly never get nervous for my annual trip. The reason why is because I LOVE my doctor, Rita Raymond! Us ladies all know how hard it is to find this kind of doctor. The question of do you feel comfortable with a male docter, does the woman doctor freak you out a bit? It's definitely a crap shoot. That's why recommendations for a doctor is SO important. It's really crucial to find the right one for you. I knew when she hugged me after every visit. I knew as she was inspecting the nether regions and she started telling me a story about how her son dressed up as a banana for Halloween. Today at my appointment she asked me where my latest travels where, because she had remembered from LAST YEAR that I was traveling a lot! Plus she is so easy to talk to about anything you need or may have questions about. If you've been struggling to find a good lady doctor in the Pittsburgh area, she's your woman!! I swear on my lady bits!

I was literally shocked to see 1.5 stars on health grades! Dr. Raymond is wonderful! She is sweet…read moreand sets you at ease immediately. The only negatives are paid parking (at least $5 cash only!!!) and the fact I waited 30 minutes to see the doctor. I was actually really pissed... until I met her. She was so wonderful I don't think I can't take stars off for the other issues.

Absolute right choice for where I decided to give birth . EVERY SINGLE…read morenurse/consultant/pcp/pediatrician/physician and persons offering assistance, was fabulous . They make sure you are 100% comfortable and that you know they are there to help with anything and everything . I have never felt more comfortable in my life ! Brought little Giovanni into this world at this hospital and I would make the same decisions if or when I do it all over again! Shoutout to the care takers assigned to me and my son - Precious, Marcia, Kristie,Renee,Jen,Sarah and all my patient care techs (I'm sure I forgot a name or two but they were ALL amazing )!

My doctor sent me here to have a test done. I wasn't sure what to expect because you tend to hear…read morethe horror stories of getting services done at a hospital. Everything about my experience was top notch from the phone call making the appointment to the post appointment follow up. When I made my appointment, I was given detailed instructions about not only the appointment but also about where to park and how to get to the area where the test would be done. I was told to arrive around 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork so I did. It took me about 5 minutes to fill out the paperwork and they took me in almost exactly at my 9:30 appointment time. The staff was friendly and courteous. It was wonderful that the doctor explained every step of the test so I understood what was going on and what he was looking at. The nurse was equally as friendly and informative. Overall, the service was better then I expected and I will no longer be hesitant if/when I have to make a return appointment.

Disappointed twice with AHRC. I sought an appointment for an IUD replacement after relocating to…read morethe city and saw a ton of recommendations on Reddit. My first appointment (early December) was cancelled with less than 24 hours notice due to the physician's schedule. I lost a day of PTO due to that, but rescheduled for later in the month. For that appointment, I sent my updated insurance information by email, as they requested. Despite having 3.5 weeks to confirm, they called me 45 minutes before closing the day before my rescheduled appointment of time to say that, not only were they not able to confirm my insurance, but that my insurer told them I did not have an active plan (I do). Because the clinic called me less than an hour before closing, I was unable to connect with my insurer by phone to get the clinic confirmation. I ended up cancelling my appointment due to frustration and lack of any options provided by the most clinic's administrators. They would not allow me to bring proof of coverage to my appointment, a typical practice for any other reputable physician's office.

Exceptional Care. The office experience was positive. A clean & well organized practice. Honestly,…read moreI consider them a place of refuge. I went through my experience without anyone familiar present...but the women I encountered was nothing short of a perfect match. I may be forever changed because I can't stop thinking about their impact on me. -A Butterfly

NOTE: Dr. Alvarado is no longer with UPMC. She now practices in the West Penn Allegheny system with…read moreoffices in Bloomfield, Cranberry, and McMurray. Her new practice is called Seasons OB/Gyn. The website is: seasonsobgyn.com. Dr. Alvarado is excellent! I highly recommend her. She has a great relationship with her patients, and she's smart and professional. She has knowledge and expertise about a wide range of gynecological and obstetric conditions, including some complicated situations.

Dr. Alvarado is an amazing doctor! You can tell she really cares about her patients and takes a…read morepersonal interest in them, which I really appreciate. She's always very friendly and personable. She's also very thorough and follows-up with you. I had to have a procedure done through another doctor that presented some possible gynecological concerns and she called me personally in a timely manner to discuss these issues with me. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarado!

Nobody wants to be referred for a diagnostic mammogram. This means you are having some type of…read moreproblem and, unlike a normal screening mammogram, you are starting from a place of being extremely scared. I live much closer to the Magee imaging location in Pleasant Hills, but the first available appointment I was offered was here at Passavant so of course I took it. The staff here knows you are having a rough day and treats you with absolute kindness and professionalism. Although I had filled out detailed paperwork in advance, the radiologist sat down with me to talk through it before doing my imaging to make sure she understood my problem and concerns fully. I did not feel remotely rushed. It was explained to me that if I needed any additional imaging to zero in on a problem, they would be doing it before I left, and everything would be read and explained to me then and there. This is exactly what you want and need in this situation. I was very fortunate to have a good result today and the radiologist took me into a private room so the doctor who read the imaging could talk with me. Again I did not feel rushed as we discussed the issue, my results and next steps. The doctor could see that I was very scared and emotional and held my hand while sharing the news, and gave me a hug as I left. I felt so compassionately cared for as a whole person, not just a patient. I'm sure these professionals are dealing with a wide variety of situations daily and I know from having my own family in the medical profession that this takes a toll over time. I appreciate them doing what they do in such a kind, thorough and professional manner.

This location of Magee-Womens Imaging is located inside UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless…read moreTownship. Here, I had an appointment for my first-ever mammogram, and the two employees provided me with highly professional service. Upon my arrival at the main entrance to the hospital, I used my cell phone to call a phone number to check in with the registration desk. The registration employee kindly gave me directions for navigating through the hospital to her office. She then gave me a registration form to fill out. Within a few minutes, she walked me to another room to change out of my shirt and to put on a gown. (Make sure to wear a two-piece outfit and to not wear any powder, lotion, or deodorant.) The second employee performed the mammogram. She also had a very kind personality. I had no idea how to position my body in the mammogram machine. The mammogram felt physically painful, and initially I pulled my body away, but the employee very patiently repositioned me to ensure that the images turned out well. Tip: For me, leaning to the right or left and grabbing onto handles helped me to not pop out of the machine. A radiologist should read my mammogram images in 7-10 business days. The results will be sent to me both online and through the mail. Sometimes patients must return for additional testing if a "technical recall" occurs and additional views are needed. I hope that my first set of images are good enough that I do not have to return again until next year!

This is the same group of doctors as the chippewa and medical center locations just a different…read moreoffice. They are the only people I would trust to handle my pregnancy. I've never had a problem getting an appointment and with an emergency in my early pregnancy I was in the office getting an ultrasound within a half hour. I have nothing but good things to say about the doctors and their staff, everyone's always friendly and willing to answer any questions you have.