I almost lost my life because of this provider. She misdiagnosed my ectopic pregnancy resulting in me having to have emergency surgery to remove my fallopian tube. She wrote in the chart "something was wrong" but failed to inform me. Pursued a lawsuit and won the hearing but the previous hospital filed bankruptcy. Please avoid her at all cost!! read more

WARNING!!!! This is my personal review of the care I received from this provider. Vivian Dearden, CNM is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Layton, UT. Vivian Dearden currently practices at Obstetrics & Gynecology Layton and is affiliated with CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital-Davis. Vivian Dearden was one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my life, hands down, no contest! She has terrible communication skills, bedside manner, or empathy for her patients fears & concerns. I had two visits with her and I am currently looking for a new OBGYN because both of those appointments were awful. I saw her for post menopausal bleeding and she informed me I would need a complete pelvic ultrasound followed by a biopsy of my uterus. After she explained the biopsy I informed her of my MANY traumatic experiences with past doctors and procedures down there and requested sedation for the biopsy procedure, she refused. I requested some pain medication prior to the procedure, and she refused. I then requested a Valium and again, she refused. She prescribed two pills that she told me to break into 4ths and insert in my vagina 4 hours prior to the procedure. When I asked if I could just take them orally she said no. When I asked what the pills do her response was soften my cervix for the procedure, that's it, that was her full explanation. She performed my Pap smear, gave me the prescription and sent me on my way. I had asked her to look at a spot on my skin I was concerned with and she never did. I called and they told me she will look at it when you come for your biopsy. So I got the runaround with common spirit's automated phone system and decided to use IHC to get my ultrasound instead, they got me in right away and got it done, which was fantastic because I'm worrying about getting this biopsy done & hearing the results right away! I wait weeks to hear back about the ultrasound results and scheduling of my biopsy and hear nothing. Finally I call IHC and ask what the hold up is, Rocky Mountain Women's Health, her facility, has the wrong fax number on it, hence why they still don't have my results. I provided IHC with the correct fax number, called Vivian's office and informed them of the error. So now finally after weeks of waiting I get in for my biopsy and discover these two pills she had me insert in my vagina have caused me severe cramping, diarrhea, and more bleeding. I would have at least worn underwear with a pad had she told me ANY of this, remember she just said they'd soften my cervix for it! The biopsy was the most painful procedure I've ever had and I highly recommend to any woman needing it to get sedated first!!! ! She made senseless chitchat toward my husband about men not knowing the appropriate time for humor, instead of helping me through this horrible procedure, even after I'd fully informed her of all of my past doctor associated pain traumas!!! The pain was so bad I nearly came of the table, I cussed and was in tears the whole time. Thank God my husband was there holding my hand, he also was almost in tears just watching me bless his heart. Again she forgot to look at the spot I was concerned about too. Oh yeah I looked into those pills and they're used for abortions and incomplete miscarriages, really would have been great to know how they'd affect me. SHE IS THE WORST!!! read more

Never available. Consistently relies on her staff to bail her out. There are better, more attentive doctors in the practice.

Very great bedside manners, awesome listener and makes you feel more than comfortable at the gyn office. She did a procedure on me and talked me through it the whole time, and by the time it was over I didn't even know it! She was awesome with a great personality. I would recommend her to anyone! read more

I have been seeing Vivian Dearden since she first started working at Rocky Mountain OBGYN and have loved her!!! I have a severe anxiety disorder and Vivian has always been able to help me get through some of the most difficult times through either talking to me or helping me to adjust my medications. She is always willing to fit me in when ever I feel I need to be seen. I would recommend her to any of my family and friends!!! read more

I'm not even sure where to start. Vivian was an answer to prayers. I have seven children. The first pregnancy ended in a C-section due to an over-zealous doctor and a failed induction. The second pregnancy ended with a spinal headache from a messed up epidural. After these two experiences, I was ready to swear off medical professionals. However, my mother, a labor and delivery nurse, suggested I find a midwife. Vivian was the midwife associated with Rocky Mountain Women's health where I had previously gone. I have since successfully had three natural births and two that I opted to have epidurals with. Vivian was there the whole time. Vivian manages her schedule well. I rarely waited for more than 10 minutes before being seen. I explained to her all my reservations and my desire to do my own thing and have the birth experiences I wanted. Each time, Vivian was my champion. She supported my desire to have a VBAC, she came in the wee hours of the morning to deliver my babies even when she wasn't on call because she said she would be there and she was. Vivian was always straight forward and would tell me what the options were and what her opinion was. But, she let me make my decisions and never pressured me to choose something for her convenience. I will forever be indebted to Vivian for helping me to have the family I have always dreamed of. If I had listened to the standarad OBGYN, I would have three kids and they would have all been born by C-section. However, with a little bit of research into hypnobirthing and the support of an exceptional midwife, I have a beautiful family of seven and I am healthy and strong. read more