I really love doctor b. He's a very chill laid back doctor but is thorough and cares about his patients. He's delivered both of my children and really took care of me in multiple emergency situations throughout both my pregnancies. My husband and I are very grateful for him. Also if you are looking for a doctor/ob office that will actually respect your patient autonomy this is a great place to go. I'm a very holistic minded person and I always felt respected here and not judged for my choices. Thank you doc! read more

It was a terrible office experience today with provider Dr. Eesha Bhattacharyya or Dr. B. For short at Ko'olau Women's Healthcare in Honolulu. First of all, Dr. B. is an unprofessional, inconsiderate, lazy doctor. Why do I say this? Well, first of all, i went to see him today for my follow up appointment, and in the exam room, Dr, B. suddenly started coughing a lot when talking to me. I was sitting across from him, in close proximity, sitting on the exam table. So, I asked Dr. B. to put on a mask. Dr.B. didn't cover his mouth, and he wasn't wearing a mask either. To protect me and his patients, many of whom are pregnant, Dr. B. should have had sense enough, as a doctor, to at least wear a mask to protect his patients from his germs and coughing. But he failed to do so. Next, he suddenly left the room to tend to a patient that was feeling faint. What about me as a patient? Why did you leave me hanging doctor in the exam room, with no explanation, and no apology as to whether or not I was supposed to wait for him to return or not? Lastly, Dr. B failed to help me with the medical situation that I went to see him for in the first place, and was unwilling to do the training I needed that could have helped me, thus the low rating I have given him. For all these reasons, I would not recommend Ko'olau Women's Healthcare or Dr. Eesha Bhattacharyya to anyone, and I see that several other patients have also given him one star ratings as well. read more

Comfortable experience. Staff were friendly and efficient. Dr. Bhattacharyya was nice and made the first appointment easy. Would definitely recommend. read more

The office lady's are nice but you go to the clinic for the care. I'd avoid going to him at all costs.

So I've been with this doctor fr a few years. And so far... he's been a reall laxed guy. I mean... I like him!! He doesn't PUSH the issue on how one must be when pregnant or even when it's a routine check up. He's laid back and seems prepared for whatever's to come. This should be the case with EVERY OBGYN!! Including WOMEN!!! But for some reason, women have this emotional issue that they cannot control!! We always have the urge to speak our opinions towards others. Men on the other hand are much more reserved and observant. They try to avoid such confrontations I guess. And this is why I LIKE THIS DOC! He works out of 2 locations. One in town @ POB kk & Kailua. I've never been to the Kailua office. So can't say how they are there. But the town office is REALLY FRIENDLY! Have to park in the parking garage, there's really no street parking. There is an hour of validation and then like either $3 for over an hour. Best part of this DOC is... they try to get the patients in and out quick so they don't have to pay for parking. And they are quick with service and seeing you too. Not like MOST PLACES where they "MILK THE CLOCK" for extra money and cause patients to have to reschedule their day because they pushed that appointment back by an hour or 2. I've had that happen to me in the past with previous OBGYNS. It wasn't fun!!! Even my regular PCP was doing that at one point in time. But this DOC, naw... so far, I haven't had an issue with the length of our visit. And most times, parking was free. There was a few times we paid, but that was only because we did a couple extra things in the building too. That's as fine. OH!! And the exit doesn't take CASH. It's VARS. So if you ONLY HAVE CASH & you HAVE TO PAY... you'll have to use the kiosk in the lobby to stamp your ticket and pay with cash. I think that's about it for information on his location. Oh and the other best part for this location is... the diagnostic lab is literally a foot or 2 down from his office. So if you have to do blood work, BOOM! You're right there. And then I think there's the clinical lab in the same building too. So everything you need to do for this doctor can be done all at once. COOL YEAH?! Thank you for being here. Well actually, it's more of HIS assistant who I'm always seeing. So yeah... I guess because HES LAID BACK... she's laid back too. All of THEM are laid back & chill. I WISH I had him from the very beginning!!! Hope this review actually carries through til JULY when it's time. I would hate to have said ALL OF THIS AND THEN MY END RESULTS WEREN'T AS EXPECTED OR WORST! Huh... I sure hope not!!! Cause the previous OBGYN I had a few years back, surely ended up in a disappointment BIG TIME. So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... I REALLY LIKE THIS DOC & EVERYONE HERE!!! I HOPE I COULD BE A PATIENT OF HIS FOR EVER OR UNTIL HE RETIRES. read more

Awesome staff. Dr.B is He really helped me with a lot, fixed me, due to severe endometriosis that lead to a total hysterectomy which was my decision to stop all my pain. I already have 3 beautiful kids thank god. read more

DO NOT SEE THIS DR. !!!!! They do not care about women!!!! I have had cancer in the past and struggle with PCOS. I needed to see a doctor. I waited a month and a half to get my appointment. They kept trying to push me to a nurse practitioner. I said please I would like to see a doctor due to my condition. Finally got an apt. Waited a month and a half. I took work off to make this apt. I could barely sleep at night since my health is such a major concern to me. Went early to the 8:30am apt. They have the incorrect address on help. Thanks to this man who was in the building as I was searching for the office had heard of the doctor and told me it was two miles down the street. I had been calling them and calling them. No answer. Finally got the right directions from the kind stranger. Finally got ahold of the office and said so sorry I have been in the wrong office. It's now 8:36 and they said I am too late. I said I'm right outside I'm running it. It's now 8:39. 9 min passed my appointment. I was then berated for my tardiness. I said I am so sorry I did not have the correct address. They said we sent u a text message 2 days prior. I let them know the address is not included in this text and the address is incorrect on google. I said I really need to see a doctor. They continued to ridicule me. Saying the doctor was already at the hospital. This doctor really thinks they are something special leaving no rooms for mistakes. They scheduled me another apportionment and had me fill out paperwork to just cancel my appointment again. Now I have to find another doctor and won't be able to see someone for another two months. This is how they treat cancer survivors trying to keep up with their help. This is how they treat women. They are in the wrong business. This is how they treat people in the community. read more

I've had not 1 but 2 amazing experiences with Dr. B. I had a surgery in March 2021 to shrink a fibroid and then a 2nd surgery this March 2022 to remove the melon sized fibroid and hysterectomy. I went back for my 2nd surgery because the first experience was so good. Both times Dr. B made just 1 small incision in my belly button. He even gave my belly button an unexpected makeover as it had become stretched after the birth of my daughter. If you want to avoid big incisions or even multiple ones for fibroids or a hysterectomy, Dr B is the best in Hawaii in my option. Very grateful to have an amazing surgeon and to be on the other side of this all. I also loved the staff at Queens. Thank you Dr. B! read more

Bhattacharyya Eesha, MD - Tiny incision that Dr. B made when shrinking my fibroid. Cannot even tell I had surgery here! - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Not thorough at all. Other patients today seem to see him regularly. Unorganized. Waited past my scheduled time almost an hour and a half. Did not take biopsy as needed. read more

I really hate writing bad reviews. I typically don't do it because it's not worth the negative energy. However, I feel compelled to share my experience, now 7 months out from my baby's death when I finally have the emotional energy. I saw Dr. Battacharya mostly, but also 2 of the midwives, throughout my pregnancy. It seemed like a very normal, healthy pregnancy, and they had no concerns. I had a few ultrasounds and nothing abnormal was noted. My last ultrasound was around 19 weeks; again, Dr. B didn't note anything usual at all. Then, on January 2nd while I was at the airport in LA, I thought I felt amniotic fluid leak so I called Dr. B in a panic. His demeanor was pretty cold, and he told me to go to a hospital with labor and delivery to get checked because "if you go into labor in the air, it's not a matter of saving the baby; the baby will die. It's about making sure nothing happens to you." I couldn't believe he flat out told me my baby would die, without any ounce of empathy. I did go to the hospital, and found out I wasn't leaking amniotic fluid. However, while there I was given the worst news of my life; my baby had anencephaly; a 100% fatal birth defect. The doctors at the hospital in LA said that it's noticeable on an ultrasound as early as 12-13 weeks, and I'd had TWO ultrasounds with Dr. B's office after this point, and he didn't notice the fact that my baby literally didn't have a top of her skull. I re-watched videos of my ultrasounds, and it was pretty apparent when I knew what to look for. I'm shocked and disappointed that he didn't notice this. It wouldn't have prevented my baby from dying, but it seems so absolutely sub-par for an OB to not notice this, particularly when several other doctors told me it should have been caught much earlier in my pregnancy. The doctor at the LA hospital asked me if he could call Dr. B and let him know about my baby, and I agreed, so he called Dr. B. However, Dr. B. NEVER CALLED ME. I got the worst news of my life, while I was by myself in another state, and he didn't even bother to call me and see how I was doing. I immediately decided that I wasn't going to continue my care with him, but he didn't know that. As far as he knew, I was still his patient, and he never bothered to check-in with me after I learned my baby was going to die. I think he ignored me because he realized he screwed up. I transferred my care to a medical provider in California, where I stayed to deliver my daughter at 23 weeks, in what was the most heartbreaking time of my life. The medical facility I delivered at in California is top-rated, and when they received my medical records from Dr. B's office, they were pretty appalled at how scant my records were. My entire pregnancy up to 20 weeks was literally only 4 pages of medical records from his office. Not a single ultrasound was documented in my records. The California facility kept asking, thinking they hadn't received all of the records...but nope. Those were the only records Dr. B's office made. Dr. B's office was my first experience with an OB, so I didn't really know what to expect. I was put-off by his demeanor and how his care didn't really seem too thorough, but since I didn't have anything else to compare it to, and he had a reputation for being a low-intervention OB (and I'd wanted a natural birth), I decided to go with him, despite my gut. I wish I hadn't. I don't blame Dr. B for my daughter dying; nothing he could have done would have prevented that. And I don't even regret finding out about her anencephaly so much later than I should have, because it gave me more time to bond with her, feel her kicks, and experience the joys of pregnancy. But I DO blame him for the sub-standard medical care, atrocious record-keeping, and cold demeanor, and felt compelled to let other women considering this practice know about my experience. read more

I have been going to Dr. B since I 2012. I wanted a VBAC with my second child and it was hard to find a doctor that would allow me to even try. I found Dr. B by googling VBAC doctors in Hawaii. Since then, I ended up having a planned C-Section with my second because she was two weeks late. Dr. B knew how badly I wanted a VBAC and allowed me to wait that long before I had to have the C-Section. When I did have the C-Section with Dr. B, I recovered quicker than I did with my first C-section and my scar even looked better. Years later I discovered on a routine pregnancy follow-up that I lost my child. Dr. B and his whole staff were so caring as I cried in the office. His staff even helped me get the remains of my baby bc I ended up needing a D&C a few weeks later. Fast forward to 2017 and Dr. B allowed me to try for a VBAC after two C-Sections! I'm not sure of any other doctors that would allow such a thing. In the end - I got my wish. I had a successful VBAC with my third child and Dr. B delivered her professionally. He is a very busy man bc he's obviously on high demand. All of his midwives are very kind as well. Sometimes I feel like he doesn't remember me ha ha, but I know it's because he's so busy. All in all, I am thankful for Dr. B and his team and feel safe in their care. I'm still smiling over my recent VBAC. He's taken care of me through C-section, D & C and natural vaginal birth. read more

I have many friends who have had their babies delivered by Dr. Bhattacharyya. He works at nearly all the hospitals, not just Castle. He also cares for mothers on neighboring islands. I admire him for his dedication. He is, however, very quick. I need someone a little slower, because I can't remember all my questions before he's out the door. I am at his practice because I followed his partner, Dr. Awaya. She delivered my 2nd child & was fantastic. Dr. B also has many other medical "partners" whom I've enjoyed seeing, including midwives or PA's. One more admirable thing about Dr. B: I once had a scare, where I thought I lost my baby. Dr. B had great bedside manner. While he worked the ultrasound, he "distracted" me by talking about my job, etc. I'll never forget how kind he was to get my mind off of worrying. read more

I saw Dr Bhattacharyya a total of two times. I only went to him because my PCP wanted me to get a pap smear yearly in order to keep her as my PCP.In the year or so of having my current PCP I saw her once for an annual check up and since then she hasn't gotten on me to make annuals regularly or gets after me to do a pap smear so until she does I just won't do it. Personally I don't see the benefits of doing it yearly. He took my history and told him for the past few years since my daughter's birth I was having perimenopause symptoms and my periods haven't been consistent. So without so much asking me he gives me birth control pills to regulate my cycle.Well,I got it from the pharmacy but I haven't taken once. It's been sitting in the pharmacy bag for over a year untouched and never refilled. The pros of seeing Dr B is the wait time is usually quick unless he is coming back from a delivery and he is personable even with my daughter. read more

Finally decided I should write a review. SO disappointed! Never had such a bad experience. Initially, I really liked the staff with Dr. Bhattacharyya. They delivered two of my babies. With my most recent baby, it had been a while since I'd seen them and I heard the midwife I loved left so I tried another midwife just above them for a little while. I realized that I just wanted to go back to Dr. B and Dr. Awaya so I tried to schedule an appointment. When they found out I'd seen another doctor, they REFUSED to see me and told me that I needed to find someone else. I was shocked and couldn't believe it. I'd been seeing them for TEN YEARS and they delivered two of my children but because I'd made appointments with another doctor they told me I couldn't come back to their clinic. They wouldn't call me back so I drove to the office to see if they misunderstood, or if I could explain - I'd hoped to speak to the doctor in person because, after all, I'd been with them for so long. I was in the waiting room, super disappointed because I felt like I knew them so well after all those years, and they refused to see me or even acknowledge to me. I couldn't help the emotions (I was pregnant after all!) and started crying in their office - I was so frustrated and disappointed! - and even then, neither doctor would even talk to me or answer my calls or concerns. The nice girls at the desk were apologetic but the doctors told them to tell me, "If she went to another doctor, she must've thought something was wrong with our clinic so she'll have to find someone else" (essentially saying that I couldn't ever come back to their office). It's been a while and I never did hear from them, but if they think so little of their patients after 10 years I would suggest finding another doctor. read more

The nurses and front desk staff along with Deetra and Dr. Awaya were my ONLY good experience of going to Ko'olau Women's Healthcare. Dr. B on the other hand was a HORRIBLE experience and therefore deserving a low rating! Here's my story: I went to Ko'olau Women's Health after getting my BFP in 11/12. Called in and got an appointment right away and initially was seeing Deetra. She was awesome! I was 10 weeks by the time I had realized that I was pregnant. Time went by and I had FINALLY got to meet Dr. B. That day we waited more than 30 mins to finally see him; we literally were in and out within 2 mins. Next visit was the day before losing my baby at 18 weeks (1/9/13). First off he came in and thought I was having twins, didn't remember my name or even care to look at the file before coming in the room. He did a quick look over like usual and said everything was fine. He never checked my cervix in the ultrasound like FDIP used to do... A few days before they even said something looked a little strange and would check again at the next visit. Dr. B on the other hand totally ignored what I had told him and only checked the baby. That night I felt like something weird was happening and felt a bulge. I just knew something was wrong... I called Castle that night and they said to come to then ER or see the doctor the next day. Earlier in the pregnancy I had some spotting and was told it was normal. Mind you this was my first pregnancy and never in any of my visits did Koola'u Womens say that Castle hospital couldn't take high risk pregnancies or deal with someone losing a baby. I called all morning to finally get an answer at 10am and had to wait 2 hours to finally see Dr. Awaya. After getting a better ultrasound she saw that the placenta was funneling and after doing a pelvic exam she saw the placenta... I was dilating! They put s rush call through to Kapiolani's ER and I drove myself there and was admitted ASAP! Dr. B never showed up to the hospital when I lost my baby. Instead I had to deal with junior drs who were MUCH more helpful and than he ever was! He showed face quick the next day with no remorse or nothing. I even called the physicians exchange the day after being discharged because I clotted a lot and he called back after a while and didn't even remember me! Like really?! How many other patients did u have that miscarried the day before?! Like he didn't care! Even when I did my 2 week visit after delivering my baby boy, he didn't remember me! They even put me in the same damn room that I found out I was losing my baby.... Like thanks for making me relive something so horrible all over again. Not to mention that day I waited in the hallway since there were no chairs in there for an hour - standing! After all of this, I would NEVER go to him ever again! It's so ridiculous to me now that I have a much more wanted OB (Dr. Kosasa) and he ALWAYS remembers me, staff is always so great, if i have an emergency visit- they get me right in there ASAP and he's taking precautions!! It's sad that it takes a woman losing her baby for people to realize what happened! And Dr. Kosasa only has 3 exam rooms with more clientele; no excuse for Ko'olau. Dr. Awaya should really leave that practice because her and Deetra are top notch, why hold yourselves under by this other doc that ONLY deals with perfect pregnancies and doesn't care for his patients as much as they do! read more

I read the one star reviews with a surprised face because this doc LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE. Mind you it was years ago but still? The 1 star reviews are disjointed and I think the facts seem 'off'--like someone said a lot that wasn't really true or wasn't happy so went to town trying to scare other patients off? Hmm...no one would listen to me in 1996 when I said something was WRONG--except him. I was a 4th year med student and I felt tired, achey, and other things that made me think gyn disease. My Attendings blew me off"You're just a paranoid med student. You have no risk factors. You're fine." But no one DID anything test wise! So I saw him as a last resort. He immediately did the tests needed and I had OVARIAN CANCER. It was caught early--really early; I survived. He didn't do the surgery but he DID FIND it when no one else would even LISTEN to me. I know my body. He has a spirituality that allowed him to believe me and I'll always be grateful. I'm alive today because he LISTENED and did testing to be sure I was OK--and, I wasn't OK! AND I survived! read more

Love this place! Went here for check ups when I was high school, for my first child, and then recently for my second. The staff is very friendly and made me feel like they knew me on a personal scale. Whenever I had to do tests that took long they accommodated my husband and I, sometimes giving me pillows or moving me to a larger room. It's a small office and it's always busy, but they make up for it with their passion to help their patients :) read more

AMAZING physician. Caught in my pregnancy that my baby was having IUGR & labor was induced at 37 weeks. Delivered a healthy baby girl whos now 22 years old. I trust Dr. B so much. Been my OB/GYN since I was in my early 20's, and Im now approaching the menopause years. He sees my mom and sister too and is a bright, competent provider. read more

I have been a patient of Ko'olau Women's Healthcare since 2005. Ten years and four children later, I could not be more grateful or pleased with the care they have provided. Below are some highlights from this last pregnancy. Prenatal Care: I received the bulk of prenatal care from both Luisa and Pat, both excellent midwifes in their ability to answer questions, explain options, and plan for my care. I don't know if it is common to see more than one provider or not but, I was grateful for this flexibility. As a mom of 3, with 1 child at home and working part-time, scheduling visits was sometimes challenging on my end. The front office staff was outstanding in helping to schedule appointments, lab work, and in their followthrough. Labor/Delivery: Pat attended the birth of my 8.5 pound baby boy in June, 2015. She was absolutely amazing! Her calming presence, humor, and wit kept my spirits up during labor. I required induction (due to history of precipitous births) and Pat allowed me the time I needed to ask questions about the different options available. She was a true partner in the birth process, allowing me to take lead in regards to the way I wanted to labor, supporting my choices, and knowing when to take over to ensure baby's safe delivery. During transition, baby's heart rate dropped into the high 80s. Pat communicated clearly with me and helped me change my laboring position. During delivery, baby's shoulder got stuck behind my pelvis. This situation was again quickly resolved by Pat and the attending nurses. Despite the fact that these were serious moments, I didn't feel scared. My confidence in Pat's ability and her own calm yet assertive manner helped me remain calm. Our baby boy was delivered with no further surprises and is today a very happy, healthy, and big 5 month old. Our three older children (9, 6, and 3) were present at the birth. During labor, I remember overhearing Pat explaining to them what was happening and answering their many questions. After baby was born, Pat again took the time to show and explain the parts of the placenta to our curious kids. These are some of the most endearing memories I have of that day. I am forever grateful to Pat and the whole team at Ko'olau Women's Health for being excellent at what they do and for sharing in such a sweet part of our family's life. Mahalo! read more

I gave birth in 01/2010. Dr Bhattacharyya followed me through my entire pregnancy and has been my doctor ever since. I had originally wanted a midwife for a home birth but my husband wasn't comfortable with this option. All the midwives I contacted recommended Dr Bhattacharyya as my best option for a natural birth in a hospital setting. They were right. Dr Bhattacharyya has decades of experience and has a very busy practice because he comes so highly recommended. His personality tends to be reserved and it took me a visit or two to get used to his soft tone of voice and fast debit of words but I could always tell that he cares. One example is when I mentioned that I was planning on using hypnosis for pain management during birthing. I was afraid he'd laugh at me or try to talk me out of it. Not at all. He actually put me in touch with one of his previous patients who had done the same. (Came D day, hypnosis worked beautifully by the way.) He is matter of fact when he talks to you which I appreciate. Hormone fluctuation does not make one rational and I was glad I could count on my doctor to tell me things clearly and honestly. I was very involved, well researched and opinionated and Dr B handled all of it with great patience. When birthing day came, I was sooo glad Dr Bhattacharyya was my doctor. I felt heard and respected. I ended up pushing for 4 and 1/2 hours! So many other doctors would have insisted on a C-section. But I was fine and my baby was fine, so Dr Bhattacharyya kept popping in to check on me but let me continue laboring. His method of perineal massage ensured I didn't tear when baby finally came out. I still can see his left hand expertly holding baby while his right hand unrolled the umbilical cord which was wrapped around baby. I recovered really well. Best of all, I remember my birthing experience fondly because my doctor was truly part of my team. Every year since, I have seen him for follow ups. He remembers to ask about my husband's health (my husband had major surgery a few years ago). He is kind and patient with my daughter who usually accompanies me. He accommodates my special requests whenever possible and his staff always makes sure everything is in order with my insurance and billing. He's busy and he tries his best to give his precious time to as many mothers as possible but I have never felt rushed by him. DR B is an amazing doctor. I highly recommend him. In 2016, my good friend also had Dr Bhattacharyya as her doctor for her first pregnancy. I was there during her entire labor (which looked very different than mine). I was able to get a greater appreciation yet for Dr Bhattacharyya's expertise who was able to get my friend through an extremely difficult delivery without resorting to a C-section with a great outcome for mom and baby. PS: to those who complain about having to wait or not being able to see Dr Bhattacharyya during their office visits, please remember he deals with birthing which is a highly unpredictable field. His expertise is more needed with mamas who are at the hospital than those in the office. He can't be everywhere at once. read more

It's taken me 2 years to write this. But I feel it's my responsibility to let expectant mothers know my experience so they can choose a better doctor and better midwives to deliver their babies. I shall never physically recover from the episiotomy performed by Mary Pat Jewell and the re-section preformed by Dr.Eesha Bhattacharyya. I have been through 2 years of emotional and physical therapy to heal. To heal my heart from the traumatic birth Pat put me through at Castle Hospital. To heal my sphincter that was poorly re-sected by Dr Bhattacharyya. I've cried to gynecologists, midwives, healers, physicians and psychologists. I've had balloons and tests up my butt. Massaged the scar that runs from my vagina to my rectum. Talked to attorneys and tried hypnotherapy to forget what happened to me. Now its time to tell my story and move on. I initially chose Dr. Bhattacharyya beacuse my neighbor worked as a midwife for him. The doctors wife was undergoing treatment for cancer in California at this time. Clearly, he should have taken a leave of absence to care for her. But he chose to fly back and forth from the mainland and keep taking patients. Even when most of his nursing staff quit, he simply hired a brand new crew of nurse midwives with out knowing too much about them or their history. My neighbor quit as well, but I seriously thought it wasn't that important who delivered my baby. I met Dr. Bhattacharyya exactly 2 times in the 9 months I went on regular check ups to his office in Kailua. During my 38 week checkup with Pat I gave her a copy of my birth plan which included that I'd rather tear naturally than be cut. She laughed and admitted that never once had she in her 30 years of nursing had ever performed an episiotomy and she certainly wasn't going to start with me. I labored 24 hours at home before going to Castle Hospital. When I checked in at 10:23pm I was told I was dilated to a 3. In the report I ordered from Castle 6 months later it states I was dilated to a 7 upon admittance. I was given an epidural at midnight. At 1:18am Pat came in to say hello and to tell me she was the midwife on call that day. 3:16am Pat announced I was ready to push, she left. I waited. 6 hours I waited. I was scared, I was in pain, the epidural had worn off, I was confused. Where was the doctor? Where was Pat? She finally returned to the delivery room and told me my cervix was swelling and I needed an emergency C-section at 9:11am. I cried. I didn't want a C-section, but I trusted her and the hospital and wanted a healthy baby. Pat left again. A nurse, Jackie, told me she had a "trick" to help lessen the swelling of my cervix. She put my leg up onto a table and had me lie on one side, then the other. For 3 hours I did this. With help from Jackie, and my husband, we hefted my body from the left side, to the right. All the time wondering, am I going to have a C-section? Pat said it was an emergency. Why am I doing these leg lifts on a food cart? It was 12noon. I had been in labor for 38 hours. I was tired, scared, hungry and confused. Pat was back at 12:22. From then until 3:22 she screamed at me to PUSH LIKE YOURE POOPING AND PEEING! Doctor came into the room at 2:30, he did not say hello or acknowledge me in any form. He sat to my right, behind Jackie the nurse and looked on his phone. I pushed for 3 hours, when finally, with out informing me, Pat cut me. Then instructed me to give a strong push. I tore into my sphincter because of the episiotomy. Baby came out. No skin to skin or delayed cord cutting as requested. Immediately Dr. was between my legs under a bright light stitching me up. 5 weeks later I developed an infection with puss oozing from the stitches in my rectum. Antibiotics cleared that up and Dr. inserted an IUD 3 weeks later. That being the last time I saw him, even though I called several times to ask him questions about why the report doesn't state the emergency C-section and also states that he and not Pat performed the episiotomy. Pat's report states zero complications, normal birth. Well, I have 6 sisters that all have had multiple births and I know mine was not a normal birth. I did meet with Pat a year after she delivered my baby as part of a healing process recommended by my psychologist to help move through the bitterness. I have been to a gynocologist who reported the only option for not pooping myself every day would be re-section surgery to my sphincter. If I save ONE woman from having a similar experience it has been worth sharing. I strongly urge expectant mothers not to have Pat deliver your baby. Hopefully Dr. Bhattacharyya's wife has recovered from cancer and has more time for his practice of caring for expectant mothers. read more