Have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Kennard, Dr. Flores and the entire team at Harmony…read more They're guiding us through our first pregnancy and have been super thorough and patient with us in each one of our appointments (even with my MANY, incessant questions). My one piece of advice is that I would have loved a handout with the pregnancy tests and timelines that we needed to follow in the early months of our pregnancy (as certain blood tests, ultrasounds, etc. have to be done at certain times). Adding a little outline here, in case anyone else is in the same (clueless) boat that we were as first time parents: 1ST TRIMESTER SCREENING (10 weeks - 14 weeks) Includes both a blood test (you can "walk in" at Central Coast Pathology or any place that does blood work) and a nuchal translucency ultrasound, which helps determine the risk of Down Syndrome. There are very few places in SLO that are able to do the high resolution ultrasound required for the nuchal translucency, so book your appointment at Obstetrix several weeks in advance (they take all PPOs and some HMOs). (I believe the HMOs that they do not take have to travel down to Santa Maria, so definitely call in advance.) Note: Get paperwork from Creating Harmony to bring to the blood test and ultrasound. Also request that Harmony send a referral to Obstetrix (they'll need that before they can book your appt). PROGENITY GENETIC CARRIER AND PRENATAL SCREENING (10 or more weeks) This one is for high risk pregnancies, but we opted to go for it as well. It tests certain chromosomal deletions or additions that are fairly serious, so if you're the type that thirsts for more rather than less information, this one's for you. It takes the place of the old amniocentesis procedure (which was super invasive and carried risk of miscarriage), with a super easy blood draw from the arm, which they then use to separate the baby's cells from your own. Insurance will cover it if you're over a certain age or have key risk factors. For everyone else, it's $100. Note: Get paperwork from Creating Harmony for this one as well. 20-WEEK ULTRASOUND (20 weeks) This one measures your baby's brain circumference and checks for other signs of healthy development. Obstetrix is, once again, really the only show in town for this ultrasound. Again, make sure you get a referral from Creating Harmony (or better yet, have them send all the referrals at one time). Will add to this as we get farther along in our pregnancy, but hope it helps!

Thankful for a provider who listens, provides education, and includes your perspective in a…read moretreatment plan. Dr. Kromhaut and Lisa winick provided me with exceptional care. The staff is professional and gave me no issue with submitting documents in a timely manner.

Absolutely love Dr. Sungurlu and her Assistant, Michelle. Both are totally on top of things, return…read morecalls quickly (gasp!), and always present in a caring way. Dr. Sungurlu as a Doctor is not only highly intelligent, but will work to find the causes of issues no matter how long it takes to figure out. She doesn't throw pharmaceuticals at you to fix an issue, and her upbeat but blunt bedside manner is always appreciated.

I've never written a negative review before, but my experience with Dr. Sungurlu was so upsetting,…read moreI feel obligated to warn others -- especially first-time moms. This was my very first ultrasound, a moment I had dreamed about. Instead, it turned into one of the most heartbreaking, cold, and confusing experiences I've ever had with a medical professional. Dr. Sungurlu was shockingly rude and dismissive from the moment she walked in. No warmth, no introduction, no effort to make me feel seen or safe. She barely acknowledged me, rushed through everything, and made zero effort to explain what was happening. Her attitude made it very clear she had no intention of continuing care with me -- though she never said it outright. She simply walked out of the room mid-appointment, without a single word of goodbye or any indication that the visit was over. My partner and I were left sitting there in silence, confused and hurt. We had to track down a nurse just to ask for the ultrasound photos -- something that should have been handed to us with care, not treated like an afterthought. I left that appointment in tears. What should have been one of the most joyful days of early pregnancy felt like a cold rejection. No one deserves to feel that way during such a vulnerable and important time. I don't know what kind of day she was having -- but if you can't show basic human decency to someone carrying life for the first time, you should not be in prenatal care. Do better.

Had an emergency situation in slo county. Didn't have an ob/gyn and they were the only practice who…read morecould see me within a reasonable timeframe. The intake people were understanding and looked and found a spot for me. So I showed up and had to complete new patient paperwork. Before I had completed that I was called in to the exam room. Ashlee was awesome. Asked the right questions and made me feel very comfortable. Doctor came in shortly and had already reviewed my labs and tests results from the emergency room and basically performed what I expected. Dr. Karen Song and her ME Ashlee thank you for your good care and consideration!

Each time I called to set up an appointment they were extremely rude and short with me. It was very…read moreunfortunate. I never followed through with an appointment with them.

Just a few of my experiences with Dr. Safarik…read more * Left his home in the evening to perform an emergency c-section which could have easily been left to the on-call physician. (First pregnancy.) * Delivered me at a hospital he doesn't usually deliver at because that's what my insurance covered. * I had a terrible rash post pregnancy, and he called twice while on his vacation once with instructions and then a couple days later to follow up. (Unheard of.) * He stopped delivering babies but as he was still my GYN during my second pregnancy he called me upon hearing I was breech with very helpful recommendations. * He recommended a previous colleague of his but I couldn't get in because she was so full. He contacted her because he felt I needed her level of experience. He was correct. * Despite retiring from deliveries he made room on his calendar to assist in surgery for my second c-section which proved to be a bit challenging. * If I was to begin listing all he has done for friends and family members the review would be entirely too long. This physician will do whatever it takes within his abilities to get you the best care in a way that fits best for your situation. He sets himself aside consistently for the service and quality care of his patients. His follow through and standard of care is off the charts. On top of being the most humble doctor I've encountered.

BEWARE! I called Dr. Safarik's office to check if they were in network and after confirming they…read moremade me an appt. At the consultation, the doctor recommended putting my daughter on birth control to control her painful menstrual cycles. We made an appt to put an implant in her arm. TWO WEEKS later the receptionist calls me to tell me she made a mistake and I needed to pay the whole entire bill of $2700. Long story short now they just served me! Be careful, they are super shady!

Dr. Ham is a wonderful resource for our family. He has the kindest heart and is extremely ethical…read more We trust our children's health in this practice. He gives all of himself to the care of his patients. ThHank you Coastal Prestige for all that you do!

Terrible for scheduled appointments 1 to 2 hour wait past…read moreschedule time. Since I left there he lost his medical license and moved out of the country due to legal activities.

Had 2 babies and came back for my third with him. Excellent surgeon so performed really precise…read morestitches (natural tearing occurred) that had me recovering very quickly. I firmly believe that his guidance allowed me to have my larger babies without having to have a c section. He was also preferring that I not have a c section (although he does them as needed) because he wants the process to be as few interventions as possible. Pro- his son (Dr Zachary Spalding) has now joined the practice as an OB and dare I say is even better? His beside manner is great and he is really thoroughly in explaining what is happening to you. I've recommended to every expecting mom or woman looking for an OB/GYN.

My pap was thrown away last year. I had to have another one. Neither doctor staff were…read moresympathetic. Now my pap this year is 14 days late for the reading. No one said they would contact the lab !! I have informed them it was very important to get the read because MRI is pending. Way too casual. I'm not going back to this doctor. I'm retired from Sutter medical group. This area sucks in patient care. I have a concierge doctor due to my concerns overall. Be careful. !!

I've been a patient of Lopopolo for many years but getting seen has been such a nightmare. She's a…read moregood doctor but maybe should stop taking new patients since she can't seem to get her existing patients in when scheduled. I get rescheduled so many times through out the year I end up with a December appointment, only for them to call me 3 days before my appointment and tell me they have to rescheduled yet again because she has an emergency surgery. I hope whoever has an emergency scheduled 3 days from now goes elsewhere and gets seen sooner!

This is the most unprofessional office I have ever dealt with. I was rescheduled on 4 separate…read moreoccasions, harassed for my paperwork which I promptly submitted, or else they would cancel me and charge me a fee. HA, didn't matter anyway as they canceled that appointment at the last minute! I was rescheduled for the final time without even a phone call AND placed with another doctor that I had never heard of after waiting almost a year to get an appointment. Office is incredible rude, happily taking my business elsewhere. Clearly Dr. Loppopolo doesn't need my business and is too busy to get her rude and unprofessional staff under control.

My experience with Dr.Freeman has been nothing but, exceptional. Experiencing heavy bleeding and…read morepainful menstrual cycles at age 45. Dr.Freeman quickly came up with a plan and performed the necessary exams to clear me for the procedure she felt proper. I am a scuba diver and was on a tight time frame for my next trip. Of course, needing these devastating bleeding cycles to stop prior...Dr.Freeman squeezed me into her surgery schedule with plenty of time for a safe recovery prior to my departure out of the country. Dr.Freeman is also blessed with a wonderful nurse, Jessica. She is professional, kind, sweet, detail focused and fun ( need to be with this topic). Dr. Freeman also delivered my nephew and my niece with beautiful results! Would certainly encourage any person with an OBGYN need to seek Dr.Freeman's professional and kind services.

I thought she was a good doctor until I delivered my baby. She truthfully told me she was not able…read moreto come because she was having dinner with her family. The birth of my child was a very traumatic experience and the words a nurse used was "he's flat lining". Hearing she was not able to be there as my doctor because of a dinner engagement was the last thing I needed the morning after an emergency c-section. I am thankful my baby is okay and would not recommend this doctor.

First off I have to note that I haven't seen any gynecologists in this office although I hear…read morethey're wonderful....when you *actually* get in to see them. I'm becoming more and more frustrated with this office. Made an appointment in February of 2024 for an annual Pap smear etc... understandably they were making appointments several months out (mine was in August). August comes around and it gets cancelled rescheduled for September, no big deal. September comes around and it gets cancelled *again*. Rescheduled for October- cancelled. Rescheduled again to November....cancelled. I am now scheduled for TWO appointments in December because they can't do IUD removal/replacement during annuals (huh?!). Also the office staff seem completely unbothered by having to reschedule you. I have also repeatedly told them my IUD expires in December and again there's no real emotional response from the scheduling. I don't know why they say they're accepting new patients if they have to keep rescheduling appointments 3+ times. I don't know what is going on but it's incredibly frustrating. If they cancel again (which who wants to bet that they do?) I'm just going to go to Planned Parenthood or my GP.

I have seen several doctors and nurse practicioners at this location, and have had very positive…read moreexperiences so far. It is very important to find a good OBGYN that is trustworthy, easily accessible and caring. For about one year, I've been seeing Dr. Colton in this office, and he checks all the boxes. He's attentive, listens to my concerns and addresses them in a professional manner. He is understanding and explains all medical procedures patiently. The office staff has always been very welcoming, friendly and nice to me, and the parking validation with a large parking structure next door is an added bonus. I trust the people in this office, and find all rooms and the waiting area to be clean, modern and calming.

I just recently had my first appointment here and I can't say enough good things. Incredibly…read morewelcoming when you walk into the office , nurses and staff are genuinely helpful and kind. My appointment was with Dr.Zach Spaulding , he's beyond caring and spent a ton of time answering my questions and putting a plan together. As long as I'm on the central coast I will continue to be a patient.

I really appreciated the appointments and care from Dr. Zach Spalding…read more However Patrick Spalding and the front desk receptionist Carol should not be involved in this practice anymore. Carol has tried to give me medical advice about my pregnancy twice that has been very false. She also worked with me over the phone for OVER a WEEK to get my transfer papers in and failed to mention that their office is full and can't accept me. Which she couldn't relay that information, she had another staff member call me the next day to say its their "protocol" to receive the transfer papers BEFORE even checking to see if they have enough availability to take another patient. Absolutely ridiculous.