Bottom line: ob/gyn Edward Wolanski came pretty highly recommended to me, with the one caveat that…read morehe has an unhealthy, critical view of weight gain during pregnancy. It turns out that's true. But it also seems to be true that for other criteria like a low-intervention approach to birth, he's the best ob/gyn in Charlottesville (by default - he seems to be the only low-intervention ob/gyn here!). So, you have to pick your poison. Or maybe enough women telling him we don't like his unnecessarily strict, critical stance could influence the way he relates to patients? One can dare to hope. Context: I moved to Charlottesville about two months ago and began asking for recommendations for a good ob/gyn. Edward Wolanski was a name that kept coming up. Friends and friends-of-friends recommended him because they said he tends to be low intervention - he serves as the back-up for a midwife, which is rare and usually indicates an appreciation for a natural approach to childbirth. The one nuance to all the glowing reviews was that he could be brusque and unnecessarily strict about weight, having once told a patient, "We don't want a chubby Christa!" (Except he used her name, of course.) I took this info with a grain of salt, but sure enough, during our consultation visit, one of the first things Wolanski brought up was his recommendation that pregnant women should only gain 20-25 pounds during a pregnancy: this goes against the medically recognized guideline of 25-35 pounds for women who, like me, are in a healthy weight range at the start of pregnancy. I questioned whether his adapted guidelines set up potentially harmful expectations for women who have struggled with eating disorders, and he actually responded, "I've had many patients who have dealt with anorexia, and they tend to do quite well during pregnancy because they watch what they eat." Uh, yeah, that's what anorexics do, but I think our definition of "doing quite well" are not the same. That's the bad news. The worse news is that Wolanski may still be the best (only??) ob/gyn in Charlottesville for women like me, who value a low-intervention approach to childbirth. In the past week, I've researched ob/gyns in Cville like it's my job, and while Martha Jefferson Hospital is more advanced in terms of holistic care of mama + baby, I have yet to find another ob/gyn practice that is recommended for being accepting of a more natural approach to childbirth. I'll update this if/when I do (and if you have recommendations - message me!!)

I feel as if I have done the "round robin" of area OB/GYNs. I have seen Dr. T, Jefferson OB, and…read moreWolanski. I was looking for a doctor who was willing to let me have a VBA2C. The only person was Wolanski. He is kind and straightforward and is fully committed to your well-being as well as that of your child. He is very into making sure you stay healthy and will encourage you to work out and to be careful about how you are eating during your pregnancy. Highly recommend.

Writing this for my wife bc I have the yelp acct. She saw Dr Kraus. He was dismissive of her…read moreproblems and rude. He said he was referring her to a UVa specialist. After no contact from UVa, i called Jeff OBGYN and was told by a nurse that the doc put the referral in his notes but took no action to get the referral done. Incompetent. Staff was polite and helpful.

For what's it worth-after they did not see me for my ultrasound due to being 7minutes late -even…read morewith my bleeding concern I found care elsewhere and was told I miscarried. Horrible experience here. I wonder how many patients will be let down by this clinic and put off by the rude uncaring front staff and ultrasound tech until they make changes.

Very caring team! Easy to get an appointment. Very thorough. Bobbi is amazing... really listens to…read moreme as I speak.

They rush through appointments and give no information or anything they tell you. They also put in…read moreyour medical records that they've talked to you about things that they haven't. I pulled mine off mychart and saw stuff that was never mentioned to me but sai "discussed with patient". Oh and if you call dont expect to hear from anyone because they won't get back to you. ​

I'd give 0/5 stars, if I could. My private medical information and experience has been disclosed…read morewithin the community by a non-medical family member of one of the providers here. No one had access to this information except for the medical health professionals at this practice (they are also affiliated with Martha Jefferson Hospital), so I have viable reason to believe HIPAA was violated by an employed provider here. It's a privilege to have a person's private medical information. Doctors and nurses are entitled to protect their patients, not cause severe and extensive emotional damage and suffering. Unfortunately, this goes beyond violating just my privacy, but also members of my immediate family. Truly a devastating and abhorrent situation with no acknowledgement or sympathy from the owner. I highly recommend avoiding these providers/practice at all costs.

I am simply rating the front desk receptionist helper…read more I am calling to see if they have room for a new patient. I let her know my situation and she immediately sounds frustrated at me asking me things with a not needed emphasis. I tried to remain calm and explain to her that I needed to know if they have room for me in their practice before I asked my insurance to send any paperwork her way. She didn't like that. I've been trying to find a calm and open practice who can work with me and not against me and make me feel good to go to them. Unfortunately, with this call I had with the receptionist I am not going to go here. I really do not need the stress that this lady put me through the five minutes I was on the phone with her at every single appointment I have at this doctor's office. I really hope somebody talks to her because they might be losing more patients than just me.

New patient appointment and I was in and out in 20 minutes! Wahoo!…read more Didn't feel rushed at all the whole time, either. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. The receptionist who greeted me was great. Beware- they take a picture of your face for your chart on your first visit! (to prevent insurance fraud.) But the receptionist was so friendly and made me laugh so she made the situation of having your picture taken right before going back to have your lady parts examined a lot less awkward than what it actually sounds like. Once getting back to the room, I was seen within minutes by Dr Godfrey. He had great bedside manner and was thorough in his assessment and didn't make me feel rushed. He walks you through and prepares you for all the awkward exam parts so you know what to expect before it happens. The office is clean and nice. The waiting room and hallways are decorated nicely, but the exam rooms are a little dated looking with pink walls. Oh well, I'll take cleanliness over modern any day.

From the owner: At Blue Ridge OB-GYN our goal is to provide the finest patient focused obstetrical and…read moregynecological care in Culpeper and Central Virginia. Patient focused care means we consider your needs first in any decision we make in our practice. Blue Ridge OB-GYN wants you to be confident that you are receiving medical care tailored to your specific problems and needs. We strive to build long-term relationships based on good communication and trust between our providers and patients. Blue Ridge OB-GYN has been providing care to our patients for 30 years, and we balance experience with innovation and caring. Please explore our website to learn about our physicians, staff, and services.

Great very friendly confidential non profit organization females can receive free medical treatment…read morefor pregnancy care

From the owner: Blue Ridge Women's Health Center provides comprehensive, convenient Gynecologic & Obstetric Care…read morethat includes accredited ultrasound, fetal monitoring, family planning, infertility treatment, & bone density scanning for osteoporosis. Richard E.N. Sedwick, MD, FACOG, Whitney H. Eberly, MSN, FNP-C, & the professional staff maintain proficiency in the latest developments in Gynecology & Obstetrics. Patients are encouraged to be actively involved in their health care & to strive for optimal health through exercise, healthy & dietary habits, & by avoiding use of harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol & illicit drugs.

Dr. Barron literally changed my life and gave me a new body! He did an amazing job. From the moment…read moreI met with him, he knew exactly what he was doing and what to look for. I learned more from the first meeting than I did from all the many visits I had with other GYNs. He did my hysterectomy, Stage 3 endometriosis excision surgery with rectal nodule resection, endometrioma removal with ovary, and repair of umbilical hernia. I suffered for 15+ years with endometriosis that caused painful intercourse, painful bowel movements, stomach issues/bloating, heavy/painful periods and extreme fatigue from low iron levels that needed iron infusions. I highly recommend Dr. Barron for your gynecology issues and especially endometriosis. He really is the "endometriosis" expert and you don't just want a "regular" gynecologist operating on you! I am so glad I met with him because he gave me my life back and he can do the same for you! It doesn't even feel like I had endometriosis and it's been 6 months or even cycle pain! The front office, surgery coordinator (got me in quick to save me a ton of money since I had almost met my deductible) and medical assistants are very pleasant to interact with!

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr Barron and his staff. Everyone has been so great…read moreduring my appointments and surgery. Dr Barron has let me talk about every little concern I have had and has great discussions with me in return, he really listened to me... I am truly amazed by the practices empathy and how kind they are. I can not thank them enough for everything they have done for me. Almost 1 week post op from endo excision and cyst removal and I have no complaints about my experience so far!