Dr. Bohon should not be practicing medicine. I see some older negative reviews of Dr. Bohon and want to confirm that nothing has improved. There were appointments where she made me wait hours, and she always told me I needed to lose weight (even though I was active and healthy according to every other medical provider in my life). One appointment when the office got a new intravaginal sonogram, and she invited multiple strangers into the exam room to observe. When I expressed hesitation, she said, "Oh don't worry about it." I have a documented history of SA, and she bulldozed over my boundaries so that strangers could observe me in stirrups having an intravaginal sonogram. That should've been the last straw, but I thought I should trust my doctor. The final straw was when I made an appointment to change out my IUD and the terrible experience I had from making the appointment to the incredibly inappropriate behavior during the appointment procedure. I called to schedule the appointment. I requested pain management, which they denied. When I confirmed my appointment, I requested pain management again, which they denied again. At the appointment, they refused pain management again. During the procedure I was screaming, crying, and trying to crawl away from Dr. Bohon on the table. She did not stop the procedure until I begged her to stop. She then sighed, rolled her eyes, and said, "I don't know why you're acting like this. It's just a little pinch." I walked out of the clinic sobbing and never went back. read more

I was charged for a test, but never received the results. I called numerous times to request the radiologist's report and they never provided it. I explained to them that I would not pay for the test since I never received the report. Then they sent me to collections. It is questionable whether they even sent the test to the radiologist. Dr. Bohon is impossible to contact and there is no one in the office who can help resolved this issue. Avoid this practice. There are better practices around. read more

Dr. Constance Bohon might be the best doctor I have ever seen. Both times I saw her I felt like she took my concerns seriously and told me exactly what I needed to know. I really feel like she has my best interests at heart. That said, as previously mentioned here, the people at the front desk were not friendly and it seemed like I was bothering them when I asked about my copay. Worth it for a doctor like her! read more

Dr. Bohon was recommended to me by my friend when I moved into the area. I saw Dr. Bohon twice and liked her. Unfortunately, she is impossible to get hold of outside of a scheduled appointments. My insurance will not pay for the changes Dr. Bohon submitted -- they told me she submitted with a wrong code and has to resubmit with the correct one. I called twice her billing department -- they told me that she is the only one who can change the charges. I left 2 messages on the patient portal for her/her stuff -- no reply. I called her office 3 times, left messages, was promised that they will deliver messages to her and call me back -- nothing. I finally sent a registered letter to her office marked "personal" to make sure she will open, not someone in her office. The post office tells me that they delivered the letter. No answered from Dr. Bohon/ her staff! Never in my life I had such difficulty connecting with my doctor read more

The first time I saw Dr. Bohon she took time, talked to me, was thorough and friendly. When I went for my annual exam a year later she was A MONSTER!!! First she told me I was obese. I am at the high end of a normal BMI, and am very active and muscular. She told me I needed to get more exercise. At the time, I was going to the gym 4-6 days a week, for an hour or more at a time, plus walking and jogging with dogs every morning and walking several blocks to and from work. I told her this, she accused me of lying and told me "Walking doesn't count as exercise, it doesn't raise your heartrate." Hear that, America? Sit on your a**es and don't bother, 'cause walking doesn't count. She then asked me how many servings of veggies I get a day, was I getting 5? I said, most days, 5 or more, some days, maybe not. She said "That's nice, but the FDA is about to change the reccomendation to 9, so it's not good enough." She proceeded to tell me how nice and easy it was to get my servings by making a fresh salad for lunch at work. Guess what - fresh salads are hard to store in work fridge in the rare event that they actually survive my hour plus commute. I could even make myself fruit smoothies in the morning (with whatever time is left after I jog with the dogs???) or throw a cup of blueberries into my cereal (if only I could afford to eat a cup of blueberries a day). As she noted that this, and a detailed food journal, would make it easier for me to get rid of the obesity, I broke into tears and told her that I did my best to eat healthy and live healthily, I had the lowest cholesterol and trigliceride levels my D.O. had ever seen, and even lower blood pressure, and that I had a history of disordered eating behavior and a family history of annorexia, so I worked hard not to obsess over everything I ate. Without blinking she went right on to my AGE. At the time, I was 27. She asked me if I planned to have children and I told her, maybe someday but right now it's not an option (we just don't make enough money). She said "Well, you'd better do it soon because you'll be 32 before you know it and after that your chances aren't good." All this while callously performing a breast exam. It may be true, but what can I do about it? I left her office in tears, feeling totally violated. To have someone be so cruel while performing such a personal and sensitive task was apalling. I've since seen my D.O., and will see her for my annual exams from now on. She's told me that I'm certainly not obese and appear to be very fit. She worries about my renewed obsession with my weight and tells me BMI scales are meaningless for anyone who has a largeboned and muscular build. I just wish B*tchy Bohon had given that a thought before telling me I was a fat, old, liar. read more

I actually like Dr Bohon, but her office staff is surly and just plain incompetent. I've been going for several years, and putting up with the poor service: having a hard time getting a live person over the phone, constant problems getting my prescription at the pharmacy. But now I'm done. I had a test done in September, and got NO call-back whatsoever. A follow-up consultation was eventually scheduled, but not until January, just in time for my insurance rates to go up! So the recommended surgery that would have been free in 2010, is now going to be hundreds of dollars in 2011. Well played, Capital Women's Care! I am never going back there again, and I strongly recommend avoiding any of the doctors who practice there. While I'm sure they're probably fine doctors, dealing with the staff is just not worth the aggravation. read more

I went to Dr Bohon because my normal doctor wasn't available on the day I needed to come in. She's thorough, but brusque and, shall I say it? A wee bit condescending/judgmental to those who carry extra weight, and to those who are not interested in having babies. Yes, I know what to do to lose weight, and yes, I'm doing it. Work in progress. Otherwise, she was relatively pleasant considering her cray-cray workload (the other 5 women on the sign-up sheet before me had signed up to see her as well). read more

I'm a big fan of Dr. Bohon. I've been going to her for several years now, and she has always been professional, thorough, efficient and asked me a number of detailed questions about my overall health, not just my "lady parts." The office staff can be frustrating, it's true. Most are very nice and hardworking, they just have a ton of clients because the doctors in the practice are so popular. So they can be brusque on the phone, but mainly because they are overwhelmed. I always try to get an appointment first thing in the morning because Dr. Bohon can get backed up with patients and fall a little behind as the day goes on, and I used to have to wait for 30-45 minutes after my appointment time to be seen. However, I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes when I get an early morning appointment. I've never found her to be judgmental about my decision to not have kids, like another reviewer mentioned. She's just very honest and straight-forward about how it's harder to get pregnant after the age of 35. And she is very direct about the connection between weight and health. My weight has fluctuated since I've started going to her, and even when I'm on the higher end, she has always been very supportive and helpful. She just isn't afraid to address it like I think some doctors are. read more

Absolutely love Dr. Constance Bohon, she's extremely knowledgable. Explain in great detail the procedure I was having. She returns calls within the hour and made me extremely comfortable. We discussed in great detail my life and being 31 years young! She was not overly concerned with my age, but wanted to know my future aspirations for children. Based on my reproductive history, she did not think I would have a problem waiting 2-3 years for children. After much consideration, I decided to get the cooper IUD, which is hormone free and immediately effective. Dr. Bohon, is knowledgeable and discuss the risks and side effects. The office staff did the benefits investigation, the procedure was covered 100%. She performed the procedure effortlessly, with minimal discomfort. I am happy I decided to have the procedure done and even happier I have a great physician. I would highly recommend Dr. Bohon as a OB/GYN. She's amazing and totally explains everything! read more

Dr. Bohon has all the qualities I like in an OB -- she is direct and non-condescending, sensitive to my personal medical history, and very up-to-date on medical practice and theory. I really enjoy my visits with her. The office is fairly popular, and there are a lot of doctors in this practice, so the waiting room is often quite crowded. That being said, Dr. Bohon starts her day at 8a and I have not had issues scheduling early morning appts with her. read more

I just love Dr. Bohon! I've never had a negative experience with her in over 3 years. I am writing because I noticed a few negative reviews, but I am baffled. I just got back from her office, had a 10:45 appointment and was out the door by 11:25. She is thorough, she asks questions about my overall health, weight, exercise, etc - but I need a little tough love sometimes, and have never felt judged or talked down to by her. I know she has my best interests at heart. It's been a little over a year, but she remembered details that even I had forgotten about, and asked questions about my family history and actually took the time to explain what that means for my health and what preventative measures I can take. I have recommended her to at least 6 co-workers and have never heard any complaints - everyone I know loves her too! And, I HATE dealing with billing and insurance, and have never ever had a problem here. Their billing people are ON IT. read more

I have been going to Dr. Bohan for sometime now but unfortunately I will be leaving this practice for several reasons. 1. I am tired of being lectured at because I enjoy a glass of wine. 2. I don't think Dr. Bohan thinks my time is important. For the last thee times, I have been kept waiting for between 45mins to over an hour. No one comes to the room to communicate what is going on, so you are left just sitting there. Clearly they over schedule people at the same time. 3. The staff don't care, they just chat with each other Sorry, I can't recommend this Dr or practice. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Bohon! She is kind, thorough and really listens. I also have always appreciated how responsive she is when I call in with an issue. read more

I've been going to Dr. Bohon since 2007. She sometimes nags me that I am underweight when I actually have a 18.5-19.5 bmi, which can be a little annoying, however, I like that she talks about my diet and exercise habits and not just my body parts. Everything is connected and she has a more integrated approach to medicine than some doctors. I think she is smart and I trust what she says, and that's what you really want in a doctor. She makes nice conversation while she is doing the exam, which I really appreciate, distractions are helpful in those awkward moments! We talk about travel, something we both enjoy. I recently had some symptoms I was concerned about and she was able to see me the same day I called. She also got back to me within 3 days with my test results. The Capital Women's Care practice where she works is super busy which I don't love. Over the years I have sometimes had to wait 45 minutes past my appointment time to see her, but recently they have been more on time. They now have self check-in which makes things more convenient. Be sure to arrive about 15 minutes early! Convenient location near Foggy Bottom Metro. read more

I had a great experience with Dr Bohon. The exam and her concerns were really comprehensive, even more than my visits to my GP. She asked about my diet, exercise, all the typical medical stuff, and made small talk about education and work. She moved through the exam quickly, but gave me opportunities to ask questions, and I felt very comfortable with her. Regarding the BMI... I was pretty surprised when she whipped out this little paper, found my height and weight, and read off my BMI. I had never had a doctor refer to that when talking about my weight. She told me not to lose weight, but it seemed like she just based that off of the BMI number, and not as much from my diet, activity level, lifestyle, etc. I did not mind as much, but I could see how this would bother some people. Since this review is for Dr Bohon, I give her 5 stars. But the actual facility wouldn't get as high of a score. I showed up 15 minutes early to my appointment and waited about an hour. The nurse who took me back apologized for the wait, and it was just unusually long because I'm a new patient and they need to check my information, and that future visits won't have the same wait time. Fortunately I planned for a long visit. Also, the lobby has about 25 seats, and 25 people were waiting to see the doctors. I'll plan on long waits even for later appointments. read more

I went to see Dr. Bohon today, and everything went super efficiently. I was seen on time, and felt that I had Dr. Bohon's undivided attention and care. The staff was fine. Her nurse was attentive to my concerns. It was my best experience with her practice downtown. read more

Booooooooooooooring! And judgey, not the kind of attitude that ya want in a girly doc. She's also SUPER conservative. I'm deeply into my 30s, with no intention of ever using my eggs, and asked for an IUD -- ya know, the NUMBER 1 form of birth control on the planet -- and she told me that they were controversial and caused scarring...which, to her credit, was true of the first models...which came out 5 years before I was born. Was planning on giving her 2 stars, but any gyno whose info is older than her patients, should either give it up or become a researcher. I didn't even mention her rough exam and brusque bedside manner. I'm moving on for my gyno needs. She may be a decent obstetrician, but I'm not planning on giving her the chance. read more

I've been seeing Dr Bohon for 3 years now. She is a really great doctor. She has a straightforward, no nonsense personality that I like and appreciate. She's been called condescending in other reviews; I don't find that at all, I think she's really cool. Shes thorough, super smart, and seems to really care about my health. She's just not bubbly or "warm." Reception is pretty bad, it's true. This review is of Dr Bohon only, because the office doesn't deserve more than 1 star. They are unnecessarily cold and lifeless. They all seem to have the attitude, "why are you bothering me?" So that's kinda unpleasant. But I think Dr Bohon is so good that I'm willing to put up with the bad office staff. read more

I've generally had a positive experience with Dr. Bohon, but my recent appointment with her was borderline unpleasant. As others have mentioned, she seemed very rushed, and at times she spoke so fast when asking about my personal/medical history that I had to ask her to repeat herself. Fine -- she probably has a lot of patients and not enough time in the day. What really bugged me was our conversation about weight, lifestyle, and BMI. Not only did she whip out the BMI chart in front of me, but she expressed slight concern about my weight when I am squarely in the middle of the "normal" range and have a diet and exercise habits that most doctors would consider very healthy. My GP was appalled by this. Doctors should be just as wary of making healthy patients insecure about their bodies as they are about doing so to less healthy patients. read more

Yes, Dr. Bohon is kind of like your mom--she'll lecture you and give you a hard time, but still wants you to find a solution to your problem. I am in a normal weight range and am not overweight by any means--but I still got Dr. Bohon's lecture on exercise. She seemed genuinely concerned that I should be exercising more (getting my heart rate up rather than walking), and gave me some tips on how to incorporate exercise into my lifestyle. Yes, it was kind of harsh and a little long--but I appreciated it, because even though I came in for something routine, Dr. Bohon took the time to talk to me about it. Finally, and I can say this as someone who has seen four doctors at this clinic, Dr. Bohon is extremely responsive concerning her patients. When I called the nurse's office with a question about my birth control, Dr. Bohon called me back within 3 hours--amazing. She took the time to explain to me what was going on, and immediately soothed any fears I had. I have called other doctors at that clinic and not received a response for days--but to receive a response within 3 hours really made me feel better. Bottom line: She's harsh and may nag you (like your mom), but she's responsive, explains things clearly, and gives a lot of time to her patients. read more

Fantastic doctor. She's exactly what I hope for from every doctor: very knowledgeable and passionate about medicine and patient care. She takes a holistic approach and is extremely thorough. She always asks detailed questions about my lifestyle and gives me fantastic recommendations without seeming preachy. The best doctors empower and educate their patients; Dr. Bohon does both. read more

Dr. Bohon is a good doctor period. She came very highly recommended to me by a medical journalist, and in the 2 years I have seen her she has not disappointed me. As previous reviewers have mentioned, she does do a thorough exam that includes questions about diet, exercise, work, love life and overall women's health. She does seem to be "pro" women having babies and not waiting too late, but in an a way that seems to say, "Don't wait so long and then you can't conceive and then you regret waiting." She is not pushy and I feel like she takes her time with you, as opposed to other doctor's offices I've been to in the area where you feel like you're on a cattle call. As for the staff, yes, they are not shining examples of medical professionals. They have always been nice to me. But they are your run of the mill, tattooed-up graduates of some 9 month medical trainee school that probably advertises on TV... but hey, isn't this is the case in most local doctors offices? read more

B with an itch is the first thing to be said. Not only did she open the conversation with saying I had to lose 120 lbs (I weigh 250, are 6'2 with curves), she said that I had to lose 50 of it in the next three months in order to get my prescription for birth control. The part that bothered be was I am a recovering bulimic and gained weight after treatment. I am well aware that I want and need to shed some pounds, but one want to do in a healthy manner and two do not want my doctor who is aware of my condition and supposed to sensitive to health concerns, being so crass. Using that body chart from 1930, where they do not even factor in ethnicity does not cut it and it says I am supposed to weigh b/n 150-180...my bones and organs alone weigh that much. She goes on to say that I am at risk for not being able to have children and will clearly need gastric bypass surgery in the next 5 years, are among her rant. My GP was consulted and he stated that I am in perfect health, no major risks for anything out of the normal family history. I of course fall back into not eating anything, my old eating patterns and drop 30lbs in less than a month. I go back to get my follow up prescription, which she only gave me three months worth, and she asks how I dropped the weight. I am crying as I say I haven't really been eating because I was really upset and her response was, "At least you got it off." I was told to go to her from several coworkers, who have all since had horrible experiences and now none of us go to her. She has lost at least 5 patients from my office alone. Oh and when I called the office to make an appointment with another doctor (I do like to office's location, it's very clean, and the wait is never that long) I was told that she has very few repeat patients and women typically call to ask for a new doctor. Not sure if I caught her on two bad days, but that is highly unlikely. read more

Dr. Bohon was professional, kind, and listened to everything I explained to her. She was thorough and helpful.

Agree with the previous reviewers. She is pretty thorough and really helpful in explaining things. Unfortunately her office is a hot mess. As someone who grew up in free clinics - this office is actually much, much worst. The wait is ridiculous and the staff is pretty rude. read more

After reading the other reviews I realize that Dr. Bohon is definitely not for everyone. It is very true that she is incredibly brusque. When I had some testing done I had to ask her to slow down while explaining the results and to restate a few of her comments. However, she was very responsive to my concerns and immediately addressed my needs. In reference to her focus on weight, I agree that using the BMI is not an accurate interpretation of someone's weight. When discussing my weight with her (I am short and fit, often refereed to as petite) I simply told her that I know what my normal weight range is and I am comfortable with where I stand. Outside of encouraging me to do more than run up the escalators of the metro for exercise, that was the end of the conversation. I have discussed my IUD with her and will most likely get another one when this one is all finished (Mirena-good for 5 years). I would say that my appointments/phone conversations have been good, but you need to be a very forward individual and willing to speak up if you want to have a good experience with Dr. Bohon. read more

Dr. Bohon seemed very rushed and impatient during our appointment. She was indeed thorough, which I very much appreciated, but wasn't warm or friendly. I definitely prefer doctors who seem genuinely interested in my well-being and aren't ready to bolt out of the room as soon as there's a two second lull in the conversation. The front desk associates were pretty awful. They were rude, unhelpful, and seemed annoyed with anything and everything. Definitely a "why are you bothering me with your ONE question" attitude, as the other reviewer mentioned. Overall experience: meh. read more

I've been between gyn's for awhile, since my old gyn in Virginia stopped taking my insurance and it was too much of a hassle to drive out there. A friend recommended Capital Women's Care and since I've developed severe/borderline debilitating pms in the last 3 months, I thought I'd try them. Do NOT see Dr. Bohon if you're overweight. I sat through a 10 minute lecture on why I should work out. (which btw I love working out, but I've had multiple skeletal problems flare up when I'm consistent so I can never maintain a routine for more than 6 months). I've been fat my whole life, but sudden bouts of wanting to throw myself off a bridge during part of my cycle started 2 months ago. It's probably not because I'm fat. The exam was competent, but because it was super short and not at all thorough. They didn't do any blood work; I have a history of anemia. I mentioned recent changes in my period (suddenly irregular, sometimes only a day and light, after years of regular, longer ones) and she just prescribed birth control saying it would regulate them. Uh, I do not mind at all that my period is super light and 1 day, but should you not do a little more investigation into why it's recently changed? Check my hormone levels maybe? If you're bmi is anything other than perfect, do not see this doctor! She won't take your problems seriously at all. read more

I'm surprised by some of the negative reviews written here. I've found Dr. Bohon to be really great. It is to her credit that she discusses difficult topics that other doctors choose to just ignore - like obesity, exercise habits, diet, and fertility. I've never felt lectured to by her at all. read more

I've been going to Dr. Bohon for about 5 years and have never had a problem or complaint. She is the first gynecologists to actually make it a full, well-rounded woman's exam-- as in she asks about your diet, exercise, how you're feeling, what you do for a living etc. Things that all doctors should do, but don't! She is quick, but honestly spends more time asking these questions than any doctor I've ever had. She seems very up-to-date and willing to answer any questions. The office in general is usually busy, but overall I don't have a problem getting appointments or being seen mostly on time. read more

Factor in 3 hours for your appointment - I made the mistake of not. One hour and fifteen minutes after my appointment was scheduled for, I was told it'd be another 45 mins before the doc could see me. Ultimately, I didn't see the doc because I had to be elsewhere for work...and I don't keep my clients waiting. read more

Dr. Bohon is what I want in a doctor- she's smart, polite, caring, and understanding. She knows what she's talking about, and that's what matters the most in a doctor. She answers your questions and really just wants to keep women healthy. The practice is popular, so expect a wait, but at least they are great once you get in. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Bohon's for over 20 years. She is a smart and caring doctor who I would highly recommend to anyone who misses good "bedside manner". She truly cares about her patients! read more

Awful. No bedside manner. Keeps you waiting for a long time in the waiting room and then again in the exam room. Very rough physically and doesn't seem to know what she is doing. I will never go to her again. read more

I've gone to Dr. Bohon for several years and my only complaint is that it is difficult to get an appt on short notice. More than with many other doctors I've seen, she takes her time with patients. She asks good questions and takes the time to listen. She puts me at ease to discuss any issue-- which is VERY important with a gynecologist. And, of course, I feel I have gotten solid medical advice from her. read more