So thankful for Drs. LeGrand and Murphy. Dr. LeGrand was my primary OB/GYN during my pregnancy and…read moreI so appreciated her. Appointments with her were short and sweet, which meshed really well with me as I can be somewhat of an over-thinker if I'm given anything but a short and simple answer to my questions. I had one appointment with Dr. Murphy toward the end of my pregnancy, so that I could meet him in case he was the on-call doctor during my delivery (which he ended up being). My little one didn't want to cooperate, and after hours of pushing, Dr. Murphy suggested a vacuum-assisted delivery to avoid c-section. I had heard horror stories and felt uneasy at the idea, until hearing his experience and success with said delivery method. My not-so-little baby was delivered safely in just a matter of seconds after the vacuum came into play. Dr. Murphy checked up on us the next day, which was very nice! My 2-week postpartum appointment was with him as well, while my 6-week postpartum appointment was with Dr. LeGrand, which was nice so I could say goodbye and thank her for all she had done leading up to meeting my baby. As other reviews mention, yes, it can be quite difficult to get a response to a voicemail, so I found it best to just keep calling until I was able to reach somebody. But all in all, I would definitely choose this clinic again, if not for the fact that I no longer live in Oregon!

We had just moved to the area when I got pregnant, having 5 previous miscarriages I was looking for…read morethe best doctor I could find. Dr Murphy came highly recommend by everyone I talked to. I'm glad I found dr Murphy, he was absolutely amazing through my whole pregnancy. He took his time to sit and talk and explain everything in great detail. His bedside manner was great and knew how to make you feel comfortable. I ended up having my miracle baby and I think a lot had to do with dr Murphy's expertise. I would recommend him a million times over!! Thank you Dr Murphy!

Doctor Skotte was so nice and attentive and made me feel so comfortable. I've been having such a…read morehard time getting my medical sorted and he reassured me and called the FAA on behalf of me to get it moving in the right direction. I felt important and cared for and that I was going to get what I needed from my visit which I did not feel at the last AME I visited. I would 100000% recommend going here. His nurse was very very nice as well.

It was my first time here. I booked my appointment through Google and Calendly, so I never saw his…read morewebsite or any instructions posted there. I originally booked for 2:30 p.m., but I was kindly asked to reschedule earlier. I adapted my schedule and moved my appt to 1 pm. When I shook hands with Dr. Skotte, the first thing he asked for was a printed MedXPress document. I told him I had my confirmation number, as required by the FAA. He immediately showed frustration that I did not bring a printed copy. I was confused because the only FAA instruction I received stated: "You will need to provide your confirmation number," which has always been sufficient with every DPE I have worked with. He then told me it would cost an extra 20 dollars to print one page and later corrected himself to 25 dollars. I thought he was joking and asked for clarification, but he said the fee was stated on his website. Since I booked through an external link, I had never seen these instructions. He became increasingly disrespectful, pressuring me to show him the instructions and getting upset when I showed him the FAA's guidance. He continued accusing me of not following his website instructions, raising his voice, and lecturing me about not knowing how to follow simple instructions and even about the kind of pilot I must be. It was completely unprofessional and unnecessary. He also complained that I was making him late for his next patient while repeatedly pressing me to pay the fee. At this point, I chose to end the appointment. I need a medical examiner who shows basic respect and customer service skills. After leaving, I looked him up and found multiple complaints filed with the Oregon Medical Board, including a history of unprofessional conduct, negligence, and malpractice. His medical license was suspended in 2007 and was placed on a ten-year probation. Given his behavior, none of this was surprising.

This is a truly special place. When you walk in you will see smiling welcoming faces, and each…read moreroom is bursting at the seams with comfortable welcoming decor, couches, and resources. The pregnancy resource center is the perfect place to go when you need to build a support system, an even better place to go for free advice, and perhaps an EVEN better place to go when you just don't know where to start. This center is designed to help you gain knowledge so that you might feel empowered to make educated choices about your health and your future. The people who work here have a heart for service, and want to give you support and encouragement! When I first walked through the door I felt lighter and like I could leave my worry at the door. I owe them a lot of gratitude for how they supported me through an uncertain time January 2020. You will be so glad you gave them a visit. :)

I found the the Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Oregon while doing research for a friend that…read morethought she was pregnant. They claim to be all about choice, but they do not refer for birth control or for abortion, which is what my friend knew she would want had she been pregnant. You can't learn about all of your options free from bias at this facility, and as far as I can tell you can't get all of the services which you can get at licensed medical facilities.

Janette Gyesky and her team are an incredible resource for our community. We planned a home birth,…read morebut ended up at the hospital because of high blood pressure. Janette made the transition smooth and easy. She provided excellent prenatal and post natal care and was a huge reason why we were able to have the beautiful, natural birth we wanted, even at the hospital! I highly recommend the Bend Birth Center!

Called and spoke to someone about scheduling initial appointment for HRT pellets, was told someone…read moreelse would call me back the next day. One week later and still no call back.

Dr Palacio has helped me with my menopause symptoms. He has carefully monitored me and made a huge…read moreimpact to my quality of life. His staff is great to work with. I highly recommend them.

Although I usually wait a while to see Dr. Howell, when she comes into the room she is always kind,…read morepersonal, and willing to talk with me. I love how much attention I get, each and every visit. We had planned a home birth for our daughter, but ended up at the hospital with high blood pressure. Dr. Howell was the OB on call and she patiently waited for me to naturally dilate and push my baby out the old fashioned way :) I was so relieved that even after 3 hours of pushing, she never mentioned a Csection and was incredibly encouraging to me as a first time mom. If you're looking for a great OB/Gyn, I highly recommend Dr. Howell.

She was my OB for my pregnancy. She was so engaging and spent a lot of time with me at my…read moreappointments. I never felt like she was rushed! She seems to genuinely love her job and working with women. I highly recommend her!

I have received a massage and facial reflexology from Bella, the owner of Communitie Wellness,…read moreseveral times. She always helps you to feel welcome in her healing space. The location in an old historic building is warm and inviting and helps you to feel comfortable and relaxed for what ever treatment you choose to get.

From the owner: Latina-owned business in downtown Bend focusing on an inclusive & diverse environment and…read moreclientele. Specialization in Trauma-Informed Bodywork, Restorative Wellness & Yin Skincare

Dakota is amazing. She is the true reason we were able to have the natural child birth with no…read moreepidural in the hospital that I was hoping for. Without her guidance we would have been lost! She helped my partner and I every step of the way through labor. If we have a second child, we will hire her right away!

Dakota was my doula for the birth of my second baby. As as second time mom, I was on the fence…read moreabout hiring a doula since I had already experienced labor.  I am so happy that I chose to have Dakota at my birth! Dakota set a gentle, mellow mood throughout the birth. She used essential oils and music to keep the hospital room as homey and relaxing as possible. She gave gentle coaching as needed, helping me to move through positions and stay calm. She helped my partner to take care of himself, too, which meant that he could be there for me when I needed him.  Dakota was invaluable in helping us meet our goal of a peaceful birth with no medical interventions. Dakota is wonderful when things are going well, but she is also incredible when things go wrong. Towards the end of our birth, my baby's heart rate dropped dramatically.  The OB realized that my placenta was detaching and I needed to push my baby out FAST. Dakota quickly switched modes from gentle to focused coaching -- she helped me to breathe and push efficiently but calmly, and my sweet baby came out safely two contractions later.  Without Dakota's help, I don't know if we would have had as good of an outcome.   Dakota helped us to have a hospital birth that felt like a home birth.  She provided amazing support before, during, and after.  I feel very lucky to have had her help and support.  I can't imagine a better doula.

I contacted Madeline when I was 6 months pregnant because I wanted to have an unmedicated natural…read morebirth. This was my second baby, and with my first I didn't have a doula and tried to have an unmedicated birth but had various complications. It left me somewhat traumatized, I wasn't sure I could do it the way I wanted, and very fearful for another "emergency" situation. My goal with hiring Madeline was to overcome this fear and have a healing and successful ideal birth. And she facilitated that perfectly, beyond my expectations! I knew I needed help with pain management #1, and felt confident in Madeline's approach to help me with that. What I didn't expect was how extremely comforting and helpful she was in the weeks prior birth. I was able to text her questions, worries, concerns, and she always reassured me and calmed my nerves. She was always there for me when I needed her. I ended up having my dream birthing experience - completely unmedicated and natural, and I very much credit this to Madeline's assistance and calming presence throughout the birthing. She helped me through every contraction, and created a relaxed environment. She came to our home for multiple visits, including a post-partum visit, and she provided an awesome "peanut" ball, essentials oils, and other very helpful tools. I would emphatically recommend Madeline for any woman looking for emotional and physical support during birth and prior. She's the best! If I have another baby - I am definitely hiring her asap! My husband and I are both SO grateful for her. She is knowledgable and passionate about what she does. You'd be very fortunate to have her assistance with birthing - thank you Madeline for making my dream birth a reality!!!

I was researching birthing classes in Bend and came across Madeline's in-home classes. I had also…read moremet her at the Find Your Tribe new moms meetings and thought she was really kind. I paid $75 for 3 hours of in-home classes where we learned what to expect at the hospital (paperwork, what vaccinations/shots/procedures they'll try to give the baby, what I can say "yes" and "no" to, how to make a birth plan), what to physically and mentally expect during labor and postpartum, and how to reach her with questions if needed. She even helped me get more info on labor and delivery with Gestational Diabetes. My husband also felt at ease with her and we really appreciated her coming to our house so we didn't have to make an extra trip out. She even sent us a really sweet card of encouragement and thanks afterward. Thanks so much, Maddy! I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.