Dr. Duhamel is a doctor that every woman needs. She is the most amazing, caring and loving professional doctor I have ever come across. Her staff and nurses are wonderful too! You never wait long in their office and your health is always their first priority. Dr. Duhamel saved my life. She went and above beyond in helping me get the care that I needed. I have not seen any other doctor with her passion and determination these past 13 years. Thank you so much Dr. Duhamel, you are the best. read more

She's a really great OB gyn (is that how you spell it?) very informative, sincere and had an answer to every question my girlfriend had about her period and other needs. A great one! read more

The best!! She was wonderful during my pregnancy and birth. Highly recommend her and will use her as my OBGYN always!

Dr.Duhamel makes you feel at home in her clinic. She is a very knowledgeable physician and has a pleasant disposition. I have had a few challenges with my health and Dr. Duhamel has been beyond patient and understanding as well as been genuinely concerned with my entire Health and wellness. She ordered blood tests, provided a referral for an unrelated issue and then asked if she could help with anything else. She is a an extraordinary doctor and has a gift in the way of making one feel as if they they know her well. I hope this letter of appreciation reaches her. I feel very blessed to have you as an advocate and partner for my Health. Dr. Duhamel Thank you for all you do! With gratitude, Julie read more

I first went to Dr. Duhamel about 2 years ago when I was living in north county, and let me say she is a fantastic doctor! I was very impressed by her down to earth approach to everything, and how well she explained things to me in simple terms. She was thorough and paid attention to any concern I had. I always felt safe with her by my side as she always gentle with each annual exam and overflowing with knowledge when it came to my many health issues (which I won't go into details). For example I once came in, and casually expressed how tired I was lately and she was wise enough to have me do a blood test, and sure enough my vitamin D level's were at a dangerous low! She really listened to me as a patient, and made a huge difference in aiding my health. I cannot thank her enough. Sadly I moved out of the San Diego area so I no longer go to her practice, but I recommend her to all my friends still living in the area. She is simply fantastic. read more

Einat Duhamel - MD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I adore Dr. Duhamel. I drive all the way from Newport Beach, Ca to see her- she is hands down, the best OBGYN. She is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, gracious, and personable. Dr. Duhamel has delivered four of my friends babies so she came highly recommended when I found out I was pregnant. Not only is she an excellent doctor who enjoys her career/ the women she helps, she is also an involved mother and wife who loves her kiddos! I appreciate her encouragement to stay active and healthy thought my pregnancy as well as post partum. Delivering my first baby was a piece of cake thanks to Dr. Duhamel pep talks. One of her midwives (Sarah in La Jolla) delivered my daughter and the entire labor and delivery process was incredible. Dr. Duhamel's office staff in Encinitas is so friendly- Josh in particular! Thank you for all you do Dr. Duhamel! read more

During my annual (insurance covered) women's wellness exam with Dr. Duhamel on June 9, 2022, I shared symptoms I was experiencing that I thought could lead to a greater issue. Dr. Duhamel offered tests to see if there was anything that indicated an issue. At no point did she or anyone inform me that there would be additional charges for those services/tests above and beyond the annual women's wellness exam covered by my insurance. Over a month later, I received an email requesting payment. With Aetna, I receive 1 women's wellness exam per year for no extra fee. However, the bill I received was for $489.75. This was a shock as I was never told there would be any additional charges incurred. When I called Aetna, the representative, Sean, explained that the doctor's office needed only to provide proper codes to bring the balance to $0. When he called for the codes, Dr. Duhamel's office refused to provide them. Sean compiled an appeal with my statement and submitted it to the hospital. He explained that with the proper codes to cover the cost of the services/tests, the doctor would still be paid by Aetna rather than by me personally and for the same dollar amount as the bill I received. My question then was, "Why would the doctor want my money over the insurance?" This has now become a financial burden for me. After my appeal, the bill was reduced to $244.05. However, since I was never informed that these services/tests were outside of the insurance coverage of the women's wellness visit and since it was Dr. Duhamel who suggested those tests, I believe the charges should be billed to my insurance with the proper codes or, at the very least, that I should not have to pay them out of pocket. read more

There's nothing more awkward than your gyno annual. Thank goodness for Dr. Duhamel and her team. They are so friendly and immediately make you feel comfortable. Everyone tries to make small talk with you and distract you from the awkwardness that's going on. Dr. Duhamel is always so patient and receptive to questions (even the weird random ones) and gives great advice. You almost don't even need a general doctor, since Dr. Duhamel can help diagnose any issues you have. I've also met with her team's ultrasound technician. She was the sweetest lady, and her office was unbelievably comfortable. I could have fallen asleep in there while getting an ultrasound. The only thing is that I can't ever remember how to pronounce her name correctly. I think it's Doo-HAM-el, not DU-ha-mel. read more

Great doctor, but the person who she has answering her phones, Josh, is careless and flippant. It amazes me how such incredible doctors can establish negative reputations by horrible front office staff. Doctors need to ensure all points of contact within their practice are high quality. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Duhamel a few years now since recommended by a friend. I've always found her so easy to talk to and am so glad I made the switch. She has always been so kind to me and is prompt with little to no waiting time each visit. Sometimes I'll ask her multiple questions about other areas and she is always willing to talk to me and offer help. Her assistant is lovely as well, but I do feel Dr. Duhamel has a special manner combined with her medical knowledge that actually makes visits with her a pleasure. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Duhamel and her staff. I moved to San Diego at 41 years old and 2 months pregnant - needless to say, I was very nervous about finding a doctor that I felt comfortable with. Dr. Duhamel and every member of her staff have been warm and welcoming from the start. She has a wonderful bedside manner - she is down to earth, kind, and confident and direct in her assessments. She is someone I was able to trust completely with my care and the care of my soon-to-be son. I had a rather "exciting" pregnancy by the end, because I developed preeclampsia. I was scared by my rocketing blood pressure numbers, but 110% confident in the care that I received from Dr. Duhamel. Despite many obstacles and, in my view, against many odds, Dr. Duhamel, her staff, and the staff of Scripps La Jolla ensured that I did not have a C-section birth (I did not want to have a C-section). They took terrific care of me and my son. I feel like I owe her so much for getting both of us through a scary time healthy and happy. I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Duhamel and her staff, they are truly a special group of people. read more

If there was one word to describe Dr. Duhamel and her entire team it would be "amazing!". My former GYN was always 'busy' and was always 'preoccupied' during my visits. Like I felt like just another number. I was so used to having that kind of care. However, by referral and by chance, my sister recommended Dr. Duhamel at Scripps. I am not really big on going to hospitals. Heck the last time I went to one was 4 years ago. So to my surprise and delight I found Dr. Duhamel and her entire team like a breath a fresh air. They all provided excellent care with lots of warmth and genuine care. Have you walked into a doctors' office where you felt right at home? Like you have known them forever? That is what it felt like. A family. On my occasion I walked in great pain. I was seen by Dr. Sigh and by Amanda right away. Next thing I knew I was going in for a surgery. Right when I walked through the doors I was amazed at how fast I was seen by a doctor and as a women felt reassured that everything was going to be alright. The entire process was seamless and I felt so much better getting the help I needed. The staff in her entire office are so nice too! They work with you and not against you. They are warm, caring, real, and genuine. Special nods to Amanda& Diane. They saw me when I was crying my eyes out. Rest assured. You will be seen on time and with great care. Dr. Duhamel and her entire team are so sweet, knowledgeable, effective, warm, caring, intelligent, make a difference in your life type folks who know they are doing! read more

Would highly recommend Dr Duhamel. She has a great bedside manner, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I went in for a small procedure I was a bit anxious about and left feeling like I wanted to give her a hug. She is awesome! Her nurse was great as well. Very positive experience. read more

She's great!! And her assistant, Margie, as well! Both very nice and informative, and they both listen to your concerns and care!! They are making my first experience a great one!!! read more

I visited dr Duhamel first time in September 2015.I have Medicare and Supplemental for 10 years. I have high premiums and don't pay for anything else even co-pay. I ended up with a bill of $244 dollars, no pap smear and a lot of anxiety.I called medicare and was told, i was eligible for the pap smear if she would of done it the whole visit would of been covered. She also misquoted the reason for the visit. She is very arrogant person, she is treating me like I am the one created the problem. Don't use this doctor she can care less about billing and can screw up your credit. I am going through a lengthy process to straiten out this mess. read more

I chose Dr. Duhamel to be my OB once I found out I was pregnant. First, I learned that I would only see her every other visit and see her assistant Margie on the alternative office visits. I also learned that there was a good chance Dr. Duhamel would not be delivering my baby. She also seemed less than enthused when I expressed interest in having a natural childbirth. I felt like I was just a number and no real connection with someone who really cared about my health and baby's health but this just one of the deciding factors on why I dropped her and searched for another doctor. Her office runs what is considered routine prenatal exams and tests. I get it that they do this everyday - but I don't, this is my first baby and it's all new to me. She and her assistant do not detail what they consist of and why they may be needed. They may be considered routine to her office but I don't see why some of them are necessary. Once I got the bill I realized I should have been more proactive and asked what the tests were and how much they were going to be exactly. For example, I know that I am not HIV positive and any doctor would tell you that I'm in a very low risk category for it and we don't have a history of Cystic Fibrosis in my husband's family. Two tests I would not have agreed to pay for if I had known they were going to test for them. The Cystic Fibrosis test alone is over $1200. Also, she told me all of my test results came back negative and everything looked great. Later that day I get a voicemail message saying that they were wrong and they overlooked one of tests that came back positive. This made me wonder what else they overlooked. Margie the assistant then talked to me about the MaterniT21 genetic test and said that it would cost $150 and said it was not usually covered by insurance. I thought it was worth it and so then she asked for a credit card. I gave her my credit card for payment but it was never charged. Instead I got a bill several weeks later for $2500. I called Dr. Duhamel's office back and she said that it should be no more than $200 and that I should just call the Sequenom company and they would work with me on getting the bill reduced. So, why did she take my credit card in the office and why did she quote me exactly $150 the first time? Their office doesn't know why and acts like a $50 difference isn't a big deal. I have my own business and I would never do this to my own customers without a thorough explanation and I would not have an indifferent attitude about the price difference. I decided to switch doctors and get a second test on the one that Dr. Duhamel's office said I tested positive for and it came back negative. My new doctor delivers 99% of his patient's babies and he and his staff are genuinely warm and welcoming and thoroughly answer all of my questions. I am so glad I switched doctors!! read more

I met Dr Duhamel about a year ago when I found out that I was pregnant with our first child. I chose her as my ObGyn at such an important time because of her impressive educational and professional background. I also liked her bedside manners: Einat is knowledgeable, direct and always upbeat. The staff at her office is fantastic, we LOVED Gail for our ultrasounds and all the fabulous nurses (especially Wendy and Diane). The whole team made us feel comfortable and confident on our pregnancy journey. Dr Duhamel was fully supportive of my choice to have a natural unmedicated birth. She reviewed and accepted our birth plan pretty much as is. For the delivery I was also lucky to have her, it happened to be her shift. Even though I ended up having an emergency C-section due to a rare complication, the whole birth experience was a positive one. My scar is barely noticeable and I am very pleased with my physical recovery postpartum. Dr Duhamel did a great job! I would definitely recommend her to women who want a strong, knowledgeable partner for their prenatal care and birth read more

I recently moved to AZ and the hardest part about the move was to leave Dr. Duhamel, my doctor who I absolutely adored both on a personal and professional level. Dr. Duhamel delivered our first baby, our son and delivery was not as expected. It was an emergency C-section and Dr. Duhamel made that very scary experience, less stressful with her grace and my TRUST in her. She treats her patients as family, she cares and her PASSION for her work showed every time I met with her. She gave me the time I needed, never rushed me and always greeted me with a big smile. I was beyond sad to leave her now that we are due to have our little girl soon. I contemplated driving back and forth and delivery with her as I can't imagine having anyone else deliver our daughter but Dr. Duhamel talked me through the process and said it would be best for me, the baby and our family to find a good doctor in AZ. She cares and our interest always come first. She helped me to find my new doctor. I highly recommend her to any women and family who is looking for a great OBGYN. read more