It was time for my first mammogram instructed by my primary care physician . I didn't know what to…read moreexpect since I never had one and breast cancer has shown its ugly head on both sides of my family. I wore army fatigue and combat boots to my appointment because whatever the outcome was I was going to be a soldier about it and conquer it head on. Check in was a breeze and I was called back within minutes of arrival. The waiting area was pretty full. Many women were there getting mammograms as well. Every race, age, and size were here for the same thing. I think I was the youngest person at that time receiving services. I was called back and signed a few forms. I was ushered into another waiting room. I was giving a dressing room and a locker to place my personal items in. There was a robe I had to put on. I had to remove all my clothing from the waist up and tie up the gown and return to the waiting area to be called back for the actual mammogram. I was called back and the mammogram went by quickly. It did hurt a little bit when the mammographer had to include some of my shoulder muscle into the machine but it didn't last long. I was out the door in no time. My results were back in about 30 minutes and everything looked normal! Thank God for great health!! Ladies, its best to get annual screenings starting at the age of 40, but someone younger who has a family history of the disease may start getting mammograms sooner than that. Ladies, please have your girls checked out and don't forget to do those self exams at home!!!!

Not Good actually believes menopausal women do not have Ovaries at least that is what she stated to…read moreme. Says what is there has no function at all. Also stated because the ovaries do not function you cannot have a hormone imbalance, as nothing else in your body produces hormones. Needs to go back to school. She is not board certified although it is said she has been in practice at least five years. Think that over. In addition, she is clumsy when GYN procedures. Tried to do a biopsy and fail ok but then stuck a need twice causing much pain. Stating to her nurse/assistant who was in the room for the biopsy procedure that she could not get the needle in my cervix but is didn't matter anyway as she couldn't get a biopsy with that needle anyway. I was shocked and speechless but thinking why stick me with a needle twice for no reason. ???? She may know how to deliver babies but if you are older or have abnormal issues stay away from Patricia Brands. And after all that had the nerve to charge for the visit. That brings us to the office and the Manager. Do not expect the office manager to actually listen to you, she will not. Stacy brags on google reviews that all you have to do is call and talk to her but when you call, she will tell you she isn't interested in what you have to say get very nasty with you and hang up. It's a dead end. As for the office, not up to par either. Check in front office clerk ok, but downhill from there. Was referred by my primary for a doctor's visit with a Dr. Joiner, to review a post-menopausal bleed and results of an abnormal sonogram. The sonogram was sent over per both office I check before I went and brought a copy. Yes, I was prepared. Somehow, I ended up with Dr. Brands. Check in nurse thought I was there for a ultra sound, when I told her I already had one and was there to speak with doctor she actually argued with before going to see. I was told they had an emergency just an hour before that messing things up. ????? I did offer to reschedule if this caused a lack of time. Offer was declined. Ok pass that oops onto the next check point the doctor's nurse/assistant who again only talked about this unknown emergency and how behind they were. Again, offered to reschedule. Again, declined. At this point Dr. Brands comes in. again same thing all about this emergency. Very little was talked about other than she disagreed with the sonogram findings, not believing hormones in older women and the clumsy biopsy attempt. Mostly kept coming in and out off my room and the room next door with another patient saying I be right back with you each time and indicating previous emergency as the problem. Just not focus on me as the patient at all. Just going through the motions without clear focus though on what she was doing. Really bad experience paid for by me. I called and left a message for the office manager to call me but before she did, the schedular called to schedule another procedure. I explained I was uncomfortable with Dr. Brands and the service received. That I was waiting on a call to talk to the office manager to see what could be done. Was ask a few questions until I said I want to talk to the office manager first. She did give me the cost and indicated the cost was the same no matter which doctor in that office did it. It was to be an in-Office procedure. The amount was very high so I ask for the procedure code and an email to explain the charges. Received the email and it was vague, not detailed at all and talk more about my insurance and deductible than the details of the charges. Told cost of procedure was 4450, my cost would be 1830. Called insurance company to verify and was told that code had a maximum liability to me of 560 and that there had to be some other missing code. Insurance company called and said they admitted to making mistake and that my cost was only 1400 however insurance company also said they would have to get with claims to verify that. I read the insurance company the email as it shows that all was a lie. The insurance company is now investigating this. So out on google reviews I go to find the price over charging has happened several times in the past with one woman fighting 6 months to get her money back. Check it out for yourself. But be warned this is not an honest open book place at all with at least one questionable doctor. In fairness most of the other Dr. have good reviews. The Office itself does not and what review there are of the office is not good. Dr. Patricia Brands I could not find a review on. And other than their main web site she is not even listed as working there. They have a facebook page that does not include Dr. Brands. Think about that. Just be ware of this office and Dr. Patricia Brands who is not board certified after at least five years of practice.

I much prefer scheduling my appointments at this location if the time and date work out for me. The…read moreoffice is much smaller than the other, however I feel like it's a better system overall. There is one window to check in, and so you don't feel overwhelmed or confused. The receptionist has always been very kind and patient from check in, to scheduling a follow up appointment. I had my one hour glucose test done here and I wasn't a fan of the lab tech. She wrote down my time wrong for returning to get my blood taken, but I took a picture of the drink once I finished to help myself remember. That could have messed up my results had I waited an extra 30 minutes to get my blood drawn because of her error. I highly recommend Dr. Gresham and his nurse Amy. I was really skeptical about a male doctor but his bedside manner is calming and he never belittles me for any questions or concerns I may have. I hope that he's the one on call when my baby decides to come. (I will grab pictures next time I'm there, and I'll get an updated photo of hours because they are not listed correctly right now)

From the owner: Augusta Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists offer a variety of women's wellness services and…read more procedures including- Gynecology: - Adolescent gynecology - Annual breast exams - Annual pelvic exams - Contraception - Hysterectomy - Infertility evaluation - Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy - Pap smears/HPV Testing - Preconception Counseling - Preventative care - Screening for and treating sexually-transmitted diseases - Treatment of pelvic and vaginal infections - Treatment of pelvic organ prolapse - Treatments for abnormal menstrual bleeding - Urogynecology - evaluation and treatment of uncontrolled bladder leakage (incontinence) - Well-Woman Exams Obstetrics: - Antenatal and ultrasound evaluations - Cesarean Delivery - Genetic counseling - Natural Childbirth - Postpartum care - Pre-pregnancy counseling Family Planning: - Infertility evaluation - Medical treatments Minimally Invasive Procedures: - Colposcopy - Cystometrogram (CMG) - Endometrial Biopsy - Endometrial Ablation - Essure® Sterilization (Non-incisional Birth Control) - HydroThermal Ablation - IUD Insertion (Implanon®, Mirena®, etc.) - NovaSure® (Say No to the Flow!) - Sonohysterogram (SONO HSG)

Only giving 1 star due to her excellent nursing staff. Dr. Carlson however, is awful. She actually…read moreshamed me for not having medical procedure taken care earlier, when it was her office that canceled my first appointment for the procedure, and they rescheduled so far out. Furthermore, when I expressed my frustration for being left in a room for almost an hour, after her office asked me to come in 2.5 hours earlier for my scheduled appointment, she informed me that I was a "self entitled patient" and "sometimes things aren't about me" furthermore stating I could find a new doctor. During this tirade she informed me that her dad had just died. I suggested to her staff that she may have wanted to take the day off instead of taking her frustration out on a patient. I have never felt so attacked by a Doctor. She had zero bedside manner. I would not recommend

I'm normally not the one who will leave reviews, but I feel the need to warn women about this…read moredoctor. I am only giving one star for the PA (Grace) and the nursing staff. Dr. Carlson gaslights her patients and only cares about getting paid. 1. You might as well do your best to get an appointment first thing in the morning. If not, bring a book or a tablet or some activity because you could wait up to 2+ hours before you're seen. I had a 3:30 appointment for a rather painful procedure, and sat in the waiting room, anxious, until 5:30. 2. I'm sure we all know how painful an IUD insertion is. I requested anesthesia for that procedure (which I know for a fact is not out of the ordinary) and Dr. Carlson assured me I wouldn't need it, and that it's not necessary at all and a waste of time. She also told me I would be able to drive myself home. Wrong. I almost passed out during the procedure (not the first time I've almost passed out from pain in her office). I couldn't drive myself. I had someone drive me home while I sobbed from the pain. 3. Dr. Carlson will throw a random diagnosis at you, a pretty serious one at that, and give you no further explanation. BUT, don't worry! She'll make sure you come back for a follow-up appointment so she can get her money! 4. She truly does not care who you are, she just wants her money. Grace on the other hand will ask you how school/work is going, will actually engage with you, etc. I always feel rushed when I see Dr. Carlson. No pleasantries are ever exchanged with her. I really think she does not care about her patients. She only wants the money. For the sake of your mental and reproductive health, do not see Dr. Carlson. I applaud any woman whose had a positive experience with her. I can't remember a single positive experience, specifically with Dr. Carlson. I will be seeking care elsewhere.