Dr Puritz was my doc till she retired. Now Dr. Stockmaster has replaced her. I love her nurse. Yesterday I had my annual exam. All was okay EXCEPT I am 84 1/2 and on a blood thinner,. I lWAS Left nude in the room waiting for her too long.(1/2) hour? I was freezing. Her only reply was the other end of the office was hot. I was un happy with her reply. She showed no compassion for my feelings. I feel she needs to understand OUR senior feelings. Jane M Anderson read more

most of physicians in the office seem to work efficiently but the the last three visits with Dr Fernandez specifically I have had to wait well over an hour past my appointment ! it Seems to be only her that can't seem to keep her appointment schedule! It's time to find a new doctor because they don't think my time is valuable.. it's infuriating and it's not one time it's EVERY TIME read more

Dr. Parva is a great doctor. He is funny, friendly, knowledgeable and I feel he truly cares about his patients. The office staff has been great at the Chesapeake and Norfolk locations. I highly recommend this practice. read more

I'm not someone who leaves bad reviews especially for healthcare providers because I know how tough it can be. This practice is disorganized. The doctors never read the chart before apts, cancel apts, leave you on hold for 30 minutes at a time, triage nurses don't call back in timely manner, rude receptionists. Dr. Stockmaster is very rude and not knowledgeable about current practices. read more

This office is good when you can actually get in to see a doctor. When you have your annual visit, they don't schedule you for your next annual in a year. Instead you have to wait until that block of the schedule opens about 3-4 months in advance and start calling to get an appt. I have been trying to schedule an appt since February and after multiple calls and portal messages (that went unanswered) I finally secured one for October. Only to have it rescheduled to November because the doctor isn't available. It appears this group has more patients than they can support....might not be an issue if you don't mind your annual check-ups running seriously behind by the time you can actually get in but for anyone else who is trying to stay on top of their preventative medical care, this is not the place to come to, unfortunately. read more

I love this office!! I have been going here for many, many years. Dr. Harris Proctor, Dr. Puritz, & Helene Newman are my faves. The office is clean & the staff is pretty friendly. They try to fit you in with urgent requests as soon as possible. Even the billing dept. is pretty friendly. They are enforcing Covid social distancing & have you complete a short questionnaire before being able to enter the office. They also take your temperature. The waiting area is set up to allow for spacing between patients. Nurse Priscilla is awesome, bubbly, & very funny. She has no issues calming you down before a visit if you're stressed. I love her. read more

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hi everyone: it extremely wrong and sad when i came to group for women.from the first day till day i can't stay my primary ob doctor with her looks discrimination and cold smile at me, but i ignored about that because i just make sure that my baby still growing up healthy in my belly,i donf care whoever exam for my babay.but today overpatient to me because their staff at 880 kempsville,norfolk played peek a boo to me,they kicked me as a ball ,they sent message remind me that i had an appointment with their office at 10.00 am ,when i came there they said that : my appointment time at chesapeake was not at kempsville,i showed them the message included location and time ,but the lady at the front dest said that :not here and she definated that : this is my mistake. this place is not respected paitient why i must stay here ,i canceled all my schedule although my due is coming soon or anytime my baby comes anyday now. i saw their look to native paitient are different their look at me, i am maybe asian that is reason i have a look by them so so different and i did not have respect at here. read more

Best women's center I have ever been to. Highly recommend. Everyone is so nice and friendly and they follow up with you consistently

I had my first appointment appointment there today. I arrived early and everything went as scheduled. Dr. Wentworth took his time and explained to me everything that he was doing. It was a nice visit. read more

I read reviews often but I'm not one to write many. After reading some of the negative reviews for this practice, I feel like people are so quick to write about the bad experiences but not so much the good ones these days, so here's mine. The young lady checking Temps at the door because of covid is the sweetest little thing EVERY SINGLE TIME I've been there. Everybody in the front office is super friendly and every single one of them say hello as you walk by. The waiting area and restrooms are kept clean. I've never waited long to be seen. They have a way of making you feel somewhat comfortable in an awkward and uncomfortable situation, at least that was my experience with the nurse and Dr. Parva. My mind was at ease going into surgery as I had hysterectomy performed by Dr. Parva. I just knew I was in good hands. I finally got the tape off that covers the incisions and from the looks of it already, ( it's only been two weeks ) I can't imagine that I will have much scarring. You can barely see the incisions! He's AWESOME! I am so glad this is the office I was referred to by my family doctor! No doubt I would definitely recommend this practice and Dr. Parva! read more

The practice is fine. I LOVE Gayle Smith. I wish she were a gyn here. She did a wonderful job taking care of me when I was pregnant with my first daughter. She has a fun, kind and loving character. read more

Just moved back to home after living away while my husband served our country for 22 years. I was referred to this practice by a friend, only to be told rather rudely that they don't take ANY new patients with Tricare insurance. Way to support the Troops and their families! Guess we're not good enough. read more

I have been going to GFW for over 15 years. Nancy Sinabaldi was my GYN and I absolutely LOVED HER! She really had her patients best interest at heart. I was so hurt to learn she had suddenly retired. I didn't get a letter or anything. Luckily I had a long talk with her on my last appointment so I wasn't too hurt as I know her heart is in the right place. For Nancy I would give them 10 stars! However, when I found out she retired just so happened to be when I found a lump in my breast. Naturally I was worried and really needed to talk to Nancy, but I was gifted PA *Susan* {names have been removed to protect the ignorant* {insert eye roll}. I don't know about you all but when you find a huge lump in your breast at the age of 33 you naturally freak out. As I was talking to *Susan* I started to cry. Lumps, cancer was just too much for me. PA *Susan* looked me in my face with the most non-empathic monotone and asked "why are you crying?" It took me back. Like you don't understand why I would be freaked out right now? Obviously, you weren't at the top of the sympathy group in your class? {insert second eye roll} Ugh. Then she promised to give me the results after my mammogram personally to help ease my mind. Luckily the mammogram specialists explained the results right then and there when I saw them a week later. Do you think I ever heard back from this PA? Nope...but this practice was more than happy to send me a bill for her 2 minute unbelievable and horrid pep talk. I will NEVER come to this practice again!!! Normally I don't mind PA's and I actually prefer them. PA *Susan* was a great example of someone who does NOT need to be in medical care servicing women who have/may have health issues. Hence the two stars. read more

I was referred this practice by a friend. I am 20 weeks pregnant and my husband hasn't been allowed to come to a single appointment. I am half way through our very first pregnancy and he hasn't been able to experience or share the excitement of our new baby girl. The receptionists are extremely rude, every. single. time. It seems like every time I need to get ahold of my doctor they catch an attitude like I am an inconvenience or when I'm told to call the day before my appointments to see if I can bring my husband, the father of this child I am carrying, with me they give one word answers, show no sympathy, and are unapologetic. Every time I call, I think about finding a new practice, but I'm so far in it's just hard to switch.. If bars are open my husband who helped make this baby, should be allowed to accompany me at the doctors. read more

I highly recommend either Dr. Stockmaster or Helene Newman, PA. They are supportive & knowledgeable care providers who actually listen to their patients. I've been to other providers who ignored significant health issues that led to problems. I'm glad they have such great staff. I've also heard good things about Dr. Puritz but I would not recommend Dr. Kreider. read more

I've never xperience such horrible care. Fom the front desk, to the out of touch and incompetent doctors, to the nurses, and overall lack of proper communication with my insurance. The practice is lazy, rude, unfriendly, and are SO unapologetic when they made multiple mistakes. I was misdiagonised, and then RE-prescribed the same medication after I called in with my concern. I had to make another appt to get a proper diagnosis, which was painful and embarassing. Then the doctor didn't even know how to treat my condition. Seriously? I'm embarrassed for you. She prescribed 2 meds not covered by my insurance and then the office told me I had to figure out what meds my insurance did cover. At the end of the day, I needed pre-authorization which THEY need to do. And could have taken intiative to do so. Throughout the process the staff was horrible. I've never been so disappointed. Once I get properly treated, I'll be leaving. I will never recommend this practice and they should all be ashamed of themselves. read more

I've been going here for about 8 months into my pregnancy and every experience has been good at both kempsville and norfolk location. Dr. Harris-Proctor deserves an award. She is so genuine, compassionate, and you can tell she knows her stuff and truly cares. She's like a Mom or Auntie that's a doctor and caring for me through this pregnancy. read more

Having second child with this group. Took me awhile but I found the right dr. To go to. Please try to get with Dr. Harris Proctor. She is kind,patient, honest, and explains things in a way people not in the medical field can understand. The office runs like a well oiled machine, they have many drs and patients and I have maybe waited one time longer than 15-30 mins to be seen. I can only recommend practice for pregnancy not for other services. read more

I had good experiences with this practice until my scheduled induction. Firstly, I wish I had been talked through the risks versus benefits of an induction. They simply asked me if I wanted to schedule an induction and I naively said yes. My induction started off fine, but at 5pm the midwife went home and I met Dr. Parva. He was rude when he first met me and immediately tried to perform a C-section without giving me a reason. Everytime he came in the room he was very standoffish and it seemed like he hated me even though I had just met him. He made me so uncomfortable I froze in fear and didn't speak while he was in the room. When it came time to push, he told me not to push. Then without asking he gave me an episiotomy and used a vacuum, causing me to have a terrible tear. No one spoke to me during birth, and they took my son for so long after birth, not letting me do delayed cord clamping or skin to skin that I wanted. I could understand this if there was something wrong with my son or me, but no one said anything to that effect. The way Dr. Parva treated me was cruel and uncalled for and I don't know what he had against me, but he has made me terrified of doctors and I hope he doesn't do the same thing to others. read more

Every time I've tried to deal with this practice (location on Kempsville and the one in Chesapeake years ago before we had reviews) it ends poorly. Some of those women( nurses and front desk) always have an attitude. They present as bitter and often rude. I don't think they see their behavior as a problem and I don't think there is an expectation for them to be any better. Today was it for me. read more

The lady at the front desk had the nastiest attitude over the phone & then told me " you don't have to have that attitude with me " once I gave her one back .very unprofessional & not inviting !Front desk needs training ,like now !!! read more

Dr Harris-Proctor is AMAZING very thorough she saved my sons life and I will forever love her. She is also very kind and patient listened to all my concerns throughout my entire pregnancy. read more

Very dirty office. I wanted to shower the second I left the building because it was so messy and there were things left out in the exam room from previous patients. The exam room reminds me of my high school bathrooms... This practice really needs to be renovated to accommodate procedures and such. They even carry vaginal samples on microscope slides around the halls with nothing covering them. read more

By far the best OBGYN office in Hampton Roads. This Group is filled with excellent Physicians who care about their patients!

I have rec'd very professional care at this practice for years. I really like Dr. Wentworth, and he is very easy on the eyes. What's not to love?! read more

Went to this practice for years and in the last 2 years it has really went downhill!!! The nurses are moody and unresponsive. I have left several voicemails regarding speaking to my doctor and getting my medical records. NO RESPONSE!!!! I would never recommend anyone to trust these people!!!! Stay away! read more

First time visiting. Very nice staff. My new drv ( dr. Procter). Is a keeper. Glad I found her

I skipped a year on getting my annual checkup because I had a lot going on in my life. I was anxious about my appointment both worrying that they'd find something wrong and that they'd be negative about my missing an appointment. I couldn't have been more pleased! Nancy is the best! And her team made me feel like they were so glad that I came in and that they'd take care of me. The made me feel welcome and relieved. I love the personal attention that I receive because it shows me that they really care! Thank you so much!!! read more

I've been going to this practice since pregnant with my first born, about 3 years. Ive seen a couple physicians, but my main OB is Dr. Harris-Proctor and wow she is AMAZING! She took wonderful care of myself and two babies while in the womb. The one criticism I have with the practice is (and maybe this goes for all OB practices in general) that they NEED to have better postpartum care. I was FLOORED after my 6 week pp appt with my 2nd baby when the midwife told me to do crunches and kegels to help recover from diastasis and to help heal my pelvic floor. Excuse me, what!? NEVER do crunches, planks, kegels with ab separation as those make symptoms worse. I even mentioned that I had a pretty significant umbilical hernia and she still reccomended crunches...... no no no. I feel like I have to be my own advocate and push for proper postpartum advice, so mamas just an FYI here please do research I geuss and go to PT if you need to, to help heal 'mummy tummy'! It's an actual medical condition that should be taken more seriously! read more

We were very disappointed with this practice. We selected them early in our pregnancy and went to them for our first 5 visits before switching. Each visit we waited a minimum of 2 hours, and while we always saw the same Dr, we were always being shuffled around into different rooms. It felt terribly disorganized and poorly managed. When I addressed my concerns to the DR, she told me "thats just how things are now". SO, imagine my surprise when I switched to the Virginia Center for Women and found no waits, and an incredibly organized and courteous staff! We were thrilled. Then at the very end of it all...The Group for women charged me more money for our 5 visits than the practice who actually delivered our baby and saw us dozens of times. I guess they exploited a billing loophole...but I feel robbed. I paid them way too much for a terrible level of service. Don't make the same mistake we did. read more

I've been a patient of The Group For Women FOREVER. All the clinicians in this practice, no matter which location my appts have been scheduled at, have always been friendly, professional and highly knowledgeable. No matter what I am going through, whether they identify with my plait or not, I always know they care and are empathic. Dr. Puritz is one of the best physicians around. And yes, I did not narrow it down to ob/gyn. And her staff, beginning with the ladies at the front desk and ending with the ladies at check out, reflect that as well. NP Sinbaldi always make me smile no matter what angst I'm going through. In summary I have never left this practice with questions, sadness or worry because I know they are always doing everything within their power to help me live the happiest and healthiest life I can. Which, by the way, makes my husband a very happy man. Thank you again to the staff at Group for Women!!! read more

Truthfully, one doc that my mom loves, I do not. His reputation is excellent. His bedside manner is not. But Dr. Fernandez is wonderful. I've moved, but wish I could take her with me. I've had a few obstetric issues, and one significant gynecological issue. She was knowledgeable, skilled and sensitive. I was told by another doc (at the hospital), that without her insight, my daughter may not have survived delivery. I have had a recent issue (since being in my new home), and I am seriously considering driving three hours to get a second opinion from Dr. Fernandez. Her appointments do occasionally run late, but it's because she takes whatever time she needs to take with each patient rather than constantly checking her watch. While most appointments are routine, when something out of the ordinary happens, she listens to you. read more

I love Dr.Stockmaster and Dr.Parva!! I always feel at ease and the staff is wonderful! Definitely pick them for your obgyn,you will not be disappointed read more

I am only familiar with the groups that practice through Sentara Leigh hospital but The Group for Women has the best doctors of all of them. All of the doctors there are very kind, knowledgeable and respectful. I am sorry others have not had good experiences with them but the bad reviews seem to center around the office staff. I have never had any trouble with the office staff and Marcella at the Chesapeake office especially is excellent. Please don't let trouble with the office staff discourage you from seeing the best doctors. Drs Fernandez, Pirkle, Parva and Puritz are just wonderful. Now if you are looking for a doctor that tells you only what you want to hear then perhaps this is not the place for you. read more

Love the Group for Women! They have been my doctors for years and I recommend them to ALL my friends. I have received the best care and I always feel like they are there for me and willing to listen to my needs and concerns. The front office staff remembers me every visit and adds a level of comfort as soon as you arrive. Hands down the best women's practice in South Hampton Roads! Love all of the doctors at the GFW. read more

I have been a patient at the group for women for at least 8 years now. The doctor I most often see is Dr. Pirckle, but I have had visits with other doctors there. I'd say overall I have been very happy with my service. There has been days that I was waiting a long time and a couple administrative bumps here and there, but they have been attentive, responsive, and kind overall. I have two healthy babies, I am healthy, and I would recommend them. read more

I have been going to the Group for Women for some time and recently sent my daughter to them. The billing department is the rudest and absolute worst!!! Beware, they overcharged my daughter and then after numerous calls DO NOT WANT TO REFUND the money! It has been months and still no refund!!!!! read more

After having a horrible experience with my two first pregnancies with a doctor who was head of obstetrics at EVMS... my mother-in-law suggested a change and I switched to The Group for Women. The doctors that founded this group delivered my husband, my sister-in-law, my nephew and performed the first examination on me after I suffered a separated placenta during the birth of my second child (while my Dr. Head of Medical school OB/GYN stood across the room and drank coffee... never even stitching me up or examining me ever again even in the hospital. I remember dying and the baby came so fast that it really tore me up. My husband said it was so much blood it was like a car crash. When I called days later to tell them how much pain I was in, they told me to take six add Bill). Dr. Via, With his Grambling boys full of love and care, guided me through tomorrow pregnancies. Babies I would not of happened if I had not switched over to the group for women. During my third pregnancy, when I started having some spotting, I was used to taking that she's up my pizza and using my stair climber because my old doctor would tell me that my baby we're only weigh 8 pounds and what what I do with the rest of the way when I left the hospital. Dr. via told me to be fat and happy and enjoy that time in my life because I was growing child... A real human being and I should cherish that time in myself as much as everyone else was taking care of me. I was still flinch every time I got on the scale during my check ups, even his nurse would not blink an eye and I ended up gaining less and less weight with each pregnancy. It's almost like reverse psychology. When one doctor tells me to take the cheese of my pizza I intentionally ate it and gained weight. When Dr. via told me very warmly to pamper myself, I ended up only getting 19 pounds instead of 50. Dr. Jim via, one of the founding partners, became my doctor and the reason I decided to have more children.He is the reason that I have four beautiful children today! Unfortunately, I am leaving the practice because all but one or two of the original doctors have retired now and even one of the newer doctors who performed my hysterectomy is now gone. I like to establish long-term relationships with my doctors because I have other life-threatening conditions. However, I owe The wonderful physicians at this group all of the things in the world and I really hope that someone looking for an OB/GYN selects A doctor here. I also think that after being under the care of Dr.Via for so long, no one there could ever measure up for me. There are younger faces and doctors who will one day be just as good or nearly just as good. I'm sure you'll find one of them, last time and be with their own patients until they retire.Please do not let my retreat dissuade you from going there. Jim via will always be in my heart and my husband's heart as well. The original partners of this group basically brought our entire family into this world. It's a little more difficult for us to start using the younger faces after having those incredible men guide us through some of the most important months of our lives! read more