Whatever you do: Do NOT go see Caledonia Buckheit. I strongly advise caution if you are considering Dr. Buckheit for pregnancy or newborn care. She routinely recommends dangerous vaccines, which include aluminum and mercury, for pregnant patients and newborns. These vaccines contain substances known to carry serious risks, including encephalitis and brain damage. If you care about protecting yourself and your baby, I urge you to research thoroughly and get multiple opinions before accepting any interventions here. Read Dissolving Illusions. There are safer, more natural and holistic options available elsewhere. Trust your God-given immune system. Even the FDA does not recommend Covid vaccines for pregnant women! She is out of her mind. read more

I've been with Kamm McKenzie for over a decade for all sorts of care and I've had a wonderful experience with every practitioner there. Everyone is friendly, answers all of my questions, and supports me in my decisions. I highly recommend them!! read more

It took me a while to build up the courage to write this but I know now that sharing my experience may help another mother. I found out I was pregnant after a long time of trying only to be treated poorly by this facility. When I came in for my first ultrasound, my husband and I were ecstatic but that later took a major turn when the morning sickness kicked in. It was so bad that it did not feel like regular morning sickness. I had all day sickness, couldn't keep anything down, not even water and as I expressed how I felt during the pregnancy, my concerns were dismissed and disregarded. Thankfully I was able to switch OBs and I was immediately diagnosed with HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) and was put on a treatment plan to get me through the pregnancy and have a healthy baby. So much more happened with how I was treated but I will keep it short and just say that if I hadn't switched OBs, either me or my baby wouldn't be here today. HG is something rare that happens during pregnancy but it is very real and very debilitating and life threatening if not taken seriously to be addressed and treated. If you're having a smooth pregnancy then maybe this OB will be alright with you but if you're having a complicated pregnancy, I strongly suggest you find another OB that will LISTEN to your concerns and not put you and your baby's life at risk. It's up to you to advocate for yourself, don't let an OB dismiss how YOU are feeling during YOUR pregnancy. Not every pregnancy is smooth and it's okay to advocate for you and your baby. Switching OBs was the best decision I've ever made. read more

Doctor Hale is great!!! . And the receptionist are very nice people. Environment is great. Would definitely recommend.

It is very obvious the practice is only interested in those that are pregnant (regular office visits = recurring revenue stream). Getting an appointment for a regular pap or problem visit takes weeks to schedule. I am sitting at my annual mammogram apt and the radiologist simply wanted a verbal diagnostic order. KM wouldnt give the verbal order until I come in for a problem visit. I had been at KM just a few weeks before for an annual pap (they did a bad job of collecting a good enough sample and I have to go back) and I mentioned the issue at that apt that would require the diagnostic order. Again they didn't do their job of updating the mammogram order and still want me to come in for a problem visit. All goes back to the beginning...they just want the billings and are not interested in serving the patient needs. I encourage people considering this practice to do their homework. read more

Kamm McKenzie was recommended to me. When I called to schedule appointment it did take a while to get in but that is normal at most medical offices. When I arrived, the staff was friendly. The waiting room was large with different seating choices. The area where the nurse takes vitals was in a communal area so there are other patients close by you. The patients were to sit on stools. It was an awkward setup. I'd prefer a more private area and a chair. I loved the provider I saw. She was down to earth and friendly. The office had a calm environment. read more

Wow! Visited the Kamm McKenzie practice and from the minute that I walked in until I left I felt extremely welcomed and really appreciated the warm reception from the entire staff! I am a new client so my appointment took a bit longer and I really liked that I wasn't rushed and everything was explained along the way. The intake is a bit unusual in that you are seated in a common area with divider walls, but i still felt a level of privacy. What I loved the most was that you meet the Dr first, fully dressed, before your exam. A different and very reassuring approach. Dr Kalinowski is a very warm, welcoming Dr who immediately puts you at ease. Overall, a 5 star experience and I highly recommend this practice. So grateful that I chose this office and met such a kind Dr and the staff overall were terrific! read more

Loved being a patient here. Especially my labor and delivery almost 3 weeks ago with Dr. Byrd. She is great and has such an enthusiastic, friendly personality. Highly recommend Dr. Byrd, Dr. Kalinowski and Dr. Bernstein; though, all of the doctors I saw at this practice (which was most of them) were great. Would definitely come here again if I found myself pregnant once more. Sometimes you can wait for a while to be seen by a doctor but in my experience it is worth it. Appointments can sometimes seem a little rushed but if you do have questions or concerns they will absolutely take the time to listen and answer to the best of their ability. I was always taken seriously and again, words can't describe how great labor & delivery were for me. Granted, the nurses at the hospital played a huge part and were equally impressive as the doctors i had been seen by, but again, Dr. Byrd was an absolute joy to deliver with. 100% recommend Kamm McKenzie to other women! read more

After my previous OBGYN moved her practice several states away, I feared I would never find anyone that would care for me as she did. However, Kamm Mckenzie came highly recommended and I could no longer ignore the symptoms and issues I was experiencing. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone gave them a shot. I saw Lauren Wheeler and boy was I amazed! She took the time to sit with me and truly engaged in my concerns, assuring me that we would figure out what was causing these issues. Just after spending a little less than an hour with her, I am fully confident that she will see to it to resolve this issue. I am grateful to have found such a caring, genuine, and concerning office. I look forward to trusting Dr.Wheeler and her staff with my care. read more

I have been waiting to write this review so that I could comment on my total experience of my 9 month pregnancy and 6 week postpartum. In a nutshell - Kamm McKenzie hit the ball out of the ballpark. I was having my first baby and this OBGYN really helped put me at ease throughout my entire pregnancy. Not only are the Doctors all great but the nurses answered all of my questions and concerns on the pregnancy nurse line and online email portal. Everyone was so nice and I never felt like just another number to them. I even had a few insurance billing questions and the billing department was great to work with and answered all of my questions without making the conversation awkward. And yes some doctors offices get defensive when you ask about the billing! The front desk women were also super sweet and scheduling was always easy. I plan on definitely using this OBGYN for our future pregnancies as well. The only advice I can give are 2 minor, VERY MINOR things - at Durant Rd office I was not able to get a 3D ultrasound no matter how many times I asked. I was told it was too time consuming during my ultrasounds if they were to do it for everyone (I had many because I was high risk). But I was confused at this response because it's just a flip of the switch on the machine. But when I went to the Computer drive location the nurse offered a 3D print out without me even asking. I think it's just at the discretion of the ultrasound tech's because they were 2 different nurses. So my recommendation is to go to computer drive if you want to see your baby in 3D. Second recommendation- some of the NST's and ultrasounds were scheduled for far too long. Meaning you would be scheduled for your ultrasound/NST and then your doctors visit would be scheduled after. But if I completed those in 10 minutes, it would leave me waiting for the doctors visit after the NST/ultrasound for 20-30 minutes. I understand it's hard to time these out because you never know if your baby will move enough during these and how long it will take your baby to pass the tests. But there needs to be a little bit more communication from the nurses to the doctors if you finish early in my opinion. I did ask one doctor about this and he said he was scheduled to see me at 3:00, despite me getting done with my NST at 2:30. Just a small gap here they could close. Besides those two tiny hiccups I have no complaints and would recommend this doctors office to anyone having a baby. Highly recommend! read more

Love them! Every experience I have ever had at this office is so pleasant. The birth of my son was a great experience with them and all the doctors are so nice and professional. Highly recommend especially if you want to deliver at WakeMed as they seem to be one of the few OBs that still deliver there. read more

Amazing doctors and staff! Took excellent care of me and my baby throughout my pregnancy. This was my first pregnancy and they never made me think my questions / concerns were ridiculous. Very lucky to have been under their care. Especially thankful to Dr. Bernstein for the care in delivering my baby. read more

I have had the best experience with these doctors. Previous doctor was so negative with no options so I had to find another practice. The doctors at this practice are so gentle spirited, caring and so positive. The level of comfort they gave me was indescribable. The location on Durant Rd is very convenient. The office is well lit, well decorated, clean and spacious. The front desk ladies are also great. I would highly recommend. read more

Truly Personalized Care for Moms who want Natural Births I transferred to Kamm McKenzie half way through my fourth pregnancy and couldn't have been happier with my birth experience. I pride myself in taking good care of my body all the time and have always sought a natural birth with no unnecessary medical interventions. Prior to coming to KM, I went to two different midwifery practices in Cary for OB visits (including the birth center for my 3rd pregnancy and start of my 4th) and gave birth at the Cary hospital for my first three children. I was always afraid to go to an OB for fear that unnecessary interventions would be pushed. My experience was just the opposite! I had 9 prenatal visits at Kamm McKenzie and was in and out very quickly on six of them. Three visits took longer, which I expect to happen sometimes as patients unexpectedly need more time with a provider. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and respectful. When it was time to schedule, the staff was always very willing to work with me for an appointment that accommodated my schedule. This was unfortunately not the case at the other practices I had attended where I had to adjust my schedule to 'fit' into their inflexible windows. I was fortunate to have another pregnancy without complications. At KM, I was not asked to do anything additional other than a 36-week growth scan (typical for in an IVF pregnancy) and a 40-week NST test. At 40 weeks, I was told as long as everything continued to go smoothly, I could have until 42 weeks to deliver. At the other practices, I felt the providers were constantly looking for excuses to derail my desires for a natural, unaided birth by adding stress to include daily checkups later in the pregnancy, weekly NST's that turned to daily, and constant pressure to schedule the birth. In the end, my water broke and labor didn't begin on its own so I needed to be induced. During my induction, my birth plan was followed and all my decisions were respected. I walked away happy about our 4th birth. Even though I ultimately had an induction, I felt that I had as natural of a birth as I could have had given the circumstances. Also, my interactions with the two on-call pediatricians and all the nurses at WakeMed Raleigh were equally as positive. I transferred to Kamm McKenzie and had the best OB and birth experience with my 4th child. I received quality care from a practice that listened to and supported my needs. My only regret is that it took us four births to find the right practice. I want to thank the staff, especially Dr. Bernstein and Courtney at WakeMed Raleigh. They were especially awesome when we needed it the most. read more

This is the best OB/GYN practice in the area. I have been a patient here for 26 years and counting. Professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable staff, nurses, and doctors. Dr. Kamm retired several years ago and this is Dr. McKenzie's last year before retirement. There are plenty of doctors on the group from which to choose and they are all awesome. Dr. Smith delivered by son and Dr. Rush delivered my daughter, but I have have been seen by almost all of the doctors at least once. read more

Having been a patient of this practice for 38 years I am so saddened by their current level of customer service. This is the second time recently that I have left a message for a nurse and it took them more than a week to get back to me the first time, so I just made an appointment and paid to be able to ask my questions & get an answer. This time I have an urgent need & it's been a day & a half & still no response. I guess it's time to look for another practice. read more

Every single aspect of this practice is AMAZING!! I became a new OB pt in February and just delivered with Dr. Smith at Big Wake. From day one, I never had one issue. Their scheduling, billing and nursing staff were all assertive and professional. They may be a huge practice but always made me feel like I was their only patient. Since I was an OB pt I had the pleasure of seeing every Dr and they were all phenomenal. I highly recommend this practice. Also, there were only 2 instances when I "waited" to see a Dr. and it was barely 15 minute wait. read more

I have been experiencing pelvic and abdominal pain and have had a CT and vaginal ultrasound that had concerning results for cancer. I called to make an appointment with my OBGYN at this practice only to be told that she has retired so that makes me a "new patient" and I have to wait 2 months. I guess the fact that I am in daily pain and could have cancer doesn't matter at all and they don't care. Horrible way to treat a current patient who may have cancer. read more