The Vancouver Clinic is just too big. If you want to feel like you're "just a number" instead of a person, then this would be the right place for you.
I thought Dr. Mahnke was nice enough, but getting in to see her was a nightmare. Her schedule was full as soon as it became available and I discovered after I decided to stop seeing her that it's because she only works part time. A part time schedule that's also divided between two different locations, so she's basically only in a particular office one day a week.
Our biggest issue was the wait time - over 40 minutes to see the physician EVERY TIME we had an appointment. Twice with Dr. Mahnke and once with a midwife (had to see her because Dr. Mahnke's schedule was too full). My husband had to leave to return to work before the appointments even started! We were offered an apology the first time we waited and waited and waited, but the most recent time we didn't even get a check-back from the nurse to say she was running behind.
The receptionists at the Columbia Tech Center were less than friendly - example: excusing themselves to answer the general phone line while they're in the middle of helping you at their counter. My appointment scheduling was interrupted by someone calling in to do the same. So, apparently you're better off calling instead of doing so in person....
All of that hassle for a doctor that's almost certain NOT to be on call when you deliver? No thanks. read more
