I have been a patient of Dr. Maya Bledsoe for over 6 years. My husband and I credit her for bringing our beautiful son into our lives five years ago. Today I write happily pregnant with my second child at age 39. Dr. Bledsoe's medical approach is expert, professional and above all kind. Dr. Bledsoe is one of a handful of Board Certified Fertility Endocrinologists in the state of Texas. Her expertise is derived from her academic training, experience and track record of success. I began seeing her when I had trouble conceiving my first child. I was frustrated and tired of the run of the mill medical advice that was getting me nowhere. During my first visit, Dr. Bledsoe spent a significant amount of time discussing my medical history and ordered very nuanced diagnostic tests. I know this because I had experienced years of being primed and prodded by many OBGYNs working from the same playbook. To clearly identify the root cause of my infertility, Dr. Bledsoe did not limit her analysis to only me; she also worked diligently to assess my husband's medical state. Along the way, her treatment was informed by the latest medical research (which she was quick to refer us to in case we wanted to do some reading on our own), and rich data she collected from our ongoing visits to her office. With every single visit to Dr. Bledsoe, I knew I was closer and closer to achieving my dream. I could feel her working to decipher the puzzle that would allow us to get pregnant. Her care was thoughtful, methodical and data-driven. Most importantly, it was successful. Dr. Bledsoe is the epitome of professionalism. I specially admire how sensitive she is to the needs of her patients. When my husband and I wanted to conceive for the second time, without question we chose Dr. Bledsoe again -despite the fact that we lived more than 300 miles away. At my request, Dr. Bledsoe would expedite her consult if I needed to catch flight, or conversely spend the time with me so that I understood and was comfortable with her line treatment. When I could not come in to see her, she worked with my local Dr to run the necessary tests so she could monitor my condition from afar. When I called panicked because my progesterone levels unexpectedly dropped, she worked with me to ensure I got the proper care, despite being on vacation. I deeply appreciate her willingness to adjust to my needs. And Dr. Bledsoe is kind. This kindness sets the tone for the way her entire team operates. I comment on this because unfortunately this level of consideration is rare. More often than not medical professionals treat patients as one of thousands of cases that shuffle through their office. You are a non-entity and the care is largely mechanical. This is not the case for Dr. Bledsoe and her team (Kaylee and Olga in particular). Inevitably I would find myself forgetting instructions, and or needing prescription refills at the last minute. Dr. Bledsoe's team would patiently answer my questions, reviewing information in detail, and would go out of their way to make sure I had what I needed. They also provided comfort whenever I would call with inane, and self-inflicted anxiety caused by too much Internet reading. They were calm, reassuring and helpful. Never once have I been worried about calling Dr. Bledsoe's office for fear of being branded a stereotypical crazy woman. Each interaction has left me feeling full of hope for the best. This is the first time I ever publicly endorse a medical professional, but I felt compelled to do so because I know there are thousands of women trying to get what I have...beautiful children. I believe in paying it forward and I want to spread the word about Dr. Bledsoe's amazing work in the hopes that other women benefit in the same way I have. Sincerely, An Incredibly Grateful Mother of Two Irma Munoz, COO read more

This is my first review. I don't write these but felt I needed to as the views expressed here are not a of a typical experience. I started seeing Dr. Bledsoe about 1 year ago. My wife has been a patient for a few years. She started to see her to get help with getting pregnant. Dr. Bledsoe found Acromegaly in my wife that 3 other endo's had missed. After my wife's surgery to remove the tumor on her pituitary gland she started fertility treatments. I also became a patient as is common with couples. She found low T, low Thyroid, and low Vit D. I was put on Synthroid & Vit D supplements to treat the Thyroid and Vit. D. She ordered a bone density scan which is common for people with low Vit D as it can caused loss of bone density. (All of which she explained to me.) She diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism. She recommend diet change. (I am a heavy guy.) She also recommend a dietitian. She also has been kind and ran some test I requested that would not changed my diagnosis but help with some questions I had about my Hypothyroidism which found I had Hashimoto's (Which causes Hypothyroidism). With treating the other symptoms my T has started to go up by itself with out T replacement which is great for a person my age. (mid 20's) Her bedside manner could not be any better. She always sits down and talks to you unlike some doctors who are always standing over you. She is a down to business type of person and I like that. I have never had a problem getting into her office for an appointment. The one time we have ever had an issues it was the fault of ARC scheduling and not her or her staff. With the new EMR at ARC you are able to send messages to your Dr and it has helped with treatment. It allows me to send her an "email" with questions and she returns the message with in a day. Her staff is among the best in all of ARC. They know us by name. I know you are saying that is because they have my chart but I have been setting in the lab waiting for a blood draw on random days and Christine (one of the nurses) will be walking by and make a point to say hello (using my name) and ask about my wife as well. Now lets address the complaints listed on yelp about her. First, For those noticing the low reviews please note the age of the reviews. Also the common thing I see in these reviews are that you did not get the answer YOU wanted. Guess what, in medicine you don't always get what YOU want. Lets address a few of the common ones. "She said I was crazy." First I have never had her speak to me or my wife in this way. My wife has Acromegaly which caused an imbalance in hormones. This imbalance can cause mood swings as they did with my wife. These mood swings are often treated by physiologist until your hormones are back in normal range. This brings me to my next point. "She just wanted to give me medication and not natural supplements." First, If you want a natural solution to all your medical issues. (Which I am all for more natural options over synthetic) Then you should go see a DO not an MD. I will tell you right now that the majority of MD endos you go to will follow the same protocols. tl;dr. Awesome Dr. She saved my wife's life and has helped me beyond belief. All the negative reviews are old. read more

I go to Maya for infertility treatment for my husband and me. We've been going for about 6 months. We switched to her after having a horrible and emotionally scarring experience at the Texas Fertility Center. Maya has been absolutely wonderful to work with. I believe each person has to take responsibility and manager their health themselves and use physicians as advisers. That is exactly what Maya empowers us to do. She *does* listen and listens very well to how we want to be treated. We wanted a non-aggressive approach to treating infertility. I definitely was not going to take any clomid. I wanted our vitamin D levels tested. She helped with all three of these requests. She also tested my hormone levels and discovered that I needed treatment outside of the fertility meds for overall health. These tests are something other doctors wouldn't order because I'm not overweight. Despite the fact that I expressed concerns regarding my other symptoms. She wanted to find out *why* I wasn't ovulating rather than just forcing ovulation. For me, Maya has been very thorough and has treated me using a whole body approach rather than only trying to get us pregnant as quickly as possible. I'm on fertility medication. That ups my emotional side exponentially. I've cried in her waiting room, sono rooms and exam rooms. She and her nurses have always been empathetic, understanding and supportive. They give me hugs and check to make sure I feel better later. The only criticism I can make, and this is really more of a criticism on Western medicine in general, is that I'd like to have more focus on nutrition, and I'd like to hear more about vitamin therapy. If a heavy-handed physician with a god complex makes you feel secure and reassured, then Maya probably isn't the physician for you. If you want someone who is patient, understanding and will tailor your treatment to how you want to be treated, then I can't recommend Maya enough. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Bledsoe for years for my PCOS. The first time I was a teenager and I don't remember anything negative. I left Texas for a while and when I came back I went right back to Dr. Bledsoe. She not only remembered me but remembered my mom and asked how she was doing. She always is friendly and states that she is glad to see me. One of the things I really like about Dr. Bledsoe is she always asks me how can I help you. She lets me put the emphasis on the treatment where I want it to. She let me know that once I'm ready to get pregnant we will work on that and until then we will work on maintaining/improving my symptoms. I have never had Dr. Bledsoe prescribe a medication or lifestyle change without describing the benefits of that change to me as well. She is also not medication happy as I have seen alleged in other reviews. Today when I went to see her I asked to go on glucophage (it has been known to help with PCOS symptoms) and she took a look at my bloodwork and my history and she agreed that I could do it since there weren't any negative indicators. She didn't just force medication on me- she explained why I would need it and when/how to take it and the side effects. Dr. Bledsoe actually sits down across from me and looks me in the eye when she talks to me. I can't tell you how many doctors I have had who have had one foot out the door the whole time. Her empathy and compassion are really nice and I never feel judged even when my poor choices affect my condition. I have actually recommeded my sister come from Houston to have Dr. Bledsoe to treat her PCOS since I think so highly of her. Her recommendations on died, vitamins and prescriptions to help me have all been spot on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Bledsoe to anyone who needs a really great endo for their PCOS. read more

Dr. Bledsoe has taken care of my thyroid condition since 2008, and I cannot say enough good things about her and the care that she's provided over the years. Dr. Bledsoe has always educated me on my condition and made sure that I understood all of the possibilities. It certainly is not easy to receive a cancer diagnosis, but that blow was absolutely buffered by the knowledge that Dr. Bledsoe had prepared me with from the very beginning. Because of Dr. Bledsoe's regular monitoring of my thyroid, I was given the earliest cancer detection possible and the very best outcome there could be. Today I am well and recovering under her care. I can move on, and be cancer free. Dr. Bledsoe sent kind and reassuring messages to me during the whole process. She has always been nice and invited my questions. I trust her completely. Her office staff has always been wonderful and helpful, and her nurse Courtney is the highest caliber of nurses. I'd also like to address everyone's sour grapes about waiting. Sometimes I have to wait for Dr.B, sometimes I don't. I challenge everyone to think about this a moment, and just tell me what doctor you don't have to wait for. I'd sure love to know, because I wait on pretty much every doctor I have! Some things are beyond their control. Sometimes there are emergencies and people that are sicker than your are. No one likes to wait, but please trust their professional judgment and just be thankful that you are considered well enough to wait. read more

Let me start out by saying that I have been seeing Dr. Bledsoe for close to 5 years. I have not noticed any of the actions stated in the previous comment. Some of the quotes people have from her are so far off from her mannerism it's almost comical. Dr. Bledsoe always has taken the time to talk with me. She sits and holds a conversation about me, my medical stuff and how I am feeling. She asks questions and listens. She does not go on and on, treating me like child, which have noticed in other Doctors. She tells me what she is thinking and always asks if I have any questions We discuss how I have been feeling, any changes, and what we can do to make me feel even better. I always feel respected, important, and genuinely like she cares. I was originally sent to Dr. Bledsoe because I had a thyroid tumor, after my thyroid was removed we had a few ups and downs with my medication, weight gain and such, but this is to be expected. She has recently added a 2nd medication to my daily regiment and I'm feeling better and better. She is always telling me, I'm here to make you feel even better. Dr. Bledsoe has always treated me with respect, giving me the attention I need, and of all the Endocrinologists in Austin she is the most knowledgeable caring person around. I recommend her to anyone looking for a new Dr. If you have concerns, tell her she has an open ear and listens. read more

My wife's ob/gyn(Dr. Bushart) highly recommended Dr. Bledsoe for infertility. I was surprised to hear that because last year I reviewed all the infertility doctors in central Texas and I excluded her from our potential choice for infertility treatment. She was in the same clinic with our ob/gyn, ARC. We went ahead to see her giving her a chance. After several months of IUI treatment I grew frustrated because I felt she was taking the treatment wrong direction. When IUI failed month after month she could not tell why they failed nor diagnose any abnormalities that might be causing the infertility. Other than checking blood hormones she didn't do even the basic gynecology examination that any infertility doctors would go through to find common infertility causes. We gave up on her. We went to a real infertility specialist and now we have a wonderful 4 month old baby. The reason I am writing this is that I was totally shocked this morning to find that she is not an OB/GYN, but an internist/endocrinologist. She might be able to help if you have hormone related infertility, but she is not for the common gynecology related infertility. I haven't seen any other doctor who is not an OB/GYN and yet practice as an infertility specialist. Most infertility doctors are board certified in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology. That's where you would start your treatment. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Bledsoe since 1996 (15.5 years) and she has treated for hypothyroidism following thyroid cancer. I was scared to go through a second thyroid surgery to take out the reminder of my thyroid. She worked with my PCP to convince me it was the right choice since I was ignoring her advice. Six weeks after surgery, Dr. Bledsoe visited me every day at the hospital during the radioactive iodine treatment, even though patients are too radioactive for care givers to spend too much time in the room. Dr. Bledsoe has followed-up on my treatment for hypothyroidism and parathyroidism all these years which included some episodes of low calcium levels. On those occasions, I was in such a bad condition that she will monitor my progress by calling me on my cell and if she couldn't reach me, she will leave a message with a phone number where to leave her a message on the status of my condition. Her nurse will call me the next day acknowledging receipt of the message if I was fine. If I needed attention, Dr. Bledsoe will call me after hours. Now, many years later, I just have to see her once a year to monitor my thyroid condition. Needless to say, had I not gone through the second thyroid cancer surgery, cancer might have spread and might not be here to rate this doctor. Hooray!! for Dr. Bledsoe. read more

I have been seeing Dr Bledsoe since January of this year for infertility. My husband and I have been trying for the last 2.5 years without success trying to get pregnant. I was refered to Dr. Bledsoe by my OBGYN who gave a very high review. I feel as though Dr Bledsoe was upfront about the cost and time that it takes to determine what needed to be done. She would always give plenty of information on our options and ask what we wanted for treatment. She let us decide if we wanted to wait and usually gave pros and cons for both. I never felt pressured to do something that I was not ready to do or to make a decision without thinking about it. There were a few times that we thought of questions while we were getting labs done and went back to the nurse to let her know and they let us wait to see Dr. Bledsoe again and she helped us understand what we were doing. I also called into the office and spoke with the nurse a few different times and they always talked to Dr. Bledsoe or checked my file and called me back the same day. The nurses and Dr Bledsoe ask how I am doing personally and have always been friendly. Dr Bledsoe has been a very sincere doctor that wants to help us succeed in becoming a family. read more

I, too, am utterly baffled by the 1-star reviews! Not only have I found Dr. Bledsoe to be the EXACT OPPOSITE of the condescending, rude, and careless person mentioned in the reviews, she is absolutely THE BEST DOCTOR I've ever seen or spoken to in 50+ years. Like the other positive reviewers, I find her whole-body approach crucial, because when you're dealing with an endocrinology issue, it's not like it's only going to affect one corner of your body. In fact, the advice and useful tips she's provided that go beyond maintaining healthy thyroid levels have been more targeted and more effective in helping me stay healthy than any I've ever received from a primary care physician, even the ones I consider to be good doctors. I've never felt uncomfortable, talked-down-to, or belittled by her. (This is despite the fact that I know more about anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology than your average patient--it would have been understandable if she'd accidentally assumed I didn't and inadvertently talked down to me...) In conclusion, I'm usually a very suspicious person when dealing with any experts in any field, but I trust her completely. read more

Dr. Bledsoe is treating me for a tumor on my pituitary gland, which has caused my levels of testosterone to fluctuate, with disastrous results, including weight gain. Since firing my first endocrinologist and become her patient, I have been very pleased. I have lost 13 pounds since coming under her care, the tumor is being reduced at a constant rate and my testosterone levels have returned to normal. She actually diagnosed some other problems i wasn't aware of (Vitamin D? Who thinks about Vitamin D?) and is treating those as well. Dr. Bledsoe has a direct way of communicating with patients which might be off-putting for some, but I find her bedside manner to be refreshing. I would recommend her to anyone with some sort of endocrine disorder. I don't know about getting pregnant, as I'm a guy, but there are all sorts of pictures of babies in the office, so I suppose she might be helpful in that regard. Yes, her office schedule is busy, but if you let her staff know up front that you need more face time, it can be arranged. No quibbles or complaints here. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Bledsoe, on the recommendation of both of my lady neighbors. They both love her. I have to say I have only been her patient for about 4 years. I too didn't feel the love since I became her patient. My last visit was this week, Aug. 2011, and I did notice difference in the time she took with me, but I would have liked to see her look at my questionaire a little closer. I have stayed with her because she is close to my office/home and this time I saw a definite improvement over all my other visits. She was really pleasant & seemed to care this time. I hope it sticks! The entire time from check in to her waiting room was smooth as silk and everyone was ontime. Very refreshing to not have to be in the doctors waiting room & waste my time for once. Who would have thought of that? I do have to say that Dr. Lorraine Schroeder / My primary physician for over 20 plus years , Dr. Mike Putney / The best Ortho Surgeon with great bedside manners & Andre Chen @ North Austin Diagnostic Clinic all Rock and love their patients! read more

I am, frankly, shocked and surprised by the negative reviews I've read about Dr. Bledsoe. I find Dr. Bledsoe extremely professional, but basically, very warm and caring. She has always answered all my questions, her nurses are professional and knowledgeable and follow up in a timely manner with phone calls. I think Dr. Bledsoe is a true professional...She "knows her stuff". I was referred to her by my primary care physician of over 20 yrs and as it turned out, due to her diligence, she found, in time, a tumor, which, had it gone undetected, would have blocked my windpipe. We discussed options, and determined surgery to remove my thyroid was best. Synthroid therapy has followed. Here's where the rest of the reviews puzzle me. Dr. Bledsoe and her nurses have monitored me for months...no make that years and are diligent to make sure I'm on the right track. I do not think I'm special or one of a kind, so I'm not sure what these other are doing or not doing correctly. Perhaps they should take a look at themselves and not blame Dr. Bledsoe. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Bledsoe yearly now for almost 20 years for my thyroid condition. The first Dr that I saw for my thyroid condition wanted me to have surgery to remove my thyroid. I went to Dr. Beldsoe for a second opinion. Her opinion was to see if we could treat the condition first and then if my thyroid did not respond to the treatment, consider surgery. Needless to say, I still have my thyroid and everything has been under control for years thanks to Dr. Bledsoe. I have never experienced any of the problems that I read in several negative reviews. I never have to wait more than a few minutes in the waiting room to be escorted into the exam room. The staff has always been friendly and professional. I have never had to wait very long for Dr. Bledsoe to come in. She is always very pleasant. She patiently listens to and fully answers my questions and addresses my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Bledsoe to my family and friends. read more

Today I visited my endocrinologist Dr. Maya Bledsoe at Austin Regional Clinic for my yearly checkup. I've been Dr. Bledsoe's patient since early 2000s and with ARC for 20+ years. After all this time, I felt the need to say that Five (5) stars just isn't enough for Dr. Bledsoe and her medical staff. Her care is A+ and has never waived! I trust Dr. Bledsoe, she's kind, she understands and respects me, values my time...which is a pet peeve of mine. It's important to me that Dr. Bledsoe actively listens to me, she makes decisions about my health with me and not for me. She's proficient at what she does and it appears she enjoys it. Bottom line is Dr. Bledsoe genuinely cares about her patients. From the time I arrived at the front desk and until I left everyone was pleasant with great service!!! Can't forget this...my emails are always answered quickly. Kudos to Dr. Bledsoe!!!! I'm a very satisfied patient... read more

I have been seeing Dr Bledsoe for several years. She has always been pleasant, interested, informative and professional every time i have seen her. She is rarely late and always takes time to answer any questions I have thoroughly - as well as discuss options and alternatives with me. I was very surprised to see even a single negative review of her. I do suspect, however, that if you are the kind of person who doesn't like being told the truth you may have issue with her - but that would be your issue - not hers. She tells me it isn't good that i have gained a bunch of weight - she is right. She expressed concern that I started smoking again and told me I need to quit - she is right. If i were to get upset with her for that - again - my issue not hers. I will continue to see Dr Bledsoe for my issues as long as she is in practice in Austin. GREAT DOCTOR. Always up on the latest information/research. read more

Horrible, horrible doctor. Long wait times, She does not answer questions. Worse thing is she failed to diagnosis a life threatening thyroid condition that should have been obvious based on my symptoms, but she does not listen at all and treated me as if I were malingering. Within 2 weeks after seeing I became more ill called her and her office and she just blew me off and said she wanted to take a wait and see approach. Wtf? I soon wound up in the hospital, and sought a second opinion with a competent Endocrinologist Dr. Scumpia who save my life as I was dying due to toxic hypercalcemia. Then surgery that then corrected the problem that she referred me to corrected the problem and literally kept me from dying. Dr. Bledso blew me off from the minute I saw her, and if I had not received a second opinion her lack of care could easily have killed me. Avoid Dr. Bledsoe like the plague. read more

I have just read some of the other reviews of Dr. Bledsoe, and wonder if those people saw the same doctor that have been happily using since 2003. I was diagnosed with a pituitary gland tumor in 2001 and Dr. Bledsoe has been treating that tumor with medication, and has been diligently monitoring my condition ever since. I have found her to be a very pleasant person to deal with, and a doctor who orders enough blood tests to monitor the status of my ongoing condition. The pituitary tumor has essentially shut down my endocrin system, and I need hormone replacement to give my body what it can no longer produce on its own. Dr. Bledsoe has reduced the dosage of several of my meds when the tests show that it is safe to do so. I value her dedication to my overall well being, and her knowledge of medicine that she puts to such good use. I also find her to have a very pleasant bedside manner. read more

I can't even begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Bledsoe for everything she has done for me and my husband. We started infertility treatments over three years ago with a different doctor. We felt like we were just another number and not like real people experiencing such a sensitive diagnosis. We finally decided to talk to Dr. Bledsoe and instantly we knew she was right for us. She treated us with great kindness and respect. We moved forward with treatment, doing diligently what she asked us to do. Long story short, we found out we were pregnant only months after our first appointment. lt was meant to be. I have to admit we were a little impatient along the way but she never gave up on us. She was determined to give us a baby. Today, we have a beautiful 6-month old baby boy we couldn't live without. I'm so grateful for Dr. Bledsoe and her team. I totally recommend her! read more