I learned of Dr. Kadze through a friend who works in the insurance industry and I will say this right off the bat, like the reviewers of previous posts, her staff are "rude" or seem "detached". I will say right now, they were beyond pleasant to me. However, I initiated a lot of the "how I would like to be treated" attitude. Of course, I had 9 months to build this relationship, a relationship I have every intention or nurturing.
Dr. Kadze's staff does indeed come off as unattached. However, if you are with her in the long haul, you will not be disappointed. I love (LOVE) and live my life with sarcastic humor **insert Curb Your Enthusiasm music here and picture Larry David** so....this office was the one for me. :)
I fell in LOVE with Kadze the moment I met her. Honest! From our initial meeting, it was pretty much "this is your second? ok so....you know what to expect". When I answered "I'll be thin and pretty?" and she laughed with me....I knew she was the one for me.
In December, when we went to Las Vegas for Christmas/My Birthday/Anniversary/Babymoon.....I asked Dr. Kadze "so..I can eat like a tiny bite of tuna right?"....her smile and nod while saying "no" had me on the floor...my relationship with Dr. Kadze is something I will forever cherish. *by the way...this was later confirmed that although you would LIKE to eat it...the answer is NO!*
This was all through the months of her care....this banter back and forth and me constantly asking the office staff, at every appointment how they are doing. How are things in there lives. How are their kids...etc. They have become my extended family in a way.
When I was ready to deliver my second child, we drove to Tarzana Hospital and Dr. Kadze was immediately contacted. WHILE I was checking in! When I went upstairs to L&D, it was confirmed that my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart. *Tarzana Hospital is AWESOME as well!*
The day I was ready to deliver, we were having some difficulties. I could tell by the look on the nurses face that my second princess might not be coming out like my first. The look was confirmed by Dr. Kadze later. As you all know, a C-section is not the most enjoyable way of delivery. I was angry, sad and mostly upset with my body for not allowing my second to deliver like my first one. Of course, I displaced my anger towards the two closest people in my life....my Doctor and my husband. Of course my Doctor understood but assured me that I am in great hands. Well, of COURSE I am in great hands...I knew she was there and so was my husband.
Throughout the whole process, I could hear and see Dr. Kadze. We thought that the umbilical cord was wrapped around our baby only once. Nope...TWO times. That is the reason poor Princess K was not coming out.
When Dr. Kadze placed Princess K on my chest, I was deeply touched. The speed in which when I finally said "let's go to the operation room" and how quickly Princess K was presented to me.
Fast forward a few days after delivery, I arrived at her office and immediately when I walked in....all the office girls asked me how I was doing and that they were "sorry to hear that Princess K wanted to come out C-section....but she's beautiful and you look great!".
My saddest day, was over 2 months ago when Dr. Kadze said to me "I'll see you in 5 months!". I realized....I will no longer see her office monthly and weekly. I will now only see her every six months.
If you are still wondering if Dr. Kadze is the one for you....take my story and take my suggestion. If she is on your plan...GRAB HER WHILE YOU CAN.
Just remember, an OB is a RELATIONSHIP. With it, comes their "Significant others or office spouses (this case, front office/nurse/office mgr)"....you need to nurture all those relationships too. read more