As a relatively healthy woman from the baby boomer generation, in 2015, with no genetic history of…read morecancer in my family, I was diagnosed with a rare form of endometrial cancer. After a complete hysterectomy and minimal follow-up treatment (without radiation), I enjoyed three years of clean health. Then in 2018, I started having digestive issues, acid reflux, insomnia, burning sensations in legs, abdomen, back and face. I was probed, scanned, had multiple blood tests and referred to many specialists. My auto-immune thyroid numbers were through the roof, I was told I was under stress and that I should try counseling. I was prescribed medication for the acid reflux, medication for sleep and told that eventually I would need to be on medication for my thyroid as well. I used the acid reflux meds for two years, and tried the sleep meds to no avail. I was a mess, my symptoms were getting worse and were a huge disruption to my life and I refused to accept the fact that taking medications were my only way forward. While reading an article in one of my local magazines about boosting your immunity through natural remedies, I was introduced to Dr. Ashley Russell, who was a contributor to the article. I decided it was time to forge a new path. The discovery that her office was only five minutes from my house was a sign from the universe that I had to go and see her. To keep this story brief but poignant, Dr. Russell ran tests that none of my other doctors even thought of and was able to figure out the root cause of all of my symptoms, which she treated gently, using natural supplements, nutritional guidelines and suggestions for mind/body practices. Slowly but surely, all of my symptoms quieted down (and went away), sleep returned and my thyroid numbers came under control. Dr. Russell treats the whole body, not just the symptoms. She gives you the time to speak, she takes the time to listen and learn about you as a person. She cares about your whole body health and not about selling quick fixes or products in general. Dr. Russell helped me regain my quality of life and since 2021, Dr. Russell continues to be my first choice when it comes to my healthcare.

It has admittedly taken me a long time to write a review for Dr. Russell as I don't even know where…read moreto begin with how much she has helped me in the course of being one of her patients for the last year and a half. From the beginning, Dr. Russell understood my concern and understood why it was important to me to find more natural solutions to address the issue that I came to her with. From the very beginning, Dr. Russell's approach was different and refreshing. At our first meeting we discussed the reason why I initially sought her care, but then discussed where I was at as a person and uncovered that I really had multiple goals that I was wanting to address. She ordered a health panel and carefully walked me through understanding all the numbers---something no doctor had other done before with me. She answered all my questions thoughtfully and provided resources to help me better reach my personal health goals. The other thing that Dr. Russell makes clear from the beginning is that she wants you to be an active participant in your health and she really means it. She doesn't get offended when I ask questions and doesn't think that I am questioning her expertise or professional opinion. She understands how important it is to me to be involved and fully understand different options, and she facilitates this understanding. In short, Dr. Russell is a truly caring health professional that fully supports her patients. She is respectful, non-judgmental, attentive, and smart. To Dr. Russell you are not a number, but actually a person that she truly cares about. She remembers what you talk about from visit to visit and helps you be accountable toward reaching your personal health goals. During COVID, we have been having virtual telehealth visits that have been seamless. I feel very fortunate to be one of her patients and cannot recommend her highly enough.

I'm posting this for my sister who does not have yelp. She was seen by Marie Pryor CRNP to start…read moreon HRT. She did her pap, bloodwork and mammogram/sonogram. Marie Pryor told my sister that she needs to start taking a statin drug for her high cholesterol and another medication for her liver before she will write a prescription for HRT and that she will need to come in every 2 months. She does not want to start on a statin or any other unnecessary medication. All she wanted was to start on HRT to relieve her extreme menopause symptoms. $75 copay for each visit wasted.

I loved my experience at the new Urbana/Worthington Blvd location. I saw Marie Pryor & she was…read morefabulous. She really made a point of listening to all my concerns, patiently answered ever question and helped me come to a solution that was right for me. When an unaffiliated pharmacy gave me trouble over the prescription, Denise was wonderful about troubleshooting the problem and following up with the pharmacy directly to solve it. Then getting back to me to make sure I knew it would be ready to go! I really loved my experience with this practice that actually cares!

0/10 Do not recommend…read more Do not be a patient here. They are understaffed, over worked and absolutely do not care about you as a human or individual. As a first time mom I left appointments in tears with how unsupported I felt. The worst doctors I have ever ever ever encountered: the Dr. Heyman couple (husband and wife). AWFUL. Would leave 0 stars if I could.

What a rude bunch at this office!!! Horrible staff with ZERO manners especially the woman at the…read morefront with the eye liner, she talked to me in a very condescending manner and raised her voice at me! They provided a service to their benefit even though I opted to have it done at the local hospital. I regret giving Dr. Gao a chance. Wish Dr. Chen was still practicing.

The reason this review gets 2 stars versus 1 is that the sonographer was really, really gentle,…read morerespectful of my privacy, and just a peach! Considering how invasive a transvaginal ultrasound is, those qualities are super-important! Wish all doctors were like her! Dr. Bienkoski disappointed me yet again, though. The ultrasound showed *no* fibroids, but he *still* advocated the hysterectomy, supposedly to cure the heavy bleeding! WTF? Are you kidding me? Especially when so many real medical studies and loads of proof from actual hysterectomy patients show that women who have their uteruses removed have bladder problems like incontinence and weakened pelvic floors as a result of having nothing to support the bladder anymore. Call me crazy, but I don't' think that bladder mesh or a pelvic sling is a good trade-off....but he blew off my concerns about that. We settled on doing a biopsy on the endometrial tissue to figure out where the heavy bleeding was coming from. Thinking back on it now, even feeling that you have to negotiate with your doctor shouldn't be something that *ever* happens. A week or two later, I had an MRI done on my back for separate issues, but the resulting images showed adenomyosis of the uterus, which means the endometrial tissue has grown into the uterine muscles, which produces enlarged uterus, heavy periods, lots of pain....etc. I called the Frederick office and asked a nurse if the biopsy was the correct test to do, considering the new results. She said no, but argued with me (the patient!) about cancelling the procedure!!!! So, in total, after 2 different appointments at two different (but linked) facilities in MD, I realized 2 things: 1) I needed to see a different doctor entirely at a new facility STAT; and 2) the word 'capital' can mean either 'really good;' or 'money.' As in: "It's a capital day to see the Washington Monument' or 'Capital seems to be the only thing this so-called womens' clinic seems to care about.' Enough said. Also, when I scheduled an consult with a new doctor at a new facility entirely, a nurse there confirmed a biopsy isn't needed in this case. Also, I asked for a disc of the sonogram to take to another doctor, and they said they couldn't due to HIPPA rules. Again, WTF? They're MY results and I was the one asking for them!!! They sent me another paper report in the mail just a few days ago....sigh....another battle to fight, just to get my own medical test results.

I have been putting this off for a while but I have the need and obligation to warn any potential…read morepatients. This is by far the worst practice for women's clinic. The staff here treat you horribly half the time. There is a stupid rule that children cannot be present in the ultrasound room therefore fathers cannot see there unborn child. Of course your not informed of this prior to your wife's scheduled ultrasound appointment. Oh and if your AD military expect to be treated with second hand service just because you have TriCare or Johns Hopkins for insurance. This place is crap and is seriously due some customer service training regulations reform.

Went for extreme menopausal symptoms. I'm not a candidate for hormone replacement. Dr. Abegaz was…read moreawful. Very dismissive and just wanted to push anti-depressants. UGH. The best person at this practice is BECKY. She was on top of things for me. Look elsewhere for menopause help. UGH.

I've had a couple low level needs and they met these needs sufficiently in the past. nothing to say…read moreI had a great experience- just bog standard. I did have a lovely experience with Dr Thomas but she doesn't provide within my realm of needs at the moment. find a better provider if you have any needs which are at all complex or urgent. they care more about almost everything else other than the patient.

Lacks empathy and compassion. Very disinterested in what has been a devastating, drawn out process…read morefor me. Didn't offer any help whatsoever. Would not recommend.

Communication is very poor. I go once a year for annual check ups and they don't communicate the…read moreresults of any tests. After my last check up this year, I received a letter in the mail, essentially saying that they were not going to keep me as a patient because I didn't comply with their recommendations for additional testing (what recommendations? they never told me the results of any tests that I had nor did they tell me I needed any follow up tests). I will be finding another medical provider.