I was going through my papers today and stumbled upon a LabCorp pap smear analysis dated 2012 (!) reviewed by Dr. Bridges. The test showed cell abnormality (not HPV).The clinician provided history included "abnormal bleeding" (obviously reported by me during the visit). He was really blind all these years. PS The most ironic thing is that I chose him based on the amazing reviews on yelp. read more

His office is actually located 2440 M Street #416 the phone number is right. He also delivers out of Sibley and GW. So that's why I think the address is GW hospital. Anyway, call him and make your appt. Are you looking for the BEST of all "BESTEST" OBGYN. This is the right man for you. Dr. Bridges is kind, gentle and a great personality. He delivered my first baby and walked me and my husband through it all. I love this man. Even my husband liked him. He took really great care of me and my baby and my husband. His southern accent really makes you feel like he cares. He sits you down and reviews all the necessary and unnecessary details about your body and choices. He educates you so you can make the right choice. I love this man... I love this man. Now that I am in Los Angeles, I have not found the same treatment yet. His staff is also friendly and they even are patient about payments. :) I love this man... read more

I actually found Dr. Bridges using Yelp and I can tell you that I was not disappointed!! I found that unlike some previous female obgyns I've had, he was not condescending at all and was very open to my concerns. He actually diagnosed an issue I've had for years, that other obgyns basically ignored. I've been recommending him to all of my friends, esp those who had reservations about going to a male obgyn! read more

Very rude office!! I called them and they immediately hung up on me once the operator mentioned I use sign language and they would interpret for me. If I could, I would give them a ZERO star (yelp, consider this as an option). That's a red flag. Hanging up is only the beginning of a lousy service. read more

I haven't been to an OB/GYN this good in 8 years. First, the office had me fill out very minimal paperwork and nothing on my medical history. I thought that was strange, until they took me back for my appointment and told me not to get undressed yet, that the doc wanted to speak with me first. He then brought me into his office and spent 30-40 minutes (no joke!) talking to me. We went over my entire medical/sexual history, typical questions he asks, and then he gave me plenty of time/opportunity to go over things with him. I even brought up some questions that I had asked prior OB/GYNs about and his responses were soooo much more useful than advice I've been given in the last 7 or so years. The exam was as comfortable as these things can be. He was very gentle, explained everything he was going to do step-by-step, where I would feel pressure, etc. He also talked to me the entire time (about where I lived, how the neighborhood has changed, etc.) and made me feel very comfortable. And at the end when I had to have bloodwork done, rather than having to go to another office or lab in the office complex, one of his nurses took my blood and sent everything away for samples- far less hassel and time than I'm used to (although, I was still there for a little over an hour total). I couldn't more highly recommend him. FYI, he's very good so for my first appointment I had to wait about a month and a half to get in. read more

I used to like Dr. Bridges and thought he was patient and informative although at times I felt like it was just too much of useless talking instead of just checking things out. My delivery with another doctor from this practice wasn't great. I wrote about my experience here. 6 weeks after delivery I went to see Dr. Bridges for my first postpartum visit and I was very disappointed. They don't even follow the new recommendations about women to be checked 3 weeks after delivery not 6 weeks due to the rising mortality rates of mothers after giving birth. But that's fine - thank god I was doing well physically by then. I was expecting to fill out a questionnaire for postpartum depression - didn't happen. He didn't even ask if I was feeling sad or anxious. Our pediatrician did it but not him! After asking a few questions about the delivery and my baby and going on and on how it was nurses' job not Dr. O'Brien's to tell me when to push or not push and basically dismissing my concerns about her, he told me "well you look really tired". I was shocked and wanted to tell him that as a mother of a 6-week old baby who cries a lot, needs to be fed and changed and held around the clock, plus 2 more kids at home, it shouldn't be so strange that I was looking tired. I simply said "well I have a newborn so yes I do look and feel tired". What he said next was even more shocking. He said "why don't you just give her some formula then, that will help with sleep"... How could he say something like that??? No one can give advice to moms on how to feed their babies. No one. I told him I was going to breastfeed only and he said "oh that is surprising, usually moms are more relaxed about this stuff if it's a third baby". Omg, I just wanted to leave at that point. Also, he asked unnecessary questions about my baby's birth defect although he had never even heard of this particular defect. So what was the point to ask those questions?! I have a pediatrician and a whole team of specialists to discuss that topic. I went in to see him for my health not my child's health. And I am not going back to him. Also, please pay attention to his nurse - she never washes her hands before drawing blood or administering shots. I believe it's a major violation. read more

Dr. Bridges was my doctor the 24 years I lived in the DC area. He was the most caring doctor I've had. He took the time to find the source of my problems instead of just giving me medication. I referred many friends to him. read more

Dr. Bridges is the best, OB/GYN doctors I've ever seen. I started seeing him over 8 years ago and would highly recommend him. Prior to examining me we had a lengthy discussion in his office for about an hour. He asked me lots of questions about my life, my health, my family's health, etc. He gives me opportunities to ask questions of my own. After this we had a short exam and I was on my way. Dr. Bridges has everything you want in a doctor. He's kind, attentive, patient, respectful, and smart. He'll be honest with you, but in a kind way. You would be hard pressed to find better in the DC area. I plan on using him as my physician as long as i live in this area. read more

I have been with Dr. Bridges for well over 30 years. He was the greatest then, and he is still the very, very best. He is as good as it gets! Darlene Yvonne Jordan Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 read more

Dr Bridges has followed me during both my first, and now second, pregnancies. Prior to becoming pregnant the first time he took a significant amount of time for a pre-conception consult and explained how he also tunes into general practice-type care during annual OBGYN exams - a comprehensive medicine approach which I appreciate. As both of my pregnancies are deemed high-risk, I will also say that he follows care closely but defers to the additional specialist doctors that I see in order to make a fully informed decision. At each stage of pregnancy he has been thorough, patient and extremely informative. His predictions for my first labor were spot-on and he was a voice of support and reason throughout a difficult labor. I have no doubt his will be a calming presence when he delivers my second child. And post-natal care was accommodating to a new mom's schedule and very kind. My husband accompanied me to many visits and also feels he has a positive relationship with the doctor and always feels welcomed and his questions are answered thoroughly. I've had nothing but amazing interactions with his office staff, who quickly knew me by name and greeted me familiarly at each visit. They're also very kind when I need to bring my toddler along to my prenatal visits, and she loves the attention! I've also run into former assistants of his at other specialists offices now who remember fondly working for Bridges and ask after him sincerely. Overall I couldn't ask for a better experience with an OB. read more

I'm actually writing this review on behalf of the Mrs. I am told that the receptionist at this office is as rude as they come. So rude, in fact, that my wife fears calling to make an appointment because of the intrusive nature of her questions and condescending attitude when given a response. She is THE ONE who determines how urgent of an issue something is when setting appointments. Something that may be causing great concern is given the "oh, that's no big deal" attitude. The front desk person should show kindness and sympathy when dealing with patients. We are currently searching for another physician. It is sad, shameful and pathetic that the front desk person causes a doctor to lose business. read more

I feel so lucky to have had Dr. Bridges take care of me, while I lived in the DC area. He is the only ObGyn I've had to actually gather my medical history by talking to me, asking questions, and listening. He's answered all my questions and addressed concerns. I would describe his care as comprehensive and truly patient-centered. His staff is also wonderful. Now that I've moved to Arizona, I will miss Dr. Bridges and his office staff. read more

Cannot say enough good things about him. He is a great guy and a great doctor. The very best. He always takes the time to talk to me about any problem and has never rushed me in the 10 plus years I've gone to him. He never talks over you or dismisses anything you say. Both of my sisters see him too. I didn't have the best time with a pregnancy and he saw me everyday when I was having problems. I like his office staff. I have always though they all were very nice and easy to work with. If for some reason my insurance no longer covered him - I would go to him anyway. read more

I switched to Dr. Bridges from a mega-practice when I was 11 weeks pregnant. The difference was like night and day. At my first appointment at the big practice, the doctor spent about five minutes with me and didn't ask how I'd been feeling or whether I had questions -- and this was my first appointment for my first pregnancy! By contrast, at my first appointment with Dr. Bridges, the man himself spent over an hour with me, going over my health and family history, what to expect, and so on. He even gently chided me for not bringing my husband because he likes to talk to the dads too. I've also called the office a couple of times with questions, and the nurses I spoke to were very helpful. Note: he does NOT deliver at GW anymore, which surprised me, given that he uses GW's facilities for testing, etc. and his faculty profile page is on GW's website. He delivers only at Sibley. read more

I should send the woman who recommended Dr Bridges flowers. What a relief! I met him in his office to discuss my and my partner's health history/ needs and so on instead of filling it out on paper four times only to have the dr ignore it. Dr. Bridges asked questions to follow up on answers I gave and took the time to to answer all of my questions respectfully and completely. We discussed various tests that could be done and he respected my decisions. Only when we finished talking and I'd asked every question I could think of did he send me to the exam room. That part, well it's never fun, but it was less awkward than I thought and over pretty quickly. read more

Dr. Bridges is fantastic. I was his patient from 2002-2006 & recommended him to all of my girlfriends & co-workers. I have since moved and am still struggling (2 years later!) to find anyone up to his caliber. read more

Dr. Bridges is an amazing doctor. He truly cares about each of his patients. I saw him last week for the first time and before any type of exam, he sat with me in his office for about 30 min and did a full medical history with me. He's kind and compassionate and very knowledgable about his practice. Also very thorough. Down side is his receptionists aren't the kindest over the phone, but in person they were fine with me. I will definitely be returning. read more

I am a new patient and had a very pleasant experience with Dr. Bridges. He was friendly and warm and spent at least a 1/2 hour with me in his office asking me about my medical and family history. It seemed like he really cared about me as a new patient and took his time to make sure that he understood everything about me. This is stark contrast to my other gynecologist who must have spent at most 5 minutes with me, including my exam. Dr. Bridges made me feel at ease and I look forward to my next annual appointment (which I usually never say about Doctors visits!) read more

Dr Bridges has been my doctor since April 2014 and I am really lucky to have found him! I tried a couple of other doctors in the area but I wasn't happy with any of them. He is the best ob-gyn one can ever have. He is extremely knowledgeable, very patient and takes every detail into account. The assistants in his office like Jackie are all on top of the game and remember every detail of each patient. He takes time to talk to you about your health history and explains every procedure in detail and never gets angry if you ask him even a million doubts! I had my first baby in November and I cannot explain how beautifully Dr Bridges took care of me. I had to have an emergency c section and Dr Bridges performed the surgery perfectly. The incision was so small and it has healed very well. He is an amazing surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best ob-gyn in DC! read more

Dr. Bridges is a rockstar. He is one of the rare cases of doctors who are excellent from a medical/professional perspective, but also really nice human beings. I wish there were more like him! He came highly recommended, but I was told that many doctors/nurses in the USA can be pushy when it comes to medical intervention in labor an delivery, so I went in a bit prejudiced because of that. He not only cleared out my prejudice on day 1, but he consistently addressed all my concerns as a first time mom, and even in the delivery room, he was extremely supportive of my choices. I wished for a natural labor and delivery as much as possible, with medical intervention only if/when necessary, and he was extremely supportive and made sure that is what happened. I still see him for my regular yearly check-ups. Office staff is nice and prompt, nothing but praise here on that front too. read more

This review is not for Dr. Bridges, who seems like a fine doctor, but his front-office staff. I saw Dr. Bridges for the first 12 weeks of my pregnancy, then moved out of state. Since then, I've been unable to get copies of my medical records, despite sending multiple faxes and emails (at their request) and making many phone calls. When you call the office, your call is directed to an answering service, even during normal business hours. This means that you can't speak to anyone, but can only leave your name and number. None of my messages have been returned. I've basically given up on seeing any results (bloodwork, ultrasound) from my first trimester, which is disappointing and frustrating. Before this experience, I had a positive impression of the office. read more

I can only echo the previous comments about Dr. Bridges: he is very attentive, always spends time with you, his staff is friendly and professional. I have had some billing issues but they always get resolved. In fact I chose him because of the great reviews on yelp. But, I am concerned that it is very possible that he would not deliver my baby since he has a solo practice and is working together with 6 other Ob/gyns located all over the city whom I would not even be able to see before the birth. I noticed that all comments below are from women that he himself helped deliver: does anyone here have birthing experience with some of his affiliate Ob/gyns? read more

Dr. Bridges was amazing at delivering my son. I ended up being without an epidural and he managed the whole delivery process calmly and professionally, creating a very friendly and warm atmosphere. I felt reassured and encouraged by him and knew everything would be great. Dr. Bridges showed me a breathing technique that actually worked and helped me to effectively deal with pain. Could not have asked for a better doctor! read more

Dr. Bridges is probably the best, OB/GYN doctors I've ever seen. I came in after a 2 month wait as a new patient very eager to have him address my many questions. He didn't disappoint. Prior to examining me we had a lengthy discussion in his office for about an hour. He asked me lots of questions about my life, my health, my family's health, etc. He gave me many opportunities to ask questions of my own. After this we had a short exam and I was on my way. Dr. Bridges has everything you want in a doctor. He's kind, attentive, patient, respectful, and smart. He'll be honest with you, but in a kind way. You would be hard pressed to find better in the DC area. I plan on using him as my OB doctor when we look to start a family next summer. read more

I'd like to disagree with the two posts about the front desk staff (we're all entitled to our opinions) and write about my experience for anyone reading. I have been a patient of Dr. Bridges for over 10 years and saw him for the first time with my first pregnancy.... which resulted in a loss of the pregnancy. As you can imagine, this was the most difficult thing you could go through with a doctor. While it is correct that you discuss your issue with the front desk, I found them to be nothing but patient, knowledgeable and caring in helping me deal with this. There was a period of about a week where they had to deal with me about every single day and they were nothing short of supportive for what I was going through. She once spent about 15 minutes on the phone with me, talking with me, and I KNOW how busy that office is. Everyone has their own experiences, but this was mine and I don't think the reception should persuade anyone to not see Dr. Bridges. I was and continue to be very comfortable in this office and look forward to another experience there, hopefully with a better outcome. read more

Dr. Bridges is by far THE best Dr. EVER!!!! I was sick for years and didn't know what was going on. I was given the run around to try every birth control known to man. I was referred to him by a friend and within 30 days, he had me in for an initial appt, evaluated, labs done, had surgery and was on my way to recovery! He evaluated me from top to bottom until he figured out why my reproductive system was shutting down. He's very sweet, educated and has a wonderful sense of humor. All around great Dr!! Absolutely love him to death! read more

Dr. Bridges is the best. I have a clinical background and he was very thorough and had great listening skills and cares about his patients. I have been to other GYN doctors who do not do a thorough exam but not Dr. Bridges - he actually takes an in-depth history and physical and then does a thorough exam. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Bridges as he is the best. It was so refreshing to find Dr. Bridges. Just wish that more doctors were like him. Jane W. RN read more

Dr. Bridges delivered our daughter last month. I went to him because he delivers at Sibley, and I wanted to deliver there after having a horrible labor and delivery experience at GW, with our son. We couldn't have been more happy with Dr. Bridges. He is a great doctor and we were in experienced hands. Office staff are also terrific. Highly recommend. Also, we are a huge fan now of Sibley's maternity ward. read more

Dr Bridges is wonderful. He is professional and knowledgable and makes you feel completely informed. He gives you all the facts so you can make the best decision for you. He delivered my baby by c-section and I had a fantastic experience. I recovered far quicker than I imagined and didn't even require any pain meds stronger than ibuprofen. I have to move away and I know I will never find an Ob Gyn as good as him. His staff is also wonderful, very friendly and professional. read more

I have been with Dr. Bridges for over 10 years and would never think of switching. He is the best by far. Very professional, personable, knows what he is talking about. Makes great suggestions. Even though I only see him most times once a year, he always knows me and is very thorough and pays attention to details. read more

Just adding an update: since my last review I must say that all the problems with the office staff have been resolved easily, and I've had very good experiences with each of them, and I continue to hold Dr Bridges in highest regard. read more

I am new to the area and have been looking for a good ob/gyn for a few months. After waiting six weeks (!) for my appointment, I had to cancel due to illness. I happened to mention I'd call to reschedule and I told "Sorry, we don't reschedule new patients if they cancel their appointments." Unbelievable! I'm sure that he is as awesome as everyone else thinks but I wouldn't go there even if they'd let me in the door. Every day I am more and more appalled at the level of service and care in DC - I suppose I should just lower my expectations. read more

Dr. Bridges is, hands down, the best doctor I've ever had. This is my first pregnancy and Dr. Bridges has taken the time to talk with me and my husband about all of our questions and concerns. (My husband thinks he rocks.) Dr. Bridges is warm and kind, and has been incredibly responsive to my anxiety about labor and delivery - he even arranged a meeting for me with the anesthesia team so that I could talk with them about my worries. He's on top of all of the latest medical literature and will talk with you in a kind but straightforward way about all of your options, and work with you once you let him know what your preferences are. He also helps you prepare not only for labor, but also for actually having a child. (He advised us to make sure to pick out a name before the due date, line up a pediatrician, stock the house with diapers in case the baby comes early, and identify my post-partum supports ahead of time to make the weeks after birth less stressful.) Every time I see him, I just want to give him a huge hug and thank him for being so wonderful and so competent. I love this man! His staff is also great - when I got dizzy during my glucose test, they made sure that I got something to eat and had someone to drive me home before they'd let me leave. All around, a great experience with this practice! read more

I second the 11/7 review. My wife saw Bridges for a few months last year before getting so fed up that she switched to Foxhall at the start of the second trimester. (We loved Foxhall. Great docs there. Can't say enough good things about them.) Bridges' office staff was rude and condescending. (They also drove my wife to tears.) What did it for us was when one of his nurses submitted blood for a wrong test and refused to own up to the mistake, forcing us to eat the cost. Bridges is a nice guy but his staff is horrendous. read more

I absolutely love Dr. Bridges. I usually don't care for male OBGYN's, but in his case he is beyond awesome. He has the best personality ever to be in this field and never once does he make you feel uncomfortable. His staff are very friendly as well and very helpful. Making an appointment is very easy, getting prescription refills are easy as well. I actually had my baby delivered by someone he recommended, but from this point on, I will just stick with Dr. Bridges for everything including my future deliveries. read more

Dr. Bridges has been wonderful from start to finish and we were fortunate enough to have him deliver our baby girl as well. He was very informative but calm throughout the process, which was perfect for an anxious first time mother. Also cannot say enough nice things about his staff - so caring, helpful, responsive and professional. Highly recommend Dr. Bridges! read more

dr. bridges is the best obgyn i have ever had. he runs a super busy solo practice but i have never felt like he was rushing me to get to his next patient. he is kind with a great sense of humor. he delivered my daughter via c section. and he made us both feel so confident during the entire procedure. i no longer live in dc and i doubt that i will find another doctore i like as much as dr. bridges. his nurses are also amazing. i was a nervous pregnant woman and they talked me off the ledge many times without making me feel like i was being annoying or overly fearful. read more