I waited ~ 6weeks to write this review to "cool off" as I've never written a review for a Physician as it is can be an emotional and stressful period for patients, so wanted to be more objective & understand that it's not alway fun to visit a physician...
I had a visit with Dr.Bishop for the 1st time since Dr.Long, my Physician of almost 3 decades retired in 2021. I do not live in town anymore and was appreciative of being able to see a female physician (Dr. Bishop, as she had available appointments), while visiting my family. I had called several weeks in advance asking for a diagnostic mammogram requisition (as i had a scheduled appointment and knew it might be more difficult to schedule). By the time I had the conversation after multiple attempts calling, messages, and delayed responses, it was too late to schedule. The Ruch Clinic is terrible at getting back to patients. I have now left 2 messages (called the office, left message on nurse's line) and wrote Dr. Bishop via the portal last week... ZERO response.
I did not "debate" as she put in my chart, but asked why I was needing a repeat pap smear when I had a negative one recently (within the standard of care ACOG & cervical cancer screening guidelines 3-5 years). After her rude comments, basically disinterested and cold, despite me asking a valid question (As a patient, I had a right to know... I suspect it was for billing not for a medical indication as I've had several negatives over the recent years...if she had just checked the chart which I asked her to do. She also never corrected the date of a procedure (7 years difference which matters) I had (I can see in the portal tonight).
She also bad mouthed Dr. Long twice, which was totally unprofessional as she was a previous colleague and clearly beloved by many.
Dr. Bishop has a poor bedside manner, I get that it is a tough field (I have OBGYNs in the family), but do better. I did not get a satisfactory explanation that I could fully understand (with legs spread apart, not dignified) and rushing out of the room . Also, this is the 1st time I have never had a breast exam during my annual visit (although she documented that she did one in the chart). What? Didn't realized as a patient i'd have to point out current up to date guidelines or remind my GYN to do a breast exam ( I did not remind her b/c I was so taken aback by her bedside manner and only remembered later as I recounted this encounter to several friends/family members).
She recommended an ultrasound, which after she sort of explained, I agreed to based on her expertise and the office accommodated me during my in town visit, which again was appreciated. The ultrasound tech was great, however, again, Dr, Bishop came in, reviewed labs (sort of, good thing I knew how to interpret them), but did not listen to a standard lab value that was actually improved. Just her cold, "uh huh" and moved on.
The procedure was extremely painful, no offer of topicals or pain meds or even a paracervical block or anxiolytic. I have since discussed this with other GYNs (and also read prior to this) and she said not indicated. Well, other GYN's do give some pain meds (or recommend over the counters prior to the procedure), or a block or even topical. Yes, if you look on a pathology slide, there are nerves that are close to the surface so it could actually blunt the affect a little.
Well, I bled ~ 3 weeks after a failed procedure (which had not happened before I saw her or had that procedure). I filled out the paperwork to have my medical records sent to a new physician for consult in my area. ZERO response... all this she says, oh "you need surgery under anesthesia" no real explanation and of course, 2nd day in a row with my legs spread and vulnerable, just cold, heartless and in a rush to her next factory patient.
What a disappointment in this clinic. I stuck with Dr. Long as although it was fast and still felt like a factory (churn & burn patients), she still had a good bedside manner, answered my questions and treated me like a human.
This occurred ~6 weeks ago and I am still upset (several of my close friends/family in the area also asked bc they were searching for a change or a new physician... they know not to go to her (and likely the Ruch Clinic). I would not recommend Dr. Bishop or the Clinic anymore, I had for years.
2 stars instead of one for "working me in for an Ultrasound" and calling around (way too late) for a mammogram, those things were not above and beyond when they don't listen to your concerns when you call. While her medical decision making may be sound (for the ultrasound and need for surgery... not for a repeat pap smear based on standard of care guidelines), I would not choose to have L.Bishop perform my surgery and will not be returning to her in the future. read more