I've been coming to this practice for a few years now and I can say that it's one of the easier…read morefacilities to navigate and find parking at. On my most recent visit, there was a line about 3 people long to check-in and the appointments were about 40 minutes behind. It's difficult to accommodate a variance like that when I'm scheduling around my work schedule. The staff were friendly and didn't appear overwhelmed, though, and my nurse practitioner was as knowledgeable and personable as always. She helps me to make informed decisions and prepares me for future visits. Check out and scheduling is always a breeze.

I've been a patient of this practice for 20+ years. I went for my annual exam. The question comes…read moreup if anything is different. I'm a woman in my 40s! OF COURSE my health is changing. Little did I know that answering yes to that question meant I would be double billed for my annual + a doctor's visit. $600 in total. For 15 minutes with the doctor. I have no problem with paying an additional fee if I actually have a plan. Instead I was given "Let's do these tests and then come back to discuss them." I.e. Another doctor's visit. At $400 a pop. Plus, I had the privilege of being charged a $25 supply fee for the pelvic exam. Violated twice, AWC. Needless to say, I'm no longer a patient here.

Worst doctor experience ever! The medical assistant was nice, but the Ob I saw was verbally…read moreabrasive( in front of my young child). She even was irritated that because i have medical conditions that require medication that i was having a planned pregnancy.They didn't even have non latex gloves, which the doctor immediately made it my fault because they were ill prepared for my emergency. After this horrible experience I got my records and went else where.

First time I was here was in 2012 when I was pregnant and had my daughter, I'd be there early for…read moremy appointment then when I got taken back would sit in a room for a good 45 minutes but somehow always felt rushed during my appointment time. When I went back for an appointment after my delivery they said I didn't make an appointment even though I had a card with my appointment date and time. Even during my delivery my delivering doctor got impatient and decided to do an episiotomy when it wasn't necessary instead of oh, I don't know.. Using lube?! I started going there during my second pregnancy in 2014 and the same thing, when I got really sick and dehydrated they made an appointment time for me to go to the Washington hospital to receive fluids because it was getting bad. Well, the nurse in the office seemed to forget to send the scripts that morning, the hospital called 3 times and they said they'd fax them.. Never did. The office closed and the staff got ahold of a doctor in the hospital who gave them the back room number for the ob office and they got ahold of them and FINALLY got the scripts almost 2 hours later! I would not recommend to anybody. I transferred to Dr. Bulseco and associates in McMurtry and went to St. Clair for my second after that. Amazing group of doctors there though.

If you find yourself at the stage of life where you are done having children or just need a gyne…read moreand don't want to sit in an office full of pregnant women then you absolutely must start seeing Dr Balk. Dr Balk is a Mid Life Gynecologist. I have been seeing her since I had a hysterectomy in 2001. She is THE BEST gynecologist I have ever had. She is personable and truly cares about her patients. She sits and talk with you. She really listens. She is very knowledgable and wise. I can't imagine seeing anyone else. I have never waited more than 5 mins in the lobby or in the exam room. She has special tables that go low to the ground for people who are in wheel chairs or who have difficulty climbing up on to the normal height exam tables. Her staff is always kind and helpful. The location is nice because there is an imaging center in the same building where you can get sonograms and mammograms. I went through a lot of bad gynecologists to find Dr Balk. She is true five star status.

My pcp told me to see a gyne for a problem. I waited an hour in the waiting room for dr harvison…read more During the appointment I told dr Harvison that my pcp reviewed an ultrasound, then had me get a second ultrasound and told me to see a gyne. Unfortunately the 2nd results weren't ready for my appointment with dr. Harvison. Dr. Harvison dismissed everything I had to say. She did not do an exam. I told her previous tests showed that the problem wasn't going away. She dismissed my concern. She basically told me that because of my age (63) that I shouldn't worry about it. She said she would call me after she reviewed the most recent results. Fortunately I found another gyne who listened to me, reviewed the ultra sounds, did an exam and discussed treatments for the problem. It seems dr harvison and advanced women's care can send texts, emails and bills for the copay but can not call with test results or bother to do an exam. I will not be back to dr. Harvison or adanced women's care.

My most recent appointment (10/22/24) with Dr. Harvison at Advanced Women's care of Pittsburgh left…read moreme feeling upset and uncomfortable. She started the appointment with reviewing details from out last appointment and for some reason started to focus on my mental health. Asking me questions about my mental health status and treatment. The questions became more and more invasive, but I continued answering because she's my doctor and I'm lying on the table naked and vulnerable. She asked why I was burned out after I told her I had discussed it with my therapist. And when I told her because of everything happening in my life. She kind of blew that off. The interrogation continued and she finally got to saying "I find the best way to deal with mental health is physical exercise." I yelled stop and told her I was done with the questioning and to please finish my exam. She replied with "I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." I asked her if she suffered from Depression and Anxiety. She said no. And I told her I was beyond all of the hot takes from people who don't understand. As she is now doing my exam. she proceeds to tell me "My brother in law is a therapist and he sends me all of the latest research that I study." I then told her that knowledge does not equal experience. I was so very upset and uncomfortable at that point I was in tears. Finally, the exam was over and I couldn't get out of there fast enough. I decided I would never come back. But now 2 weeks later and I'm still thinking about that interaction. I feel like she was taking advantage of my vulnerability to "upsell" me on either her, or her brother in law's mental health advice. While I will never see her again, I just want to make sure this experience is noted so that others who possibly feel the same way know they are not alone.

In reading the other review, I find it ironic that Dr Carmona-Keller refused to see a patient…read morewithout her medical records. I have been trying to get my medical records from Dr Carmona-Keller for the past 3 months! She closed her practice in Canonsburg PA and is practicing at East Liverpool Professionals in Ohio. I have called and requested my records numerous time. I have even had my attorney send her a letter and a signed release and still have no records or return calls. As a physician, she should realize how important medical records are to a patient's care - but apparently, she doesn't care!

I decided to delay the testing until I found another doctor. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DR. CARMONA…read moreBECAUSE I FOUND HER VERY OFFENSIVE. Also, she doesn't offer fertility testing at the office. And, I'm sure she up charges you to read the tests that are taken elsewhere. So, I felt like they should at least contact your insurance or the testing site to make arrangements for you. WHY PAY MORE AND RECEIVE LESS SERVICE???