I have some serious health problems that I used to be able to just visit my urologist for help....,…read morebut that no longer works. The new medicine is Womens pelvic health, which includes gynecological and urinary. I've had a really bad patch recently and unable to make an appointment at the few places that are in our area right now servicing women with these problems ....there's only about three of them and one of them...Dr Molden, is a nightmare. You can see my review on that one. Completely on the other side of the fence, Doylestown women's center is compassionate, and so far, although I haven't had my appointment yet, but so far, they impressed me because they seem to believe in the promise they made to "cause no harm" When I called here, they were so empathetic to my situation, that while it was impossible to see the doctor at this moment, they fit me into one of her PAs and I am so looking forward to this group in my visit.

I switched to a new practice about six months ago after being a patient at Doylestown's Women's…read moreHealth for over 15 years. I am writing this review to warn other women about what they're getting into if they're considering becoming a patient there. Now that I'm seeing a new doctor, I can clearly see the difference between real patient care and the lack thereof. To start with, as others have said here, you have very rude people at the front desk who make you feel like you're bothering them just to check in, especially some silly girl named Gabriel, who calls herself an "associate." WTH? They hand you a clipboard with a million pages that you have to fill out for every annual exam instead of having this information in a system and just adding an update if needed. The "associates" let the phones ring while patients on the other end hear that ridiculous message "we're away from our desks or on other calls." Well, they're never away from their desks any time I've been there and since they never answer the phones they're not on "other calls." What they are very interested in is discussing the all-important lunch menu and what they'll be ordering that day. I was in the overcrowded waiting room for almost an hour listening to an inane conversation about salads while two patients were standing at the window with questions. I was a patient of Dr. Fitzgerald's and she seemed to be fine 15 years ago but she changed and I truly believe it's time for her to retire. Way overdue, actually. She had become cold and dismissive. Let me tell you how your exam goes with her...she'll march in, speak a mile a minute, never ask if you have questions or concerns, throw a mammogram slip at you, give a disingenuous smile, tell you she'll see you next year and breeze out of the room. She used to spend 10 minutes, at the most (that included the exam), with me and that's unacceptable. Finally, there were the "triage" nurses aka the gatekeepers. One in particular, Stella, was rude and completely incompetent. I've had medical questions where she said she "needed to check" and then never called back. One time, I received test results and wanted to speak with my doctor directly, but in order to reach Dr. Fitzgerald, you have to go through this person. At best, she leaves a message for the doctor to call the patient if you're lucky. There's no way of knowing whether she even passes along the message. Her repeated failure to follow up and communicate appropriately, Stella should not be entrusted with patient communication or any role that impacts access to care. Even when messages are passed along, especially regarding test results, it's ultimately Dr. Fitzgerald's responsibility to personally follow up with patients. Professionals don't act this way, and after all these years, a refresher in patient care may be necessary. Lastly, I want to say that I am not someone who jumps from one practice to another. After 15 years, I had no intention of leaving, but the situation became unbearable. I'm also not someone who typically writes reviews, but I feel others should be aware of my experience.

Update: Dr Engle has retired from her practices. I was very concerned when I found out! Because…read moreshe was the best. However I went to a new GYN today, Dr Iannelli of Doylestown Women's Health. She is similarly awesome! Very friendly, explains everything, and most importantly, the exam was quick and tolerable.

Best Gyn in the entire state of Pa. I've been her patient over 20 years and there are none like her…read more. She is very caring , takes what ever time you need and always has solutions to your questions . Very gentle . She is the best!!!

I recently started seeing Dr. Iris Wolfson, I was looking for a holistic OBGYN and I found her info…read moreonline, I'm glad the reviews led me to her. Dr. Wolfson's office is so inviting and comforting. We did a breathing exercise to help me meditate and relax my mind, her voice is very smoothing and I was able to feel less tense in my shoulders. Dr. Wolfson offers different Healing Arts Services that I definitely plan on making an appointment for. She has great energy and really cares about the body and mind, I had a great experience and I would absolutely recommend!

After one too many undesirable experiences at traditional offices, I finally decided it was time to…read moremake a change. I am so happy to have found Iris; she is a lovely person and a caring provider, and definitely lives up to her glowing reviews. The office is warm and comfortable with a definite holistic feel, which I appreciated. I tend to get anxious during medical appointments, but I was comfortable the entire time. Nothing felt rushed, and she really listened to my questions/concerns and provided helpful feedback and resources. Also, she is super eco-friendly and I love it! (You will see what I mean.) 10/10 would recommend to anyone at all, but especially to those who are looking for something better than your average ten-minute-factory-style obgyn appointment that has become all too common.

I had a very weird experience with Dr. Prefer. I had been her patient for about 8 months and over…read morethe holiday break went to schedule my annual mammogram. I didn't have a prescription for a mammogram in the portal, and as I had an appointment with her in January I figured I'd get a prescription for it then as it was only a couple weeks away. That would have made me about 4 weeks overdue for a mammogram. During my January appointment I asked Dr. Prefer for a mammogram prescription and immediately after our appointment I got a very hostile note in the portal from her basically saying I was a terrible patient for not having a mammogram and I best shape up if I wanted to be her patient. Baring in mind that I was 4 weeks overdue AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PRESCRIPTION from her for a mammogram. I'm not sure what she had expected me to do without a prescription, and I began to wonder if I was supposed to get one without a prescription and called the imaging center. They said I could "self refer" if I met certain low risk criteria. So I scheduled an appointment as a self referral for later that week. In the meantime I went to the pharmacy for a flu shot and the pharmacy tech told me that they tried to auto refill my usual prescriptions but my doctor had called and canceled all my women's health prescriptions. I asked who would cancel basic maintenance meds and - it was Dr. Prefer. The pharmacy said they never see this. She canceled them the very same day as our appointment. Because I was 4 weeks overdue for a mammogram - AND AGAIN - DID NOT have a prescription. I had my self referred results sent to a new provider who shared in my outrage. People project all sorts of nonsense onto others - but at the point I'm paying $200 for a 20 minute appointment filled with projections of nastiness and hostility is completely unacceptable and frankly entitled and gross. Shame on her.

Dr Prefer has been a blessing to my life and my health for the past 25 years!…read more I first went to Dr. Prefer when I was about 20. For many young women, going for the first ever gynecological exam feels frightening and/or embarrassing. Back then, I was anxious about all medical exams and procedures. Physicians in general scared me and I had already had a bad experience with the very first gynecologist I had tried. Dr Prefer listened to my fears and reassured me in a very calm, soothing voice. She really took her time explaining everything and getting me used to the whole idea of a gynecological exam. I trusted her and was able to relax. Over the last 25 years, Dr Prefer has been there for me consistently, even once late at night for an emergency. I appreciate so much how she has taken care of me all the way from young adulthood through to perimenopause! There's a reason that I drive an hour to see Dr Prefer, and it's that she is and one of the top three doctors I have ever been to for anything in my entire life! Really, I can't imagine a Dr being more caring, approachable, knowledgeable, kind, and thorough than Dr Prefer is. Thank you Dr Prefer!

Dr Grove is absolutely the best. Competent, knowledgable and caring…read more I am sure I receive the same treatment as if I was a family member.

I strongly recommend asking about hidden fees before your visit. I went in for my annual…read moreappointment with Dr. Gamburg, assuming it would be fully covered, but later received a copay. I was told--after the fact--that part of the visit was billed as an additional service. It seems that simply discussing concerns during what's supposed to be a routine exam can trigger extra charges. If that's the case, patients deserve to be clearly informed before those questions are asked. When Dr. Gamburg asked if I had any concerns since my last visit, there should have been transparency that addressing them might not be covered under the annual exam. Without that disclosure, it feels misleading. Given this experience--and the broader issues surrounding the office since the scandal involving Dr. Pierce--I've decided to look for a new OB-GYN. Patients should feel informed and respected, not surprised by unexpected bills afterward.

I delivered my son naturally at the BirthCenter and I could not have done it…read morewithout care and attention of my nurse and midwife. I had a very intense and fast labor and they were with me every step of the way. My first birth experience was very long and horrible in a hospital setting. However, this time around I felt in control and empowered to deliver without medical intervention. I delivered my son on the toilet and into a room full of love. Thanks Lifecycle!

I transferred my care from an ob to Lifecycle because I knew people who had delivered here. I…read moredidn't want to feel like my pregnancy/birth was just something that happened to me. Throughout my journey I appreciated their patient education, empowerment, and support so I could make informed decisions about my care. I like that my prenatal visits were longer than I could expect with an ob and that they provided a binder for me to bring with assigned homework each visit. Rather than having a "birth plan" (because they usually don't go as planned anyway) we were encouraged to think about our hopes and dreams. Everyone I've met here from the nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, lactation consultants, the clinical director, etc. have all been wonderful to me and if I could do it all over again I would have become a patient here sooner. I had many questions along the way so I'm going to be detailed here so others may know what to expect. Before you can become a patient here you have to attend a seminar to learn more about their midwifery model of care, the differences between a birth in their suites vs. at Bryn Mawr Hospital nearby (you can plan to deliver there or there may be reasons you are transferred there the day of, the nurse midwife on call has the clearance to deliver there), postpartum care, and next steps to become a patient. After attending the seminar, I had to sign a medical release forms to have my records transferred from my previous provider before I could schedule any appointments. They have two locations (Bryn Mawr and South Philly) and prenatal visits could be with the same provider or different providers. The first prenatal visit is longer and billed separately while the rest of the appointments are billed to insurance together under their global plan after delivery (not after each appointment). During my regular prenatal visits they measured my fundal height and would feel my bump for the baby's position while estimating weight (they were pretty good at that)! I had to pay for lab tests and non-stress tests separately. While I had to do my formal ultrasounds elsewhere, they had the equipment to do informal ultrasounds just to check on the health of the baby and seemed to be training their staff to do these more. I was required to schedule several classes to prepare for childbirth (series of 4 classes), about lactation essentials, and about navigating your first days at home after birth. The instructors really encourage asking questions and participation, so it was helpful to have this intimate space for that. The dates and cost of these classes are available on their site but you can't schedule them until you're confirmed as a patient. After your delivery they will follow up with you (home visit if you delivered at the birth center or phone call if you delivered at the hospital). There will be a 6-weeks postpartum visit to examine you and make sure your body is recovering but also to check on your mental health (so necessary and important)! They also have weekly lactation support and new parent support groups that were happening on Zoom, I think they are also now offering in-person options too. I could tell from the session I went to that the other families really found this space helpful and were wanting to offer encouragement to newer parents like me while sharing about their knowledge/experience. Cara, one of the lactation consultants, facilitates the virtual groups and is amazing! I hope all this information helps anyone who is considering becoming a Lifecycle patient because the last thing a pregnant woman should have to worry about is the quality of care she is receiving.

Dr. Rabinovich is the best. She has been by my side through 3 high risk pregnancies and has always…read moreprovided exceptional care. She is on top of things and goes out of her way to make sure I have not only great physical care, but she always makes sure I fully understand everything and am emotionally where I need to be as well. Everybody in the office has always been fantastic with me, and my family is always in awe of the times she has taken time to check in on me during off hours etc or squeeze me in right away if something seems off. I honestly can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Rabinovich and her staff. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

I went to see Dr. DeNoble for a specific ongoing urinary problem, etc. It begins with her office…read morestaff, they are so professional!! Also, her medical assistant was wonderful!! The Doctor herself is so compassionate and extremely thorough. Dr. DeNoble has an Fantastic Bedside Manner, she listens to her patients and gives them options to consider and review. The Practice contacted my insurance company and it was such a pleasure dealing with this Doctors Office, I cannot say that about other Doctor or Dental offices. In this day and age they all want to rush you in and out, and don't give you that One on ONE Customer Service Experience that you deserve. I would highly recommend Dr. DeNoble. Sincere Regards, Stefania

Looked like a great option. Basically a five star rating. But when I reached out insurance. I was…read moreinformed they bill all insurances as out of network. Which does not work for me.

This is an amazing office! Not going to lie I was apprehensive to go to a male gynecologist, but it…read moreended up being the best office I've ever been to. The front desk woman is a literal angel, she is the nicest front desk person I've ever met and was so incredibly helpful when I set up my appointment over the phone. It's a very welcoming and comfortable environment where your concerns are genuinely heard and addressed by Dr. Kumaratne. My friend recommended me and I truly recommend anyone else who is looking for compassionate and patient care!

Dr. K and Emily are extraordinary. They are competent, kind, accommodating, and very honest.read more