Excellent doctor- very thorough and compassionate- reviewed records to determine what testing is…read morenecessary

I received a positive test for a sexually transmitted infection in my online chart along with…read moreminimal notes, so I called the office and asked to briefly speak with Dr. Johnson as I had a few questions about my results... I expected the doctor to call me back at the end of the day or perhaps the next day, as doctors usually do with an abnormal test. Instead, the receptionist snapped "WHAT questions??" and then stated that I would need to make another appointment and pay again in order to get to speak with the doctor at all. I was stunned to have someone in healthcare snap at me unprovoked. The verbal cruelty was disturbing and left me feeling vulnerable on top of worrying about my health and prognosis. When I finally heard from the doctor (via email) she was presumptuous, wrote condescending notes about how non-dirty and non-loose I am, and told me that patients only "hear" what they want to hear, which is why she doesn't talk to patients over the phone. (!) At this point I hadn't even yet told her what my actual concerns were. I had questions based on my medical history of autoimmune disease, as well as questions about how this might affect my partner and what precautions I should take. I also didn't fully understand how the infection gets transmitted as I tested negative in the past with the same partner. I was bizarrely mistreated and condescended to. I've never had this level of disrespect happen at a doctor's office before. The doctor finally did call and immediately started talking about social stigma (again, not a concern to me at all... Should it have been??), made more assumptions, didn't listen, interrupted, and answered questions I didn't ask. The doctor billed the 15 min conversation as a virtual office visit. She waived the copay since I sounded upset, which was nice... The conversation should have lasted about 3 minutes if she simply answered my questions. Of all specialists, why would a gynecologist coddle their patients and treat them as though they are immature and irrational?

I took some time to process my experience and after reading similar reviews feel the need to post…read moremy own. Recently at my annual appointment I was waiting to use the restroom which faces the support staff cubicles. The wait was rather long as there is only one restroom. I had the "privilege" of overhearing how they feel about their clients. "Oh, I hate the perimenopause ones- IM FAT AND HAVE SYMPTOMS BUT I DONT WANT TO GO ON MEDICATION AND GAIN MORE WEIGHT". "THE NEWBIE GYNES ARE SO CUTE WITH THEIR STIs." I was stunned. I went to the restroom, came out, and Dr. Plawyer's nurse was waiting for me. I told her of the incident and she said "I'm sorry to hear that" and then went over my med list and medical history while I'm on the verge of tears. I finally stood up and said "I'm leaving." I did receive a voicemail apologizing and saying it was addressed. However, as a nurse for the past 10 years I understand on a deeper level that the comfort they felt talking about patients at work indicates a culture of not respecting their patients. When we go to the doc we want to feel heard, be taken seriously, and be met with empathy and assistance. I no longer believe this happens at this clinic. Find a clinic that doesn't mock their patients.

Newest revelation is that Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare is like going to a gas station…read more They are not affiliated, but rather, are all independent offices. If you call the corporate office number, if you can even find it, they can't help you because they are a different office. Midwest Center means nothing other than a common name, like going to a Shell gas station, one has nothing to do with another. Took me multiple requests, over a period of more than 3 years to get my medical records transferred to my new doctor, which were finally transferred as of this year, 2025. Good Lord. What a frickin joke. Please, please, don't waste your time there. See previous review by me if you want the full story.

Susan L. Warner should not be practicing medicine. For years, she misdiagnosed me and failed to…read moredetect the large fibroids that were causing severe bleeding and anemia. Despite my constant complaints, she repeatedly documented my pelvic exams as "normal." Another doctor in her office finally discovered the truth--fibroids the size of a five-month pregnancy, which were never mentioned in my records. Her negligence and dishonesty robbed me of the chance to have children. She is an incompetent liar, and I urge other women to seek care elsewhere.

Dr. Warner has been nothing short of amazing our entire pregnancy journey. She has been our family…read moredoctor for many years, and we were beyond excited to have her delivery my wife's & I first baby! She is extremely knowledgeable, open and supportive. Her sense of calmness and patience made me feel at ease during the entire nine months, and especially through my delivery. She truly cares about each and every one of her patients, and is with you every step of the journey. We always look forward to each of our visits with her. The delivery was a positive experience, and we are beyond grateful for our beautiful daughter that she helped bring into the world.

My main goal with my second pregnancy was a successful VBAC and the midwives at North Shore…read moreAssociates played a huge role in helping me achieve it. Throughout my whole pregnancy, I saw each midwife that was working there and I left feeling empowered and cared for every single time. These women are so supportive, patient and professional. I always felt listened to and validated, so I was able to go into labor knowing that whichever midwife was working, they would do everything they could to stick to my end goal and get my baby out safely. Jordan ended up being the midwife who delivered my baby boy at Evanston Hospital and Im so thankful for her. I will 1000% be returning to this practice for any possible future pregnancies.

North Shore offers a warm and supportive environment for both mothers and birth professionals. As…read morethe owner of Chicago Family Doulas, I've found the hospital staff to be collaborative and respectful of l birth preferences, making it a wonderful place for clients desiring beautiful and enjoyable birthing experience.

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses…read more Dr Purdy is terrific! She patiently took the time to understand my medical issues comprehensively. It was apparent that she had reviewed my medical record before she walked in the door for my first appointment. She was informative, and took the time to review all the information and answer questions. She made me feel as though I had a partner in the battle with thus disease.

I am writing this review because I can never find reviews I can trust for doctors and because I…read morewish that someone had reviewed this physician before I ended up going to see her. I saw Dr. Purdy a few years ago when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. I am sure she knew what she was doing from a medication management and treatment point of view because everything went well, apart from the pain and inconvenience related to the condition that is. But her bedside manner left a lot to be desired. I found her too abrupt and not empathetic at all. She phrased things very harshly, and at times I felt that she was trying to scare me into complying with the treatment. I feel that my experience with the diabetes could have been so much better with a physician who understood the emotional underpinnings that often accompany any medical illness. That was a difficult time for me, and Dr. Purdy did not help the situation at all.

I feel so grateful for Dr. Brook and her practice, she was a tremendous help with my pregnancy. I…read morestarted acupuncture with Dr. Brook in the early part of of my IVF journey and she was incredibly resourceful and caring. She always checked in on me and offered advice at every step of the way. After each session I felt so physically relaxed and mindfully at ease, so important with IVF. Super positive experience and I feel like I had a really great advocate for my health.

Saw Dr. Brook today because Im pregnant with a breech baby. I found her on Yelp while trying to…read morefind a holistic approach in flipping my baby into the optimal head down position. She was so friendly, warm, and intuitive. It was my first time seeing a chiropractor, I was slightly nervous and def had many misconceptions about a chiropractor. But the whole experience was super positive. Her office is very comfortable and she has many resources. I love that she combines many different techniques and really customizes them to your needs. She is very knowledgable. During the session, she applied gentle pressure and pointed out some tight spots, which with some manipulation, felt much better after. I was pleasently surprised. She kept checking the baby to make sure it was moving and that she wasn't making me uncomfortable. Im keeping my fingers crossed that this baby turns, I've even scheduled a second session to prepare for my next ultrasound to check the baby position. A huge plus is she accepts insurance... go see her, she will help you!

Dr. Kate was fabulous. I started going to her in my third trimester to work through some nerve pain…read moreand prepare for labor. She helped me figure out what positions would be best for pushing so as not to aggravate my nerve pain as much and gave me exercises so I could head into labor feeling confident and strong. Post Partum she helped me navigate my unplanned c-section recovery with focus on my scar and tissue healing, exercises to challenge me throughout various stages of recovery, and to feel prepared to get back into regular exercising. I highly recommend Dr. Kate and New Journey PT!

Newest revelation is that Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare is like going to a gas station…read more They are not affiliated, but rather, are all independent offices. If you call the corporate office number, if you can even find it, they can't help you because they are a different office. Midwest Center means nothing other than a common name, like going to a Shell gas station, one has nothing to do with another. Took me multiple requests, over a period of more than 3 years to get my medical records transferred to my new doctor, which were finally transferred as of this year, 2025. Good Lord. What a frickin joke. Please, please, don't waste your time there. See previous review by me if you want the full story. Sep 9, 2022Previous review After being a patient in this practice, long before it became MCWHC, like two decades long, my previous doctors retired, one after the other. Since the changes in doctors in this office, that for me began this year, it was a nightmare to get an appointment, no one seemed to know who was where and when. Had a procedure scheduled for March and received a call 3 days prior regarding the meds and was told that the procedure needed to be pre-paid, even though I have very good insurance. Was 'allowed' to make arrangements since I hadn't been notified and providing that I pay a portion up front. Subsequent billing to my insurance company was submitted with my name reading two different ways and insurance company processed the claims as two different people with two different deductibles. While in direct contact with the billing department, it took me 4 months to get it straight with the insurance company. All along, I continued to make monthly payments since I didn't originally know where the fault lay. Once I discovered it was the bill submissions that caused the errors and delay in payment, the claims were corrected by the insurance company. The very same day that I receive the corrected statement from insurance, I received a voice mail that I was being sent to collection. I returned the call and told them to do whatever they felt was necessary. Not one time did I receive an apology for the months of agony dealing with the insurance company that had to go through every single claim from every single provider this year to resolve the issue. The billing department of MCWHC further claimed that I had not made a payment since March when, in fact, I had paid over $800 while all of this was happening. After receiving nonsense responses from billing, telling me where to look on their website but in no way providing confirmation of my payments, I finally began sending emails directly to Dr. Clear to no avail. My emails have gone completely ignored. Last communication I had with her was that she was going to reach out to my oncology gyne for a consult and get back to me, that's right, oncology. Never heard another word. Maybe I am dying, I guess I won't know from Dr. Clear. The last email I sent to Dr. Clear, I made it clear that no response is a response. After reading all of the complaints here on Yelp, I could not agree more with the rudeness of the billing office and the office staff. They could care less about your health, they are all in for the money. I told Dr. Clear that it is unfortunate that she and others came into a practice that was built long and hard by others that they are destroying day by day. Very sad. Please go somewhere else as I am.

Dr Busto is an inconsiderate jerk. Drove to this office through a storm and took a ride on a…read moremalfunctioning, not to mention ancient elevator, that forced me to take the stairs instead, only to be sent home for being 15 minutes late. Mind you I was there for a routine pap. How long would it have taken you Dr Busto? 10 minutes ? 15 tops? Been a patient for many years by the way. Done with this office.