For what's it worth-after they did not see me for my ultrasound due to being 7minutes late -even…read morewith my bleeding concern I found care elsewhere and was told I miscarried. Horrible experience here. I wonder how many patients will be let down by this clinic and put off by the rude uncaring front staff and ultrasound tech until they make changes.

Went here for a consultation for IUD replacement…read more Reception was horrible. One woman didn't even acknowledge me when I went to her open a window. I made eye contact with another one and we just stared at each other for literally 10 seconds while I waited for her to greet me. She didn't. A third person finally helped me. The nurse who took my vitals didn't make eye contact with me the entire time. Nurse practitioner was rushed and although okay, clearly not asked by management to handle anyone with care. The idea that anyone at this establishment could be trusted to remove and insert a foreign object into my body is terrifying. Management must not care at all. It's honestly quite an accomplishment that they could get such a huge staff to project an attitude that they hate their lives and everyone else around them.

Bottom line: ob/gyn Edward Wolanski came pretty highly recommended to me, with the one caveat that…read morehe has an unhealthy, critical view of weight gain during pregnancy. It turns out that's true. But it also seems to be true that for other criteria like a low-intervention approach to birth, he's the best ob/gyn in Charlottesville (by default - he seems to be the only low-intervention ob/gyn here!). So, you have to pick your poison. Or maybe enough women telling him we don't like his unnecessarily strict, critical stance could influence the way he relates to patients? One can dare to hope. Context: I moved to Charlottesville about two months ago and began asking for recommendations for a good ob/gyn. Edward Wolanski was a name that kept coming up. Friends and friends-of-friends recommended him because they said he tends to be low intervention - he serves as the back-up for a midwife, which is rare and usually indicates an appreciation for a natural approach to childbirth. The one nuance to all the glowing reviews was that he could be brusque and unnecessarily strict about weight, having once told a patient, "We don't want a chubby Christa!" (Except he used her name, of course.) I took this info with a grain of salt, but sure enough, during our consultation visit, one of the first things Wolanski brought up was his recommendation that pregnant women should only gain 20-25 pounds during a pregnancy: this goes against the medically recognized guideline of 25-35 pounds for women who, like me, are in a healthy weight range at the start of pregnancy. I questioned whether his adapted guidelines set up potentially harmful expectations for women who have struggled with eating disorders, and he actually responded, "I've had many patients who have dealt with anorexia, and they tend to do quite well during pregnancy because they watch what they eat." Uh, yeah, that's what anorexics do, but I think our definition of "doing quite well" are not the same. That's the bad news. The worse news is that Wolanski may still be the best (only??) ob/gyn in Charlottesville for women like me, who value a low-intervention approach to childbirth. In the past week, I've researched ob/gyns in Cville like it's my job, and while Martha Jefferson Hospital is more advanced in terms of holistic care of mama + baby, I have yet to find another ob/gyn practice that is recommended for being accepting of a more natural approach to childbirth. I'll update this if/when I do (and if you have recommendations - message me!!)

I feel as if I have done the "round robin" of area OB/GYNs. I have seen Dr. T, Jefferson OB, and…read moreWolanski. I was looking for a doctor who was willing to let me have a VBA2C. The only person was Wolanski. He is kind and straightforward and is fully committed to your well-being as well as that of your child. He is very into making sure you stay healthy and will encourage you to work out and to be careful about how you are eating during your pregnancy. Highly recommend.

I'd give 0/5 stars, if I could. My private medical information and experience has been disclosed…read morewithin the community by a non-medical family member of one of the providers here. No one had access to this information except for the medical health professionals at this practice (they are also affiliated with Martha Jefferson Hospital), so I have viable reason to believe HIPAA was violated by an employed provider here. It's a privilege to have a person's private medical information. Doctors and nurses are entitled to protect their patients, not cause severe and extensive emotional damage and suffering. Unfortunately, this goes beyond violating just my privacy, but also members of my immediate family. Truly a devastating and abhorrent situation with no acknowledgement or sympathy from the owner. I highly recommend avoiding these providers/practice at all costs.

I am simply rating the front desk receptionist helper…read more I am calling to see if they have room for a new patient. I let her know my situation and she immediately sounds frustrated at me asking me things with a not needed emphasis. I tried to remain calm and explain to her that I needed to know if they have room for me in their practice before I asked my insurance to send any paperwork her way. She didn't like that. I've been trying to find a calm and open practice who can work with me and not against me and make me feel good to go to them. Unfortunately, with this call I had with the receptionist I am not going to go here. I really do not need the stress that this lady put me through the five minutes I was on the phone with her at every single appointment I have at this doctor's office. I really hope somebody talks to her because they might be losing more patients than just me.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr Barron and his staff. Everyone has been so great…read moreduring my appointments and surgery. Dr Barron has let me talk about every little concern I have had and has great discussions with me in return, he really listened to me... I am truly amazed by the practices empathy and how kind they are. I can not thank them enough for everything they have done for me. Almost 1 week post op from endo excision and cyst removal and I have no complaints about my experience so far!

I wanted to share my experience with Dr. Kenneth Barron. From the moment I walked into his waiting…read moreroom, a sense of calm washed over me as he plays calming/reggae music. The staff at the front desk is so professional and organized. When they took me to the room for examination, a sound machine is on to help continue to relax you. Long story short, my OBGYN actually referred me to him because I was dealing with unexplained infertility for the past 3 years. Blood tests, ultrasounds, etc all came back "normal". She gently recommended the local fertility clinic. Even though knowing I was not open to fertility treatment/a bandaid to the problem, I still went to see if maybe they could get further answers. After feeling gaslit and put down, I went back to my OB to do an HSG. We discovered one of my tubes was blocked, which led us to Dr. Barron. In my first initial visit, Dr. Barron took the time to really listen to my symptoms (very mild) and concerns. He did an ultrasound to see if any of my organs were fused together (luckily they didn't seem to be). He then explained I most likely have Stage 1, possibly 2 endometriosis and was very supportive of a laparoscopy. We had expectations that he'd need to remove my tube depending on where the blockage was and possibly my appendix. I'm happy to say I had my laparoscopy yesterday! He discovered stage 1 Endo, with some of the areas being deep Endo. There was a cyst on top of my fallopian tube, causing the blockage. He also found another area that could've been effecting our chances of conceiving. He was able to excise the cyst and remove all Endo. So no removal of the tube or appendix!! When I woke up, I was so relieved and just felt validated. I'm so happy I advocated for myself and pushed for this. Grateful to have found 2 doctors that supported my journey and gave me answers. I highly recommend Dr. Barron for anyone in the area. He truly is an expert and I'm forever grateful I was able to have surgery with him. Pictured are my incisions. My bloating is extremely minimal (i walk every morning and workout 4-5 days a week, as well as chiropractic care, thinking all of those helped)

Dr. Campbell is by far the best health practitioner I have ever encountered. He is a family…read moremedicine doctor, which means that my infant son, my husband, and i all see him. He is also a board certified obstetrician and delivered my son before he became his pediatrician. I have been a registered nurse at UVA for 5 years, and Dr. Campbell is absolutely the "go to" doctor for all health professionals...but also perfect for anybody who needs a gentle, non-judgmental, down to earth approach. Dr. Campbell is extremely empathetic, always takes my concerns very seriously, takes the time to answer all of my questions in depth...and always presents the most practical-yet-evidence based options. He has an equal respect for low intervention and the power of medicine, and will always be flexible when it comes to your personal views on medical care. His office staff is incredibly helpful and the nurses have always given wonderful medical direction over the phone. Surprisingly enough, we never have trouble getting an appointment the same day even though he and his nurse practitioner (who is also fabulous) are the only PCPs in the practice. The wait times are reasonable too, considering the small practice, and I have never minded waiting a few extra minutes because I know that he will never ever rush me when it's my turn to be seen. The only negative part about my experience with Dr. Campbell is that I would be devastated to have to move away from Charlottesville...because it means I would have to find another doctor...And nobody could ever replace him!

Everyone was so nice and didn't rush through my visit. Met Nurse practitioner and Dr was very…read morethorough. I had left the practice years ago and came back. Glad I did.

They are the best! Especially the MAs Alayna and Makayla! They are so kind and supportive! And…read moreMikelah Taylor is the BEST NP! They have all been so kind. I have had bad experiences with drs in my life but have been going here since I moved to CVille and never want to go anywhere else!

I went to Dr. Arnold several years ago because I was having sharp pelvic pain. I have a history of…read moreovarian cysts treated via surgery and other ways, so I was very concerned. He did a brief physical exam, which of course usually can't help find something like a cyst or fibroids, and then proceeded to grill me about whether I'd been molested by family members. When I said no, he wouldn't believe me. He just kept asking and began insisting that I'd had too many sexual partners and that I was probably molested and that I was suffering mental problems from that, causing me to imagine pain. Needless to say, I was very upset. And still in pain. It turned out that I'd been running too much and it was causing my pelvic floor muscle to tighten. It was a simple problem that could've easily been found by asking questions about changes in my current daily routine. I would not recommend this man to anyone. Or anyone else in his office. I've recently had a bad experience with Dr. Kilfoil too. Lesson learned. I'll stick to my family doctor even for gynecological issues from now on.

Dr Thiagarajah is a medical rock star.... smart, helpful, kind. I literally could not imagine a…read morebetter doctor. This place is really the best you can imagine, I could not be happier with the care I have received.