How Did You Choose A OB/GYN. - Pregnancy

Veronica Lin · 11-02-2009, 12:36 PM

What were the deciding factors that made you choose your OB/GYN!?

I have been searching and searching. The town I live in has some, but that hospital sucks and I refuse to deliver there. The town that I was looking it is the town were I work, DH works, our parents work - but it just seems like I cant find the right OB/GYN. My orginal OB/GYN is in another town. It is the furtherest from where we all work, but the doctors are good and the hospital is great. The only problem is that I owe them money - so I'm hoping they will just let me make payments and see the doctors anyways. I just want to find the right doctor!

ColCoolPants · 11-02-2009, 12:45 PM

I didn't chose one. I go to the OB clinic here on post. I scheduled an appointment with whatever doctor was available. The first OB I saw here had a major stick up her butt so I requested to not see her anymore. The guy I saw next was AWESOME!!!! I wish I could see him every time, but he is always booked solid. I have gotten to see him 3 or 4 times more; but recently I had to start seeing someone else. I just asked them to let me see someone nice. I saw a midwife who was nice, then I saw a nurse practitioner was even nicer. So long as I see that male OB, that midwife, or that nurse practitioner from here on out, I'll be happy. I don't get the privilege of seeing the same doctor every visit. I can make a request, but if they aren't available, I have to see someone else. It sort of sucks, but it was the same way for me at Wilford Hall in San Antonio when I had my son. I'm kinda used to it.

I wish I could have my daughter somewhere else, but the town we are next to sucks more than post does. The next closest hospital is an hour away in Savannah. I'm not doing that again. When I delivered at Wilford Hall, I lived in San Marcos, which is about an hour and fifteen minutes away. It's just too stressful. I don't know if my husband will be here. He may be deployed. I have a fifteen month old. I should just stick to having her on post. I hear horror stories about the hospital on post though. When it gets closer to my due date, I may start asking for y'alls prayers!

Lindsey · 11-02-2009, 12:54 PM

I chose the hospital I wanted to deliever at and then the practice....I was lucky that the practice I ended up with is AMAZING....

Caimbrie · 11-02-2009, 12:59 PM

Tricare assigned mine unfortunately.

Veronica Lin · 11-02-2009, 01:02 PM

See I'm stuck between the town I want to deliver in and the hospital and doctors I want. But I'm thinking the doctor and hospital are a little more important.

Veronica Lin · 11-02-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Caimbrie

Tricare assigned mine unfortunately.

Ya I'm not on TriCare. My husband is National Guard and is only part-time.
But I am having problems finding doctors that accept my insurance.

Caimbrie · 11-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica Lin

Ya I'm not on TriCare. My husband is National Guard and is only part-time.
But I am having problems finding doctors that accept my insurance.

That'd be the first step. Find out who in your area takes your insurance and then choose from there

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Amber · 11-02-2009, 01:10 PM

I didn't get to.

Blessed Ohana · 11-02-2009, 01:43 PM

i looked at humana's website of providers that are in the tricare network here. i googled the names of the doctors that i liked to see if anyone had reviewed them or anything. from there, i chose. almost every single one had at least one rating that helped me determine if they were a good gyno or not.

devilwhiterose · 11-02-2009, 01:46 PM

Convenience was a big factor for me. I work so I needed a place that wasn't way the hell across town.

Also...where I wanted to deliver was another factor.

Lastly...just get a feel for them. I screwed up BAD with who I picked. I didn't know until the end that the group was an "on call" type. Meaning...I could see this doctor the entire time and he might not deliver my kid because he wasn't on call. I never met the doctor that delivered my son...

Get a feel for the doctor when you go in there initially. You'll know whether it's the right or wrong doctor for you.

11-02-2009, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Veronica Lin ARNG Wife. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,611 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 81% Longevity: 11%	How Did You Choose A OB/GYN. What were the deciding factors that made you choose your OB/GYN!? I have been searching and searching. The town I live in has some, but that hospital sucks and I refuse to deliver there. The town that I was looking it is the town were I work, DH works, our parents work - but it just seems like I cant find the right OB/GYN. My orginal OB/GYN is in another town. It is the furtherest from where we all work, but the doctors are good and the hospital is great. The only problem is that I owe them money - so I'm hoping they will just let me make payments and see the doctors anyways. I just want to find the right doctor! __________________ Started: 02.19.06 * Engaged: 07.30.08 * Married: 10.17.09

11-02-2009, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
ColCoolPants Army Wife Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Stewart, GA Posts: 869 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 91% Longevity: 5%	I didn't chose one. I go to the OB clinic here on post. I scheduled an appointment with whatever doctor was available. The first OB I saw here had a major stick up her butt so I requested to not see her anymore. The guy I saw next was AWESOME!!!! I wish I could see him every time, but he is always booked solid. I have gotten to see him 3 or 4 times more; but recently I had to start seeing someone else. I just asked them to let me see someone nice. I saw a midwife who was nice, then I saw a nurse practitioner was even nicer. So long as I see that male OB, that midwife, or that nurse practitioner from here on out, I'll be happy. I don't get the privilege of seeing the same doctor every visit. I can make a request, but if they aren't available, I have to see someone else. It sort of sucks, but it was the same way for me at Wilford Hall in San Antonio when I had my son. I'm kinda used to it. I wish I could have my daughter somewhere else, but the town we are next to sucks more than post does. The next closest hospital is an hour away in Savannah. I'm not doing that again. When I delivered at Wilford Hall, I lived in San Marcos, which is about an hour and fifteen minutes away. It's just too stressful. I don't know if my husband will be here. He may be deployed. I have a fifteen month old. I should just stick to having her on post. I hear horror stories about the hospital on post though. When it gets closer to my due date, I may start asking for y'alls prayers! __________________ I LOVE my Army man!

11-02-2009, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lindsey I Can See Clearly Now....The S**T Is Gone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,342 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 52% Longevity: 67%	I chose the hospital I wanted to deliever at and then the practice....I was lucky that the practice I ended up with is AMAZING.... __________________

11-02-2009, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Caimbrie MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 40,114 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 76% Longevity: 69%	Tricare assigned mine unfortunately. __________________

11-02-2009, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Veronica Lin ARNG Wife. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,611 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 81% Longevity: 11%	See I'm stuck between the town I want to deliver in and the hospital and doctors I want. But I'm thinking the doctor and hospital are a little more important. __________________ Started: 02.19.06 * Engaged: 07.30.08 * Married: 10.17.09

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11-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amber deadliest catch without the crabs. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: we are in va beach. Posts: 15,193 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 92% Longevity: 24%	I didn't get to. __________________

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Blessed Ohana MIL to MIL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charleston AFB / McEntire JNGB Posts: 11,987 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 70% Longevity: 28%	i looked at humana's website of providers that are in the tricare network here. i googled the names of the doctors that i liked to see if anyone had reviewed them or anything. from there, i chose. almost every single one had at least one rating that helped me determine if they were a good gyno or not. __________________ I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20) In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:2-3) eagerly awaiting the day when I'll see my Maker's face...

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devilwhiterose Hooked on the sauce Join Date: May 2008 Location: Him - 22nd MEU Me - Garner, NC Posts: 7,948 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 69% Longevity: 25%	Convenience was a big factor for me. I work so I needed a place that wasn't way the hell across town. Also...where I wanted to deliver was another factor. Lastly...just get a feel for them. I screwed up BAD with who I picked. I didn't know until the end that the group was an "on call" type. Meaning...I could see this doctor the entire time and he might not deliver my kid because he wasn't on call. I never met the doctor that delivered my son... Get a feel for the doctor when you go in there initially. You'll know whether it's the right or wrong doctor for you. __________________