OB/GYN Discussion Thread

Višnja Tadić works over on Mašićeva—honestly, she’s freaking amazing! I went to her for my very first checkup and she was just so sweet and attentive... it actually made the whole thing painless, I didn't even feel awkward about it.

Hey there!

Back again with some more thoughts...

Daniel Lopez, just wanted to clarify, it doesn't have to be my local gynecologist, but if there’s someone decent nearby... why not? I’m new to this neighborhood and don't really know anyone, so I figured I'd ask.

Quick question for everyone... does anyone else deal with period cramps so insane that even being pregnant would feel like nothing by comparison...???

I’m not sure if this thread already exists—if it does, my bad, I just couldn't find it. I really need to hear your thoughts and actual experiences here. Specifically, I'm looking for reasons to go for the Mirena or reasons to steer clear. Basically, because my periods are absolutely brutal, I’m constantly dealing with insane anemia. My iron levels are always hovering around 3.5, which is pathetic. I’m basically living on those awful Ferrum supplements that manage to bump me up to maybe an 8 or 9 temporarily, but then two or three months later, I'm right back down at 3.5. It's exhausting. Because of all this, my OB-GYN was actually raving about the Mirena and recommended I get it, but I’m still totally on the fence. Has anyone actually used it? What was it like for you?
thx

Jamie Newman4 said:I heard from a friend once—who, let’s be honest, probably exaggerates everything—that she goes to some specific Dr. Marton (or whatever her name is) and they basically just spit on her for saying hello instead of charging her$233! Just for the sake of comparison, I actually paid my gynecologist for a full exam, a Pap smear, a Chlamydia test, and an ultrasound$233.
So what exactly does this woman do for $233—scrape cells with a golden wand or something? 🤣

Look, your "friend" is lying through her teeth👎. Dr. Marton has been my gynecologist for over two years now, and I have never paid more than $200 for a visit; in fact, my last checkup was exactly that amount, and it covered the ultrasound, the Pap, the physical exam, and all the swabs😍. And I should mention—she’s actually gentle and takes the time to explain things, unlike those doctors who act like they’re counting the seconds until you finally get out of their office
. Personally, I couldn't stand Dr. Tadic over on Mass Ave—absolutely loathed her because she kept hammering it into my head that I couldn't have kids due to PCOS. It was exhausting😲, not to mention she shoved all these different hormone pills down my throat claiming they would "just magically" fix my ovaries, so I eventually just stopped taking them. Dr. Tadic is fine enough right up until you actually get sick—then she treats you like a complete idiot and tries to charge you double for everything
. And just to make it clear: I am happily pregnant today, and my ovaries have never been healthier😁

On another note, I’m curious if anyone has experience with Dr. Zaki Khouri? My recent encounters haven't been great—though, who knows, maybe he was just having a bad day—but I usually see him through my insurance referral/social plan.

Could someone please tell me a little more about Dr. Greg from the University Health Center?

I’ve read through this entire thread and spotted a few downsides regarding her practice, though they mostly seem to boil down to long wait times—even with an appointment—and a rather rude nurse.

What I really want to know is how her actual medical work is, because honestly, if she's great at what she does, I can probably just deal with the other stuff!
I heard a rumor somewhere that she might have moved on, is there any truth to that????

On another note, one big perk of the University Health Center clinics is that they have a lab right in the same building, and apparently, that lab only accepts internal referrals from the center's own doctors. If you need blood work or something similar, I imagine that's a massive plus! I'm not sure if they handle testing for other things, but... does anyone know??

ironsurfer8 said:I noticed there were more women signing up under false pretenses,
and I’m one of them. Usually, I stick to private practice, but I eventually realized it might be smart to have a gynecologist covered by my insurance just in case. Well, my annual check-up is coming up soon 😬 and I thought about seeing the doctor I’m registered with through my provider, just to avoid unnecessary costs. The problem is, I have absolutely no idea what she’s actually like—which, honestly, was my main concern in the first place.
Is Dr. Dropulić Vidaković at the Siget Health Center any good?
I’d really appreciate it if anyone could share their experience with her, just so I know what to expect.

(I changed my name because I realized I misread the sign earlier. I also scrolled through this thread and saw a friend mentioned being unhappy with her. If I may ask why, feel free to send me a private message.)

My mother and a few close friends have all seen her, and they are unanimous: she is a disaster. They say she’s incredibly rude. One friend even took her medical records when she switched to a private clinic and discovered she had an infection recorded two years in a row that her previous doctor never even bothered to mention. To put it plainly, I wouldn't go to her.
I see Dr. Shedida and I’m quite satisfied, and according to my friends, Dr. Wahid—or however her name is spelled—is also excellent.

tracy said:My mom and a few friends have seen this woman, and they’re all in agreement: she’s a total disaster. They say she's blunt to the point of being rude, and one friend even picked up her records while visiting a private clinic only to realize she'd been flagged with an infection two years in a row—something her doctor never even bothered to mention. Honestly, I wouldn't bother going to her.
I personally see Dr. Shedid and I'm quite happy with the care, and according to my friends, Dr. Wahid—or however you spell it—is also excellent.

Thanks so much for the heads-up. It's uncomfortable enough going to these appointments without having to deal with someone being abrasive, too.
The thing is, I haven't actually met the woman myself. When I first signed up, she was the only option available, which perhaps speaks volumes, doesn't it?
I think I'll just pay the copay and have my exam where I usually go. If any issues come up, I'll simply look for another female doctor through my insurance.

Hey everyone!
So, you're looking to switch gynecologists? It’s not exactly like changing your car insurance or picking a new plumber, though it can feel just as tedious. Essentially, there isn't some massive bureaucratic hurdle. If you're looking for a new doctor through your insurance provider, you usually just log into their portal, look at the list of providers in your network, and pick someone who looks decent. From there, you call the office, see if they're accepting new patients, and schedule an appointment. If you want to move your actual medical files—your history, test results, etc.—from your old doctor to the new one, that’s where the paperwork comes in. You’ll typically need to sign a release form at the new office so they can legally request your records from the previous one. Think of it like transferring your data to a new phone; it's doable, but you have to give permission first. It’s mostly just about finding someone you actually trust and making sure the billing side of things doesn't turn into a headache.
So, I just got a new prescription. Do I grab some random form and trek down to the local clinic? And if I do, am I supposed to lug my old medical records along with that form, or just the paper itself? Like, both? Man, this sounds like a headache. Anyone actually know how this works?😕

Linda Harris5 said:Hey everyone!
I'm wondering about the whole process when you want to switch gynecologists?
Do I get some kind of form from the new doc and then take that straight to Blue Cross? Like, am I supposed to bring my old medical records there too, or just the form... Or does the new doctor handle the files and the paperwork once the insurance clears everything? Ugh. Does anyone actually know how this works?😕

So, I actually went to swap doctors today. I went to my old office to grab my files, but the nurse basically shut me down. She was like, "You can't just take those, you have to register with your new doctor first, and then we'll transfer everything over once the insurance companies sort out the paperwork." Something like that... anyway, she told me the whole thing takes like a month??! So now I'm sitting here thinking, can I even see the new doctor in the meantime, or am I stuck dealing with my old one for another few weeks?

Actually, first that new doctor has to give you official confirmation that they’re willing to take you on, and once you have that paperwork in hand, you can head over to your old clinic to pick up your records! It isn't actually true that they just "transfer everything" automatically anymore because the laws changed a few years back. In fact, the expectation is that YOU personally go grab those files and bring them to the new office. So, if you handle it yourself and swing by the local medical center, I really think you could get the whole thing sorted in just a couple of days and be all set to start seeing the new guy!

I'd suggest heading to the new doctor first to ask for that acceptance letter, and while you're there, maybe just double-check all the fine print with them!

I already got the confirmation, but in my current state of annoyance, I completely forgot to ask if I should head straight to the Social Security office with it, or if I need to swing by my old doctor's office first to grab my medical records before making that trip
(not sure if they actually want me to submit those files to the agency or not)

wiredrider2 said:Yeah, first that new doctor has to give you the okay that they're "accepting" you, and then you take that confirmation to the old one to get your records. It's not true that they just "transfer everything" automatically anymore because the laws changed a few years back. Actually, you're expected to go GET your own files and bring them to the new place yourself. So, if you handle it personally and head down to the clinic downtown, I think you could probably wrap it all up in two days and start seeing the new doc.

I'd suggest hitting up the new doctor first to get that acceptance confirmation, then ask them for the specifics there!

I'm not really sure about this, honestly. I'm not even from the city, I'm out in Phoenix, and that’s what the nurse told me here—and hey, she probably knows how the system works. She was pretty adamant that I CANNOT just grab my own records; she said they have to be sent over by the office!

I have no idea how things work when you’re switching gynecologists—I’m talking about a completely different field, obviously—but I’ve had to swap out dentists before, and the logic seems to be identical. Essentially, I just had to swing by the new dentist's office, ask if they were taking new patients, and then hand over my information from the previous one—simple as that. And honestly? Since that day, I’ve been officially under their care; I didn't have to lug around any paperwork from Blue Cross or anything like that, nor did I need to carry my physical medical file with me... so maybe that offers some clarity. Either way, it looks like I’ll be switching my primary OB-GYN soon too, quite clearly.😠

Not sure if this has come up already—I haven't scrolled through everything... but does anyone know a good gynecologist in Seattle?

Wedding said:I’m not entirely sure how things work with gynecologists, but I recently switched dentists, and honestly, it felt like the exact same process! Basically, I just had to swing by the new dentist's office to see if they were accepting new patients, and once they said yes, I just gave them my old provider's info and called it a day. Since then, I’ve been officially on their roster without having to carry any paperwork around to my insurance provider or anything like that... so hopefully that helps, because it looks like I’ll be switching my primary OBGYN soon too!😠

I actually had a similar experience once upon a time! About a year ago when I was switching doctors, the nurse there went out of her way to point out how lucky I was to have brought my physical file with me, since so many people don't realize anymore that you aren't supposed to "carry" those files yourselves—you really have to take charge of the transition personally. So, what I'm thinking is that maybe it used to be easier back in the day, and now you just have to put in a little more elbow grease to make it happen.

It probably all comes down to the specific office you're dealing with, because while some staff might still handle the heavy lifting for you, others might just pass the buck and tell you it's your responsibility. But one thing I am certain of is that you definitely need to get written confirmation first that the new doctor is actually willing to take you on as a patient.

I’m in a bit of a bind here... I’m a college student and I don't have a regular gynecologist on file yet, but I urgently need emergency contraception (the morning-after pill), and I honestly have no idea who to turn to right now...
Has anyone ever been in a similar spot?
Thanks, s.

Wedding said:That permanent friend of yours is lying through her teeth👎 — Dr. Marton has been my OB-GYN for over two years now, and I’ve never paid more than $200 for a visit. My last checkup was the exact same amount, and that actually included the ultrasound, Pap smear, exam, and swabs😍. Plus, she’s genuinely kind—she actually takes the time to explain things instead of acting like she can't wait to kick you out of the office.
Honestly, I had a terrible experience with Dr. Tadic over on Main Street... she kept insisting I couldn't have kids because of PCOS, which was just awful😲 — not to mention pushing all these hormone pills that were supposed to "fix" my ovaries, so I eventually just stopped taking them. Dr. Tadic is fine until you actually get sick; then she panics like a total amateur and ends up charging you double for everything.
Just wanted to add that I’m happily pregnant today, and my ovaries have never felt healthier😁

Anyway, I'm curious if anyone else has seen Dr. Zaki Khouri? I haven't had the best luck with him—not sure if he was just having an off day or what—but I've been seeing him through my insurance since I have the referrals.

Could you tell me where that doctor's office is located? And is there anything online about her practice?

Brandon Wells712 said:Could you tell me where this doctor is located—and is there actually anything online about her practice?

DR. MARTON GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS CLINIC
New York City, 20 Andrije Hebranga Street

- unfortunately, they don't have a website at all.

shashko said:I have a huge problem... I'm a college student and I don't have a gynecologist yet, but I need emergency contraception right now, and I don't know who to turn to...
Has anyone been in a similar spot?
Thanks, s.

Go to a private clinic immediately. They'll take care of you.

Alex Foster6 said:Anyone thinking about seeing Dr. Latin? What’s her consultation fee like?

Been there twice. She's an incredible doctor... the visit was roughly around $200...