I Need a Good OB/GYN -- Can You Help?

I can not give specific advice or warnigs about ob/gyns from Abington but I do have some fyi. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and my previous ob/gyn no longer delivers, Jeanes Hosp. I had asked her for a recommendation and she recommended I go out to Langhorne. She said that Abington was a great hospital BUT because all the hospitals in the NE area are no longer delivering everyone is heading to Abington. She said their delivery rate has jumped from about 180 to about 400 deliveries A MONTH!! So I am not trying to scare just letting you know that that is one of the hospitals that is very busy with deliveries.

I don;t use them but I heard that Dr. Cramer is good. Several of my friends go to Abington and they really like it. Good luck

that's where i go - so far they've been great.

they also have another building/practice in horsham, about 4 miles away. that office is nice and has the ultrasound in it.

you'll be in great hands, don't worry.

I am not with an OB/GYN - used to be before I knew that I could actually be treated differently... I am with Barabara D'Amato - ValleyBirth Midwifery. But, I just switched health insurance carriers and I had two experiences at Abington (a first trimester screen and my 21 week sonogram)... Both times were the worst experiences I have ever had. This is my third baby (my other babes are 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 - so, no, you have not lost your mind) - and I regret that I had to waste my time going to that awful hospital.
I had to go to the Levy building for the ultrasounds - and when you walk in, they don't even look up... they just say "name." It was disgusting. I looked around the waiting room and wanted to scream out to all of these pregnant women - "it doesn't have to be like this!"
It is a purely business and insurance driven hospital. The doctors who deliver there work by the clock - you should find out what the c-section rate is there - it is like a busy restaurant that has to turn tables.
Treat yourself to better hands - find out what midwives are covered - my first baby was born at Doylestown hospital with Doylestown midwifery - a beautiful alternative... I switched because after realizing that giving birth was not a medical event for me, I decided to go to Barbara (who I don't need to wait for a "call back" -she and the other midwife, Malecia, is always there to talk to - and they actually know everyone who walks through their door!) - and birthed my second baby at home.
So, it all depends on where you feel the most comfortable, how you would like to be recognized and treated, and how you would like your and your future baby's journey to take place... and, of course, how accepting your insurance carrier is.
There is a saying, "A worm perfectly content in horseradish does not know about the juicey apple..."
Good luck with your decision!

I use Dr. Ron Hoffman in that building. He is a solo practioner and really listens and cares, especially good with older moms and high risks. He goes by Greenbrier OB

Hi K.,
I use Abington Primary Women's Healthcare Group and have been very happy with them. They were great during my entire pregnancy (my daughter is now 18 months old). They called back quickly with every question, they were great about scheduling appts, and the doctors are very knowledgeable. I was so happy with them that I recommended them to 3 of my friends who also used them during their pregnancies and births. Abington Hospital is a great hospital to have a baby in!

I see Dr. Joseph Murphy with Abington Primary Women's Healthcare group. He's great- I've been very happy with him!

I go to the Abington OB/GYN practice and use Philip Sih. He is an excellent doctor, although some women may report that they think he has a formal bedside matter, I don't. He's extremely intelligent and a great doctor, which is the most important thing to me. Also, I understand that Dr. Tannenbaum (I think that's his name) within that practice is also excellent. Don't use Nancy Galella within that practice--i can't stand her.

Hi K.,

I go to Abington OB/GYN Associates. I've left and came back. Dr. Tannenbaum delivered my first son by c-section 2 years ago. He did a great job. I've also seen him in the office for my current pregnancy. I prefer Dr. Fonslick for my annuals and what not, because I like to talk to a woman about womanly issues. Dr. Roberts is delivering my second son this March 27th...she seems nice although I have not had much contact with her. I think it depends on your personality which doc you will click with.

Good luck! About being crazy to have a second...I'm very nervous to bring another one home because my son just turned two and is still very dependent. Your child will be closer to three and I've heard it get easier when the first child is older. You’re not crazy, but there are some days you will feel like being committed just to get some peace!!!

D.

I got to Abington OB GYn and love them. I also have friend who use ABington PRimary women's. You'd be haappy with both.

Hi K., I have first hand information in the OBGYN arena. I was the residency training administrator at Pa. Hospital for 20 plus years. We trained only the highet caliber of residency candidates. Joseph Murphy, M.D. is one of our graduates and practices out of abington. He is the father of three and married to a labor and delivery nurse. Great guy, good luck.
P.

I have been with Women Care for the past 6 years. They have seen me through problems conceiving, the birth of my 4 year old, 4 miscarriages and recently the birth of my 6 month old. Both were delivered by c-section. I have been very comfortable with them. I feel they have given great care and have been really understanding through all the circumstances. I especially like Dr Sandra Rappe. She has a really comforting bedside manner and is easy to talk to about issues. She never makes you feel like you are asking to many questions. She would be the first Dr I would have an appointment with. During pregnancy they make you see all the doctors in womencare so you are familiar with them, but Dr Rappe is my favorite. That's my experience with women care. It is true they do hundreds of deliveries a month, but at least I know they have seen a lot of different births and have the expertise and experience to deal with the situation. Good luck with your decision.

I have used Abingotn as well. Dr. Jimmy Ruiz delivered both of my children (2 & 3). He has wonderful bedside manner and is easy to talk to.

I had our first child with Abington OB/GYN Associates in 2007 and was so happy with them. Dr. Roberts and Tannenbaum were my favorites, but I believe you get cycled through to meet all the physicians. Overall, they did great as a practice and I still go there for my annual visits.

Put it to you this way. Go for a smaller more personal group. I've been with them for a few years and forget about getting a prescription called in in a timely fashion. You basically talk to a nurse with your issue and ask for a prescription to be called in only to wait all day making phone calls to the pharmacy then back to the office about 10 times to find out the office is closed. Then you have to use the aswering service to locate the doctor. Only to get attitude that your bothering them with all the phone calls.
I called to Dr.'s office at 10am. They emailed the pharmacy the prescription at 7pm which never went through. Then at 8:30pm after me calling AGAIN! they faxed the prescription that the pharmacy never got either. So finally after I called the doctor for the twentieth time She finally decided to pick up a phone and speak to a human. Needless to say within 5 mins the prescription was ready!!! Except for the fact that now it's 9:15pm and I can't even pick it up because my little children are asleep.This is just unacceptable . To top it off, I can't even pick up the prescription for at least the next 20 hrs. because my pharmacy doesn't open until 8am tomorrow and I'll be in work. I understand these doctors are extremely busy but there has got to be a way to get prescriptions out to their patients within a few hours. I will be switching doctors

I use Women's Healthcare Group out of Abington. Some of the dr's are Greybush, Maloney etc.. I love them. I have been going to them for over 4 years and would highly recommend them.

HI Kelly,
I also went to Barbara at Valley Birthplace and Woman Care. Although you often have to wait for a while, the care is superior, and she really takes the time to talk with you and address any concerns you may have.

I like Leslie Frankel