OB Recommendation

Updated on November 28, 2007
K.H. asks from Allen, TX
10 answers

Hello moms,

Can you please tell me your opinion about the following doctors and hospitals for delivery: North Central Women's Health Partner's at McKinney Medical Center, Dr. Lauren Michelsen at Centenniel, Dr. Ralph Joseph at Allen Presby, or Dr Jennifer Campbell at Centenniel.

Thanks - K.

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S.R.

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I don't know about those doctors, but I adore my OBGYN. She's with North Texas OBGYN in Plano and her name is Dr. Hsu. I couldn't speak higher of her! I delivered at Medical Center of Plano and had a VERY good experience!

Good luck with the search!
Let me know if you have any other questions.

-S.

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T.

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I used Dr. Joseph. My daughter was born on Halloween 6 years ago and the entire staff made it a very enjoyable experience, they joked around while we were waiting. At one point Dr. Joseph told me to begin pushing and he left to change into his scrubs. I pushed twice and my daughter was here ... he was not around because it happened way more quickly than anyone had anticipated. The nurses talked me through it - ran and got Dr. Joseph - who was SHOCKED when he returned and everything went very smoothly. I have recommended Allen Presby many times since and the Pediatricians (Dr. Moulton is so wonderful with kids). I have two older children 21 and 19 and can say hands down Allen Presby provided the best overall care for my child than that I have heard from other parents.

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J.S.

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I didn't use Dr. Ralph Joseph (I used Dr. Bruce Rajala) but I did deliver at Presby Allen and had the most wonderful experience. The nursing staff was wonderful, the accomodations comfortable and the food quite tasty!

I honestly am not a fan of McKinney Medical for any reason and am willing to drive the few extra miles to go to Allen; even for emergencies. The Dr's and nurses are extremely slow in their response time and even though they just won the nurse-friendly award, they don't really seem all that friendly. They have also mis-diagnosed a few of my family members on more than one occassion!

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L.T.

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Dr. Michelsen is awesome!!! She delivered my first son last year and is about to deliver my second son in January. She has the best bedside manners and never rushes you. I like her staff too they are all so sweet. She really does care about her patients. My first baby came early and I was in the hospital for a week trying to hold off delivery as much as possible. Delivery time came and Dr. Michelsen came in on a Sat. morning on her day off to do my c-section. Most doctors would let the oncall doctor handle it...I felt so much more comfortable that Dr. Michelsen was there.

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R.J.

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I have used Dr. Halderman (North Central Women's Health Partner's) for 7 years and I love her. She was great during my entire pregnancy. Dr. Allen actually delivered my son last year and she was amazing. I had never met her so I was a little anxious about having her deliver my son but everything turned out wonderful. I have also had to call in and speak to Dr. Chinn before b/c Dr. Halderman was out and she was super helpful and super friendly. They prefer to deliver at McKinney but they will deliver at Centennial. That is where I delivered I could not have been more pleased. It's a new hospital so everything was really clean and new. The staff was so friendly. It is definately the way to go.

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K.B.

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I delivered both my children at McKinney Medical Center. My first experience was great, my second was NOT. If it hadn't been for my personal physician I would have hated being in that hospital. I have heard from others that it has gotten worse since construction started out there. I know they are experiencing growing pains, and hopefully it will get back to what it was when I first delivered there, but I don't think it is yet. I've heard Centenniel is the place to deliver, and that Allen Presby is pretty good too, but not as comfortable. As far as specific doctors go, I don't know any of the ones you mentioned. I went to Craig Ranch OB-GYN and they deliver everywhere. I personally saw Dr. Trisha Shimer and love her, but I like all the physicians in her group as well as the mid-wives/nurses. They have awesome phlebotomists too - I was never stuck more than once!!!

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M.T.

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Here is a vote for Dr. Campbell!! I've been seeing her for 6 years and she delivered my 2 boys, I won't go anywhere else!!! I love her!!!!!

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C.B.

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I had CNM Julie Charleton deliver my son just 3 weeks ago in McKinney and she was wonderful. She is part of North Central Women's Health Partners. I really enjoyed using a midwife with my second delivery. It was very personal, and she was there for the whole thing. And she was very attentive to my desires through the entire process. I definitely got the birth experience I had hoped for. I very highly recommend her.

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R.S.

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The doctors at NCWHP are GREAT! I just delivered with them 4 months ago. The staff is nice, the doctors are great and my doctor Dr. Jennifer Allen was a VERY considerate, compassionate, all around great doctor. Answers any questions, very encouraging with any decision you may have to make. Overall great team.

(Don't know about the others, sorry.)

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M.N.

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I use Dr. Jennifer Campbell too.I love her. She delivered boy my boys!

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