Eastside Gynecology Associates

09/04/2008 Posted by bkgirl28

After reading these reviews, I AVOIDED Eastside and researched EARLY OPTIONS, as a previous reviewer mentioned. It was the best decision I ever made. Early Options was wonderful, especially during a very hard time in my life. Even the telephone staff was incredibly knowledgeable and comforting. They told me their names and told me to call them anytime if I had any questions. They have long hours and flexible appointment times. When I got to the office, I was treated like a real patient of a real doctor - not like at some factory clinic where they push you through, and don't really talk to you about all your options. I was able to talk one-on-one with the medical assistants and the doctor (who is kind, humorous and believes in natural/ non-pharmaceutical/ non-surgical medical procedures, if possible). I felt very safe and private. My boyfriend was even able to hold my hand through the entire procedure. I highly recommend Early Options for anyone who is looking for a private, respectful, and well-informed environment for early termination of a pregnancy as well as objective advice on birth control methods. It's fairly expensive because they don't accept insurance directly, but it was worth the comfort.

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06/01/2008 Posted by gahb

I went in after finding out I was pregnant. A woman did a Sonogram and had me get undressed while she was in the room (I find that odd) after I was told to wipe myself with baby wipes while she was still in the room. After my unpleasant experiece with the Sonogram I waited for 2+ hours hoping a Dr. would come talk to me about my options. Eventually I spoke to the receptionist who was nasty when I asked her I was interested in hearing about my options. Finally she spoke to a tech, I overheard her say "I dont know what to tell this girl" A nasty woman looks at my songram and tells me I'm not techically pregnant and there was nothing they could do for me...I had to ask her what the next step was and she told me to come back if I wanted in 3 weeks to see if the egg had implanted yet (I am preg just not showing up in ultrasound) No one offered to do blod work take my vitals nothing....The good news is I was so unhappy I went elsewhere and I love it...just the nicest people ever, it's clean they talk to you, and very few people in the office....It's called Early Options it's on 124 E 40th street 212-431-8533

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03/07/2008 Posted by AnonymousWoman

Before I went to Eastside Gynecology, I had come across the negative reviews online, but I didn't believe them because I trusted my doctor who referred me to this place. Like others, I want to warn all women in NYC of Eastside Gynecology's combination of unprofessionalism, apathetic attitude and ill treatment of patients. Please take this to heart. If you are in the unfortunate predicament of having to choose a location for your abortion, please ask your provider for another abortion clinic in NYC - I am sure there are plenty of others that will offer you quality care. I was referred to Eastside Gynecology for a surgical abortion within my first trimester. As many women know, having an abortion is not an easy decision. Unfortunately, this center made the experience even more unpleasant and uncomfortable. They were unsympathetic, rushed me through the process without addressing my concerns and provided a consent form with grammatical errors, which I tried to correct before signing - however was reprimanded by their nurses for attempting to change the document. As I recall, the consent form stated "I understand HOT the abortion..." My boyfriend and I both feel that Eastside Gynecology is set up like an "abortion factory," where women are led into the experience one at a time from the waiting area and then watch one another emerge from the surgical room within 5-minute increments of one another in the recovery area. During my follow-up appointment, the doctor refused to let me peek at my own medical records (I was told that she would answer any questions I may have, but that I shouldn't look at them by myself) and then told me that I asked too many questions when I was unclear about her answers. Please try to find a different clinic in NYC. You deserve quality care, respect and compassion, not to be treated like a mere physical body going through a routine procedure.

Pros: None.

Cons: Errors on consent form, Rushed and rude treatment of patients, Unprofessional attitude