Today was the worst experience I have ever encountered.
I have been going to Dr. Gatlin for 5 years, always raved about him, but today changed everything.
I am 9 weeks pregnant and my husband and I have chosen to use a midwife and have our baby in the comfort of my own home, I have been seeing my midwife and a perinatal doctor for my ultra sounds.
I woke up about two day ago with what I knew was a bladder infection, I called my midwife and she said to go see the doctor she would send me a referral to see the perinatal doctor. I refused and said I would rather go see my OB.
I got an appointment for 10 this morning. I get there the reception staff and MA as usual were very nice and friendly.
I get into the room, wait for a little bit and Doctor Gatlin and his office manager start to talk about me as if I can't hear them through their paper thin walls. Dr. Gatlin stating "I'm not touching her, I won't be liable" "she's 9 week pregnant get in there and talk to her" .. refusing to come in and see me, all while talking loud enough for the whole office to hear him. His office manager/nurse comes in and starts her scare tactics "having the baby at home doesn't always work out for the best" "you should really cover all your bases just Incase" basically indicating my baby will die if I have an at home birth.
After she left the room and they continued to talk about me like I couldn't hear them and like a I was a horrible mother to be because of our birthing decision.
Dr. Gatlin came back in told me I had a bladder infection and gave me a RX never once told me it was ok for me to have with my pregnancy. Didn't do an exam to get a culture to make sure I didn't have a bacteria infection.
I left the office so upset. My sister who is 25 weeks was supposed to use this office for her labor but has changed doctors today.
I am disgusted and I feel my personal information was spoken loudly for everyone in the office to hear, so much for HIPPA, right ...
ladies do yourself a favor go elsewhere !