Another complaint on the front desk staff
I had two positive recommendations on Dr. Bullaro from my sister-in-laws and was excited to have a female doctor to deliver my third baby. I wanted to meet her and get a feel for her office, so I called to have my IUD removed and have my annual. I was told I could be scheduled 11 months later. I can understand being busy and wanting to give priority to existing clients. So when I was pregnant I called back and made an appointment. I was able to get an appointment about a month later. At that time I told Chelsea, the front desk receptionist, that I had had a previous ectopic pregnancy. She didn't seem to be concerned by this. So I made a standard first appointment. A few weeks later I started experiencing light cramping. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't be concerned. But with my previous ectopic pregnancy, my left fallopian tube burst, and I almost died from hemorrhaging because no one recognized the symptoms and assumed it was a standard miscarriage.
Slightly concerned by the localized cramping on my right side, I called Dr. Bullaro's office to ensure I could receive an ultrasound at my upcoming appt. The front desk clerk Chelsea seemed annoyed or at least severely disinterested. She's probably a very nice person, but she does not come across that way on the phone. Anyway she told me I couldn't be seen for an ultrasound and if I continued cramping I should go to the ER. Luckily I found another doctor who got me in immediately and found that I had a large but harmless cyst on my right side that was causing the pain.
Now, I think Dr. Bullaro is probably a great doctor. I've heard nothing but praise of her. And I appreciate that her office is very busy. But situations like this make me very wary of proceeding.