I didn't really care for this practice from the beginning but decided to continue seeing Dr. Gatlin throughout my pregnancy because it was in an extremely convenient location for me.
The nurse, Karen, can be very rude or she can be really sweet and nice. It depends on the day I guess. They allow you access to your medical record online and I myself spotted an abnormal result they failed to catch. It was something that potentially could have caused complications. I notified Karen and that is the first time she was rude to me. She can be very condescending and she lacks tact. However, next time I went into the office she was sweet as pie.
From my first appointment I brought up my interest in VBAC to Dr. Gatlin who told me we would talk about it when I was closer to my due date. He didn't entertain a conversation about it until it was too late to find another doctor and that is when he informed me that I HAD to have a repeat c-section because hospital policy that the physician must be present at the hospital throughout the entire labor in the event if VBAC.
Overall I never felt my questions were addressed and I felt rushed every appointment. He has an arrogance about him that is unsettling as well.
When I finally had my c-section he told me we would schedule it first thing in the morning so I can possibly have something to eat that afternoon. I had my daughter at 8 am after fasting and he didn't bother to even ok food untill late evening the next day. I called his office and again Karen was very rude. Even the nurses and cafeteria lady felt bad and said most doctors ok regular diet same day if there are no issues.
I will not see this doctor again. I was very upset with my experience with this office and will not settle for convenience next time.