I have to respond to the lady (Ginebra C) who complained about having Dr. Brodkin for her first pregnancy. I am originally from St. Louis and had my second child delivered by Dr. Brodkin. I understand with your first pregnancy you will have some "expectations" but in all honesty a lot of doctor's offices will make you wait. Unfortunately it can take at least an hour. This is with EVERY office. At least with doctors who are good. Dr. Brodkin's staff is extremely competent and make you feel at home. I have a neurological disorder and Dr. Brodkin fought to ensure that I had a safe pregnancy. She fought the battles against my health care provider when they would not pay out for disability. She fought my job to get me accommodations when my employer felt I could carry multiple items and work 16 hours a day. With my first child I had gestational diabetes. With her help she gave me all the information I needed to make better choices, even if it wasn't something that I wanted to hear, to ensure that my child came out perfect. Which she did. I elected to have a cesarean and she did such a wonderful job I was only in pain for one week. I did not even need to continue taking pain medications she did such a wonderful job! To put it plainly, not every procedure will be painless especially with your first pregnancy. You will have to wait at a doctor's office sometimes for an hour. But in the end you are waiting for the best doctor in Arizona. You will have doctors that you will not see at every visit because they are delivering babies! That woman went through hell and back fighting my cause so I have to disagree with your comments that everyone is friends with her who writes these posts. She was recommended by my regular doctor. If I am living in another state I would fly back to Arizona just to have her deliver my third child. Though I disagree with your post at the end of the day I hope you find the right doctor and that you deliver a healthy beautiful child. For others who are searching I highly recommend Dr. Brodkin.