A friend recommended Stoneridge OB/GYN, I hear they only deliver at OSU. What doctor have you used? How was your experience here?
I also would love to hear reviews of OSU L&D. I have heard great things about Riverside and Dublin, but not much about OSU. What are your experiences? Pros/Cons?
Thank you!
Re: Reviews of OSU Hospital/ Stoneridge OB/Gyn
I don't know about the OB/GYN but I had 2 c-sections at OSU. I had 2 great experiences. The first C-section was unplanned of course and the doctors there are simply amazing. Very caring, and wanted to make sure you were always feeling okay and comfortable. I have nothing bad to say about OSU University hospital. PS the food was great for hospital food ! Lol (I know hospital food is supposed to be gross but we liked it)
You can also take a tour, that helped us on our decision.
My daughter was born while we were still in Philly, so I've never personally been to OSU L&D. But, my mom has been a patient of Dr. Evans' at Stoneridge for 20+ years and loves her. I saw her once too and she is wonderful-- calm, very knowledgeable, willing to answer all your questions, but because she's so good she's also extremely busy, so expect to set aside 3 hrs or so for an appointment. She frequently gets called out of the office for a delivery and never really gets caught back up. That is one reason why I'm not going there now, plus they're kind of far from where we live.
My brother was delivered at OSU 15 years ago so take this with a grain of salt, but from what my mom says it's a big university hospital, with all the pros & cons that come with that. Yes, they have everything medically that you would need, but in terms of L&D itself it's pretty impersonal. She couldn't wait to get out and home. But I'm of the opinion that you & your doctor make your labor more than the hospital, so I would say if you find a great OB go with that. You can always bring whatever you need (birth ball, music, food, support person, etc.) to L&D with you, but you can't change your doctor or your prenatal care.
Full disclosure I guess: I'm a grad student at OSU thinking about TTC #2, and since I've got OSU's health insurance I'll have to deliver there.
Everything is so exciting when you're one!
Thank you for your help! Ilike my Dr. at Stoneridge BUT really liked the idea of delivering at Dublin. I have only been to the Dr. twice and we are not pregnant...maybe I should look into Dr.'s who deliver at Dublin:)
Idea?
I see Dr. Evans and she is wonderful. As far as OSU, I have several friends who have delivered there onver the past couple of years. They have recently updated (like 3 months ago) the decor. They have big rooms and small rooms, so if you end up in a small room, ask for a big one and they will move you as soon as there is a spot open (2 of my friends asked to be moved and were moved within 2 hours). I plan to deliver there someday. The care is awesome and the nurses are amazing. I would never consider anywhere else.
If you are looking for a doc that delivers with Riverside, I recommend Kingsdale Gynecological. I stopped going there and switched to Stoneridge because Kingsdale stopped delivering at OSU.
Take some tours and goodluck!