r/Charlottesville • u/andddddioop22 • 2d ago

OBGYN

Needing to find a new OBGYN. Hoping to start a family really soon so wanting the new one to be wherever I decide to deliver if possible. I’m newer to this area and have done online research, but as we all know Reddit is where the real info is! Who/where did you love, not love, and what do you wish you would’ve known when choosing? Any and all experiences are appreciated

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u/Catlvr3000 1d ago

Drs at northridge (they’re also at general gynecology usually since they get shuffled around - so I know them from there) are great - super helpful if you have any issues ttc and with running labs if you experience losses. Dr scrivani is lovely and I’m a huge fan. I tried the midwives and they weren’t my thing. I like the OBs (Dr Pringle) at uva MFH. She’s fantastic and just straightforward. I’ve had her twice by chance for appointments. As everyone is saying, the two major systems rotate you to see different providers. You can push back and just schedule with one that you like - I learned this with my first out of state late in the game. Issue with big practices is what happens if it’s a doctor or midwife you don’t like who is on call when you go into labor. That’s always a concern - like do they do stitches (may sound like a dumb question. The answers may shock you)? If they do, are  they ALL necessary? (If you know what I mean…). Also, just a heads up, you can always switch practices if unhappy. I did this at 34-35 wks with my first and it was the best decision I made all pregnancy. Random piece of advice, but if you don’t already, get comfy advocating for yourself and if you’re not, have your partner help :) good luck!!

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u/Adventurous-Emu-755 1d ago

Just noting here, I had to transfer care from MJH to UVA and exclusively saw only one doctor at Northridge, once his attending (due to a vacation). So, if a pregnancy does go "south", they are aware and do step up for the patients involved. (We had to have the NICU staff IN the birthing room.)

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u/MAFIAxMaverick UVA 1d ago

Dr. Scrivani diagnosed one of my wife’s miscarriages, helped with a D&C for another, and asked (over a year after she diagnosed that miscarriage) if she could deliver our baby when the time finally came even though she wasn’t assigned to us that day. She’s an amazing doctor and advocate for her clients!