Thinking about switching OB's at 15 weeks

So I had to get a new OB because my practice from my first pregnancy disolved... which was ok.. I didn't care for most of the doctors.

I chose a new practice because the only remaining doctor I like when to this new place. I don't like the office. My First appointment lasted 3.5 hours.... I know the first appointment is supposed to be longer but they told me 1 hour. On my second appointment I waited in the waiting room 1.5 hours and then the doc came in listened to the heartbeat and said see you in 4 weeks.. didn't even give me a chance to ask questions.. I was like shouting questions at him as his nurse was escorting me to the billing counter.... I just wasn't pleased at all.

They just moved their offices and I thought about giving them another shot at their new location... but I just don't know if it will be much better? The intake nurse was also very rude to us because we didn't know how far along I was when I went the first time... I was like "has this never happened before?"  I asked if they could do an ultrasound for dating and she was really snotty and said "You know... we don't just do ultrasounds for nothing... we don't do them often at all"...... Thats fine... but I don't think dating is for "nothing" i'd like to know when this baby is coming out! 

So I was thinking about going to the to the office that had the midwife that delivered Zachary... she was very nice and even contacted me on facebook several months ago asking me how I was doing... she remembered me after a year (which I was shocked).

What do you guys think.. do I give my current office another shot.... or give this new office a call?

If you are unhappy now you are most likely going to be unhappy at 40 weeks. Maybe you could call different offices tell them you are looking for a new OB and would like a consult. That is what I did when looking for a new pediatrician. I took in a list of question and interviewed the doctors.

I say make the switch!   It's a long road having a baby and you need the support from your doctor and their staff to get you through it!      If your able to switch and it's not an insurance obstacle or anything I say absolutely , go for it!

That would be an easy call for me.  Switch.  You are a CUSTOMER, a PATIENT, not an inconvenience!  If I was treated like that I'd definitely switch.  In the interest of promoting good Karma though, let them know exactly why you are switching, detailing everything you can, with dates and names if you can.  That way, hopefully, the problems can be resolved.  Its not up to you to wait that out though.  You are pregnant for only so long and your job is to get the best care you can for you and baby, even if that means less stress.  If you were not allowed to ask questions and had to wait that long, that is not a place where you belong.  The doctor should be very open to questions and ask you if you have any!
-Donna

I always say switch if you are not happy. Its not worth it to have a bad experience with doctors. I have to see the military ones but even in there I have seen about 4 doctors and now found one I like and one who I see on my 2 week appointments till the other one comes back from vacation. Do whats best for you!!

 I switched when I was probably 16 or 17 weeks along, and I am extremely happy I did!!  I wasn't too thrilled with the one I was seeing, he was just weird.  Although, his office was extremely fast and did a lot of ultrasounds.  The new doctor I went to see was awesome and I didn't mind having to wait up to an hour to see him.  He was so personable and had a great staff.  Switching also gave me another hospital I could choose to deliver at, and even though no one I know likes that hospital I LOVED it.

If you go to another office and by chance end up liking the first one better, you can always go back.

Switch!

I say switch! I wish I could switch I hate my OB'S . I have military insurance and I see a different OB everytime. Usually they come in say how are you ask they are walking out. Real personal. I have to call if I have any questions and then they say wait till your next Dr. appt!! So if you can SWITCH!!
Jessica

I would for sure find a new office. it doesn't sound like they are very patient oriented,. and you deserve to be treated with respect! I agree with other posters - if you arent happy now, you probably wont be at 40 weeks, either. Good luck!