BEST DOCTOR IN HOUSTON! Everyone is entitled to her opinion, but It saddens me to see patients who judge quickly and intentionally sow seeds of discord about Dr. Hardwick-Smith and her practice. Hopefully, the sharing of my experience will give you a better perspective and thorough evaluation. I have been seeing Dr. H-S since 2001, way before I became a new mommy on Mar. 20, 2008. I have been under her care for over 10 yrs and counting. Without hesitation, I can say she consistently provides excellent care to her patients, pregnant or not. I am one of several patients who agree that she has a reputation for being the best of the best. I have high expectations and wouldn't settle for second best. She's caring, gentle, encouraging, straightforward, understanding and altruistic. There's no other doctor in town who possesses similar qualities and extends a wide array of services for women. I was scheduled to deliver on a Monday, but baby came on Thurs. Her office staff is quite efficient. If you have to wait a few minutes, it's not because of them, it's probably because of patients like me who went into labor unexpectedly and needed the doctor's attention immediately. I had an uncomplicated pregnancy/delivery, but my recovery was not so. I developed mastitis (breast infection) and was in a lot of pain. I had every possible symptom there is. I called the office after hours. Dr. H-S called me within minutes, and right away i had my prescription to begin treatment. She even sent me a message that the pharmacy had my prescription and hoped I feel better soon. That wasn't all. It was Sunday, 7pm (dinner time), and it was her birthday. No other doctor would take time from her family to do this. I write this from experience: SHE'S THE BEST DOCTOR IN HOUSTON! If you are someone who makes decisions based on reading reviews, you may want to reference the 100+ reviews found in www.houston.citysearch under Complete Womens Care Center. And because I am a real patient and chose not to write this anonymously, if you have any question regarding my experience through the decade long relationship I have with Dr. Hardwick-Smith and her practice, my email address is appreuss@gmail,com - Sincerely, Paula Preuss.
Pros: Caring, well-rounded doctor. Convenient location.
Cons: Nothing
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