Wendel, James S, Md - Mt Auburn Ob Gyn Assoc

My first appointment was with Dr. Wendel. He was fabulous and calmed my nerves about all of my first pregnancy fears. My next appointment was originally with Dr. Javaid. During the time between my first and second appointments, Dr. Javaid left for maternity leave. It appeared that the office was unprepared for her leave, and this caused my next appointment to be pushed 2 weeks later than the typical schedule. My second appointment was finally confirmed with Dr. Cirasole. Before Dr. Cirasole entered the exam room, my husband and I waited for more than 30 minutes. She quickly moved through my appointment and repeated something similar to- you're healthy, you don't have any questions. This was unsettling to me, but I decided to give the office one more try. My third visit with Dr. Roberts was wonderful. After my appointment, Dr. Roberts directed me to the lab for testing. My visit with Dr. Roberts was at 4:30, so by the time I left the exam room, it was 5. The woman in the lab unkindly refused to do my test at 5 and stated that it would not be finished until 5:30. By refusing to complete my lab at 5, I had to re-arrange another entire day of my work calendar to return to Mt. Auburn for my lab work. My disppointment at the end of my third visit prompted me to find a different group. I am much happier with my care and treatment at the new facility. My new physicians made it a priority to get me back on the proper track for 4 week appointments. They also performed additional tests, which Mt. Auburn did not excute in the proper amount of time. Pros: Close location to my home Cons: Long waits, not-so kind staff, and poor lab work more

I had my first appointment with this office yesterday. My husband and I have been trying with the help of our fertility doctor for 6 years to get pregnant. Our dream has finally come true and we are looking for an OB. My husband and I waited 1 solid hour before seeing the nurse who was harried and clueless. She took my history and struggled with basic medical information. We finally saw the doctor who was not friendly, went through her regular script and seemed annoyed with anything I said that focused on me instead of ""the norm"" that she wanted. When I seemed shocked with how long it would be until a doctor would see me again, she said ""you're just spoiled."" And when she did a pap, that NO ONE told me would be done, she was very annoyed that I had used a medication prescribed by my fertility doctor that contaminated the test. Her exact words were ""Don't blame me if they can't read this!"" Are you kidding me!?!?! This group was recommended by other doctors as well as several of my coworkers. I hope that this was the exception to the rule, but I will never know. I have no intention of going back for more cold, impersonal, generic treatment. Although we are clearly one of many to them, this baby is everything to my family. Everyone in the office gave me the fake ""Congratulations,"" but you could tell by the blank stare in their eyes that it was just another part of the script they had been taught to say. Not a single person in that office made me feel cared for or special. For that reason, they will not take care of me or my child. What a shame. Pros: pretty office, easy to get an appointment Cons: cold and uncarring treatment by doctor, nurse, staff; wait time more

I began going to the Mt. Auburn office when I was 19 and am still a patient there. (now 35) I have received the best care and advice regarding Birth Control and Pregnancies! I wouldn't dream of going anyhere else. The Dr's and the staff are all such wonderful, caring people that treat you with the utmost respect! If you are looking for an OB, these are the Dr's for you! Pros: Great Doctors, Great Locations, Short Waits more

I started going to the Mt Auburn Center last year while preg with my 2nd son. I went through the usual rotation, but once I met Dr. Fitzgerald, I refused to see anyone else. He is one of the sweetest, nicest, caring doctors ever. If I had a total hormone moment and broke down in tears, he would immediately address any fears or concerns I had. I always have full confidence in him and his abilities! more