Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates PA

Go somewhere else. I had an appointment today with Dr. Carrie Ball’s PA, Veronica, that was very uncomfortable!

The doctors here are wonderful. I’ve been using Dr. Black for almost 15 years with no complaints. Dr. Galifione is also amazing. The business/​billing office deserves negative stars. If i wasn’t so comfortable with Dr. Black, I would have already found another dr for my pregnancy care. They’ve harassed me about bills that my insurance had already paid, but someone didn’t do their job and code it as paid so it still shows I owe them $ when I dont. They won’t return your calls or answer their direct lines. They won’t tell you what the codes for ultrasounds or testing are so that you can get an estimate of what you will be spending out of pocket from your insurance. CAREFULLY examine your bills from here because a bunch of non English speaking morons run the billing dept.

I have seen Dr. Jason Cooper for 15 years. He delivered all 3 of my children and one was extremely high risk. My appendix ruptured and thanks to Dr. Cooper and the other Drs who were called in, I have a healthy 9 year old boy. While I do agree there is a long wait time to make an appointment/​get transferred to his nurse, I do not see my self ever switching doctors and I highly recommend him.

Patient care is NOT the priority at this facility. It’s a business that relies on standard, easy office visits, as well as patient ignorance.
I’m in excellent physical condition and have had 6 years of annual routine check ups here. Recently I experienced many months of heavy bleeding and had numerous office visits and phone calls to find relief. They put me on the pill and told me to ‘give it time’.
After my last desperate phone call to the office, telling them that I was experiencing extreme cramping and bleeding, they still said, «you need to give it more time». At this point, I was out of the country and was forced to go to a clinic the next day. The Spanish doctor that saw me was genuinely shocked at the care I had received in the USA. She immediately did an ultrasound and scheduled three outpatient procedures; a D&C, insertion of the IUD Mirena and a pathology procedure. None of these options or any other, were ever discussed with me at OGA. I had immediate relief and the bleeding has completely stopped. In addition, OGA never once did a blood test. After experiencing dizziness, chest pain, headaches and restless leg syndrome, I went to a GP and requested blood tests. The results were ‘extreme anemia’. How is an OBG practice not aware of the possibility of anemia. after months of bleeding? with a chart full of information in front of them ??
It’s been 4 months since I saw the Spanish doctor and I feel like a new person. As an American, it’s extremely concerning that I had to find better medical care in another country.
OGA does ‘standard’ just fine. Don’t ask for any special care here. It’s not the policy of the practice.

I had a great experience with Dr. Jason Cooper. I used him for 8 years as my gynecologist before getting pregnant and using him as my OB. Throughout my pregnancy and delivery, he took all of my concerns seriously. He always ran tests to find out the problem, and reported the results to me in a timely manner. When I was in labor, the nurses had to call him in the middle of the night a couple of times. When my husband mention something about the calls, he was perfectly professional and said it was no big deal. He was always very cautious with any concerns I had. The nurses in his office are also very nice and knowledgeable. I called them a couple of times during my pregnancy with problems, and if they didn’t know the answer, they asked Dr. Cooper and called me back. My sister is now pregnant and using Dr. Cooper as her OB. We often talk about what a great doctor he is. He is very calm and makes you feel the same. I will defiantly be using him again for my next child.

This place is the HARDEST place to even make an appointment! I’ve tried for 3 business days now to make my appointment and I cannot get through! Day 1 I called and was put on hold until they closed. No one answered my call. Day 2 I call about 12:30 and what do you know, they were already closed for the weekend. And now day 3 I called today and their automated service says that they are experiencing «technical difficulties». This is not the first year I’ve ever had a lot of troubles just trying to make my appointment. Think it’s time to find another doctor office! JFC someone would die before they would even get a chance to get an appointment with these people!!!

This office is a BUSINESS interested in making their MONEY, not about PATIENT CARE. Bully tactics, requesting up-​front money (even though we have insurance), and then an icy phone call from the Office Manager. This was a horrifying experience. I’m sure the doctors are lovely, Dr. Romezi was pleasant, but the office itself is only after one thing… and it’s not a healthy delivery.

Dr. Tara Bruce was so quick with my appointment. I was in and out within 25 minutes. It was great. They only negative was it took FOREVER (5 months) for them to call and say everything was great.

Saw dr. Jason cooper
It’s as though he doesn’t care. He ran labs and and made haphazard treatment suggestions before doing any real investigation into my issues.

I have been seeing Dr. Anding here. For many years. This is an excellent group of doctors. Very efficient. Quality care. And delivering at Texas women’s is wonderful.

After trial and error, my hubby and I actually found our doctor. Well, actually my OBGYN. We are going with Dr. James Gullet. I’ve gone through 3 OB’s and they just didn’t fit me. I told all 3 of them what my needs were and they just didn’t care. It was easy scheduling a appointment with Dr. Gullet. He sat us down before doing anything and telling us what is the next step. He took his time explaining each steps. He did not rush us or anything. I’ve had my other OB’s rushing me and not fully answering my questions. Dr. James Gullet is wonderful. I am so happy that we found a doctor to take care of our needs.
His staff are wonderful and especially his wife who is the RN. I love how they are professional. They explain to you on what or where to go. Also, waiting on the doctor isn’t to bad either. I’ve been here quite a few times and it doesn’t seem like he over books his appointments like most doctors I know or been to.

I just read through all the reviews on here and I’m shocked at the ones where people had terrible experiences. I have been going to OGA for about 10 years. There was a break somewhere in between because I moved away from Houston but then came back. I have always seen Dr. Jason Cooper and I must say he is absolutely amazing! Yes the parking is a little expensive and yes sometimes you have to wait more than 10 mins to be called in from the waiting area, but to me that is minimal compared to the great service I get from Dr. Cooper. Granted when it’s an annual check up, I am in and out pretty quickly. This may seem rushed to some people but Dr. Cooper ALWAYS asks if I have questions or concerns and ALWAYS takes the time to answer them. The times I’ve been in for anything other than an annual check up, Dr. Cooper has been very informative, patient, and understanding. My husband even loves the man! As for the facility itself: It’s clean, I can always get an appointment the same week, checking in goes smoothly almost every time, the lab and ultrasound facility are right down stairs, they have complimentary valet parking. I cannot speak about other physicians at this facility, but I know that mine is wonderful.

After calling this office twice, I am not impressed. I am new to Houston (like, 3 days new) and just found out that I am pregnant for the second time.
First call: Right off the bat, I stated that I am from out of town and have already experienced a miscarriage. I was told by my OBGYN in Denver to see a doctor here ASAP if pregnancy happened again (high risk, second pregnancy now after lost baby). I was told I couldn’t get an appointment for almost 4 weeks and then was hung up on.
Second call: I spoke to someone different. I told them the exact same thing, this time with a little bit more force. She said no appointments were available for 4 weeks, they could not work me in despite my circumstances, and if I don’t make an appointment ASAP, the wait will be even longer next time.
Both women were rude and unhelpful… For a woman with fertility problems, health problems, and one miscarriage two months ago, they should be considerate and willing to work with us… We are just following orders from our doctors and are scared to death that another miscarriage will occur. Empathy and compassion are lacking enough in the medical world, we don’t need it from the front desk people too.
Overall, disappointed with that experience that I will not be giving them my business.

Dr. Shelly Leeds-​Richter is the BEST. I’ve been going to her for almost 10 years. She is extremely knowledgeable and tells you exactly how it is. I prefer that way over sugar-​coating.
My reason for not giving 5 stars is the wait. It’s usually a pretty decent wait time before seeing the Dr. To me, she is completely worth the wait!

I would rather do a five hour round trip to visit my old gyno in Austin than to drive five minutes down the road to see Dr. Dawn Black. I think the only nice thing I can say about this practice is that my wait was only two minutes.
First complaint: The appointments are set 15 minutes apart. Fifteen minutes is not enough time to provide a urine sample for the normal urinalysis, to talk to the doctor about prescriptions/​concerns/​fertility/​etc, to have one’s breasts examined, and to stirrup-​up for the pap smear. How exactly do the doctors evaluate my health when the practice is set up like your local DPS? Take a number, sit for a few hours, spend two minutes with the professional, and then leave feeling like you have wasted years of your life.
Second complaint: I was told that I would receive a call about my annual exam results. Welp, I didn’t receive that call, so I called them a week later. Apparently, they had already filed my results away somewhere and I should call back in a few hours. Four days after that, my results showed up in the mail. Why am I so upset about the lack of communication? Well, normally results are just mailed and if there is a problem, then one receives a phone call. When the nurse told me I would be called, I immediately assumed that I was dying. So, don’t say you are going to call if you aren’t going to call. And if you are going to call, CALL. The patient should not have to call the practice to get medical results.
Third complaint: Dr. Black was extremely rough with my exam. I don’t know about Dr. Black, but I don’t like a cold, metal, milkshake-​machine-​sized speculum going inside of me. So, I winced. She basically told me to «man up.» What does she do with young ladies on their first exam? Does she point and laugh at them as they understandably show emotion? Jerk move, Dr. Black.
Fourth complaint: The parking. Oh, the parking. Yes, I totally love paying $ 8 for two hours of parking. It’s my favorite. Parking in the middle of the Medical Center is cheaper than this junk. Also, where are the valets the automated voice talks SO MUCH about over the phone while you wait twenty minutes to make an appointment? Fail, OGA. Complete fail.

If you just want to feel like you are a number, if you want to wait 30 – 45 minutes to see your doctor, if you want to pay to park and hunt for a space while your OB/​GYN is getting paid hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to see you for 2 minutes, well this is the place for you.
I’ve tried different doctors here, so it’s not the doctor. It’s the place. This is the WalMart of OB/​GYN facilities.
I had previous female issues which could potentially be severe and need to be monitored. I took the time to ask my previous doctor (not at this facility, but no longer on my insurance… boo) to send over my records. When I visited with OB/​GYN assoc., they had not received my records. Figures, the place is such a zoo, no telling where they might be. OK, I’ll get them again. No bother, the OB/​GYN says. I’m not going to look at them. ???
You check in, and you are told to go to your waiting area. So, person # 36,231,235, You.Wait.There. For around 15 minutes, notsobad. Then, you are brought back into the littler waiting room. Last time, I waited a full 45 minutes, with zero apology from the doctor. I had had a previous abnormal pap, so I was a bit worried. Spent literally two minutes with me, says it’s fine, de-​gloves. Okie.Dokie.
I haven’t needed the fertility services, but I do know of one couple who conceived a beautiful set of twin girls from their treatment here. But this review is for the GYN services only.

I am neurotic when it comes to choosing a Doctor mostly because I work in the health care field. I absolutely adore this practice they put up with me and all my questions. Everyone here has been great from the second you walk in through the building doors, reception, billing, nursing staff, and most importantly the physicians.
I have to admit I am not a fan of the parking at this facility but it could be worse and way more expensive.

LOVE This Practice. I have a lot of female issues and finding a great obgyn when I moved from Dallas four years ago was of great importance to me. Dr. Irwin was recommended to me by my doctor in Dallas. He has been amazing!!! Referred me to a fertility specialist that works only with their practice, only had to walk downstairs for a mammogram and ultrasound, vallet parking.
I have also seen Dr. Irwin at his willowbrook location. office is not as fancy, but same great care. Would highly recommend Dr. Irwin to young and old.

Okay today was my first visit to my new ob/​gyn doc. Dr. John Irwin. and he is just delightful! I was a little nervous as this is the first male doctor I have been to for this type of thing since I was 18.
Well let me tell you check in is just great. they are set up kind of lik Kelsey Seybold Clinics. The lady I was working with was super nice and funny. Then she directed me to the waiting area for my doc. there are quite a few to choose from by the way.
I waited maybe 10 minutes in the main waiting area and then about 20 in the doc’s waiting room. First I went to meet the doctor in a sit down office atmosphere to disucss any concerns. I really liked that… none of my other ob/​gyn doctors have been like that.
So we talked and then headed to the room… where he was very professional and easy going. I look forward to my appointment next year… because it was such a breeze!

OGA in general is great. But only 4 stars because the waits are so long. My doctor there is Dr. Patrice Firpo and she gets 5 stars fo’ sho’ — see previous review.
The new facility is really nice and well organized. The valets are friendly. The appointment and financial staff is great. My only gripe is the typical women’s clinic art on the walls… a bunch of orchid watercolors that resemble female anatomy. Pinkies-​out-​classy people. How about a beach, or some animals?