Catharine Marshall, MD

Intelligent AND Smart. Listens, discusses options honestly. Spends the time necessary to be sure you are both on the same topic. Worth her weight in Gold.

Ok Folks. Im here to break it down. :) This woman is more than I can even write in words. I have never in my 35 years had a Dr. go so far above and beyond like this woman and Ashley did. I came into her office with a big problem, she listened and formulated a plan. A good plan. However, my insurance felt they new better than an actual DOCTOR! I was denied my surgery. I was left in ever increasing pain. I couldn’t even work. Dr Marshall and Ashley worked their butts off for my appeal. E mailing each other on off hours to help me. ME! Meanwhile, Ashley is dealing with my disability insurance and other crap from my employer all the while I’m calling her daily for updates all with a smile in her voice. My appeal was denied. Again, yay insurance! Did this stop them? Hell NO! They kicked it in to high gear! I feel bad for her poor husband! No one tells this woman «NO!» All their hard work paid off. I had my surgery 4 and a half weeks ago. My entire life has changed. My pain level went from an 8 to a big fat zero with in days of my surgery!!! Her name is still something that is heard in my home daily. My kids are happy to have Mom back… My husband is happy to have his wife back. Im happy to have my life back and it is all because of this amazing woman and her staff. My gratitude knows no bounds. If I had millions of dollars I’d give her anything she wanted… unfortunately, all i could give is a big hug and cupcakes.

Dr. Marshall is fantastic. she took the time to listen to all of my concerns and helped me come up with a plan to feel myself again. One of the best!

I’ve been a patient for about 3 years or so.
I called yesterday to explain I wanted to understand the process of getting some blood work done and proceed with an appointment and blood work. The woman on the phone became agitated that I wasn’t calling to make only an appointment and even said something along the lines of… «well I don’t know if they doctor will have time to call you, you’ll just have to make an appointment.» I was floored that I was just a payment and not a patient. Regardless I said I would run the risk and if the doctor was too busy to return my call I understood, but I would risk it.
Got a voicemail back about putting in a prescription for birth control asking me to provide the prescription I wanted and the name of my pharmacy so it could be called in. First of all, aren’t doctors required to provide a consultation before prescribing drugs? and secondly, that was not the reason for my call.
I called back to explain once more why I was calling and Julie hung up on me. I hope calls are recorded. I even heard the phone slam down. I was never wow-​ed by this office’s customer service, but this is just immature behavior. It’s very clear that Dr. Catharine’s practice is doing great and doesn’t need my business. She probably doesn’t need yours either so new patients need not apply.
EEk! Methinks not indeed.

To most professionals «I will waive the office visit» means exactly that, but to this one it simply means «I will try more creatively to charge you for that visit», I literally was charged $ 93 for a 10 minute STD test that I declined 2 months prior because she told me I could come back later when I felt I needed to take it and there would be no additional office visit fees. Now I am hearing from her office that 2 months is too long to wait — did she expect that I would be back a week later?! Why would I decline an STD test just to come all the way back sooner than 2 months? This office must be desperate for any way they can rob people for money. On top of this she dismissed the medical concerns I had as illegitimate and stayed for the minimum amount of time she could stay for my insurance to cover the visit and then shes trying to charge me for something she said she wouldn’t charge me for. I am researching prosecuting her for malpractice because of this thievery and for misleading me by blatantly lying to me. I have responded to her bills by faxing letters and calls and she won’t reply only just sending more bills, cowardly, lazy thieves. Karma will catch up to this office and not soon enough.
IF Unilocal USED ALL REVIEWS OF THIS DOCTOR HER AVERAGE STAR RATING WOULD BE MUCH LOWER! After this review, I scrolled down to see that an additional amount of people have also given her the lowest possible review, from pregnant women and other women who have felt judged by this doctor, I think they should use every review, not just the positive ones because this doctor is a quack and the sooner everyone knows this the better.

Dr. Marshall has been my OBGYN for 10 years now and I have nothing but positive reviews for her. I am 35 years old and just had my first chid. Dr. Marshall was fabulous when I came into her office for the pregnancy confirmation and OB referral. She referred me to two women physicians and I choose Dr L. Stanco which turned out to again be the best decision ever!!!
If you are looking for a calm, laid back, educated/​experinced OBGYN, Dr Marshall is the one! Dr Marshall has delivered babies along with being a mom herself.
The only criticism would be for Dr Marshall’s nurse. She is spacey at times and tends to be your «typical» mood swing women. The positives of Dr Marshall outweigh her nurse with no questions asked!

I arrived a little early and had not eaten breakfast yet and I mentioned I was hungry
and asked how long the wait would be and the girls at the front desk got me in right away and the Dr. was very nice and fast. I was very pleased with my visit, the staff and the Dr. She was very thorough and I felt like everything was tested that I needed and I am very glad I went to her and she performed my ultrasound herself verses sending me to a center. great visit so I sent my older daughter to her as well and she had a great experience there as well. Really nice staff.
Thanks
Corrine LePage

It was my first OB-​GYN appointment ever, so I was a little nervous. Dr. Marshall put me at ease with her friendly ways and calm demeanor. I would recommend her to anyone.

In 2009, my insurance forced me to change doctors, including OB/​GYN care and I was very upset. My PCP had been my OB/​GYN and I was very satisfied with that. When I was referred to Dr. Marshall in 2009 by my new PCP, I wasn’t please about having to change. We talked about it and she fully understood, but welcomed me into her practice.
At my first visit, I found her to be very upfront and straight-​forward in our communication, something I put a high premium on. She also showed me that I had fibroid tumors, something I had not been diagnosed with before. In the summer of 2010, I returned for my annual exam and with ultrasound, Dr. Marshall was able to determine that more fibroid tumors had developed and the initial tumor had increased in size dramatically.
At 43 years old and childless by choice, I was hoping she would tell me I was a candidate for hysterectomy surgery. When we looked at my condition, Dr. Marshall said it was an option, but wanted me to be aware of other courses of treatment. She then carefully reviewed ALL options with me and suggested I take a little time to think about it. It was nice to know she isn’t «surgery happy» and quick to put patients in that position. After discussing it with my husband, I opted for a vaginal hysterectomy, including the removal of the cervix, leaving the ovaries intact to minimize my need for hormone replacement therapy.
I’ve just had my six-​week post-​op check up after having daVinci robotic surgery done by Dr. Marshall. I can not thank her enough for her excellent care! My surgery was a few hours at Scripps LaJolla hospital and, as expected, I spent one night in the hospital and was home the following evening. Dr. Marshall managed my expectations perfectly and I’ve been healing just as I thought I would. My surface incisions are fully healed and I have just a few very small scars, as opposed to the giant abdominal scar I remember my mother having years ago after her hysterectomy. My pain was well managed also. In the follow up appointments, she has taken the time and care to be sure I’m not only physically well, but emotionally well in the aftermath of the procedure.
I went into my surgery with a great deal of confidence in Dr. Marshall and was not disappointed. I’ve found her to be very smart and a very capable surgeon, in addition to the normal OB/​GYN care she’s given me. I already feel better and after always worrying that I would accidentally get pregnant, I have a new sense of emotional relief.
In addition, while all my medical challenges were happening I had to switch insurance AGAIN and her assistant Cinnamon patiently waded through all the bureaucracy to be sure I had no lapses in care.
I strongly recommend Dr. Marshall, and honestly, if you’re looking at possible hysterectomy surgery, see if daVinci surgery is an option. It makes it a much more bearable experience.

Went to Dr. Marshall for the first time in La Jolla. Her medical staff is very nice and efficient. I didn’t even wait 5 minutes after turning in my paperwork to get called back. She was prompt and friendly. She gave me some good information regarding having another baby and overall the office visit was quick and pleasant. She is personable and has good bedside manner. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

I’ve been to Dr. Marshall since I moved here in 2005. At my first visit, she took me into her office for a sit down meet and greet sort of thing. I thought that was very cool. So, for the past few years, I’ve been fine going to here for my yearly exams.
I’m now questioning if I want to continue going to her after my last exam. We are a couple of years away from wanting to start a family, but I’m in my 30s, so I’m a little nervous about it and wanted to start getting info on what I should do to prepare in advance. My doctor was at first like «it’s no big deal, you have plenty of time… yada yada yada.» Then, I told her how old I was and she was sort of changed her tune. She asked me what I was waiting for and if I wanted an amniocentesis. First off, I thought that was a little mean. Women should be able to plan when they want to have a family, even if it is a little later in life. Second off, how did she not check my birthdate before the exam to know how old I was?
So, if you are a woman that is not planning a pregnancy in your 30s or later, she’s probably a good choice for an OBGYN. However, I’m probably going to look for a new doctor, one that is comfortable and familiar with «older» women and pregnancies.