Dr. Margaret Soderberg

I feel bad about writing this review (because I think the doctor might have some health/​personal issues going on) but I feel like people need to be warned about this office. It’s really disorganized, it took months to get them to change my last name, so there was an issue everytime the pharmacy called to refill, and most recently, it has been impossible to get ahold of the doctor. I actually drove to the office and the lights were off (even though the sign on the door indicated otherwise).
I haven’t switched doctors because all I need is a refill (and why she only does 2 months worth of refills at a time I do not understand, it’s just allergy medicine and there is an issue nearly everytime I need refills) but lately I’m thinking I should make a change.

I have not been to see this Doctor yet (it was a referral) but was supposed to go in August. In trying to cancel my appointment however, I called all three numbers I had for her (no answer on office phones and a full mailbox on cell) to no avail and then tried to email her from the info on the website and it was bounced back to me. So I was forced to snailmail a letter in order to cancel. Now, I hope everything is alright and nothing bad has happened. Outside of that, I can’t understand how a business can stay unreachable for several days. Even with a limited staff, at least provide a working voicemail for your patients. I am very sorry but I’ve got to go elsewhere. In either scenario, it’s unfortunate.
UPDATE: After SEVERAL days of trying I FINALLY got a hold of the doctor on her cell and she offered no explanation when I told her the office lines never picked up, etc. Very monotone, maybe resentful? Terrible bedside manner. Now I KNOW I’m never going back.

I have not had a great experience with Dr. Soderberg so far. Prior to my first appointment, she cancelled on two scheduled appointments. Once I finally got in, the exam was okay but I wasn’t that impressed. When I told her some of the issues I have been having and reasons I wondered about allergies, it sort of felt like she was saying «and what do you want me to do about it.» She took some blood and said she’d have the results back in a week. Never heard anything. When I called about two weeks later, I was told there was a «lab error» and I would need to go to some other location to have my blood drawn. Once I finally get these results, I will definitely be going to see someone else.

After finding out that our 7 month old daughter had allergies we were referred to first, Dr. Smith (an allergist) who couldn’t take her until more than a month later. We were then referred to Dr. Soderberg. As we walked in the receptionist was really kind with a big smile and handed us everything we needed to fill out. The office and waiting area is fairly clean and has toys and books and magazines to keep you occupied while you wait. We were then showed to an exam room where she was… examined. Yep! she has hives and is allergic to something! Dr. Soderberg showed us over to her office where we had a seat and talked for an hour of more about possible causes and she basically educated us on all the different types of allergies. I learned a lot. She gave us 2 different medications and a diet diary to log everything our daughter ate.
Since going to Dr. Soderberg we decided to just see what else was out there in the way of allergists so we went to the originally referred Dr. Smith. After a 2.5 hour appointment with him we ran back to Dr. Soderberg as fast as we could!
We have been back numerous times over the last year or so and have been tested and treated and advised and are happy to say that our daughter (although allergic to quite a few things) is doing great! No more itchy spots and breakouts and we know exactly what to do if she does break out. I am even able to call Dr. Soderberg on the weekends for advise if needed. She is very kind and relaxed and completely understanding and compassionate. I can’t say enough good things about her. She treats children as well as adults. After talking to people in the waiting room I have found that most of them have been seeing her for years and take the rest of her family there as well. I highly recommend Dr. Soderberg and her wonderful assistant!