OB-Gyn Associates

My scheduled appointments were always held at least 45 minutes late, including my first prenatal follow-​up visit, scheduled first thing in the morning, with only one other woman in the waiting room. I ended up leaving after waiting for an hour with not so much as a «sorry for the delay, we’re running behind» from anyone. That was the last straw with this practice. During my first ultrasound appointment, I was provided with a giant wad of paperwork to complete. It told me I could opt out of HIV testing, and since I don’t like needles, I was inclined to go that route.. .until I read the fine print on the form which said I would be asked one more time, and if I refused again, my newborn would be confiscated and tested immediately after birth. If the test is to be mandatory, just make it mandatory and roll it in with all of the other routine blood tests. Don’t tell me I have a choice and then threaten me for making one. I was also asked to sign numerous forms confirming that I agreed to deliver with this practice in their preferred hospital, and that only their doctor would decide whether a C-​section was necessary, and I was required to give consent at 8 weeks of pregnancy for this unknown-​to-​me person to make that judgment call without my input. I declined to sign and was told by a shrugging nurse that I’d just have to sign it at the next appointment. That next appointment that might have occurred if they hadn’t left me in the waiting room for so long inexplicably.
With this wad of paperwork I was also given a pamphlet about the importance of having our home’s water lead tested, a cause I can certainly get behind. What I was not told, until I drove all over Providence and got passed from office to office, is that the water testing service offered in the brochure was only available to residents of Providence. Which I am not. Ugh.
Prior to this I had been seen by an OB in the practice for routine care and birth control. I was never seen remotely on time. The OB never seemed to have reviewed my file in advance of speaking with me, was dismissive of my preferences and was downright judgmental of my birth control choices. It was definitely not a trust-​based relationship that earned my confidence. I honestly have no idea why I stayed with this practice for so many years; I guess I just didn’t understand that I had other options since they’re so BIG.
Never returning. I also caution friends to seek care elsewhere; I’d hate for them to share my experiences.

Midwives are pleasant. The office is impossible to get a hold of and difficult to schedule with if you’re not a stay at home mom. Going to stick with them for the rest of this pregnancy but would not return for the next one.

OBGYN Associates has a great midwife practice. I have had nothing but positive experiences at this practice, and the midwives are very caring, attentive, and knowledgable. The nurses and reception staff are always friendly and very efficient. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a comfortable environment for their Obgyn care. There are two locations, as well — an East Greenwich and a Providence office, which makes it a conveniently located practice for much of Rhode Island.

The practice is affiliated with the Women’s Medical Collaborative, and I was recommended to the practice by my PCP. I saw Dr. Simoes and I liked her quite a bit. I was later to the appt, as a new patient than they requested (darn rain!), so it was a bit rushed to start with all the paperwork and medical history questions.
However, Dr. Simoes made me feel comfortable instantly. She sees patients fully dressed in her office before taking time with the exam. I was asked more than once if I had any questions.
I value the connection between this specialist practice and my PCP, which was my main motivation to switch from my previous doctor.
I do not yet have extensive experience with the practice and visited as a new GYN patient. I am not able to speak to any experience with the OB aspect of services.

Can I just say that my primary care got me an appointment here and it ended up being on Christmas Eve… so here I am on my way to the Obgyn on Christmas Eve only to find out the doctor I was scheduled to see wasn’t even there that day! They told me that no one else could see me and the only option I had was to talk to one of the midwives if I had any questions… she couldn’t do an exam or refill my birth control. It was a completely pointless visit and on top of it all I was supposed to work that day. They had no reason as to why I was scheduled in Christmas Eve and didn’t have an ounce of care that I went out of my way for this. Never again!