Gyn Center For Women

I have never felt so belittled by a Doctor before. I went to Dr. Bhiwandi for an annual check up, including a pap smear. The nurse was very rude. She seemed to be very upset that my husband had accompanied me for the appointment. To top it off, Dr. Bhiwandi’s dog was walking all around the clinic, and the nurse did not even bother to ask me or my husband if we are allergic to animals or if we are ok with an animal around. I am definitely NOT OK with an animal walking around a clinic, especially if this is not a veterinary hospital. This is NOT hygienic and is completely unacceptable. I am very nervous when it comes to pap smears. When I asked the nurse if my husband could come in the exam room when the doctor performs the pap smear, she said «no Dr. Bhiwandi does not like anyone to be in the room when she examines you». I should have immediately refused at that time to see her. I should have been smart enough to know that if a patient wants to allow their spouse or anyone to come in the room, then they should be allowed to. Once in the room, Dr. Bhiwandi came in with a very friendly smile and I immediately liked her. But during the pap smear, which might I add was VERY painful, she was very fast even though I told her I’m nervous and it hurts me. She actually got UPSET at me because it hurt me. She said «I don’t know why it’s even hurting you. Help me so that I can help you» very coldly. Then she just stopped and said «put on your clothes and I’ll meet you outside», again very rudely as if I did something wrong. I felt so belittled. Not once did she try to calm me down, or even allow my husband to come in the room. She didn’t even get anything to submit for a pap smear. I have gotten pap smears done before, but she couldn’t. After the exam, I asked Dr. Bhiwandi if the technician at her office could do the ultrasound so that I would not have to go elsewhere, and her response was «the technician has already left because it’s 5:00pm and she has a family and kids to take care of». What kind of response is that? It would be sufficient for her to just say «No the technician has already left». It was as if she was making me feel bad that since it’s 5:00pm and she’s still stuck there with me and I should be concerned that she has to go home. I felt rushed through my appointment. My appointment was at 4:00pm and we were there by 3:50pm but the doctor did not even see me until 4:50pm. I was her last patient, which means she had plenty of time to sit down and talk to me and my husband, but she wouldn’t let me discuss any concerns that I had. She spent a maximum of 3 minutes talking to me and my husband and during which time the dog was in the room with us walking around. When the nurse asked her if she should take the dog out of the room, Dr. Bhiwandi’s response was «No the dog is fine here let her stay and just close the door». Again, Dr. Bhiwandi did not ask me or my husband if we are allergic to animals or if we are OK with the dog in the room with us. No privacy. I heard the receptionist talking to patient about some tumor while I was waiting in the waiting room and she even said the patient’s name out loud (violation of HIPPA). Very poor bedside manner. After my blood test and my ultrasound, the doctor did not call me back with results for weeks. Every time I called the doctor’s office for the results, the receptionist made up an excuse and was very rude. Luckily, I got the results from the lab and the radiology department myself so now I will be going to another gynecologist with my results. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

This is a small women’s practice in Raleigh and totally worth it.
Dr. Bhiwandiwalla is a great woman, totally friendly, and the appointments run on time. The office staff is considerate of your time when you are there, which is so refreshing for an OB/​GYN practice.
My exam was comprehensive without being annoying. No one tried to tell me to lose weigh and exercise while I was in a pair of stirrups. (Yes, I’ve had that happen with previous doctors.)
If you’re interested in a doctor who is professional and focused on getting you in & out without a lot of hassle, Dr. Bhiwandiwalla is your woman.