Recommendation for doctor for third c-section
I just found out that I am pregnant with my third child and will need a third c-section. I am looking for a doctor who has a great reputation as I am very nervous about the third surgery. My first was born in San Diego and my second at Kaiser Redwood City but I no longer am part of the Kaiser system. I will be 38 years old when I deliver. I live in Oakland but am willing to go anywhere. Thank you all for the recommendations!
Jun 18, 2018
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I live in Oakland near Lake Merritt but saw Dr. Fang at http://goldengateobgyn.org/ in the city. I ended up having a c-section after 40 hours of labor. The whole practice is awesome and I would certainly recommend anyone in the office. They deliver in the city at Sutter CMPC. We were happy with the experience of delivering and staying with them as well.
If you're willing to go to SF, I wholeheartedly recommend Golden Gate Ob/Gyn. They're one of the busiest private practices in the city, but with good reason and they handle the volume very well. If you just need the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are in expert hands, these are those doctors and midwives. They're all excellent, but for what it's worth, my faves are Dr. Karen Callen, Dr. Donna Wiggins, and Dr. Jane Fang. Good luck!
Hi there,
Congrats on your third! I loved the doctor that did my c-section, Cindy Zhang (Sutter East Bay Medical). Mine was unexpected and she was so sweet and kind with me during that tough decision making process. She told me exactly what to expect and was super reassuring. I delivered at Alta Bates and was really impressed with the entire team there. I had an all female team and they were wonderful, talking to me through the procedure.
I also really loved Dr. Megan Jewell at the same practice. She was on Maternity leave when I was delivering, but I saw her through most of my pregnancy and she was wonderful. I'm sure I would have as wonderful an experience with her.