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mkc79
LIF Infant
Member since 7/11 77 total posts
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Mary
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Madonna perinatal
I'm thinking of going there for a high risk consult. What do u think of them? How was your experience? Which Dr do u recommend?
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IVFmiracle
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Re: Madonna perinatal
I saw dr. Goldstein. He was great.
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| Posted 5/28/13 5:41 PM |
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MrsP6311
LIF Toddler
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Re: Madonna perinatal
DR Bergman performed my CVS
Which would you go to- Brightwaters or Mineola?
I also had some run in's with one of the gentic counselors. She wasn't able to provide certain info when asked that was relevant
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| Posted 5/28/13 8:07 PM |
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mkc79
LIF Infant
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Mary
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Re: Madonna perinatal
I would be going to the office in Brightwaters. Does anyone know how many doctors are in the practice?
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| Posted 5/28/13 9:09 PM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
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Catherine
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Re: Madonna perinatal
I called the office in Brightwaters just to go see the nutritionist and the receptionist was beyond rude to me!! I would not go there if you paid me to. I was not aware that you needed a referral from a doctor to go there, even just for the nutritionist...not even for the high risk doctor. When I asked why, that I knew I needed the consult based on my history, she said, "because that's our policy!" So I said, ok well, I'm seeing my OB this afternoon and I know he will give me the referral, so can I just make the apppointment now? And she said no, you can call back after you see your OB. I just didn't think that was a way to treat somebody who knew what they needed and was obviously nervous about what was happening to her baby. Just really turned me off to them.
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| Posted 5/28/13 11:30 PM |
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babymill13
LIF Adolescent
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Cynthia
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Re: Madonna perinatal
I go there for my sonograms and also saw the genetic counselor too!! They are very nice and accommodating! 
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| Posted 5/28/13 11:37 PM |
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MrsP6311
LIF Toddler
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Re: Madonna perinatal
We had a problem with one of the genetic tests it had to be rerun and when I asked the genetic counselor her answer was "I don't know" to me that was a highly unprofessional answer. You do not call a 16 weeks pregnany woman who is walking on eggshells and say I don't know. I ha her all the lab and she still couldn't explain why. I finally called the lab and spoke with the lab genetics counselor Who was amazing!! The other genetics counselor, Barbara is a sweetheart and very knowledgable. She also followed up with me as well as I explained to her I was not comfortable with the other one after our first meeting.
The office staff (receptionists ) are also not the most professional. Not sure how the Mineola practice Is
I'm going to Stony Brook for my echo and have been happy so far
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MrsP6311
LIF Toddler
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Re: Madonna perinatal
And the kicker of my story is when I was going to have my CVS done it all happened very fast. I was uncomfortable having it done with only speaking to the geneticist and not the actual doctor. My husband called to schedule a consult with the doctor and it took him 3 phone calls to convince the staff to schedule one. Without the consult I wouldn't have gone through with it. Doctor was great answered all our questions and spent a decent amount o time with us. Oh and then they charged up $175 to meet with the genetics counselor right after dr claiming I couldn't have 2 consult in one day. All the genetics counselor did was insurance paperwork and go per what my insurance covered!!!
I believe if the patient asks to see the Dr then they should be able to see the Dr not have to fight for a consult
But this was just my experience and I'm sure my anxiety did not help matters
Many people on this board are happy with the practice
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| Posted 5/29/13 6:58 AM |
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KatieP
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Posted by IVFmiracle
I saw dr. Goldstein. He was great.
same
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| Posted 5/29/13 8:27 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Posted by mkc79
I would be going to the office in Brightwaters. Does anyone know how many doctors are in the practice?
Not sure how many Dr's are there but I Went there for my amnio and they were amazing.
The office is super clean, very modern and everyone there was sooo nice on the phone and in person.
I forgot which Dr did my amnio, but he was amazing. Such great bedside manner and really put my mind at ease because I was soooo nervous.
He was funny and made me laugh actually.
And the amnio was quick and painless.
Highly recommend.
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Re: Madonna perinatal
I saw the genetic counselor in brightwaters. She was very nice and very reassuring! I've heard amazing things about Dr. Goldstein also!
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| Posted 5/29/13 9:22 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by mkc79
I would be going to the office in Brightwaters. Does anyone know how many doctors are in the practice?
Not sure how many Dr's are there but I Went there for my amnio and they were amazing.
The office is super clean, very modern and everyone there was sooo nice on the phone and in person.
I forgot which Dr did my amnio, but he was amazing. Such great bedside manner and really put my mind at ease because I was soooo nervous.
He was funny and made me laugh actually.
And the amnio was quick and painless.
Highly recommend.
I saw Dr Goldstien at the Brighwaters office for my entire 3rd tri. He also came to see me in the hopsotal when I was in during my pregnancy with blood clots. He is a no nonsense guy but super nice and not a rush you out type of Dr. I was at the office weekly and never had a single issue. The nurses were amazing. I had an issue when Dr Goldstein switched my from Lovenox to Heparin and I had an issue fillignit. The nurses called around to pharmacies for me.
I would rec them to anyone.
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| Posted 5/29/13 9:44 AM |
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MarsB
LIF Adult
Member since 11/10 1456 total posts
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Martha
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Madonna perinatal
I have not seen any of the doctors there, but I go to the Brightwaters location for all of my sonograms which have been every 4 wks. And I saw the genetic counselors at both locations. I have been very satisfied with their service and find all the staff to be pleasant and accomodating.
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| Posted 5/29/13 9:55 AM |
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mkc79
LIF Infant
Member since 7/11 77 total posts
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Mary
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Thanks for all the info ladies! It is greatly appreciated! Do you need a referral from a doctor even though your insurance doesn't require it? I was just going to call and make an appt...
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| Posted 5/29/13 11:03 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Posted by mkc79
Thanks for all the info ladies! It is greatly appreciated! Do you need a referral from a doctor even though your insurance doesn't require it? I was just going to call and make an appt...
That I don't know. My Dr sent me there cause of issues. Are you igh risk? if not I would speak to your OB about why you think you need a high risk.
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| Posted 5/29/13 12:15 PM |
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mkc79
LIF Infant
Member since 7/11 77 total posts
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Mary
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Re: Madonna perinatal
With my first pregnancy I suffered from post partum preeclampsia and I realize now that I had warning signs in the 3rd trimester and they were completely overlooked. I don't want to take any chances with a second pregnancy.
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| Posted 5/29/13 3:57 PM |
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LDrinkh20
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1820 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Dr. Goldstein is AMAZING! We adore him!
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| Posted 5/29/13 7:45 PM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
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Catherine
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Re: Madonna perinatal
Posted by mkc79
Thanks for all the info ladies! It is greatly appreciated! Do you need a referral from a doctor even though your insurance doesn't require it? I was just going to call and make an appt...
Yes, you need a referral from your doctor. That's what my argument was about with them. My insurance does not require it, but they would not even make an appointment for me without a referral from my OB.
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| Posted 5/30/13 9:48 AM |
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