Changing Dr

Updated on May 28, 2010
A.L. asks from Magna, UT
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I need some Dr suggestions. We're starting Blue Cross Blue Sheild insurance june 1 and I would like to find a new OB/GYN in the salt lake area- as close to west valley as possible but I'm willing to drive 30 min. Anywhere from North Salt Lake to Murray would be fine. I need my yearly exam but I also am planning on becoming pregnant. I want a Dr that is supportive of the idea of relaxation, breathing, and music as forms of getting through contractions- however, I'm VERY supportive of the epidural and have used one with both my boys. I also need a Dr that is communicative with nurses that will actually answer and return calls when I have questions. Maybe even someone that is good with postpartum depression type circumstances. I prefer a male Dr if possible but if you have one that's female that you love I'm not totally opposed.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. I have an ob that I love but he's clear down in Provo because we used to live down there. I don't want to commute that far anymore.

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Thanks! I think I found a good clinic that is right by Pioneer Valley hospital, with 2 family practicioner/OB dr's available. thanks again for all the input.

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N.P.

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Well, I REALLY like some CNM's. Sandra Bonare in the Avenues, and Julie Jones in Riverton. Both deliver at the hospitals and you can have an epidural. It's amazing how much they are there to support you during labor, and I've been impressed with their attentiveness, etc. With Julie, I had postpardum, and Julie was AMAZING! We tried new progesterone pills, and fish oil. Amazing. But if you need more, I'm sure that is fine. She also called to check on me.
BUT... lol...after saying all of that, you'd rather have a male OB. Which is totally fine. Oh, and Riverton is too far it looks like. I guess I was just giving a shout out to my favorites.
I've worked with some other doctors that I really like. One of them was Dr. Steven Thakeray. He was great at the birth. So was Dr. Hutchison. Those are the male Dr's that I feel respected women's wishes, desires, and knowledge. Good luck.

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J.N.

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Dr Yamashiro of OB/GYN Associates. They are on 1100 E and 3900 S (right across from St Marks), take BC/BS, and are fabulous!! Dr Yamashiro is very open to anything that is safe. He once told me I could deliver standing on my head if I wanted! (A joke, but that's his attitude - if mom feels more comfortable and there's no medical reason not to, he's okay with it). I have been with him for over 12 years, and through all my babies, and have never felt rushed or not listened to.
He's got a sense of humor, too, which to me is important.

Their ph# is ###-###-####. Sometimes it can take a while to get in for the yearly. But they tend to keep plenty of spots open for expecting mothers to be able to come in as they should.

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K.M.

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Western Gynecological clinic in Murray is good a good place. They have several OB/GYN's on staff. I saw Sue H. (I can't remember her last name) when I went.

My other suggestion is to get a referral from your current ob.

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S.S.

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I loved Julie Jones CNM and she was so attentive and let me do whatever I wanted with the labor. If you aren't high risk, a CNM is more available and there for your labor and delivery... not just to show up like an OB for the catch. I have also seen Gretchen Faucett who is up near LDS hospital and she also is all about the female health (including mental health). Loved both.
Two friends go to Dr. Dan Kaelberer near the new IMC hospital and both have loved him.

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