Looking for New Doctor - Allen,TX

As a birth professional, I would recommend Dr. Jennifer Allen!!! She is friendly, always has a smile on her face. Believes in allowing women the time their body needs to birth their baby, not have their baby "delivered." Her office is McKinney right near the McKinney Hospital. She also works out of the Allen Presby hospital.

I am a birth doula. If you would like to talk about birth, please do not hesitate to call. ###-###-####

K. Voigtsberger, CD(DONA)
Childbirth Educator (Bradley method®
www.wholeheartbirth.com

I too love Dr. Garner at Plano Presby. He delivered my twins and took fabulous care of me. He is very quick to respond with calls/questions.
He is a funny guy and has tons of energy. You feel like you are his only patient.

I'm a huge fan of Dr. Luciani with AMS women's care--I'm delivering #2 with him in 6 weeks (and had a miscarriage and some complications in between the two--he was great with that, as well). He takes time to answer ALL my questions--and I have a lot!--and explain things thoroughly so I can understand them (as opposed to some drs talk so quickly using big words you have no more info than before you asked the question!). He has offices in both McKinney and Allen, and delivers at both hospitals. If you can't get in with him, a close friend delivered with Dr. Sadler, his partner (and female, if you prefer that), and loved her, as well. As for waiting, this does happen periodically with OB's--I understand that you can't schedule when somebody goes into labor, and those giving birth get dibs over those in for a check-up. However, when this has happened with Dr. Luciani, I'm always given the choice between waiting for him, or seeing the nurse practitioner at the appointment time. GL with you choice, and congrats on the pregnancy!

I really like Dr. Catherine Holt in Frisco, she took the time to talk to me and explain what I needed. ###-###-####

Dr. Bruce Rajala in Allen is THE BEST!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE him and his staff! I expected a normal 3rd pregnancy and then when it went high risk unexpectantly, he was still able to take awesome care of us. He is very nice, he listens to what you have to say and he is extremely smart, thinking of possibilities that other dr's didn't. The nurses are so caring and great! I actually felt a little sad after my last appt lol.

I LOVE Dr. Steven MacDonald and his staff at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. I am moving to an area west of Fort Worth but will make the drive to see him in Plano because he is great. He delivered my second child and I had a wonderful experience.

I live in Allen too. Dr. Lori Halderman delivered both of by kids and she was great. I couldn't have made it without her.... http://www.ncwhp.com/
Good luck!

Dr. Katrina Walsh in Plano is EXCELLENT!!!
I've been going to her for 13 years and she definitely takes the time to talk to you and genuinely CARES. I get a big hug at the beginning of every exam and she sits for a minute and talks to me before every exam; her nurses are also very wonderful. She is in west Plano, so it may be a drive for you...her office is off of Parker and Midway Road just down the street from Presby Plano. ###-###-####. Good luck!

I LOVE my new OB! I delivered with Dr. Joyner with Craig Ranch OB/GYN and she was wonderful, but she is no longer delivering. So, with this pregnancy, since I wasn't really tied to anyone in the CR ofc, I decided to look around. I was referred by several people to Dr. Lori Halderman. She was already referred on here. She is WONDERFUL and so is her triage nurse whenever I have to call in for questions. I like that they have late appointments available when I need them (ex. 7:40 when my hubby is home from work). She and her nurse always take their time answering my questions and I feel like they genuinely care.

Anyway, LOVE her! Hope you find a wonderful doc soon.

I highly recommend Dr. Jon Ricks at Women's Specialists of Plano. He has an office in Plano and in Frisco. He is absolutely wonderful!

I would highly recommend Aliza at Craigs Ranch OBGYN! She delivers at Allen Presby and would be with you the entire time you are in labor since she is a Certified Nurse Midwife, instead of just showing up barely in time to catch the baby and have to deal with mean nurses while in labor (which is what has happened with my first two pregnancies.) I would avoid delivering at McKinney, as I have heard about some really horrible experiences from friends who have delivered there.

Congratulations!!!

Dr. Garret Garner at Presby Plano, Parker and the Tollway, is AWESOME!!! I've never had to wait more then 30 minutes. He has a great way with his patients. Anytime I have called him he calls me back with in the hour. I love love love him

Congrats!!! My ob/gyn is Dr. Gary Duncan in Plano and he was doctor for all of my pregnancies. He was great and I would not go to another one unless Dr. Duncan retires. I delivered twice at Plano Presby (love, love , love) and once at Plano HCA. If you are also looking for a pediatrician, would suggest Dr. Jeanette Smith whose practice is at Plano Presby - not sure if she is taking new patients but she was wonderful and very patient.

Again congrats.

Congrats!

You will absolutely love Jeanean Carter From North Central Women's Health Partners in McKinney (121 & 75) or Aliza Chkaiban from Craig Ranch OB/GYN (121 & Alma). Both are certified nurse mid-wives that practice with other OB/GYN. Jeanean delivers at McKinney Medical Center & Centennenial and Aliza delivers at Allen Presby and McKinney Medical Center.

I love the fact that you are never rushed and they take their time with you during visits whereas with doctors there is always a rush and you end up spending more time with their nurse. They both answer all questions and certainly make you feel very comfortable like you're chatting with a friend, and my husband feels the same and is always included in everything.

Good luck!

Love mine - she's super close to you in Allen - she has been my OB for years, and just recently delivered my first child:

Dr. Lauren Michelsen
Centennial Medical Center
NW Corner of Coit and Hwy 121
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http://www.eliteobgyn.com

Congrad's on the pregnancy! I highly recommend going to CraigRanch OGBYN they are wonderful. I had my first child there and am currently pregnant and seeing Dr. Roberts and LOVE her. I have been going to Craig Ranch OBGYN for 5 years and have seen all of the doctors and they all pretty great. Good luck and Congrads!

Delivered both of my babies...he's VERY knowledgeable and his nurses are the best!

http://www.allenobgyn.com/meet_dr_joseph.htm

I used Craig Ranch OBGYN with my second child and had a great experience. I still go for my yearly there and I see Dr. Roberts. She is great. I really also liked Dr. Joyner. Dr. Shimer actually delivered my lil' girl and was awesome in the process. Nothing bad about this practice so far and I have been going about 5 years I guess.