The Best Doctor I've Ever Had
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I never contribute online reviews, but when I went to look up my doctor's numbers and saw the critical reviews, I was aghast and prompted to post. Dr. Augustyn has been my doctor for almost a decade, and she's phenomenal. In fact, I drive an hour to her office b/c I do not want to change doctors even though I've relocated. I agree that you sometimes have to wait in the waiting room an extended amount of time, but Dr. Augustyn spends a significant amount of time with me, never rushes through, and is always thorough, caring, inquisitive, generous in her sharing of medical knowledge, sensitive to my concerns, attentive, and personable. One time we even had a discussion about how how challenging it is for doctors and patients to establish relationships in a world demanding speed and convenience; Dr. Augustyn immensely values her patients and is passionate in her dedication to helping people. She is a mother as well as a doctor, and her care and love for her family resonates in her words and actions. She is a gem of a doctor--rare to find, and someone you will indefinitely keep as a doctor once you've taken the time to consult her. For those who feel in opposition, I encourage patience. Very, very worth it.(Note also that she always responds to emergencies--her office is simply a phone call away.)