I have been a patient of Dr. Hardwick-Smith's since I moved to the Houston area in 1998. As my life progressed and I married and moved to the Friendswood/League City area, I continued to make the yearly drive to her practice as I could not imagine making an appointment with any other OBGyn. Once I became pregnant with our first baby girl who is now 5, I had the pleasure of visiting her, along with her amazing staff, each month. I became close to them and grew to love each of them, as they ensured that I was well taken care of throughout the duration of my pregnancy. Dr. Hardwick-Smith made sure that I always had all my questions answered and was fully prepared every step of the way. The compassion, concern and knowledge she exemplified through the entire process was outstanding and much needed as a first time mommy-to-be. My second and recent pregancy was a journey. After 2 years of trying for baby #2 without success, I started fertility treatment in the Clear Lake area. I saw a specialist suggested by my insurance company. After 2 visits with this specialist, I was told to go home and grieve (yes, that was the phrase) as I was not able to conceive again due to an elevated FSH level. The specialist was not willing to commence treatment. I was lost and devastated. Since this 'so-called' specialist also said there were no second opinions to be had, I lost all hope. A week later (thank, God!) at my yearly well-woman's visit with Dr. Hardwick-Smith, I caught her up on my Clear Lake experience. She (also being an expert in light fertility treatments in her facility) said we were not stopping there. She knew of many women who had been in my shoes and knew that I was a perfect candidate for IVF. She sent me to another (Top Doctor - Timothy Hickman, Houston IVF) doc who was able to help us conceive. The 9 months following through pregnancy #2 with Dr. Hardwick-Smith and her staff were priceless. They were there for me through every emotion, fear, exam and question until the big day. Dr. Hardwick-Smith is literally the Rock Star of the Delivery Room. She put my health and the safe delivery of the baby first and ensured that ever nurse was there for me. She is amazing and I have referred many of my friends to her. I love Dr. Hardwick-Smith and think of her each day as I watch my 2 girls. Without her (& her staff), I would not be where I am. I highly recommend her practice to any woman considering changing physicians or moving to Houston. We're in League City and I would not consider driving anywhere else but to her for my care.
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