Amy I Whitsel

Does not listen to patient concerns.

She asked me twice if I planned to have children, and when I answered no, she said, "Not yet?" each time. If I meant not yet, I would have said not yet. When I replied, "Not ever," her whole demeanor changed and she said flippantly, "Well. It's a lifestyle choice." She even still wrote "patient is not planning to conceive at this time," in my chart afterward. It shouldn't be that mind-boggling that some women truly don't want to have children, and we certainly shouldn't be treated with disdain and disbelief, especially from a doctor!

Honestly, if I could avoid this doctor I absolutely would. She’s rude and has no idea how to properly deal with patients. She appears to think she is above others and has very narrow opinions of people based on their physical status.

She is wonderful! She made me feel so comfortable, has amazing ideas on how to deal with symptoms of pregnancy and fought to make sure I got the proper care I needed according to my availability. Even rearranged her own schedule to help me! You can tell she genuinely wants what’s best for her patients! After going through 3 other doctors that seemed disinterested and wanted to rush through everything I finally feel 100% comfortable with her!

I should have written this review years ago. I lost my first baby in 2011 due to cervical incompetence. I was referred to Dr. Whitsel by my OB for a cerclage when I got pregnant again in 2013. Dr. Whitsel wanted to argue with me more than she wanted to treat me. She claimed it was anything but IC and tried to blame my weight and smoke exposure. I can tell you with certainty now that it was DEFINITELY cervical incompetence. Thankfully, I sought a second opinion and it saved my now 6 year old’s life. If being condescended by a physcian is your cup of tea, well, look no further.

She has no idea how to deal with any patient who asks additional questions or requests more information. She literally refused to see or speak to us for follow up questions after diagnosing a rare condition.

Extremely rude

After seeing Dr. Whitsel during an inpatient hospital stay, she changed my plan of care several times and when I attempted to ask her the rationale she changed her mind again. I didn't pay too much attention to that and followed up after discharge. When I had my follow up ultrasound and appointment, she came up with a plan for delivery that my spouse and I were very nervous about. She came into the room and didn't know my EDD and I honestly do not feel like she really knew my background at all, prior to the hospital visit. We attempted to discuss this plan with her and all she said was that 'this is the art of medicine'. I discussed my concerns with my OB who then recommended that I set up another consultation with her, however, per her staff she did not want to see me and would discuss my 'birth plan' with my OB. I'm currently still waiting for an answer and have no desire to see her again.

Not a caring doctor at all.

DR Whitsel operated on me when I lived inExcellent at making sure I understood my problem and my options in dealing with it.She completely supported my and my husband's decision on what I wanted to do for my problem. I wish I lived near her. I'd go to her again if I could