Dr. Cory Ray Tinker, MD

I came in through the ER Saturday after my water broke at home with intense abdominal pain, fever, bleeding at the end of my first trimester. This is not my first pregnancy or pregnancy loss. I knew I was miscarrying our child. My contractions were every 2 minutes, rhythmic, that strengthened each time. My BP 150/60. HR 130s. Temp 101 with history of sepsis post loss. Dr. Tinker was on call and dismissed my concerns after a quick report of a heartbeat. The bleeding worsened while in the Triage and the contractions intensified. He blew it off as “cramping from an unknown virus”. He said all of my labs “looked great” and told me to go home and rest. I asked to be hooked up on a monitor to look for contractions or test the fluid to ensure my water didn’t break. Both requests denied because he said they would be “falsely positive”. I was physically in so much pain I could not even walk. He kept reassuring me everything was okay, I was just sick..He said he knew this was scary from my… previous loss and insinuated I was just anxious. I assured him this was not anxiety and that I wanted to stay but he said there was nothing he would do for me there. I went home and ended up laboring with my 2 small children. On Monday I called the OB office back with no answer, so I went back in. The ultrasound showed no fetus or placenta. A total loss at home with the false reassurance that this was all due to an unknown viral infection. I logged on to my patient portal later to find my labs were anything but normal that day. My urine culture even worse. He told us my Hct was 44 (well above normal) and it was 34 (less than normal). An eosinophil count of 90% (normal is 1-6%) with a lymphocyte count of 3% (normal is 20-40%). There were clear signs of infection and blood loss that day because I was, in fact, actively miscarrying our child in the ER, but this was covered up by Dr. Tinker’s fabrication of my clinical picture. This is not my first experience with loss unfortunately as noted by Dr. Tinker. I had a loss at a different facility and they were able to make a handprint from my baby. It is my most prized possession. While we left that facility without a child, we left with hope from true compassion from those who cared for us during that tragedy. I will never have that opportunity because of Dr. Tinker’s dismissive, condescending behavior. He rushed me out of the door and treated our loss like an inconvenience in his day. While no medical treatment could have saved my baby, the callus behavior made our worst day, worse and jeopardized my own life. I was never offered a prayer or a simple apology for our loss. For a Baptist hospital I am genuinely shocked at the lack of compassion and for the value put on a life itself. I pray that this doesn’t happen to any other mom under their care. Every child is important and every mother should be heard.

Dr.Tinker provided both outstanding care throughout my pregnancy and through the delivery of my daughter. His bedside manner is top-notch in the exam lane as well as in the delivery room. I could not have been blessed with a better physician, both in knowledge and expertise in his field, but also in human compassion and genuine care for his patients.

I love Dr. Tinker. I have great visits and we are very excited we are pregnant again. Our first child was also delivered by him, and our baby was in a breech position. He made us feel at ease with his calm bedside manner and talked me through the plan. The hospital staff talks so highly of him. Great doc! Thank you Dr Tinker

I love Dr tinker. He is the best dr ever! He actually cares and listens and explains things thoroughly and always wants to make sure you understand. Never seems in a rush. He is so nice, too!

Dr. Tinker has delivered 3 of my high risk pregnancies. He actually listens to you and let's you finish your question then answers thoughtfully. His bedside manner is perfect and he is very humble. I would highly recommend him as your doctor.

LOVE Dr. Tinker. I had a miscarriage last week, and I could not of gotten through it without his compassionate bedside manner. He walked me through all the options and answered all my questions. He stayed with me for over an hour until my husband arrived. Such a great doctor!!!!

I love Dr. Tinker. He always makes me feel comfortable, and he answers all my questions without making me feel rushed. He has delivered both of my children, and caught a problem that could of been fatal to my youngest. I adore him and his staff. I am forever grateful to him and the Methodist team for their outstanding care!!!!

Dr. Tinker really knows what he is doing. But it is his personality and attitude that I like best. He makes you feel comfortable, which is not easy considering his specialty. Parking can be frustrating at his Germantown location, but it depends on the time of day. The staff is always friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Tinker.

To MOGA,I have been a patient of Dr Tinkers for 10 years. I had an appointment today at 8:30 for some simple bloodwork - I waited for 45 minutes, while other patients who checked in after me were called in to see a doctor. I finally left without having the tests done. I am a working professional and my time is valuable too - this is unacceptable!

I hate getting paps, however for Dr.Tinker to be a male he is very gentle and tried to make you feel as comfortable as possible. He takes his times and talks you though everything so you know what is going on. He always has a smile and doesn't not make you feel strange if you have a problem going on. He is the best OBGYN doctor I've had yet. I usually would have switched by now but he's a keeper.