Dr. Erica Nancy Baiden, MD

I shifted to Dr. Baiden's care recently after working with an incredible Doctor for 5 years concerning the management of my hashimoto's. I really wanted to like Dr Baiden and was hoping the doctor-patient relationship would work out. The first visit went great. The second one was okay, and I let slide that she did not remember she had met with me before and spoke to me as though that was our first time meeting. I try to be understanding and not egocentric, and perhaps not remembering a client after only one previous visit is not a big deal or red flag. My issue arose when I recieved a very curt, and condescending portal message today in response to me calling in with a question about my levothyroxine dose. I admitted to the assistant that I was expecting extreme fatigue, and for the last two days took .50 in place of .25 of my levothyroxine. I said that seemed to help with the fatigue, and that I wanted to consult with Dr. Baiden concerning if that was okay, if I should stop… doing that, or come in for a consult concerning that and my fatigue level. I also confirmed that I had tapered off of my other medication as I had discussed with her, and she had approved of, in our last session (the one when she hadn't remembered we had met precisely). Now I've never adjusted a levo dose before on my own, but was desperate for some relief from fatigue, and my past doctor had instructed me at one time to try .50 but at that time the dose didn't help with symptoms so I went back to .25. As my records reflect, I have always been a completely compliant patient and had such an incredible doctor previously who listened to me and tried to help me resolve hashimoto's symptoms. In this instance today, I expected to be directed what to do by Dr. Baiden. I was surprised to find the portal response to be short, curt, and condescending, and as such it was very dissapointing to me. The message generally read that no I shouldn't do that (take .50 instead of .25), that I was told what dose to take, that she is happy I was feeling better, but that she practices via empirical supported methods and the doctor-patient relationship may not be an effective one/she may not be able to work with me. I was so taken aback at the lack of emotional intelligence, good bedside manner, and desire to help me better understand the importance of keeping on my current dose (.25), along with the complete use of a stern, condescending and threatening tone (as with this disease I must be working with a doctor to receive the medication to manage it). Trying to navigate and manage hashimoto's symptoms is very difficult, and often the labs read that everything is fine but the symptoms reveal otherwise. My past doctor understood this and continually worked with me to address symptoms. I need a doctor who can assertively direct, correct, and educate me, not address me in a curt and condescending manner without showing any regard for the symptoms that affected my decision and behaviors. There was no addressing of my symptoms or an invitation to come in to discuss them, or get additional information/education about levothyroxine or hashimoto's. It was clear that Dr. Baiden, and potentially the assistant who took my message and then typed this portal message, had no respect or regard for me as an individual suffering and being in need of medical support and education, it was purely "do as I say, don't waste my time with questions and wanting to consult, or I won't work with you" dynamic and attitude. I was very dissapointed at this reaction, as this disease affects so much of my life, and I rely so much on the support, expertise, and understanding of my doctors. My health and wellness are too important to waist on any doctor unwilling or unable to take my concerns seriously, honor my humanity, correct me with empathy and EQ, and treat me with a basic level of respect. As of today, and that interaction, I am looking for a new doctor. I want to be working with a medically compliant, emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and respectful doctor. I am sorry to say that this does not seem to be who Dr. Baiden is capable of being. Based on other reviews I have just read on this same site, this type of behavior appears to be common practice for Dr. Baiden. Those reviews validate my experience and my decision to find a new doctor. I hope for her own sake, and that of her current and future clients, that she develops some EQ, empathy, understanding, humility, and general respect and regard for her clients. But I will not be sticking around for her to practice on in the meantime.

I am very happy with my experience with Dr. Baiden. I am referring my daughter to see her as well. She is very pleasant and easy to talk to . I have been searching for a doctor that i feel comfortable with. I even skipped seeing a doctor for a couple of years because my last experience with a different doctor did not go well. She was very attentive and again, easy to talk to . Thank you Dr. Baiden.

Went in for appointment none of my concerns were addressed. She was reading others test results while in with me. I was told she would be right back to listen to heart and lungs and instead the MA came in told me we were done and it was time for me to leave. Very disappointing. Rushed and poor bedside manner

The doctor is great. The doctor's assistant is horrible. Makes the visit more stressful and carries an attitude that is completely unnecessary.

Dr. Baiden is an excellent doctor. She cares about her patients. She is a good listener and very knowledgeable. Dr. Baiden is willing to do whatever is necessary to help.

Dr. Baiden is very pleasant. She is knowlegeable and thorough. She makes you feel like your health is very important to her.

Dr. Baiden is the kind of doctor I could only dream of finding! I suffered with chronic health problems for years and years until I found her! Her determination and tenacity in getting to the bottom of my health issues was a godsend!!! Dr. Baiden came highly recommended to me by one of my friend's in the medical profession. Choosing her as my primary care physician has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. My husband, adult son, sister and brother-in-law have since made Dr. Baiden their PCP and all of them love her as much as I do. We have each found her to be extremely caring, competent, friendly, and accessible. If you are looking for a doctor who truly cares about you and your quality of life, someone who won't give up on you where other doctors have, then Dr. Baiden is the best there is!

Erica use to my favorite doctor even though this time was only my 3rd visit. For the first 2 times she was courteous, understanding and nice. This time I don't know what is up with her attitude. She came in sat down and was went straight to business. Didn't ask how I was doing? I had a panic attack that day and needed her to send Met-life an absence approval. She asked me for the form so she can resend to Met-life. I NEVER had to give my previous Dr forms and information when I use over my approved time from my claim, she knew exactly what to do and didn't need any additional forms or even had to ask for a fax number Dr Erica Baiden should have my previous forms and claim details also the fax number from the last visit unless she threw them away or just too lazy to do her job. If you don't appreciate your job helping others and being a doctor, go and find another profession . The Medical assistance had the same attitude and was rude and said that I needed to come in to talk to the DR… to go over what needs to be approve.. SERIOUSLY? I go in and tell her my situation and then she gives me this look as if I was lying and just there to waste their time. Dr Baiden comes in after that dumb MA left the room and the Dr starts drilling and asking why she needed to approve all these days.. if she doesn't remember the patients information she should go in and do her research before assuming. I was only asking for 1 day additional out of the claim that was approve. After several minutes of drilling and asking non relevant questions that had nothing to do what I was there for she ask if we can have an agreement. I looked at her with a confused look and then I looked around the room to think and absorb what we were even agreeing on.. something about cognitive therapy was it? she asked "why are you upset" I said I wasn't upset I was thinking about what you just said. She said " you rolled your eyes at me." wow. I didn't even know what was even going on at that moment. What I should've asked her was if she was upset that I was there?.. she finally said ok I'll approve the day for you. (after 1 hour) and asked for the forms . I was not told that I needed to bring forms to fill out since my previous Dr had those information and when the MA told me to come in she didn't tell me to bring anything. So the Dr. left the room after 25 min of stressing and trying to find the forms she needed to fill out she comes back in and ask if I got it yet and then left the room again after I told her I'm still trying. Another 20 min went by and then she said she will just sent the letter head if I cant find it. She asked for the fax # I told her I didn't have it and said I'm sorry/ Her eyes started to twitch and she just stared at me and walked out the room. I ended up just leaving while I was leaving she said I will just have my MA find the information. She didn't even ask for my claim number . I wonder if she even fax anything over with the correct information. Stupid of me to even ever thought of her as a permanent doctor I can trust .

She was highly recommended to me. The M.A was ridiculous and very sterile and bore . I waited 20 mins before Dr. Baiden came. The second she came in she redeemed my experience. She was caring, articulate and knowledgeable.

Dr. Baiden is a very rude and uncaring dr. she does not care about her patients and has no compassion or humanity. I believe she is a racist and tries to get her patients in and out of the office as fast as possible. Drs like her is why there is the question what is the difference between GOD and Doctors? GOD knows he's not a doctor. Well Dr. Baiden needs to learn she is not GOD or even close. I would not recommend anyone to go see her.