Dr. Mitchell Linder, MD

Dr Linder was the attending doctor when I gave birth. He came into my room to introduce himself and acknowledge that he knew I didnt want men involved in my care/birth. He agreed but stated in case of an emergency, he was the head doctor. After I pushed out my baby but before the umbilical cord was cut I noticed he was actually in the room. He was past my legs so he was a few feet past the pulled curtain. As a survivor or an assualt/trauma (which was noted in my medical notes) his presence caused me distress. When someone reminded him that he shouldnt be there, he jokingly said "I barely went in". This was even more traumatic for me. He knew he wasnt suppose to be in the room and then joked about it. The doctor who actually helped deliver my baby mentioned in my medical records that he was available throughout the delivery and he added a note stating he was outside the room. Again, I saw him and other people saw him. There was no joy in my birth experience due to his inability to… respect my desire for no male providers. This experience makes me remember my assualt from years ago every time I look at my baby. I'm heart broken. Nothing can change what happened. He knew he wasnt suppose to be in the room, he just didnt care. He ruined what should of been one of the happiest days of my life

Dr. Linder from the very beginning has always been respectful and caring of my needs. He is a great doctor. I am truly happy and appreciative .

Chose to not give me my genetic testing results when I saw him. Instead I found out when the geneticw office called so I could go in and figure out the chances on my child having a serious disease. Not okay..