Olivia R. Buck, MD

I saw her at NYU Tisch Hospital during labor on August 2nd, 2025, and I had a very disappointing experience. From the moment she came into the room, she seemed to be in a rush and was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional.The most upsetting part of my experience was that my epidural was stopped (about 30 minutes before pushing phase) without my permission or any meaningful discussion beforehand. I felt excluded from decisions about my own care during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life.Because I was left in severe pain, I don't remember my first moments with my baby the way I had hoped. I expected compassionate care, clear communication, and respect for my choices, but instead I left feeling traumatized and unheard. I hope this feedback encourages better communication, greater respect for patients and more compassionate care so that no other patient has a similar experience.