Dr. Valerie Beth Ginsburg, MD

I just visited Dr.Ginsberg for the first time at 16 weeks due to relocating to the area. I couldn’t in my wildest nightmares imagine such an awful experience. I was worried about bleeding that I have never experienced before with prior pregnancies and was basically told that at 16 weeks she wouldn’t be able to do anything anyway. No checks or exams were done, I did not get the cervical length ultrasound that my previous OB had wanted due to previous preterm labor, she had absolutely zero encouraging words to at least help calm my worries. Nothing. It was such a stark difference from my caring, cautious OB I have had up to this point I was stunned an OB like this could even have a practice. I honestly can’t imagine having her there in the delivery room if complications arise or being the one to give the news of a miscarriage. There is absolutely zero compassion there what-so-ever. I wish I could properly convey with words how awful my experience with Dr.Ginsberg was, but I’m not… sure it’s even possible. It wasn’t even just that she is absolutely devoid of compassion, it was that she also didn’t do any of the checks or tests that any competent OB would have done. I would stay far far away from this office.

This horrible woman was unfortunately the on call doctor when I delivered my daughter. She was so late getting to the hospital that the resident and nurse did most of the work. When she finally arrived she never bothered to introduce herself to ANYONE in the room much less me and proceeded to lean up against the counter in the back of the room and tell me how I wasn't even trying and not pushing right and not breathing right. Talk about negative energy!! She completely stopped all of the good momentum I had. And let me be very clear - I went from 4cm to 9.5 in an hour so while I was in pain (NO PAIN MEDS) I was still very excited and determined to have a completely natural delivery. When I wanted to try squatting she said there's no way to protect the baby's head when she comes out if I do that... In other words... She's too incompetent and untrained to know how to facilitate delivering a baby in that position. She then told the resident doctor to cut me even though I had clearly… rejected an episiotomy in my birthing plan and NEVER ASKED ME!!! That is called mutilation by the way. And neither myself nor my baby were under distress or had any other reason other than her own impatience to cut me. I am left feeling so hurt and angry and an taking steps to have her removed from practice. I have NEVER experienced such blatant disrespect and carelessness. Why the HECK are you an OB doctor?? You obviously hate your job, stop ruining one of the most precious moments in a woman's life.

I have been a patient of Dr. Ginsburg for almost 7 years and I absolutely love her. I recently had my first visit at her new office and I absolutely adore her new staff. The Office Manager is at the front greeted me warmly and even helped me find a new pharmacy since I just moved to a new part of town. My visit was done quickly and I was on with my day. I am thrilled that Dr. Ginsburg has her own space and an amazing staff to help her.

Amazing physician that is knowledgeable and truly cares for her patients!

While I am hesitant to leave a 1 star review when I did not see the doctor herself - who you hire is a lot of it, and that is the reasoning for this review. I made an appointment via the ZocDoc app regarding an infection and a question I had of personal, female nature. When my appointment came around, it was suddenly that time of month and I emailed the office to see if I should reschedule the appointment. I was told that, yes, I should reschedule, and to call the office. I called the office and talked with Ashley, who I had been emailing. In emails, and on the phone, she was pleasant and friendly. I confirmed with her the need to reschedule for the following monday (Today) at 2pm. All was set up, and I was good to go. I thought. Upon entering the office I was met with a very different atmosphere than I expected. There were two receptionists, one who was on the phone and the other looking pretty morose, so it made for an awkward "Hi, I'm Chelsea, I have an appointment at 2?" One… of the receptionists, Ashley, finally asked my name again. After an awkward pause I was told that I was not on their schedule today. As pleasant as I could, I tried to mention that I recognized her name and it was indeed her that I spoke with on the phone a week earlier. She then asked what I was in to see the doctor for. I awkwardly explained, in front of the waiting room visitors, that I was in for an infection that had subsided, but was recurring, and had some other questions of a personal nature for the doctor. I *really* did not feel like going into the private details of my vaginal concerns with a grumpy receptionist and the rest of the waiting room. She then announced that it shouldn't matter if I had to reschedule because the infection had subsided anyway. I again awkwardly tried to mention that there was another "bump" issue I was concerned about, quietly, which she did not acknowledge. I felt extremely uncomfortable at this point. I was mortified that most people in the room now knew more than they should and that she was finding excuses to blame me for her mistake. She then further explained that because I initially booked online and then called in to reschedule that their system was not set up to handle that. Which, fairly, is not my problem, since she took the booking on the phone herself and confirmed it. She "sincerely apologized" at this point in a voice that was the opposite of sincere and apologetic, asking more questions about when my last annual pap smear was - which did not matter because it was clear at this point I was not getting in today anyway, repeating more about how my infection had subsided and that she could get me in next week, but told me to call instead of booking online. The online booking system seemed to work - it's when I called that she messed it up! Trying to maintain my diplomacy, I mentioned that I had actually taken the entire day off today for this appointment, and had driven 35 minutes to get to the office, and really was not interested in rescheduling, to which she was not empathetic, straight faced, and unpleasant. I understand that scheduling mistakes can happen, but this employee handled it poorly. I'm now out over an hour of driving, a day of work that I could have worked, and I did not get to see the doctor. I was not listened to, I was shrugged off. I will not be calling back, and I will not be rescheduling, because this experience was poorly handled. I have NEVER walked out of a doctor's office like I did, and I am very adamant about supporting good local businesses. I like to think of myself as easy-going and pretty chill, but I will not be returning here. If you want a "women's health" group that makes you feel really uncomfortable and blames you for their scheduling mistakes, then go here.

Miserable experience. I started going to Ginsburg when pregnant with my first baby. Big mistake that took me a while to reconcile considering I kept going through my 1st and 2nd trimesters, only out of convenience to my house. I should have known the moment I stepped in the door considering there were never any other patients in the waiting room, especially not expecting mamas. Ginsburg has an utter lack of bedside manner, to the point of being rude and dismissive of symptoms and feelings. She is not knowledgeable (didn't even know what the harmony test was) and is resentful of new information/knowledge if it did not originate with her. Worst of all, she made me feel bad for asking questions, telling me my worry was excessive, which discouraged open/honest communication. Her staff (two people) were rude and unhospitable. When I emailed asking to terminate my care with their practice and have my medical records transferred to my wonderful new OB, I got a lengthy email response scolding… me for not developing a trusting relationship with Ginsburg and staff, as if it was MY job to do that. To follow, only half my medical records, including zero test results, were actually transferred upon request and billing issues also ensued. All in all, this experience really put a damper on the first part of my pregnancy, which should have been a joyful experience and I'll never get that back. I'd look elsewhere, especially for prenatal care.

Don't try to schedule an appointment through ZocDoc, a service that the office actively offers on their website. You may be ignored, rescheduled or spontaneously cancelled by the office. I wonder why the offer this online appointment service in the first place if they do not want or are able to handle it.

Dr. Ginsberg is straightforward and empathetic. She takes time to listen to all of my concerns and answer all questions. She even addresses concerns preemptively when I am reluctant to voice them. She is thorough, and her follow-up care is excellent. When she found a benign lump in my breast a few years ago, she (not a nurse or office assistant) called shortly after my biopsy to check on me. I had to leave her practice in 2009 when my insurance changed, but I now happily drive across to town to go to her office. She can be blunt, but I appreciate that in a health professional. I would recommend her to anyone.

Dr Ginsburg has been my OBGYN for 7 years. Her office is across town from my home, yet I have chosen to continue to have her as my doctor because of her caring and upfront attitude. She delivered my older son, coming in on a Sunday night after her weekend off, which meant a lot to my husband and me. She was not able to get to the hospital in time for the birth of our second child, yet came in the middle of the night after he was born and stayed with us to make sure we were comfortable and settled. I refer all of my friends to see her and really appreciate all she has done for our family.

I would not recommend her ever, unless you like self-diagnosing. She is not responsive or helpful. For example, I would explain my symptoms and concerns, and then she'd ask me what I wanted to do, rather than presenting recommendations. Or I would call and say I was still having the problems, and she would ask if I wanted to come in. Or she would discuss a few options, then ask what treatment I preferred. I finally gave up and changed doctors as I needed someone more concerned and proactive and willing to give more comprehensive assessments and recommendations, after all, she's supposed to be the doctor! I later found out she did not even explain less invasive options.