Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ephraim McDowell Health
OB-GYN • Danville, KY
Ratings by platform
- Health US News (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 5 out of 5 stars (37 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Stivers): 4.2 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist): 3.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center): 65% patient experience rating
What patients say
Patients praise
- high patient satisfaction and personal recommendations for individual OB-GYN providers (e.g., Dr. Anne Turcea)
- appreciation for the friendly, relatable, and professional demeanor of many staff members
- recognition of the flagship facility's high-acuity capabilities and specialized neonatology care, such as the Level II Special Care Nursery
- history of dedicated service by long-term practitioners in the community
Common complaints
- concerns about increased travel distance and loss of local, high-quality birthing services following the consolidation of obstetric care from Fort Logan Hospital to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC)
- reports of traumatic birthing experiences or dissatisfaction with specific provider interventions, such as perceived unnecessary C-sections
- concerns regarding communication and transparency from hospital management during service changes
- mixed feedback on hospital amenities, including limited availability of specialty birthing features like tubs and potential pain management limitations (e.g., specific epidural options)
- instability in provider staffing arrangements during service transitions, including withdrawal of certain groups from labor and delivery services
In patients' words
"I've been very pleased. He's been thorough and takes his time explaining things to me. He and staff also make it a comfortable, friendly experience."
— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)"I had a HORRIBLE and traumatic experience when he decided I needed a C-section because I wasn't progressing fast enough for him."
— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)"I had a nurse that held me in her arms, and I could see my emotions on her face, when they were giving me my epidural because, I mean, I was in active labor."
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