McLaughlin Christine D

Finding the right doctor is like dating, it’s not easy and there’s some hit or miss. My goal here is to write an honest review to help other folks looking to find the just right fit.
Dr. McLaughlin is a fine endocrinologist in a general sense. She’s knowledgeable, reasonably polite, detailed, and was on time for my appointment. I think she could be a good match for a large majority of people.
However, she is a VERY traditional Western medicine doctor. As such, she was quick to dismiss anything that hasn’t been proven fact by the medical model. I did not feel that she was a good listener. Her positions were in opposition to mine on a number of fronts, and she is clearly rigid in her position (which is her right). My positions are based on medical insights from trusted providers (largely MDs) as well as my own experiences. I’m more of a holistic health minded person (a la Rothfeld Center, Visions, Marino Center, functional medicine, etc) which makes her the wrong fit for me.
Two members of the staff were eating Burger King at their desks. A third was eating a huge plate of fried food, which stank to high heaven. My nurse reeked of cigarette smoke. I look to my doctor’s office to model high quality health standards and was gravely disappointed by what I saw. I get that we’re all human and no one is perfect, but if the staff feels comfortable eating fast food in public at an endocrinologist’s office, that tells you something about the overall ethos of the environment.
I will be looking elsewhere for my care, but could not in good conscience say that she is a jerk or a bad doctor — just not the right fit for me.

Do not waste your time or money going here, unless you don’t want a cure to your health problems, and would rather feel worse about yourself.
They ALWAYS make me wait, do not follow up with the test results or give me any insight or solution to my hypothyroidism other than keep me on the meds I have always been on, prior to coming here.
She attributes any weight changes or symptoms to things like laziness (even if I work on my feet all day and walk twice a day) or age (I didn’t think 37 was OLD till I saw her). She will compare your medical symptoms to how her own ‘aging’ gave her the same symptoms!
Completely unprofessional and I suggest she should record her own conversations to see how she comes across.
Seriously, I didn’t read any of these reviews earlier– sadly. Don’t know how anyone can give her 5 stars!

I have been seeing Dr. Mc Laughlin for a few years. I have found her charming and efficient. She was highly recommended and I was not disappointed.

I admit, the reviews almost kept me from seeing her, however my insurance is limited and so I really had no choice. I was very nervous and quite anxious. She was wonderful. There is one negative, she runs late, so you will have to wait a bit, but I promise if my experience is any indication it was worth it. She took her time with me (hence the delay I assume) and explained things in detail. She made no assumptions and asked questions. She dealt with sensitive issues like weight and options with tact and professionally. She was wonderful. I go and see her in a few months, and if things change I will update.

The good folks at my Primary Care recommended Dr. McLaughlin and when I read some of the reviews I went back and asked them. They were interested and took my questions serious, but they were also confident that the Dr. McLaughlin is excellent. So off I went.
They also went on to explain that the supply of endocrinologists is lousy so they are all over booked. Though I did not experiancy any of the issues other reviewers did scheduling issues, short visits, etc. — that shortage will envitably lead to problems other reviewers highlight -, etc.
There are two layers of office staff surrounding her. The first waiting room and it’s associated staff is — I’ll agree — a bit rough around the edges. But then, so were are the patients I observed — a cranky lot … but age and illness will do that to you. I found that bit of charm and humor would quickly bring out much nicer behavior in the outer staff.
Her immediate staff was delightful. Very busy, but delightful.
Honestly I didn’t observe any, _​any_​, sign of the issues the other reviewers experienced.
What I liked, a lot, was that she was willing to be technical about the work. Explaining in detail what was unfolding and how the systems worked. There was transparency about the science etc. I never felt rushed, but possibly that was because there was a good match between my diagnostic style and her’s.

Yeah, this woman is an asswipe. She’s rude, inconsiderate, and totally unwilling to listen to patient feedback. She actually told me that my weight gain was because I must be eating 6 meals a day at McDonald’s! Oh really? Then how come a simple blood test at my GP revealed that I am clearly dealing with hypothyroid?
Don’t waste your time with this woman — she is a scumbag. She is literally the worst doctor I have EVER seen. She has no bedside manner and you could see how smug and gleeful she was when I got upset over her blatant prejudice.
And it’s not just me or the previous reviewers — check out all the terrible reviews of her on an independent website.

I hate to say this, but I mostly agree with the previous reviewer. On the chance that it will at least amuse someone or convince them to go elsewhere… here’s my story.
I arrived very, very early, and with my then-​infant child (who, thankfully, slept through most of what I describe herein). I waited for 15 minutes past my appointment time, during which (I’m not making this up! You *can’t* make this kind of stuff up.) a pizza delivery guy showed up with a large pie for «Christine». Not sure if it was for her, but. Anyway. I digress.
Anyway, when I finally got in, I was first seen by a nurse; I explained that I was (now) on a tight schedule, and she said it wouldn’t be long. She said the doctor would be right with me.
Several minutes later, a medical student showed up and asked if she could take a brief history; I asked if this would add to my overall time of waiting for the doctor, since I had a postpartum PT visit scheduled for an hour later (I’d scheduled them far apart during the day, I thought.). She assured me that it wouldn’t, and so I consented. BIG MISTAKE. I talked with her for 20 minutes, and then waited an *additional* 15 minutes. During this time, I could hear the doctor in the next office talking with the guy who showed up for the appointment scheduled *after* mine. Grrr…
She finally came in to talk with me (now 50 minutes after my scheduled appointment time), didn’t apologize for any of the delays, and brusquely went through the most basic physical exam I’ve ever had for my condition, and re-​asked some of the questions the student had already asked. She didn’t arrive with notes, or any apparent knowledge of my having spoken with the student.
At some point during all this, I explained that I had another appointment to get to and therefore had to leave soon and she said, «oh, that’s not a problem.» (Er… It isn’t? What about the thorough evaluation that I was supposed to get? Shouldn’t we re-​schedule the time for that, so we can figure out why my endocrine levels had been wacky since the birth of my son? Isn’t that part of the point?)
She finished the visit by saying that I didn’t have to make another appointment to come see her, and that I only had to have my blood levels taken.
Agreed; I don’t have to see you again. I’m going to go see someone else.
(Sadly, all of this was over a year ago. I’m now again having wacky levels and am going to see a new endocrinologist in a few weeks.)

Worst doctor I’ve ever seen. She was rude, wouldn’t listen to me and by the time I was leaving I was crying. She has absolutely no empathy for what her patients are going through.