Advanced Women’s Healthcare Specialists

Am in the market to find a new OBGYN, that is local to me. Dr. Yockey fit the bill as my primary dr recommended her and she is local to me. Dr. Yockey advertises that she is accepting new patients, however, when I called to make my new patient appointment in January, they kept trying to have me see one of the Nurse Practitioners because Dr. Yockey had no availability. I’m sorry, but as a new patient… I want to see and meet my actual new doctor to develop that rapport and relationship. Finally, after the run around about schedules, I got in for an appointment with Dr. Yockey for the first week of March. Then, last week… mid-​end of February… I get a voicemail stating that Dr. Yockey is no longer going to be in the office that day, so I can either see a nurse practitioner or make a new appointment with Dr. Yockey but she is full until end of April. I think it is extremely rude and unprofessional to A) keep trying to force new patients to see nurses when they clearly stated they want to the doctor. And B) to decide not to work on a day there are appointments scheduled with the hopes that the patients will just see the Nurses instead. I want a Dr who is there, and willing to see me. Therefore, I am taking my business elsewhere. Dr. Yockey should not accept any new patients, as it is clear she is unable to handle any more.

I have been a patient here since 2008, and it has stayed pretty consistent since then. The office is a physically very nice environment. Dr. Yockey is a talented doctor and you would be in good hands with her.
While this is a midwife practice, they are not particularly natural-​minded and some of their recommendations lead to unnecessary interventions, in my opinion. Dr. Yockey has had several great doctors come into the practice but they seem to leave shortly thereafter, leaving her understaffed in my opinion for her patient load.
There were 3 reasons I left the office. 1) I wanted a vbac, and its not a focus here. 2) My interactions with midwife Donna were stressful to me and I wanted only soothing people around me during my birth. 3) The office is difficult to get in touch with. Callbacks take forever.

I am apparently very picky when it comes to ob/​gyn practices. I had wonderful experiences with this practice with both of my daughter’s births. I had Nicole first by luck and second by request and felt I got top rate care, great beside manner and patience and compassion. I had tried a couple practices with my first pregnancy and finally landed here. Which was so wonderful after the weird experiences I had elsewhere. There was a gruff Dr. in the practice that I didn’t care for but she left. Dr Yockey is also very nice and caring. Contrary to other reviewers I love the front office staff, they knew my name, were super patient with me trying to schedule all apts outside of work time and generally just nice which is not the standard at all practices. I just wish they accepted HMO because with a switch in jobs I switched insurance and can’t go to this practice anymore:(

Pretty unhappy with Advanced’s Women’s Care Center. Some of the staff once you get passed reception are fantastic — very kind, knowledgeable and lovely. I never actually saw the doctor of the office.
The front desk and reception staff getting the phones — Oh my goodness! It’s really bad. They are dazed, lost and confused. From the moment I first went to the office and they charged me the incorrect copay to weird things with scheduling to going back & forth with clients a million times while others are waiting to just generally being unfriendly — not a good first impression.
Short side is — Go somewhere else. Despite having some great nurses, front staff is unprofessional and a hot mess and is not able to handle sensitive situations.

I am taking the time to write my first review on Unilocal as I was so dissatisfied with my experience at Advanced Women’s Care Center. I see great value in making others aware of all of the issues that I experienced. If this stops just even one person from going I will be happy. But I think absolutely no one should go to this office.
It appears that pregnant women have an enjoyable experience at this office. Others, not so much. I fit into the second category.
I originally went to Advanced Women’s Care Center as I was having many issues with my birth control. I was in constant pain, fatigued, nauseous, headaches and more. I was exhausted, emotional and at my wits end with trying different birth controls to stop the issues. I could tell something was seriously wrong and wanted to get it solved, I also wanted my life to return to normal.
My first appointment I saw a doctor and she had concerns about my symptoms. She said that it was very likely that I had endometriosis and would need to schedule a second appointment to get an ultrasound. If the ultrasound came back healthy, it made it more likely that I had endo because endo is an external issue and if the problem didnt show an internal issue it was likely endo was the cause of my pain.
I showed up to my ultrasound appointment and the technician brought me into the room. She had no idea why I was there and began the conversation with, «what brings you in today». My first thought was, you and your team bring me in here today, Did they not? But instead decided to stay positive and explained my situation to her. She did the ultrasound and said that everything looked healthy and I would see a doctor next to discuss my results.
A nurse brings me to a second room and asks the same question — «what brings you here today?» Again, I dont understand why they arent aware of what is happening with their patients especially when they are the ones that initiated this second appointment. I explain again and she checks me in and says the doctor will be in shortly.
In walks Nicole, and in walks the most dissatisfying portion of my experience. She is there to discuss my results and starts with another and final «what brings you in today?». At which I have lost all my patience but am desperate to end my b/​c issues so continue on with a third explanation. I have never had a more dissatisfying experience with a doctor (nurse/​midwife or whatever she is) in my entire life. She acted completely unsympathetic to my symptoms and said she didnt think I had endo. Even thought the first doctor thought I did. She said I should just switch different b/c’s without any real concern or empathy for all of my painful and disruptive symptoms. She even at one point said I was being a «Debbie downer» for voicing concerns about birth control in general. Completely unprofessional and frustrating during a time that I was feeling very concerned and unhappy. We finally settled on a new birth control and I left feeling irritated and as if my situation wasnt appropriately tended to.
To make matters worse, I took this new b/​c and immediately had more serious issues. I had shooting pain down the back of my legs that caused me to be unable to sleep and obviously very concerned. I called the office immediately and didnt get called back for 4 hours. Once called back, I got the «joy» of having to talk to Nicole again at which she seemed annoyed that I was concerned for my symptoms. She had no explanation for the leg pain and just said I should stop taking the b/​c. She also said «well you are switching to so many birth controls, of course you are going to have side effects» as well as «You know medicine has side effects, right?» Very condescending and extremely unhelpful. I ended the call with no idea why I was having leg pain and no real solution.
I will never go back to that horrible office and urge everyone to seriously avoid this place. If I could go back in time I would have stood up for myself more and demanded a new doctor or demanded proper treatment and shown my complete dissatisfaction.
Stay Away.

I have been a patient of this practice for about 7 years. I would not trust my health with any other staff. Dr. Yockey delivered our son four years ago and our twin identical girls yesterday she was absolutely amazing! I always could see the talent of the staff and doctors however, since I was in a high risk pregnancy and had to be cared for more often, I can without a doubt say they are the best! I cannot believe the above and beyond talent and the way everyone makes you feel so comfortable! I have recommended this practice to all my friends and family!

I have been a patient since 2007 and have always been very happy. No one is ever perfect, so I’m not going to waste my time pointing out little mistakes.
Dr. Yockey is wonderful, she delivered my last child in February 2013; I want to hug her every time I see her for such a pleasant experience. She reminded my husband to take pictures during delivery, reminded me to open my eyes so I could see, and then took pictures afterward of my husband and I with our new baby.
Nicole Quigley, mid-​wife, delivered my first in May of 2008, another great experience.
The office staff is always pleasant, and of course delays happen, Dr. Yockey or Nicole can be called out on deliveries, that is completely out of their control.
I would absolutely recommend this office and couldn’t imagine my deliveries without Dr. Yockey or Nicole.

I have been a patient at the Advanced Women’s Care Center since 2000. I have always received excellent and compassionate medical care from the providers in this office — Dr. Yockey, Dr. Schaub, Nicole Quigley, and Rhonda.
My husband and I have gone through two healthy pregnancies with this office and have been very satisfied with our care. The doctors have been easy to talk to and even though we have had to wait past our appointment time on occasion, we have always had their undivided and satisfactory attention when they do come in to see us. I believe that a good doctor/​midwife/​PA is worth waiting for, especially in a field like OB where they may have to perform unscheduled deliveries.
Mary at the front desk is fantastic at remembering our names and what we are coming in for, and many of the medical assistants are efficient and thorough.
If you are looking for a doctor who truly cares about you and your health, Dr. Yockey is a wonderful fit. Nicole and Rhonda are equally caring and competent.
In terms of downsides, the wait to see some of the providers can be long, and they can be late for your appointment. Also, billing can be frustrating and we have been billed for some things 6 months-​1 year after having an appointment/​procedure. The latter is really annoying, but we have dealt with it and, as I stated before, love the care that we receive at this office. I am looking forward to returning to the office for my third pregnancy.

Nursing staff is annoying at best. They make you feel like they don’t have time for you and they are doing you a favor. Dr. Yockey is a good doctor that has lost control of the practice. The wait is long, IF you get an appointment with her. They try to make appointments with the RN. This is not good medical care if you ask me. I want to see a MD. Also looking for a new doctor.

I had a wonderful experience at Advanced Women’s Care in 2010 – 2011 during my pregnancy. The office is modern and nicely decorated. My husband and I enjoyed watching the fish tank and getting coffee from their Keurig as our visits became more frequent towards the end of my pregnancy.
Mary at the front desk is friendly and remembers me by name as well — even when I haven’t been in to see them for several months. I work in the medical field and will tell you that is a hard skill to learn. There was a problem with my billing, but I called their office and they cleared it up for me.
My care was coordinated by Dr. Yockey and nurse-​midwife Nicole Quigley. They were both supportive of our needs and wants during the pregnancy. We never felt pressured to do anything and had control, even during labor. My husband wanted to go with my on my prenatal visits, so he got to know them and was at ease on the big day. In fact, I think he got to the point where he was talking more during our regular prenatal visits than I was because he liked going so much. When my husband was forgetting to take video/​pictures as my son was being born, the nurse-​midwife Nicole, who was delivering my son said, «Grab the camera, Dad.» I appreciate her reminding him so that I have video of holding my son for the first time.
After my son was born, I continue to visit them for my annual exams and plan to use them when we get pregnant again. I’ve referred several friends and patients of my own to them because I know they are in good hands.

First off this place is NOT closed. Maybe they were at one point for renovations or relocation, but not anymore. Certainly not since 2010 to current date.
The office is very nice and up-​to-​date. Staff is semi-​friendly. Just depends on who you get to work with that day. Some of the staff have no idea what is going on when you call to make an appointment.
Overall, the doctors and nurses are 2 stars. I mean, I actually leave there upset and annoyed EVERY SINGLE VISIT.
My last visit was over 2 hours, mostly waiting… to speak with a doctor for 3 minutes.
They’ve called me with the wrong test results, given me other peoples’ information by accident, and good luck if a doctor or nurse calls you back in a timely manner. I’d say I’m lucky on most occasions if someone returns my call by the end of the day.
I honestly did not want to write a bad review but enough is enough.
I never felt like I was an important patient but more like a money cow. Just another person they could bill. They certainly don’t have a problem collecting money from me for services rendered but they do have a problem giving good service.
Needless to say, I’m looking for a new doctor.
If you could go to another doctor, go there! While this office is very convenient, I’m willing to travel farther just to be seen by a doctor who cares and takes time to work with me. And of course, waiting is expected in any practice but let’s be realistic, maybe 30 minutes tops.