Can anyone recommend a good female OBGYN who delivers at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital? We're new to the area and are hoping to find someone who has a great bedside manner, takes the time to answer your questions, and is well trained and skilled. We're first time expectant parents and our baby is due in January, so we really need to find a good OBGYN as soon as possible. Thanks!

Seems like Fair Oaks is getting the most votes here. Only problem is that the only recommendation for a female OBGYN I've gotten is for a Dr. Terry Allen, who delivers only at Fairfax. Any recommendations for a female OBGYN who delivers at Fair Oaks???

Sounds like Dr. Terry Allen is one I should really consider. The only problem is that she only delivers at Fairfax and most people on this forum have been saying Fair Oaks is better. Any recommendations for a female OBGYN that delivers at Fair Oaks???

Thanks so far for the quick responses! The more feedback I get the more of an informed decision I'll be able to make. Keep them coming please!

I was told by someone at INOVA that both Fairfax and Fair Oaks had private suites. I did not realize that you had to request a private one at Fairfax if available. Thank you for letting me know.

I plan to get an epidural. I do not plan to use a doula or midwife. I am more comfortable with a female than a male obgyn. Bedside manner is always an important factor. Since this is my first pregnancy, it would help to have someone who is patient enough to answer any questions I have, no matter how silly they might seem. I would prefer that she received her medical degree and training and completed her residency at a good, reputable school. It is important to me that she has been practicing for longer than 5 years, though longer would be better. Beyond that I just want to have a smooth and as uneventful of a delivery as possible.

I just moved to the Fairfax area and am due to deliver our first child at the end of January. My husband and I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for a female OBGYN who delivers at either INOVA Fairfax or INOVA Fair Oaks. Advice about who to avoid is also welcome. Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi! I just moved to Fairfax and am trying to decide which INOVA hospital to deliver at. Both Fairfax and Fair Oaks are close to me, but I am not familiar with either one. Plus, INOVA hospitals are not offering maternity tours during the flu season. The online photo tours and info available on the INOVA website aren't very helpful. I'm due at the end of Jan. and need to make a decision quickly. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!