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URGENT!!! In Need of a Good INOVA Fairfax or Fair Oaks Female OBGYN ASAP
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klin
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| 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! |
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Terry Allen.
(703) 385-6870 www.drsallenandforrest.com It is in Fairfax and she is great. She delivers only at Inova Fairfax. |
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| In order to get a good recommendation, you need to post more info. What type of birth do you desire? Are you seeking a natural childbirth? Are you aware that at Fairfax the rooms are semi-private (but you can request private if available) and the rooms are private @ Fair Oaks? |
klin
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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. |
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| I second Dr. Allen - she is great. Dr. Forrest (the other Dr. in her practice) is a man but is awesome as well - wonderful bedside manner. I've seen both. |
klin
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| 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??? |