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Hatfield Peter L Obstetrics, gynecology, reproduction and women's health - exceptional care for women, from adolescence through menopause. At Women's Care, we take breast health very seriously. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer by the time they turn 75 years old. This staggering statistic is one of the main reasons breast health is important to us.

A menstrual cycle begins when a woman enters puberty. During puberty, your brain signals your body to start producing hormones that prepare your body for a possible pregnancy.
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In 1988, Women's Medical Services, Oakway OB/GYN, and Kaplan & Herz joined together under one name to create Women's Care, Lane County's oldest independent physician group specializing in women's health. After years of collegial relationships between the members of these separate offices, Doctors Robert Jacobson, John York, and Paul Kaplan knew their consolidation would create a better overall facility for women with the best possible professional care and counseling.
At Women's Care, we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard, and promise to dedicate our practice to your health. Through a mutual partnership founded on compassion, respect and professionalism, our care will always be focused on you. And, with our extensive team of specialized practitioners and state-of-the art technology, we can ensure the quality care you deserve.
A Women's Care physician is featured discussing specific topics on 94.5 FM with Liz and Reilly. Women's Care was featured in the June/July issue of MOM Magazine, with our Mother's Day Contest winner. Dr. Brooke Kyle was featured on the cover of Lane County Medical Society's May issue of Medical Matters.
Are you looking for a medical career focused on women's health? We are seeking experienced, compassionate, organized individuals, with strong interpersonal and customer service skills to join our team! We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all persons, inclusive of race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, religion or veteran status. We believe strongly in equity for all persons, and strive to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Elexise C.
Jun 06, 2022
Dr. Catherine York is the most amazing doctor ever. No words can describe her dedication to her practice and her patients. She helped guide me pre-pregnancy and then helped me with my high risk monochorionic di amniotic (identical) twins. She worked closely with the MFMs, Dr. Balderston and Dr. Clausen. She made sure I had the monitoring I needed when I was diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome and twin anemia-polycythemia sequence.

This pregnancy was quite a journey I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and had to stay in the hospital, every day Dr. York came by to make sure I was ok and had everything I needed. I ended up in pre-term labor and she even came in on her day off and performed the csection even with one baby almost coming! Post-op pain was managed well and I continued to have pre-eclampsia postpartum, so follow up was done outpatient and screening for postpartum mental health check.

She is caring and thoughtful, as well as her whole team, special shout-out to Arvilla, RN! Thank you all! Only reason for 4/5 is scheduling, but what medical office doesn't have issues with that?
Nakia Frazier
Apr 15, 2022
I saw Dr Gayle Skinner for a basic well woman exam and to discuss some symptoms and get blood work. The scheduling process was easy, that's the only positive. Dr Gayle was so abrasive with me I actually wondered if she got bad news before walking into the room. She dismissed my symptoms by gaslighting me and was very condescending about my concerns.

She refused to run the blood work for the panels I wanted based on my research and then she argued with me about antidepressants, but a gyno isn't qualified to recommend psyc meds. The entire experience was frustrating because I had to schedule an appointment elsewhere for the panels I needed. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!
Julie Pires
Mar 23, 2022
I had a great experience during my pregnancy and delivery, the doctors, nurses and the staff are professional and caring. I'll come back to them 100% sure for a second pregnancy and for all medical purposes of this type that may occur.
Selasi Ocloo
Mar 18, 2022
I love Capital Women's Care. I was referred to them by my work nurse since 2014 and I have been happy. I have had two beautiful kids with them. The staff and doctors are excellent at what they do. Very kind and respectful.
Ambria Renee Smith
Jan 04, 2022
Front desk staff are very unprofessional. Doctors are great. Unfortunately, switched to another location due to the lack of friendliness and professionalism at the front desk.
Carol Lightfoot
Dec 14, 2021
As a patient at the Silver Spring office for 36 years, my journey here started with and included the exceptional care of Dr. Craig Dickman, a legend in his field; and of course, Dr. Steven Maggid and Dr. Rangnath rounds out a tremendous trio. I have surely been blessed all these years to know these doctors will do everything in their power to ensure I receive the best medical care! As your patient, I am indebted to each of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for all your patients every day.
Juliette Davis
Nov 23, 2021
I visited Capital Womans Care recently. My service was excellent. The front desk staff were polite and professional. My doctor: Dr. Berger Weiss was excellent and absolutely wonderful. She explained all procedures and conditions in depth, and she was very patient, and understanding of what the this patient was experiencing. Dr, Berger Weiss is a very professional doctor, and I would not trade her. Thank you Dr. Berger Weiss.
Only One
Nov 21, 2021
My one star review is solely base on Dr. Butler! I was told by her that she would call me with my results within 2-3days, which never happened so on the 5th day I decided to call the office to leave a message for her to call me back, the lady took my information and said she would pass it on to her. On the 7th day after no call back. I called back asking to speak with her urgently which didn't happen at all. The lady who answered told me that Dr. Butler left a message in my chart. She never attempted to call me. Just left me in a panic. Thank God everything was ok.
Kayla C.
Aug 04, 2021
Over all is a good place to go! But I the OB I got was Brooke Kyle, i felt my concerns were always passed and did not matter. I would ask questions and felt I would get half the answer most the time. At my 40 week appointment me and her were talking and she gave me a warning that my fiance might not being able to go in the room due to COVID cases going back up. I was super upset and she made it seem like it was going to happen.
Jenny Delgado
Apr 18, 2021
I like the place and the providers but the girls on the front desk are soooo Rude! I had 3 bad experience there. I went to take care of my pregnancy and I had to go often. The first time one girl yelled at me, the second time the same girl throw me the pen, but that time I told her that was not the way to give something, I pay for my visits, I deserve at least to be treated like human.

Not like a animal, the last time another girl was being so rude and I had enough from that. Idk why people say nothing about it. I hope they receive some kind of training about how deal with the public or how to deal with the personal problems and not to bring them to others.
Elizabeth
Feb 13, 2021
I've never had an issue with any of the providers or other staff. I just wish the lady performing the ultrasound was nicer and would let you at least enjoy seeing you baby for a little longer. I was out of the ultrasound room in less than 5 min. She was in such a rush. Didn't even gave me time to enjoy the baby's heartbeat. it's my first child so of course I was disappointed about it. Edited: I went for my 20 weeks anatomy scan.

Which I was told by other friends and based on what I read online it's the longest ultrasound of all. Supposed to last 30-45 min. Well once again the Sonographer who was the same lady that did my first one was in a rush again. The whole anatomy scan only took 15 min at most. She took terrible pictures. I was expecting for these ones to be better, but I can barely see my baby in them.

I am so done! I like the doctors and all but I'm definitely going to do some more research and try to transfer elsewhere. They are not charging my insurance $5 for this, they're charging a lot more. It's ridiculous I can't even get a nice ultrasound photo. This is the office in Lockwood drive
Kelley H.
Mar 23, 2019
As others have stated, front desk staff could be better, but I don't really care because I love Dr. Jewett. She was fabulous with me during a really hard time. Her bedside manner was great and she is the kind of doctor that has it all; social skills and smarts.
Lila F.
Feb 12, 2019
Amazing and friendly staff. Dr. Herrmann is great and very thorough. Always got me in immediately when having issues after my hysterectomy.
Stephanie B.
Nov 16, 2018
Wow I'm so surprised they have such a low rating! Just kidding, the 2 star rating is plenty accurate. Maybe even a bit generous. Horrible customer service. The receptionists could not care less about patients.
Jerrah K.
Oct 24, 2018
I had a great experience with Dr Kelel. She is intelligent, communicative, and really made me feel at ease despite my high anxiety for an in-office procedure. I can be a bit of a difficult patient but she has taken that in stride. Much appreciated!
Jade D.
Oct 11, 2018
Unfortunately, Dr. Babcock was the obgyn on-call when I was at Riverbend at 32 weeks with twins and having contractions. The obgyn and nurses before her were very gentle with me while checking my cervix as they didn't want to break my water or send me into full blown labor. They would tell me when they were going to touch me and when they were going to insert their fingers.

They also would let me lower my knees to the bed myself since it was very painful because my thigh muscles hadn't been stretched in that way in months. She however was extremely rough and it was very traumatizing for a first-time mom going into pre-term labor with twins and being a sexual assault survivor. It's definitley not something that I needed to go through at such a stressful time.

She pushed my knees down to the bed very roughly with no warning as I was screaming and crying in pain because I could barley walk, let alone do a full butterfly pose on my back. She shoved her hand inside of me with no warning or lube. She said how far I was to the nurse and left without saying a word. Meanwhile, I was crying in pain and she actually made my contractions worse from then on.

I spoke to the nurse and she said this is normal with her and it isn't the first time they've had complaints. I confronted her about it when she came in to check me again and I refused for her to touch me. She was very rude and said "I'm going to check you, you have no choice" and I said "No, if I need checked I'll have a nurse do it.

You made my contractions worse and hurt me you were so rough" as I was still crying in pain. She said "Well we will do what we have to do" and she walked away rolling her eyes in a huff as if she'd force me to let her check me the next time. The nurses backed me up confronting her and said it was my right to tell her no and that I did nothing wrong. Seems like this is a common occurance with her, the nurses standing up to her on behalf of their patient.

Thank God for those nurses who were on my side and advocated for me. Luckily I hung in there for the next on-call obgyn before my babies were born. I believe that if it weren't for her, I could've kept my babies in longer. She's absolutely horrible! She never apologized and acted like she did nothing wrong and was even willing to imply that she'd do it again even after I told her no.

Even my normal obgyn said that's how she is and she's heard stories similar to mine before too. I do not recommend her whatsoever! She shoudn't be a doctor if she's going to treat her patients like that.
Syrah N.
Sep 24, 2018
You will love your experience with the doctors and the staff. You will want to bang your head against a wall repeatedly when it comes to their billing department. I have been told 3 different "Billing options" from their billing department. All conflict with one another and so far it changes with every invoice. You are better to just talk to your insurance company.
Joni I.
Sep 01, 2018
I have been to this location 4 or 5 times over the past 4 months, and I have had a great experience every time. Dr. Kelel and her nurses are warm and friendly. The ladies at the check in counter have always been lovely as well. They all went above and beyond to get me in right away before the holiday weekend when I was in pain (Not pregnancy related). I'm sure some of that had to do with availability on their end, but the 5 people I spoke to and saw (scheduler, Dr. Kelel's nurse who took my symptoms over the phone and got the note off to the Dr., etc) were all incredibly sympathetic and just plain nice.

I lost my longtime OB/GYN a few years back when she retired, and I was referred to Dr. Kelel to check out some cysts. Since then she has helped me with a couple of other things. I really lucked out!
Destiny H.
Aug 02, 2018
I went to this facility for my first ever OBGYN appoinment for my first ever pregnancy. My experience was so terrible that i left feeling like i needed to get an abortion. I was informed that i was to fat to have a baby and that i was going to have to have my glucose test early because i was probably diabetic before i was pregnant. Then the OB did my pap smear.

She hurt me. I had never had one before so i wrote it off as well maybe im sensitive down there. By that evening i was in the ER for a threatened miscarriage. The next day i got a follow up call from one of the nurses. I was informed that they had gone over the paper work from the hospital and i was fine. FINE? I ALMOST LOST MY BABY! Needless to say, i switched OBGYNs.

My experience with my new OB has been the most encouraging and uplifting. Also, i am not diabetic or to fat to have a baby. I may be overweight but my blood work and my numbers show that i am perfectly healthy and my pregnancy is now apearing to be going quite well.
N. S.
Jan 27, 2018
I can't speak for the other reviews here but I can say for myself I had a very pleasant experience here with my first pregnancy. I'm always reading DR reviews so I'm sure is going to help. I was seen by Dr. Jewett and didn't have any complaints with her. She always made me feel comfortable and at ease. Informative, easy to talk to, and honest but not pushy.

My labor went so much better than I ever imagined. Anyway, We moved and I feel like I'm always going to compare future OB's to her! If you can see Dr. Paula Jewett, you won't be sorry.
Lorraine B.
Dec 27, 2017
Worst gynecological experience of my life! From the start of getting poor directions to the end of "me walking out" but still receiving a $350 bill for absolutely nothing but utter frustration. I had Dr. Brooke Kyle. I can see from the other reviews here that this doctor is not their ONLY problem though. Try to avoid this place if you have other choices available to you.
Lacy A.
Sep 27, 2016
I've been here 3 times. I have always waited at least 45 minutes before they take me back. One of the issues I have is that the appointments are scheduled out at least a month. The last time I had an appointment they called me to bump the time up, which I couldn't accommodate because of the fact I was actually in the hospital and my release wasn't until later.

Then when they had to reschedule the time it was for two months later. I'm literally sitting in their waiting room now and I've been here almost an hour and everyone has come and gone back besides me. People that came later than me. Looking for a new location if anyone has suggestions.
Becca S.
Mar 09, 2016
Hell no. I was lucky that for the previous few years, Dr LeClair was my doctor and he was absolutely amazing. Warm, friendly and comforting for that time of year most women are not in the mood to be patronized or dismissed. I miss him terribly. I decided to stay with the clinic, figuring the rest of the doctors were probably just as great as Dr LeClair, right? No.

First when Dr LeClair retired, I got a notice in the mail. I then got notice from my pharmacy that my prescriptions were now void. So needing my birth control, I call the office to see how easy it is to switch doctors. I have to go through the "new patient" line, even though I'm a patient of the practice. Fine. They then tell me that I may have to do a whole new exam (WHAT?!) to get my prescription renewed. NO.

Insurance only covers one every 12 months, what are you trying to do here?! So I say screw it, go to Planned Parenthood and in less than 5 minutes with a NP, I have my birth control renewed. My annual exam rolls around and I call in and schedule that with Dr Green. I heard he's okay and decided to give it a shot. Nope. They told me that my appointment was at 3:00.

I showed up at 2:45 so I was early. Nope. 3:00 was the time to get the paperwork completed, I don't see the nurse/doctor until 3:20, they thought since I was a "new" patient, I needed much more paperwork. The girl at the desk was taken back by that even, since I had my entire medical file there at the clinic, for heavens sake! So I wasted my time waiting to be called back. I'm called back on time.

Only to be sat in the exam room after initial questioning from the nurse for thirty minutes. While I could hear the doctor in the other room talking to another patient. I was not thrilled to say the least. Then when he came in and introduced himself, he made it feel like it was odd I didn't have any questions or concerns. I have been through this all before, my body is treating me well (thank God!), I just need my darn pap smear, okay?

Oh and my records show the pills I'm on to handle my PCOS, so would you please renew those? My primary care doc upped them though because he sees me more than once a year to check my parts are still in check. Nope. I'll have to go to that doctor for it, even though it's all gyno related. He then states he wouldn't have given me that medication.why though? It's standard for this medical condition, it helps me, Dr LeClair started me on it and my primary upped it slightly when it wasn't quite doing the trick. It's nothing shady, I've googled that crap, why are you such a snob? Whatever.

When he left the room to let me get undressed, I heard him pop into the next room with the other patient again to talk about her breast pump. Cool, your exam rooms have thin as hell walls, folks! I didn't have a choice, the nurse stood in the room while the exam was given. Dr LeClair asks if I want an audience or not. Nope. You will have one because Dr Green is worried about lawsuits, I guess.

It felt like a clinic, where they line you up and try to get in as many exams as possible. He was gentle and told me everything he was going to do before he did it "I'm going to touch you now.".LOL oh you mean you can't do this without touching me?! I am an adult woman, why are you acting like I've never had this frigging exam before?! Sigh. Whatever, there are so many doctors out there, I'll find a new one next year and hopefully they have a personality at least. Maybe some kindness in their hearts for us women who are being felt up to make sure our bodies are not betraying us.
Arianna U.
Feb 19, 2016
I decided to comment only after having two bad experiences with Women's Care. My first was a year ago, and I had an appointment with one of their NP's who was dismissive and almost rude about my concerns, and told me she "had no idea" what my problem was. I left the office in tears and still no answers about what was wrong with me. Fast forward to recently, when I had another issue that was pressing, and I called to see if I could get an appointment with any of their many practitioners ASAP.

When I explained what was wrong and was in pain, I was told that I'd get a call back from a nurse later. When she called, I explained my symptoms (which could have been indicative of several different things) and what I'd already done to treat them, she just told me to "wait and see" if it got better and that there wasn't a reason for me to come in for an appointment.

She vaguely mentioned something about calling back tomorrow, but I couldn't tell exactly what she meant. I was shocked but not surprised that once again, my concerns were dismissed. I'll absolutely not be returning. PS: I ended up having to go to urgent care (Eugene Urgent Care on Coburg, four stars) and they treated me infinitely better, and gave me a diagnosis that was in no way what the nurse on the phone at Women's Care thought I might have. It's something that needs to be treated right away, and if I'd listened to the Women's Care nurse, I would have been in really bad shape.
Stacey W.
Feb 13, 2016
I was a patient at Women's Care for a number of years and loved my OB. When I found out I was pregnant with my first pregnancy she referred me to a different OB Doctor at Womens Care. I never once felt that any of the other staff truly cared about their patients and felt as if I was just another number. I saw multiple doctors throughout my pregnancy and my appointments were constantly being rescheduled.

The lady that went over the financial information was extremely rude as well! The communication between the staff was terrible and was constantly being tossed around. When I went into labor I saw 3 different doctors (non which were my OB doctor) due to her not being on rotation that day. They never tell you that your chances of seeing your actually OB doctor are slim when you go into labor which I think is ridiculous!

We were not pleased with the doctor that delivered our baby. She was extremely short, rough and frustrated which is not a good combination for a first time mom. I would never want to see her again. We had a terrible experience with their lactation consultant after our little one was born. She made us feel like we were starving our baby and that he was losing way too much weight.

We ended up switching to a different lactation consultant that was a much better fit. My experience as whole was not a good one and I would never recommend any of my friends to go their during there pregnancies. Its really interesting because other patients I have talked to have had very similar experiences as I had. I am now pregnant with our 2nd child and so glad we switched to a different OB Center! They actually care and take the time to get to know their patients. Do your research before you decide who takes care of you and your baby!
Brian M.
Feb 09, 2015
Went in for our FIRST prenatal checkup, felt more like cattle than a patient. $200 deposit when we checked in, then off to billing to discuss payment plans and were give our "two options" from someone who seemed hard pressed to sell us on the idea of having our child there. Finally a healthy wait time only to find out the doctor was on call and got called out.

The nurse wanted us to get prescription prenatal vitamins only to find out the ones we're taking are sufficient then pressed us to get a flu shot! Practice manager says they'll work on better training. Won't be going back, would much rather drive up to Portland for our appointments.
Dee C.
Apr 25, 2014
I imagine this place is short staffed. Or something. They have an extremely poor phone communication protocol. They make you wait way too long for returned calls regarding important test results. Here is my experience: They called me to report something urgent, but I missed the call. I called them back within 2 minutes, but I was told I would have to wait for a nurse to call me back again to get my news. 6 HOURS later, I called them again & told them I would be coming down there to find out my results in person if they didn't have a nurse call me. 20 minutes later I finally got a call from a nurse. Also, to reach them, you have to leave a message with their call center.

You can't actually directly call their offices. I've switched my health care to a better managed office which actually answers their own phones. I hope Women's Care can find a way to improve their services. It was very difficult and stressful for me to wait for their callbacks regarding important health matters. Maybe they could create a flagging system to prioritize more urgent calls that need to be made?