High risk obstetrician

rakcna

Fri, Jan 01 2021, 12:57 pm

I am very high risk, and I am using Healthy Women OBGYN which delivers at Jersey Shore, in combination with the MFM at Jersey Shore, PNI. What I like about this combination is that Healthy Women OBGYN is very accessible (offices in Jackson, Freehold, and Tinton Falls), and they work really well together with MFM and other specialists. So in my case, they are in touch with MFM and my cardiologist, hematologist, pulmonologist... And make decisions based on that. There are five main doctors who do deliveries, all female. One of them, Dr. Frasca used to work at Beth Israel, and she is my main doctor.

In terms of NICU, Jersey Shore has a level III NICU. The only Level IV NICU in NJ is at St. Joseph in Paterson. If a Level IV NICU is needed, the options are to transfer to St. Joseph, Columbia, or CHOP.

amother

Fuchsia

Fri, Jan 01 2021, 1:45 pm

rakcna wrote:

This sounds really good. Jackson is the most convenient for me. Anyone else have experience with this practice and can weigh in?

Do they do everything in the office (routine blood work, sonograms etc?)

rakcna

Fri, Jan 01 2021, 3:01 pm

amother [ Fuchsia ] wrote:

They do blood work in the office. The big sonograms are done at the MFM at Jersey Shore (PNI). Depending on what the issues are will determine how often you go to the two locations.

amother

Cyan

Fri, Jan 01 2021, 3:53 pm

abdelhak currently charges 9k total for lakewood area patients. includes sonograms. jersey care/other insurance take care of of the labwork, and hospital deductibles etc.
his partner ratzdorfer is awesome. they both did my prev csection together. their expertise was superb. never dealt with the women so don't know anything about them - 1 came to visit me in the hospital my prev baby to check in. seemed nice. I see razdorfer or abdelhak by all appts and my csection is scheduled so I get the 2 dr's together.

amother

Babyblue

Sat, Jan 02 2021, 7:10 pm

He charges 13k for twins. If you have a horizon omnia plan this does not include bloodwork (he’s out of network so that’s a huge issue) and doesn’t include any hospital fees. It does include all sonograms and appointments (urine blood pressure etc) and delivery aside from what the hospital will bill... could run over 20k.

amother

Firebrick

Sat, Jan 02 2021, 8:38 pm

amother [ Fuchsia ] wrote:

I used a group of midwives for many births. One pregnancy had complications so I was in touch with their collaborating doctors which are Healthy Women. I ended up needing a c- section last minute and was very happy with the practice. (Bedside manner, healed well, was able to have vbac after etc)

amother

Taupe

Sat, Jan 02 2021, 9:19 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

oish. so should I head to the city for my appointments? have used rebarbers and roshans groups in the past. I am a city girl in soul and spirit Wink

will I be disappointed with what jersey has to offer?

dr baum is amazing. he kept me away from what would have been a c-section anywhere else. he is a fabulous doctor, and has high risk experience

amother

Turquoise

Sat, Jan 02 2021, 9:22 pm

Just adding my 2 cents. Me and my 2 sisters and 1 sil use/used RWJ. I would not call them a high risk practice. They are cautious and the doctors are good for the most part but if u need a high risk doctor, get that. Rwj isn’t that...

amother

Fuchsia

Sat, Jan 02 2021, 9:53 pm

amother [ Turquoise ] wrote:

Thanks, don't think I will use them...

amother

DarkKhaki

Wed, Feb 23 2022, 10:40 pm

amother [ Honeydew ] wrote:

I've used dr hakimi dr rosen and dr abdelhack for 4 of my kids.
I would recommend dr abdelhack if u can find a way...

I'm debating now between hakimi and abdelhak. Can I PM you?

waldorf

Wed, Feb 23 2022, 10:42 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

my insurance doesnt cover out of network so abdelhak is out

did you use Abdelhak and Hakimi? I'm debating between the two, can I PM you?

amother

Glitter

Wed, Feb 23 2022, 11:00 pm

waldorf wrote:

did you use Abdelhak and Hakimi? I'm debating between the two, can I PM you?

People compare them but they are really not so comparable. Abdelhak is MFM, exceptionally skilled and qualified. Would only go to him for C sections. Not letting anyone else cut me. He's a malach.

amother

Opal

Wed, Feb 23 2022, 11:07 pm

Dr. Berghella is fantastic in Thomas Jefferson hospital. He’s and mfm dr. It’s an hour and 10 min from Lakewood, and don’t have to deal with the city traffic. Also takes insurance.

amother

Firebrick

Wed, Feb 23 2022, 11:49 pm

amother [ Opal ] wrote:

Dr. Berghella is fantastic in Thomas Jefferson hospital. He’s and mfm dr. It’s an hour and 10 min from Lakewood, and don’t have to deal with the city traffic. Also takes insurance.

High risk dr?

amother

Taupe

Thu, Feb 24 2022, 12:01 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

oish. so should I head to the city for my appointments? have used rebarbers and roshans groups in the past. I am a city girl in soul and spirit Wink

will I be disappointed with what jersey has to offer?

no no!!!
dr baum is the very best, most professional, level headed dr!!!
his practice is wonderful and you should definitely try them!!!!

amother

Taupe

Thu, Feb 24 2022, 12:03 am

amother [ Seagreen ] wrote:

Anyone else find in dr baums office there's very little apot avail for Dr Baum or dr rattigan. Usually another blechman and Dr barnett.

I actually saw mostly baum and rattigan throughout my pregnancy, with one appt with blechman and one appt with dr barnett.
barnett delivered me and she was AMAZING!!! I was really thrilled with that experience

they acutally just got a new dr- dr weeks. I had one appt with him after I gave birth and he was actually super nice

Pickle1

Fri, Feb 25 2022, 1:44 pm

amother [ DarkKhaki ] wrote:

I'm debating now between hakimi and abdelhak. Can I PM you?

I am the one who used Hakimi and Abdelhak for 4 kids. You can pm me.

amother

Honeydew

Fri, Feb 25 2022, 2:25 pm

amother [ Glitter ] wrote:

People compare them but they are really not so comparable. Abdelhak is MFM, exceptionally skilled and qualified. Would only go to him for C sections. Not letting anyone else cut me. He's a malach.

I agree with the above, aside for the malach category.