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Should I wait for Dr. Elsa?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 10:23

Hello Ladies,

I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant and I was trying to get in with Dr. Elsa as she seems highly recommended and pro VBAC but I was wait listed until June/July which would put me at 26-34 weeks depending on what day I actually get the appointment. So I was thinking of simply purchasing the Antenatal Package at City and going with one of the other recommended doctors there and then, depending on my appointment with Dr. Elsa I'd then switch to her. I'd already be at the same hospital, all my records already there, etc. I could very well like the doctor I have and choose to stick with her but at least I'd have a highly recommended as excellent pro VBAC doctor as a back up just in case, right? Is 26-34 weeks to late to plan on potentially switching doctors??? I really want to have a successful VBAC and Dr. Elsa seems like the way to go.
<em>edited by ummzarinah on 26/02/2013</em>

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 22:20
KH - what clinic does Dr George work at? Thanks He was setting up his own practice in Feb, but should be up and running in his new place from March. If you call N9ne medical in healthcare city, they should be able to pass on his new contact details. He also writes a blog, I think it's called pregnantindubai or something similar which may have updated contact details. Let me know if you don't have any luck. Edited to add: his full name is Dr George Michailidis <em>edited by KH on 28/02/2013</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 19:30
KH - what clinic does Dr George work at? Thanks
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 13:28
I can highly recommend Dr George. I had my first two appointments with him including the scan, and if he had been part of city hospital, I would have stuck with him as IMO he is the best in his field. However, my insurance is a bit fiddly with reimbursing out of network claims, so I have decided to deliver with a doctor in city hospital as they settle direct and are cheaper (my insurance would not have covered all the costs with Dr George). I am with Dr Elsa, and she is fine, so I'll prob continue under her care. However, will still be seeing Dr George at 30 weeks for the next big scan. I have also seen Dr Yulia at cooper clinic pre-pregnancy and she is lovely. if she was still delivering at City, I would have booked in with her. Dr Sant is also highly recommended by a friend who delivered with her recently. I wouldnt wait for an apptmt so late in the day with Dr Elsa if you can book in with another well-regarded ob/gyn.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 21:00
There are lots of good doctors here in Dubai now who are also pro VBACs. I have several friends who have delivered with Dr Yulia, Dr George and Dr Natalia and they have all gone for a VBAC. Admittedly not always successfully but a CS has been the last resort. Work out what is more important for you. Building up trust in a Dr was a must for me after a great delivery with my midwife who saw me right through in the UK with my first DD. Good Luck!!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 21:00
There are lots of good doctors here in Dubai now who are also pro VBACs. I have several friends who have delivered with Dr Yulia, Dr George and Dr Natalia and they have all gone for a VBAC. Admittedly not always successfully but a CS has been the last resort. Work out what is more important for you. Building up trust in a Dr was a must for me after a great delivery with my midwife who saw me right through in the UK with my first DD. Good Luck!!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:31
Hi I delivered last year in July. Similar to you I switched doctors in between. There was a waiting list with Dr Elsa and they told me they can accomodate me at the end of June which seemed too late to me. I really liked my reg doc at the clinic I was going monthly but she was delivering only at welcare hospital which was too far for me so I explained to her that City was my choice and if she could refer me. From her reference I was accomodated with Dr Elsa by the next monthly appointment. Point being..Maybe you could check with your doctor and if ur lucky she would know dr Elsa and can refer you. Dr Elsa was very nice in the first appointment with her but by the second appointment with me at 8 months she suggested the possibilty of an induction 1 week before expected due date as baby 'seems heavy' and may have for her educated reasons but I had a hard time trusting it when I found out from receptionist that she was going to be on leave three weeks in July starting leave one day before my expected due date. Needless to say I switched yet again and delivered 9 days past my due date to a lovely healthy 3.5 kg baby girl without an induction. In other words if it matters to you for your doc to be around at delivery do find out her vacation schedule. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy! <em>edited by mks on 26/02/2013</em>
 
 

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