Sermons Alvin L MD Facog

Dr. Sermons is very caring and really cares about his patients. He gives advice and also lets you know when you’re doing something you probably shouldn’t be. It took me a minute to get use to his personality. The first visit it kind of took me by surprise but the compassion he showed for my daughter was excellent. He treated her like she was one of his own children.

I am giving Dr. Sermons a 4 stars and very disappointed that I have to. I had my first child with him and honestly I RAVED about him and his bedside manners to anyone I knew. I remember going when I was barely a month along and had a wonderful experience throughout my whole pregnancy. He was plainly hilarious. Half of the time I was feeling so sick and just not looking forward to having a baby, but I have to give him credit for helping me see otherwise. My husband and I always looked forward to our visits because it was like going to a comedy show … his wit, the way he treated his staff, the conversations. Just a very pleasant doctor and we always walked out with a good laugh. That was about 2 years ago. Now I’m on my unexpected second pregnancy and coping with the fact that I didn’t know I was so far along before coming to him. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I waited so long and mayyybe he thought I was being negative and irresponsible but this time around I get the cold shoulder. Maybe what I say or joke may not sit well with him, but I barely get a hi. It’s uncomfortable and I’m in the limbo about what to do or say. I know some of his staff is new, so maybe he’s getting used to that or it is that the healthcare profession is full of hooplas and insurance doesn’t cover «sh!t» as he’s put it… whatever the case, I wish I still saw his passion for helping women and guiding them through pregnancy. My friend who goes to him told me today that she was sorry but nothing of what I told her about how wonderful of a doctor he was, was true in her case. She said she couldn’t figure him out and didn’t feel as if he cared enough about her as a person/​patient. She also went on mentioning negative examples, have of which I had no good explanation for. It sort of pained be because this was a friend who I had SUCH a hard time being convinced into not having an abortion in several occasions. So for her to go and see a doctor was exciting and nerve-​racking and the «yay you are pregnant» service she expected wasn’t what she thought it would be based on my reviews of him. So I’m also thinking on what to do. Do I stay, do I go… all depends on how my next visit goes. My second choice will be Dr. Joseph Tate who has a wonderful reputation in the community. As of right now I’m keeping my appointments and hoping whatever funk is going on goes away. Hope this post is helpful.