Ivey R. Todd, MD

I googled Dr. Ivey because I needed his address for something and I came across these reviews. I’m really shocked to see that he doesn’t have 5 stars! Dr. Ivey delivered all of my kids and we loved him! My first pregnancy was extremely complicated and stressful. I ended up having a c-​section at 31 weeks. Dr. Ivey came in on his day off to perform my c-​section! He told me that he knew how stressed and afraid we were. The last thing he wanted was for us to go through the delivery with strangers! That meant so much to us. He’s the best OB-​Gyn ever in my opinion!
Yes, sometimes I waited a little long at my appointments, but when it was my turn, I never felt rushed. He was always caring, compassionate, honest and hilarious (that helps)! He took time to answer all of our questions and educated us every step of the way. I have absolutely no complaints about Dr. Ivey or his staff. If I ever get pregnant again, there is no one else I would even consider going to.

As a side note, the straw that broke the camels back to was when I began to experience painful and unexpected heavy bleeding.
His nurse told me «He isn’t concerned. If it gets worse go to the emergency room». This was on a week day during his normal hours.
I promptly contacted a new gynecologist who was willing to see me on a new patient basis the next morning. After a thorough exam and a hysteroscopy it was determined that I had numerous fibroid tumors and I will be having a hysterectomy in three days.
But Dr Ivey was «not concerned».

I transferred my care to Dr. Ivey at 21 weeks pregnant with mono-​di twins. I had been receiving sub-​par care from my previous OB (not with Texas Children’s) and my babies were near death from a severe case of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. After being treated for the TTTS with the Texas Children’s Fetal Center, I became a patient of Dr. Ivey’s. My main praise of Dr. Ivey-​He LISTENS. My babies were close to death and every day of my pregnancy was filled with fear, anxiety, and lots of questions. He took the time to listen to all of my questions and give me sound, solid answers. One of the best things he told me was, «Never be worried about calling too much or coming in to L&D if you think something is wrong. You are a ‘special case’ and we will always take utmost care of you.» It meant SO MUCH to hear that from him. My twins were born via C-​section at 33 weeks when the placenta they shared began to fail. Dr. Ivey was not there, Dr. Ali did my C-​section, but Dr. Ivey made sure to check on me the next day. He was just so kind and congratulatory and really gave me a sense of comfort and safety through my entire experience. He was THRILLED for me when I came in pregnant again, just one year later and was fully supportive of a VBAC. I moved later in my pregnancy so he did not deliver my baby a second time, but he gave me tons of tips and advice for finding a VBAC supportive OB in my new city and I was able to be successful. I love knowing that he was my OB during my first and scariest pregnancy and that he cared so much about us all. I trusted him with my and my babies’ lives and he lived up to that trust.

Dr. Ivey agreed to a meeting through TCH’s Family Advocacy, 4.5 months after I 1^st tried to contact him. I sent a list of 4 questions I wanted answered, & 1 of suggestions for improving care, which was Ivey’s idea. It was a very odd meeting. Apparently, the only reason Ivey had agreed to meet was to address his grievance re this review, rather than to address my grievances respecting my care. I asked ¾ of my questions, but Ivey couldn’t answer these; he couldn’t remember basic details of what I’d told him of my daughters’ deliveries, or from the statement I’d made to TCH; he hadn’t reviewed my medical records; he couldn’t really remember much at all about me.
I tried to soothe him, & redirect the meeting to discussing my suggestions. Ivey stated that «it isn’t up to you to set the agenda», though I had been the one to ask for a meeting. He later agreed that he would be «willing» to meet again to discuss these, but had also stated that he didn’t think they were «valid» or «relevant» (How would he know w/​o remembering what I’d said happened?) so I declined – so much for patient feedback.
Worst of all, Ivey never conducted the formal «investigation» he’d stated he’d «have to» conduct, when we met in Sept. (I hadn’t been keen on this, but was keen on receiving his help; & as as he’d said it would «take some time», & as others at TCH had assured me that I should rely on him to carry this out, I waited by the phone until the bitter end.) He had spoken with the on-​call OB, Dr. Leong-​Kee the day after our last meeting, but never checked to see whether her notes tally with her story (they don’t), & he’d never contacted me to tell me what she’d said.
He also stated that he’d never known that I was trying to contact him, though I’d asked him to call, in person, in Sept. Ivey’s nurse, nurse practitioner, practice reception, malpractice claims examiner, & Family Advocacy all knew I wished to speak with him.
Ivey wished to point out that he’d apologized for missing the twins by ultrasound; he had, and I stayed on as a patient, though he’s seemingly never considered that any real harm may have come from my believing I was carrying a singleton. My medical records indicate that Ivey was not informed of symptoms I reported to other members of staff, so it is unfair to state that he missed our twins by «reported symptoms».
Ivey stated that he had not told me sooner that he would advise that I take an epidural, b/​c whereas I like to know things up front, by the time of their deliveries, other patients would not remember what he’d told them, even from 30 weeks. I think that’s poorly reasoned & mean. Most of the rest, Ivey stated he cannot recall.
Ivey restated that he is committed to VBACing, generally, and though he didn’t seem supportive of my wish to VBAC when he proposed a medically-​unnecessary scheduled c-​section, or failed even to support my wish in writing, though he’d repeatedly given his support verbally, I do believe him, but as Dr. Ivey doesn’t presently deliver his own patients, I don’t think that’s a good reason for choosing him as an OB; & as communication at this practice is so poor, I’d stay away from the Baylor Clinic entirely.
Ivey enjoys saving patients in labor & delivery, & coupled with his affable personality & good clinical skills, I’m sure he’s an excellent attending OB, but he has too many patients & was not a careful manager of my case; he often forgot what I’d said, & my medical notes reflect this; he often said contradictory things or wasn’t entirely truthful; & he rarely followed-​up.
And whereas Ivey does seem sympathetic that I was prevented from VBACing, & is considering instituting a «VBAC Consent» form to avoid confusion over whether an OB supports a patient’s wish to VBAC, he doesn’t seem to have any sympathy for my daughters or I for the rest of it. Had he any real compassion for us, he would followed-​up of his own initiative by calling back & doing something to help. (All I’d wanted was for him to answer a few questions, give a surgeon’s opinion on my botched staples, & listen to & consider my feedback.) It takes a pretty cold fish to ignore a patient who’s 3 week old baby is undergoing open heart surgery, or whose just learned that information she gave while in labor denied her child the meds that may have been needed to save her life. And in fact, the only time Ivey contacted me was in order to agree to a meeting to express his grievance over a Unilocal review.
Ivey has many excellent qualities – he is scrupulously hygienic, professional, personable, values seemliness, & has an excellent bedside manner. His carefully-​controlled expressions, the gorgeous timbre of his well-​modulated voice, & the apparent earnestness of his manner make Ivey an appealing pick for a doctor – & he may be a good choice for a gynecologist. Just hope you never need him to truly care or to personally follow-​up. Sadly, Dr. Ivey is completely self-​absorbed, self-​entitled, & almost certainly heartless.

Dr. Ivey is a wonderful and caring doctor. He has great bedside manner. I highly recommend him.

This guy rocks! He’s got great a great attitude and is very nice and easy going.
I’d recommend him without any hesitation!