Dr. John Briggs, MD

There are so many better options in the area. I didn't know this when I had my first child, and withstood Dr. Briggs' lack of attention and concern at my visits and hoped it was just due to being overly experienced. He lacks patience and during my delivery was very angry the birth was taking so long. He said I didn't push hard enough (14 hours in) and told the nurses to stop the epidural because I would push harder if I could feel the pain. It didn't work. He then angrily ordered an emergency C-section. It turns out the baby was 9lbs 6ozs and had his shoulders wedged in the birth canal (I am 5'2" and very petite). The nurses and other attending physician admonished him (on video) but he was more concerned that he missed his flight. Obviously I never returned and my next two children were delivered by a patient and kind doctor.