Dr. Sharon Bent-Harley
Atlanta,
GA Gender: F
Specialty: Gynecologist (OBGYN)
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Hospital: Emory Crawford-Long
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Online Appt. Scheduling: N
Accepting New Patients: Y
Phone Number: 678-904-5999
Range: 1-5 (5 is best) * Helpfulness & Knowledge only
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2/9/10
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I have been a patient of Dr. Harley since 1994. She is very knowledgeable and has superb bedside manner. She delivered my 2 daughters-both on her days off because I specifically wanted her. The staff have always been extremely friendly and helpful to me. She is one of the few ob/gyn's who takes interest in women's health AFTER childbearing years and educates you on what to expect and how to prepare for menopause. My overall health has improved because of Dr. Harley and although her office punctuality is very poor, I find her well worth the wait.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Dr. Harley misdiagnosed endometriosis on me and as a result. I had a hysterectomy performed may 2004. She did a partial and never ruled out endometriosis since i was having pain and bleeding. After misdiagnosing me, her and her staff began to treat me bad then told me she no longer accepted my insurance. i went years in pain to find out i had a endometrioma that blocked my ureter and killed my right kidney. Now the endometriosis is on the only kidney I have left and all I see in the future is my dealth and to leave my 5 children unsupported. She IS WALKING AROUND HAPPY AND PAID FROM HER MILLIONS OF SURGERIES. I JUST WISHED SHE CARED ENOUGH ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY TO AT LEAST SAY "I'M SORRY.My kids don't have a future without a mother. I just wish she had treated me how she would have wanted to be treated as a patient. I don't know what my future holds but pain at this point until I am gone..... Just thought somebody should know.....You are nothing to this lady but a paycheck.........
Dr. Bent-Harley knows what she is doing in the operation room. I just wish her office ran as well. Her staff are nice people but they miss follow-up calls and somehow instructions from the doctor don't always get done. Her office needs a good cleaning both in the waiting areas and the exam rooms (dust, unmopped floors). And the wait is horrendous! I have watched entire tv shows in the lobby (before they took the TV out in favor of a looped video for their skin care services) and taken naps in the exam rooms -- both on a regular basis. I believe the doctor is overbooked and often seems tired when she comes to the exam and sometimes does not take the time to listen or assumes things. Maybe the latter is because she's been doing this for a long time but it does nothing to help with communication. Again, I appreciate her work in the operation room but I can do without everything else.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
This office is constantly running late--according to the staff, the doctors have required the admins to double-book all appointments. It is extremely frustrating to be waiting for so long in the waiting room and watch all of the pharamceutical reps walk in and out, unhindered. In fact, one of the reps is the one who recommended my new doctor. In addition, the office has decided to branch into microdermabrasion and other "spa" type services. They are drifting away from OB/GYN services, which is troubling to me. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the RNs and PAs--it is a shame that the office is not more patient-focused. I always want to have a doctor that I can readily recommend to friends and family--this office leaves a lot to be desired.
Insurance: United Healthcare
I have been going to Dr. Bent-Harley since 2003. She is always very patient, helpful and pleasant. She is not afraid to request tests and is always very thorough. She makes sure that you are informed and will go the extra mile to ensure that she explores all options in your treatment. I will not hesitate to refer her to anyone.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
I have been seeing Dr. Bent-Harley since 1998 and she delivered our first baby Jan 08. She and her staff were amazing. Her office manager called me a week before I was due, "Dr Harley wants to make sure that she delivers your baby and wanted me to give you her cell phone no..." How many people can say that about their physicians? She is hard to get an appt. with and they always run a little behind schedule however, they are worth the wait!
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