DO NOT see this doctor. I had my first child with her and did not trust my gut, and it almost resulted in me losing my life or reproductive organs. I had retained products of conception after giving birth and had to have 2 DNC’s and multiple blood transfusions. The worst part is she left me after birth, still having contractions from the retained products, to drive to Oklahoma on a Friday afternoon. I wouldn’t send my worst enemy to her cold, compassionless, inept self.

Submitted June 3, 2019

I am leaving this comment to help others, as my experience was 7 years ago now. It should mean something, since I'm still upset about it now. After IVF, I finally became pregnant. I was 39, and sort of higher risk than the norm. She did tell me I had the choice to do testing, but she said she would if she were me. After doing research on the risks involved (she didn't tell me), I chose not to. Fast forward to the end of the pregnancy when I started having extremely high blood pressure. I was admitted to the hospital, but she quickly released me to pee in a cup to measure something or other and told me to go to bed. That seemed okay. The second ER trip involved her partner, who kept me for a while as a precaution. When she saw me there that morning, she rushed me out again, even after me asking if I could please stay. Had I stayed 2 hours longer, my temporary disability would have kicked in and my stress level would have decreased significantly. I'm not saying she's bad for that, but there was sound medical reasons to keep me there, being higher risk. Fast forward a week or so later and my blood pressure was again VERY high in the office. Her nurse joked that I would probably be having a baby that weekend. Because she was not in the office at the time, her partner again saw me. She was shocked I had not already had the baby with the blood pressure issues I had had. When Dr. Denning returned, she called me and still did not think I should go in. She did not want to induce, and quite frankly, I didn't want to be induced, but did not give me an alternative. She wanted me to go back home, but since my mother died of high blood pressure issues, my husband insisted on me being admitted. Whether they induced or not really wasn't the point. It was trying to be safe. She insisted upon doing the induction and barely gave me time. She was put out with having to be there it seemed and quickly made the C-section decision often made by doctors who want to hurry and get on with their lives. The baby had some breathing issues and I gained 20 pounds after giving birth. She quickly sent me home, even though I was really not ready to go physically, and causing me to leave without my baby, since he was in the NICU. I was in and out of the ER due to popping steristrips, rising blood pressure again (keeping me from being able to continue breastfeeding), then kidney stones, to top it all off! The kidney stones had nothing to do with her, but they found a couple of issues on the CT scan. The ER doctor told me to not wait but get into my OB ASAP. This is the important part of the story. They gave me the CD of the scan along with the report. She dismissed all of it! I went to all of my post appointments religiously and did everything I was told to do. I trusted her, even though I knew something wasn't right. I wasn't healing and was about to go back to work, despite still feeling horrible. When visiting my primary doctor for a cold a week before going back to work, I asked her to look at my C-section wound to tell me if it was normal. She exclaimed a resounding NO and promptly took a culture. While we were waiting for the results, she put me on antibiotics. While I was at the pharmacy, my doctor called and said, "Don't fill those antibiotics! You have an E-Coli infection and need something else!" I also went to another OB for a second opinion where they not only were going to treat the infection, but had to deal with the "foreign body" left in my uterus, which turned out to be placenta! After a DNC to clear the placenta, fast forward 8 months of trying to clear up the infection with antibiotics. I had to have another C-section basically to clear up the infection. She made the whole first year of my baby's life, the year that was supposed to be full of joy, full of tears instead! You probably are asking why and how this lady is still in practice and why she hasn't been sued. Here's why: we consulted an attorney, one I trust. He said there was definitely a case, but because I have insurance and the laws in Texas are so on the doctor's side (and insurance's side) I would never see a penny. In Texas, the maximum you could sue for is 500k. Your insurance company gets reimbursed for ALL they paid in BEFORE you see anything. Therefore, he said by the time he paid experts and we paid for his time, we would end up owing him money never seeing any financial reimbursement for our damages. After reading everyone else's bad experiences that were life threatening, I thought I should add my experience as well. Had I died (and I could have), maybe she would be out of practice. I just thought I would do what I could to warn others. She is a terrible doctor with terrible bedside manner, and really is dangerous to any who may have problems. I think she has somewhat of a God complex and thinks everyone who complains of something is making it up or over-exaggerating. Don't go to her! It could mean your life or your baby's!!!!!!!!!

Submitted Dec. 28, 2018

I've been seeing Dr. Denning for many years now & she has guided be through numerous medical challenges. I highly value and trust her input. She is always extremely caring and patient. I regularly refer friends and family and we all love her.

Submitted Feb. 12, 2014

I could only get an appt with Dr Denning. My husband and I tried for 6 years to get pregnant and after a round of IVF we were preg. I was looking for an OB to monitor me closely. At first she was great and I loved the straight to the point attitude. I wanted someone who could take charge and make decesions. My opinion changed when I began spotting & came in for an u/s and appt. The baby and my cervix was fine and she said it's normal and to take it easy. Knowing what I know now, she should have at least checked my progesterone w/ spotting. I cont.to have spotting for 3w on and off and the office cont.to say there was nothing to do and to come in at my next appt. At what would be my final appt we discovered the baby had passed two weeks prior. I was devestated and when I questioned the progesterone she said "Well next time we will check it" Excuse me, next time? Do you know what I went through to even get to this point? After my loss I was no longer her concern and she brushed me off.

Submitted Dec. 27, 2013

I came to Dr. Denning through two referrals from friends who like her. The front staff was very polite, but I hadn't been for a visit in several years due to the loss of a child. She was very cold hearted with pursed lips. Uncaring. Her assistant burst in after I was already on the table and not ready and I was embarrassed and she rolled her eyes and was like "This is my assistant!" Due to my size I couldn't get in the position she was wanting and she didn't like that either. She looked disgusted at me. Her big talk with me was "if there is something wrong I'll call you, if there isn't you will get something in the mail" and she walked out. I guess if you have no problems and just need a quick pap she is great, but if you have a problem then don't bother. She took no bloodwork or anything.

Submitted March 22, 2013

WORST Doctor I have ever met!!! Went in for some concerns about a specific issue. All she wanted was to do a pap so she could get $. Absolutely ZERO concern about what I went in for. First visit either didn't read my forms or didn't care about my concern. I brought it up and she dismissed it. Very unfriendly and snobby. HORRIBLE!!!! Don't see how she's still in business.

Submitted Dec. 3, 2012

I really wish I would have read this before I made an appointment with her. She was 40 minutes late, the staff doesn't communicate with you at all, she was a little on the condescending side to the point where I almost felt it necessary to tell her I have just as many degrees as she does so she should stop the high and mighty act. The nurse that took my blood was HORRIBLE and RUDE! I will never go back!!! AVOID * AVOID * AVOID!

Submitted Nov. 2, 2012

I am having my second child so I feel like I know the ropes when it comes to doctoring. I picked Dr. Denning because she was with Nortlake OBGYN and I hoped she would be as great at Dr. Garner. NO LUCK! She is rude, rushed and doesn't care at all. She has terrible bedside manor and will only answer yes and no to your questions. She is the hardest person to talk to and looks at you as though you are a moron when you ask a question she may find to be stpuid. Which is all of them! I do not recommend her at all. BUT, I do recommend Dr. Garrett Garner from Northlake or Dr. Harn. They are the most energetic, upbeat, personable doctors I have ever dealt with.

Submitted March 7, 2012

I have been a patient of Dr. Denning for the past 6 months and have had a very positive experience overall. She does tend to be very direct and to the point, qualities that I have appreciated, but that may be interpreted as a bit stand-offish. Dr. Denning is very good about personalizing the information presented during appointments, she does not bring in ancillary and unrelated information, if the patient is interested in additional information she is happy to provide it upon request. She has answered all of my questions both thoroughly and accurately. She is EXCELLENT at returning phone calls, I have called several times about minor issues, and she has returned my calls and taken the time to discuss the issue with me. Exams are very quick but she is very happy to speak with the patient both before and after the appointment for as long as is needed. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Denning- she is polite, efficient, and very knowledgable.

Submitted April 24, 2011

We went to her since we got an appt quickly. Her card says she is an infertility specialist. Unfortunately we later found out she has no clue about infertility, nor does she answer or explain anything related to regular obgyn issues. She would prescribe things without explaining why and keep saying it was 'as per our discussion'- even though she had never talked about it. If I asked a question, I was made to feel like a huge inconvenience. She tends to be very abrupt. However bedside manner is usually not a factor for us if the doctor is good, but her incompetency was incredible. None of the necessary bloodwork was done, all of my symptoms were ignored. All she checked was my FSH, ONCE. She did not check anything else at all. When I switched to a doctor out of that practise, I found out the bloodwork they were required to do that wasn't done. Apparently my progesterone is too low and my TSH was so high that I would not have become pregnant or would have miscarried if I had. Stay away!!

Submitted June 7, 2010