I had pelvic pain whenever I ran long distances as a student at BYU/. At age 19, I went to see a Dr. Broadbent, I understood that there was a son in the practice too. This was in 1975/76 . I knew absolutely nothing about how such an examination should proceed. I wasn't allowed to bring my friend in with me. The nurse, who was an older woman, said to me when I mentioned how uncomfortable I was, 'Oh, don't worry, YOU will be in this position many times in your young life." It came across as crass, and my consigned future. For a girl who knew nothing about how her body worked nor had ever used a tampon, this was shocking. This nurse seemed very insensitive and cold with no understanding for those of her own sex, let alone someone so very young. I don't know if she stayed in the room when the doctor came in. I was so anxious I couldn't relax my legs when Dr Broadbent told me to. He used his elbows and jammed them in between my knees to force my legs apart. He then inserted his finger, I recall that it hurt and then it was over. I was all alone in the room with no answer or feedback as to what the issue might be. I got dressed, crying and terrified, and asked at the desk what I was supposed to do. They told me to wait and I could talk to the doctor. When I went in to see him, he was working, hardly acknowledged me and said 'Oh you probably have a cyst on your ovary. It will go away." and that was it. I was dismissed.

Clearly 48 years ago there was no way to rate this doctor. All this time I thought it was me, that I was just too anxious. Sickens me now.

Several years later, when I went in for my premarital exam at the BYU clinic, I told them I'd had a bad experience a few years earlier. They were very compassionate. I was never alone, I was wrapped up like a mummy and the doctor constantly told me what his next move would be. It was kind, respectful. I just wished now that I'd understood that it wasn't ME that was flawed, but the doctor and his nurse had no business working with women and their bodies.

Submitted Feb. 27, 2023

I needed to do physical exam every year. He was kind and told me what was next during the exam. He did for a number of years. The nurse was always there for me. He is one of favorite doctor.

Submitted March 8, 2022

I do not understand what the complaint are regarding Dr. Broadbent’s pre-marital exams. Medical journals state: A breast exam to check for lumps, skin changes, or nipple discharge. A pelvic exam to check your female parts - uterus and pelvis, including your ovaries, for masses, growths or other abnormalities. A Pap test to screen for cervical cancer.

A typical premarital exam includes a brief health history, a complete physical exam, discussion of birth control options, and a brief overview of intercourse and foreplay. A pelvic exam is performed to insure pelvic health and to determine if there is a need for vaginal dilators or a hymenectomy.
Dr. Broadbent performs his examinations as prescribed and there is ALWAYS a nurse or family member present. And, if a patient does not like a physician’s ‘bedside’ manner, CHANGE physicians!

Submitted Feb. 21, 2022

We’ve had nothing but positive experiences with Dr Broadbent. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, and one of the few doctors that we trust.

As a gay couple, we used a surrogate to deliver our first child. Dr Broadbent and his staff have always been welcoming and non-judgemental. I’ve never sensed any sort of awkwardness from him or his staff.

Our surrogate is now pregnant with our second child, and we are so thankful that Dr Broadbent hasn’t retired yet! Two days ago we had our 15 week checkup, and things went very well. The wait wasn’t long, and Dr Broadbent was friendly and professional.

Highly recommend!

Submitted Feb. 19, 2022

Dr. Broadbent is a skilled and extremely competent doctor. He has successfully delivered three of my children, including one emergency c-section. I don’t hesitate to recommend him to friends and family. I trust him with my life and the lives of my children. I am grateful for his knowledge and expertise!

Submitted Feb. 19, 2022

Dr. David H. Broadbent is professional and knowledgeable. He is one of the most capable physicians in Utah valley. At no time during my visits has Dr. Broadbent behaved in an inappropriate manner. A qualified staff member is in the room and/ or a member of my family.

Submitted Feb. 19, 2022

I wish I could give him negative stars to lower his overall score, but do not go see or accept any kind of treatment from any doctor that makes you uncomfortable in any way. They are not God's. You are employing them and can definitely fire them.

Submitted Feb. 18, 2022

I saw Broadbent for a prenatal visit August 2018. Full details of what happened are in my google review. David Broadbent is inappropriate in his medical interactions with women. He should not be allowed to continue practicing. Please find a different OBGYN if you are looking for one.

Submitted Feb. 17, 2022

A very inappropriate gynecologist who uses his position for non-doctoral purposes.

Submitted Feb. 8, 2022

This doctor was the on call doctor when I went into labor with my 4th child. He and his nurse were horrific. In fact I wrote a letter to the hospital about how horrific they were.
First of all he did not do an episiotomy on me, he just let me rip and it was never repaired and I have problems because of it today. The labor was going well but then a nurse came in and told him that they needed him at another hospital so without any epideral he got out the forcepts and ripped me and my baby apart. I was in so much pain that I blacked out and had an out of body experience (I could hear screaming but did not feel like it was me). That's how bad the pain was. He injured my babies face and eye with the forcepts and he tore my vagina apart. I've never been the same since. Thankfully my baby made a full recovery. I did not need forcepts, I needed more time to deliver but he was in a hurry because they needed him at another hospital that he forced my delivery. This. man should be in jail. And so now, many years later, I am seeking a good GYN to repair the damage he did. My only regret is that I did not sue him.

Submitted Jan. 17, 2022