Ratings for Dr. Joseph A. Walsh

4
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr Walsh is honest to a fault, but he tells me things I really need to hear and that other docs have brushed over. His attitude is that he and I are a team, and we each have to do our share to be healthy. He respects my time, both in the office and also at home, since he always trys to accomodate the treatment plan to my real life. I had diabetes prior to pregnancy, and whereas every conversation with a doctor made me more nervous, he was reassuring when reassurance was more appropriate. If you are looking for a doctor to "manage" you, I suspect he wouldn't be the doctor for you. I was searching for someone who would work WITH me, and I feel healthy and more3 in control.

Submitted Jan. 8, 2010

2
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
2
Knowledge

I went to see Dr. Walsh because I thought I miscarried. He never did a physical exam on me, just asked a few questions and told me to "pretend I was pregnant for the next month". He barely looked me in the eye when speaking with me. The whole "exam" took about 5 minutes. My husband and I ended up going to a different hospital, a doctor did a physical exam and ultra sound and found out the baby was fine.

Submitted June 11, 2009

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I agree that Dr. Walsh doesn't have much of a bed side manner but he is an AWESOME doctor. I saw him after delivering my 1st child 4 months early. He was blunt and concerned about a high risk pregnancy. He made a pact with me that we would never 2nd guess the course of treatment with #2. He was up on his research and was constantly spouting off stats. I saw him more often than a normal pregnant woman due to being high risk. I was very happy he delivered my 2nd child. His competence and clinical attitude instilled much confidence in me and my husband. (My previous OB was the opposite - great talker in the office but showed no compassion when she told me there was no hope for my 1st child and left the room. She FAILED to inform me about the stats). So I'll take an knowledgeable doctor like Dr. Walsh anyday over one who won't stand by you when things get rough.

Submitted May 27, 2009

4
Staff
3
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Went to see him with complaint of back ache and pain in lower left side, stomach bloating etc. He told me that losing weight would cure all my problems. I left and lost 30 pounds, only to continue to have the same pain. Saw another MD a few months later and was DXed with Ovarian cancer which would have been evident on my visit with Walsh. I would never recommend him to anyone under these circumstances.

Submitted Oct. 31, 2008

5
Staff
3
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Did not care for him. Breezed in and out and seemed rather stressed. Did not answer my questions adequately. I would not recommend him.

Submitted Aug. 21, 2008

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Great experience. Honest and explained everything in terms I could understand. Really cleared a lot of things up!

Submitted July 31, 2008

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

This Dr. was very rushed and very brusque, bordering on rudeness. Blew off some serious concerns from my referring physician and I left with no answers. Felt as if if he had about 12 seconds to spend with me. Told me the answer to everything was to lose weight, although I am not overweight..... I am surprised that a practice billing itself at the "Women's Health Center," would have such a insensitive MD working for them. I will never go back there and would definitely not recommend him to anyone looking for a caring knowledgable Dr. My reg MD is furious and apologized for referring me there. I'm out a $45 co pay and now need to see another GYN to address my concerns as he did nothing.

Submitted June 18, 2008


Dr. Joseph A. Walsh's Credentials

Education

  • Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 19107 (Grad. 1979)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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