VA chose this doctor for me. She hasn't treated me directly. Her office doesn't have a working phone system, per the VA. The billing coordinator who works from home called to verify my insurance, but no appointment calls within a week, no one calls back, so when they aren't able to help immediately, the office just tells you to call back. That's the craziest system I've ever heard of, and would definitely increase stress during pregnancy, as well as the no caring attitude from the staff (and likely the doctors is why their behavior is tolerated) I read reviews and transferred care before I had to experience the doctor directly. I hope you can too!

Submitted April 14, 2023

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I was referred to Dr. Byrkit by an emergency physician. I didn't read any reviews about her before going because I was in terrible pain. It turned out horrible. She asked too much questions about my privacy without treating my symptoms. She became skeptical and wasn't satisfied with any answers I gave her. The first day I saw her after ER visit, her tech did an ultrasound on me. Dr. Byrkit didn't give me any diagnosis or treatment plan. She told me come back two days after for follow-up appointment. Again, she ordered another ultrasound without any diagnosis. All she said was she really wanted to do an exploratory surgery on me to see what was going wrong in my body. And that was freaking me out. I decided to stop going to see her while looking for another OB/GYN. Meanwhile, my friend told me to see my family physician before seeing anyone else again. And I was glad that I did. She finally diagnosed me with endometriosis.

Now I have to pay all of my medical bills for Dr. Byrkit without getting treated by her. The DMH hospital and Emergency Physician office offered 70% financial aid. But her office doesn't offer any of those help. When I called to her office to pay my bills, her staff was rude and talked to me with attitude.

One of my client has a daughter who went to see her during pregnancy. She turned out didn't like her. She said Byrkit wasn't approachable to patients. My friend's sister who had endometriosis also didn't like her.

Make sure you read all the reviews before going to see her. You don't want to spend money out of your pocket without getting anything back

Submitted Jan. 13, 2021

I just loved how dr. byrkit took absolutely great care of me while I was receiving care by her. She was very caring, conscious and informative about my situation. I would definitely recommend her as a ob gyn! A big THANKS and 👍 to you!😃

Submitted Sept. 28, 2016

Dr. Byrkit is not personable in no way whatsoever and has absolutely no bedside manners! No thank you!

Submitted Dec. 11, 2014

Dr. Byrkit was my doctor for about ten years until I moved out of Illinois. She is one of the best doctors I ever had and will not find a more competent doctor than her.

Submitted April 5, 2014

This was my first initial visit to her office. Dr.Brykit was not very personable. Her has no beside manners. I will not be returning to her office.

Submitted Nov. 11, 2013

For me, it just did go well from the beginning and I will not be returning.

Submitted Aug. 29, 2013

Dr. Byrket is a great doctor. She has had a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable. Even when she is very busy, she takes the time to listen to you and explain everything. I would highly recommend this doctor.m

Submitted Nov. 28, 2011

Terrible doctor! Continuously made me come back for invasive procedures and couldn't explain why. When I went to a specialist for a 2nd oppinion they told me if I would have kept going back I would have probably had a lot of trouble giving birth later in life.

Submitted Aug. 10, 2011

Gretchen is the absolute best doctor I've ever had. I've seen her for four years and through the birth of my first son. I'm now pregnant with my second. I have never felt so comfortable and taken care of!!!

Submitted Nov. 13, 2009