Baptist Obstetrics and Gynecology (Fleming Island)

"I did write a review just after my visit to Dr. Hill, but it has been obviously deleted. I had an appointment with Dr. Hill, December 21, 2023, to discuss with her having my remaining ovary prophylactically removed as I am in menopause. I am in perfect health, my only issue being Thalassemia Beta Minor (chronic anemia) which does not require treatment. I am not overweight and have been a distance runner for nearly thirty years. I was there just for a consult which I did say to the nurse. Dr. Hill performed an exam anyway, she stated she needed to find reason to give the insurance to take out my ovary. During the exam I suddenly felt a horrible pain and found myself screaming, at first I didn't even realize I was screaming because the pain was so intense. I was grabbing for my stomach trying to stop whatever it was that was causing the pain. Dr. Hill stated, "oh your uterus is coming out with the speculum, you're going to need to move your hands from your stomach." It took quite a bit for me to recover myself. When I sat up, Dr. Hill told me, "Well looks like we'll be doing a complete hysterectomy." I didn't say much, stunned to silence, I didn't have anything wrong with me when I went in; and now a complete hysterectomy? And how did this happen, my uterus was pulled out? I did not want a hysterectomy. I did tell her that my daughter had a hysterectomy when she was young due to severe endometriosis and since had two prolapses; so asked wouldn't the same happen to me. Dr. Hill told me no because she would pull everything up high. I know now that is not true, since doing research, hysterectomy is a major cause of prolapse. Dr. Hill left the room so that I could dress. I wasn't really thinking, my mind was clouded. She came back in to hand me the paperwork for a hysterectomy, never discussed options such as repair or partial; just that's it you're having a complete hysterectomy. Also she stated that she will put me on blood thinners three days previous. I told her, I can't go on blood thinners, ever, I have Thalassemia. She said they are needed to prevent blood clots, so I again stressed I can never be put on blood thinners; apparently, she hadn't reviewed my charts. It still hadn't hit me; I left the office joking. Not until I got to the elevator and phoned my husband to tell him I would need a hysterectomy did his reaction startle me back to reality. He was shocked, he asked what on earth I was talking about, asked what happened, almost hollering that I had nothing wrong with me when I went to the office just for a consult. I must have been in a shock myself. For the next couple of days, I tried to justify it in my mind. Tried to deal with it but determined I will not have a complete hysterectomy. It actually wasn't until the request for a review popped up on my email that the absolute anger and astonishment at what she had done to me came alive full force. I am unable to run, I have a constant pain in my lower abdomen, trouble using the bathroom, and obvious protrusion. I am so angry. I wish that I had never gone to Dr. Hill, I wish it so much. I have put in call after call to my insurance, sent from one person to the next with no help. I know if I go to another Dr. and explain how this happened, I won't get help; they all stick together. I am taking a photo of this review to prove I posted it, since my first one was removed. Actually, I have proof the first review was removed, most likely it was turned into the review that has a Devil meme with the tittle, "Nothing there." On 12/26 I received a call from the office manager stating that she had seen my review and wished to "go over and see exactly what happened..." that message went to text; I have that text. I did call back, not knowing it was the office manager from Dr. Hill, I thought it was Baptist reaching out to help me. I spoke with the person who had left the voice mail, told her the entire story, after which she asked, "So do you still want Dr. Hill to perform the operation?" It was then I realized to whom I was speaking."

"I absolutely LOVE Dr. Hill and her staff. I can say that Dr. Hill treated me with the utmost importance and was genuinely concerned about my care and prognosis. I had to have a hysterectomy and the experience from diagnosis to my last follow up appointment was so smooth. Dr. Hill and her staff took such great care of me. They respond to your questions quickly and never leave you worrying about anything. I can not praise Dr. Hill and office staff enough. She is a Godsend and I have never felt as good as I do now, post procedure. I am grateful that I was referred to her office and she helped me get my life back on track. Dr. Hill in my opinion is the BEST in the Baptist Network."

"Cannot say enough good stuff about this facility! Dr. Hill, Jen, Brittany & all other office staff are absolutely amazing!"