Engler & Kartha PLLC 15265 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195

"Update Attempting to get my medical records from the office. When I called to ask how to go about it ,Kartha came on the line. She immediately has an attitude, and when I told her how upset I was that she dropped me without notice and that it hurt, she wouldn't explain anything. She immediately cuts me off, starts yelling and calling me a liar. She then tells me she doesn't have time for this and hung up. Yet she had the time to come on the phone and call me a liar. I called back, and the rude receptionist from before brought up this review and said she was not rude. It was my opinion that she was rude but she insisted that I didn't know what I was talking about. I told her I wasn't interested in being gas lit and that I would just like medical records. She then hung up on me. Tried calling back, and they didn't answer and/or kept hanging up. They then called me back two days later telling me that I could come pick up my records, but I had to pay for them. I asked another lady who worked there, if there was going to be a charge and she said no. So it seems like Kartha enjoys playing games. I felt like I was dealing with mean girls in high school. It's so ridiculous. Kartha also confirmed that Henry Ford was not a good hospital for formula feeding mothers. So she knowing delivers at a hospital that doesn't have a babies best interest. Summary: Patient abandonment and lets religious views cloud her judgement. Confidential, it is not the office's strong suit. I have been going to Dr. Kartha for 12+ years. Her reputation for being a good doctor pushed me through uncomfortable moments brought on by her awkward bedside manner. I had my first child at Henry Ford Wyandotte - the only hospital Dr. Kartha will use for delivery. Dr. Kartha was the only good experience we had here. The rest of the visit was horrible. My child wasn't getting enough milk and as I would find out, HF is a breast is best hospital they ignored/withheld formula and information on questions we had. Not Dr. Kartha's fault, other than her commitment to only deliver out of a horrible hospital but, no wonder she made a comment (paraphrasing here) about how I need to be persistent about advocating for the health of my child. When I discovered I was pregnant with my second child I wished to go with Dr. Kartha as I trust her intuition but, this experience paired with hearing that nurses here have "racist days" (whatever that means), baptize babies without parents consent, and protested against the covid vaccine mandate made me call her office and ask for another hospital. I was informed Kartha has a money contract with HF. She would only deliver out of HF. So I asked if she would allow a doula to advocate for my child and myself. The receptionist rudely said no and that she's a private practice so she can "do what she wants." I was a little taken back by the tone but understood as her business, her rules. Since Kartha would not allow a doula and could not use a different hospital I was forced to seek out a different doctor for the duration of my second pregnancy. I gave birth in January 2022. I recently received a notice in the mail for my annual check up from Dr. Kartha. I made an appointment and secured time off work. The next day I got a phone call from a woman in her office rudely telling me I'm no longer welcomed. The woman was so vague and I was trying to understand why but she only became more rude. I can not say I'm surprised by this as I've experienced it before and 90% of their reviews site the rude front desk staff. After a more than 12 year relationship, Kartha broke up with me and couldn't even call me herself. I do not recommend wasting your time with this doctor or her rude staff."

"Love these 2 doctors very professional always explain everything just a pleasure to deal with. Been with their office for 14 years"

"Dr. Engler is a great Doctor. She is very caring and understanding. She takes her time to talk to you and makes sure you are comfortable. She also tells you what she is going to do before she does anything. Kudos to Dr. Engler"

"Dr Kartha is a great doctor - always respectful, thoughtful, and caring. She delivered both of my babies and I am happy to follow up with maintenance care for myself with them for the past 18 years, along with several of my friends, family, and co-workers."

"When preparing for the birth of our first baby, we were told that creating a birth plan and discussing it with your doctor was a wise thing to do. When we began talking about this with Dr. Kartha, we were essentially reprimanded for having the audacity to "tell them how to do their job. Would you tell an electrician how to wire your house?" Dr. Engler joined this conversation with the same utter lack of empathy. After being talked down to in an incredibly rude and insensitive manner, both doctors told us to find someone else to handle our case. We were first time parents and 8 1/2 months along. We never claimed or acted like know-it-alls. We were just trying to do our best. After being abandoned, they charged us $50 for the release of our records so we could find a new doctor. Drs. Engler and Kartha are both despicable human beings and negligent doctors. Do not put your health in their hands."