Gretchen Palmer, WHNP 5625 Eiger Road, Austin, TX 78735

"NP Palmer was really great. She listened and helped me. We will see what happens after testing"

"Gretchen Palmer seemed like someone I’d known for a long time even though that was the first time we’d met. It was a very comfortable appt. She was thorough."

"I normally go to a different person in this OBGYN clinic, but they weren’t available for a few months so I agreed to an appt with Gretchen. After having three normal Pap smears for the past few years, I was not interested in having another one. The recommendation is 1 every 3 years if you’re receiving normal results. I made this known to both the nurse who checked me in for my wellness women’s visit, as well as confirmed it with Gretchen during the first few minutes of our visit. I was CLEAR that I did not want one. Without going into too many details, Gretchen quickly performed a Pap smear on me within 2-3 minutes after I confirmed that I DID NOT want one. I thought she was just doing an examination *down there* as she didn’t preface what she was doing. The only moment that she said what she was doing was after asking me if I normally bleed after Pap smears. The only apology I received was her saying, “Sorry, I just get so in the routine of doing pap smears during these visits”. Only 2-3 minutes passed from her confirming with me that I DID NOT WANT one from when she quickly performed one. Then we spent another few minutes after with her suggesting that we just throw it away, and me saying that she should send it off for testing because it had already been done (I didn’t want it done in the first place— but if it’s been done, at least let it not be in vain). So unbelievably awkward. I’m in my late 20s and I’ve never had a doctor’s appointment where the doc/nurse so blatantly disregarded my preferences and requests. I honestly felt violated walking out of the clinic. Getting a yearly women’s checkup is already a vulnerable appointment; having a NP that just viewed me as another appointment and not as a person who is worth listening to made it horrible experience. The appointment also felt very rushed, with Gretchen asking me about if there was anything else I’d like to chat about when she was about to open the door. I will never be returning to this clinic, and I’d strongly recommend you to avoid this NP if you like being listened to and valued as a patient."

"Gretchen is fantastic! I wouldn’t see anyone else. I honestly feel like she has my best interest at heart which makes me feel cared for and safe…the way a true health professional should."

"I've been seeing Gretchen for the last 2 years she has been beyond phenomenal with my care, she's very consistent & very thorough. I absolutely love seeing her and have referred all of my co workers to visit her for their women needs. She goes the extra mile to make sure your needs are met. Thank you Gretchen for all you do! See you again soon :)"