March 25,2026 at 1:10 PM, I had an appointment with a doctor named Dan, and I left feeling extremely uncomfortable and disrespected.
As a 23-year-old first-time mom, this experience was disappointing and honestly unacceptable. When he walked into the room, there was no greeting no “hello,” no introduction. He immediately asked if I was taking aspirin, and when I said no, he responded by saying he would prescribe it “since you are obese.” The comment itself wasn’t what upset me I’m fully aware of my body but the way it was delivered, in front of my husband and two nurses, was incredibly unprofessional and belittling.
When I looked at my husband in shock, the doctor said, “don’t look at me like that,” which only made the situation worse. I felt dismissed and uncomfortable the entire time. When I asked why I keep being rotated between different doctors, his response was brief and dismissive, simply stating scheduling differences and that he delivers on Thursdays. I even said, “well now I know not to deliver on a Thursday,” because I genuinely do not feel comfortable being under his care.
Pregnancy is already a vulnerable time, especially as a first-time mom. We deserve respect, kindness, and professionalism from the people entrusted with our care. This experience did not reflect that at all.
I want to be clear I’m not offended by medical advice. I am, however, deeply disappointed in how I was treated. No patient should feel belittled or uncomfortable during such an important time in their life.
This doctor will not be involved in my care moving forward. I as well will be confronting this situation in person, due to lack of communication from this company.
— Sophia Arredondo
More
Sophia A. | Mar 31, 2026