Allison N. Walsh's Online Review Report Card

I went to Dr. Walsh earlier this year when I was trying to find a new gyno. Like others, I had a long wait time. Her office was also very old. Dr. Walsh herself was a horrible, stubborn gyno and problematic in her approach to endometriosis. Within just seconds of knowing me as this was my 1st appointment, Dr. Walsh strongly suggested that I should really go on Lupron or Orlissa to control my endometriosis. The problem is, Dr. Walsh barely knew my history--I wasn't really struggling with that much pain, and she hadn't even seen my notes from my prior surgery. Furthermore, I've already received advice from a past gyno that those medicines should not be used for the most part and that I didn't need them. When I expressed my concerns, Dr. Walsh did not listen and insisted it was needed. She swore that all her patients with endo who had the type of surgery I did had their full pain return within 6 months to 1 year and said I would be the same way. My own surgeon, who is a specialist, didn't even make such definitive statements because you can't! Dr. Walsh had no evidence to make these claims, and she must be a horrible surgeon for endo that her patients are in so much pain again so quickly. I knew I would never trust her with my body and immediately decided she wasn't right for me. I'm still not struggling with pain over a year later and am on no medications. All in all, Dr. Walsh was the worst gyno I've ever gone to, and I worry for how she treats her other patients with endo. She uses outdated info and pushes for strong medications without the backing to be so confident they will help. Her advice literally would have caused dangerous side effects for me for absolutely no reason and she's part of a larger problem of mistreatment of endo patients by gynecologists. So happy I left but sad I ever wasted my time in her office.

I absolutely love Dr Allison Walsh and she has been my provider over the last 8 years. She is impressive and has a fantastic bedside manner and helps make me comfortable. I hope to be with her for many many more years!

I used to go to Allison Walsh because my mom recommended her. I got the implant and boy do I wish I hadn’t gotten it from her. I went to get it removed today by my NEW gynecologist, and she and another doctor both said Allison Walsh placed it way too deep in my arm. As I quote “She just jammed it into your arm.” Now I have to get intensive surgery to get it removed, and am left with horrible scarring due to them trying to removed her “work”. My new gynecologist has never struggled with removing an implant in the 7 YEARS she’s been doing her work. That really says something about how badly it was inserted. Walsh was also not sympathetic about anything I brought up, and simply would push it off onto the fact I had gained some weight. Saying belittling comments, She and her staff made me extremely insecure about how much I weighed, and I was only 150 pounds. I still struggle with their rude comments to this day at the age of 20. I WAS 16-17 YEARS OLD. WHAT DOCTOR SAYS THINGS LIKE THAT TO A CHILD. I would not recommend going to her as I’ve seen many reviews about how careless her staff is. I would have to agree, they are all extremely rude, cold, and careless. I found a new gynecologist simply because I was terrified of what Walsh and her team would have to say about me. Save yourself the trouble and trauma especially if you’re a bigger girl and do not go here.

I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Walsh. She is very smart, very knowledgeable in her field, and has a great sense of humor that she used to create a sense of trust and ease. She spent a lot of time with me and I never felt rushed. She was warm and approachable. I have 100% confidence in her as a medical provider. I can’t remember the last time I felt that way about a care provider in any field.

Dr. Walsh, while I’m sure a very competent doctor, didn’t create an environment of open dialogue and trust. I left with more questions than I entered with and felt judged to be honest. From the reviews, it seems like a lot of patients love her, so maybe it’s just me, but I’ll be looking for a new provider.

So I was reading the reviews and felt compelled to share my own opinion. and this is actually the first time ever writing a review. about anything. I understand we are all very different humans and some of us wish to be babied or coddled, and if you want that then dont go to Dr. Walsh. She puts it out there bluntly, truthfully and in an educated fashion. She is not there to be your gal friend, she is your doctor. I started seeing her mother, Barbara when I was 15 years old. I started seeing Allison when she joined the practice. They are incredibly smart women and I truly feel they are giving you the best advice and information! I have not been successful in getting pregnant, but AW is not giving up on me. She has referred me to a surgeon for my endo, referred me to Vios for my fertility issues and offered me to bring my husband next time I come so she can explain what is happening with why we havent been successful and what our options are. I have a feeling we will not love what our next steps are, but I trust that she is guiding us in the right and most successful direction. She is EXCELLENT!

I moved here from out of state and needed a new doctor. I had my first appointment with Alison Walsh and found her to be incredibly rude, and insensitive. Like most people, I find going in for this type of appointment stressful. I had never met her and had some anxiety about how the appointment would go. I waited in the waiting room forty minutes past my appointment time. I was understanding of this because i know things happen in that line of work. I was placed in a room. She walked in and i was surprised she didn’t smile or even try to seem welcoming knowing i was a new patient. She asked me some questions. About the fourth question in, she asked if i had mammograms at my last ob Gyn. I said no. She gasped out loud (I’m 40). I had never been told to get a mammogram. She asked me about my PCOS. I explained that it was mostly under control but that i struggle with my weight. She rolled her eyes and sighed when I told her I was walking long distances daily for exercise. She cut me off and said “that’s not exercise.” Never mind , the fact I’ve had four foot surgeries, one just two months before meeting this woman. I knew I wasn’t coming back at that moment. I wouldn’t want this woman anywhere near me in a serious situation, let alone an exam. The office has called me twice to get me to schedule another appointment. I’ve told them twice that my appointment didn’t go well and I had found another doctor. I don’t need a bubbly, happy go lucky doctor. What I do need is one that’s friendly and that I can feel comfortable with.

Dr. Walsh is one of the best, most empathetic doctors I have ever had. She listens to me and HEARS what I am saying and what my needs are. Her medical skills are fantastic! I recommend her to my friends and clients.

I really wanted to like Dr Walsh. It was very apparent that her style did not match what I needed. She is very technical and intelligent, but that doesn’t exactly give comfort when you have concerns. Things went downhill quickly in 2020. The office sat on test results for one week that I was anxiously waiting for and they never called me about them. I had to call to get them. I was not given a fair warning about her being on leave for a month and she basically told me I was on my own until she got back. This was two weeks beforehand. I was charged a late fee on a bill that I had not been invoiced on the month before. One of the last times I was there I saw the nurse I had just worked with and an office employee giggling and gossiping while obviously looking at my chart. They both jumped when they saw I was still there looking at them! The one person who showed me any ounce of comfort and understanding was the nurse practitioner. I wish I could have just made appointments with her!

I haven’t been to an OB in five years due to a bad experience. Dr. Walsh is kind and very informative. She made me feel at ease and actually gave me hope that my PCOS could be managed. I would r recommend her to anyone.