Dr. Elbourne stressed that he treats each patient as an individual, and that he doesn't just expect everyone to fit an expected mold. He is knowledgeable in the use of bioidentical hormones, saliva hormone testing, and many other things that would have changed my life for the better a long time ago if my previous doctors had known. I appreciate his kindness and his willingness to stick with me to help me find the answers I need. He took time with me, was non judgmental, easy to communicate with, and answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed. I appreciate him because it is so hard to find a doctor like him who is as good with people as he is with medicine. {Regarding the other review on him, having had 2 babies myself delivered by several other ob/gyn's, I know the heartbeat really is "hard to hear" at 9 weeks, and that other docs would say the same. I don't think Dr. Elbourne was being misleading on that one.}