Sentara East Market Street Health Center's Online Review Report Card

BEWARE!! They will discriminate against you if you are pregnant! If you are pregnant and experiencing a simple illness aka UTI, yeast infection, the typical things a pregnant woman goes through, they will refuse to see you! They say get an appointment with your OBGYN, I can’t get an appointment all the time with them especially when they are UVA. Sentra said go to the ER bc they won’t see me for something simple. So I might as well make the ER my primary care doctor. I made an appointment earlier for 11:20 and as soon as they looked on MyChart that I was pregnant they refused to see me. I don’t have a high risk pregnancy and they have all my information. I went there before for morning sickness and a uti and refused to treat me and sent me home. They discriminate against pregnant women with simple easy to treat conditions!

Dr. Lidiya has displayed a shocking disregard for patient care, prioritizing her own emotions over facts and logic. She abruptly subjected me to now six days of abrupt cold turkey withdrawal without my necessary medication, despite my full compliance with all requirements for stability, peace, and health. This callous act highlights her complete disregard for human life. Furthermore, her dismissive suggestion to go to the ER if my withdrawal symptoms are that unbearable is not both heartless and unacceptable; it is a flagrant display of disregard for human life and well-being. Her emotional biased decision disregards the well-documented risks of withdrawal, including the potential for death. As a medical professional, Dr. Lidiya should understand that abruptly discontinuing long-term medication, especially for someone who is new to the area and in need of a primary care physician, can have severe consequences. This raises concerns about her willingness to jeopardize patient health for personal feelings. As a respected business owner actively involved in the community, I entrusted Sentara as a reputable healthcare facility to support me in maintaining my health. However, Dr. Lidiya's actions has shattered that trust. This feels less like a doctor-patient relationship and more like a power trip, driven by personal animosity. I strongly caution against entrusting your life, care, and voice to a doctor who is more interested in asserting authority than in collaborating with you to ensure your ongoing stability, healthcare, and well-being. As a patient, I deserve to be treated with compassion, empathy, and respect. However, Dr. Lidiya's response completely lacks any shred of these essential qualities. To dismiss my suffering and suggest that I go to the emergency room as if I am merely an inconvenience or a bother is beyond comprehension. It is as if she devalues my existence as a human being, reducing me to a mere statistic or a problem to be shuffled off elsewhere. Dr. Lidiya's actions constitute clear medical malpractice, as she exposed me to cold turkey withdrawal without any treatment plan, medical supervision, or care. Another provider confirmed the inadequacy of this approach and emphasized the importance of developing a gradual discontinuation plan. The fact that another patient faced a similar ordeal of medical malpractice but received the necessary medication further exposes Dr. Lidiya's biased and heartless nature. Her denial to prescribe the medication I have relied on since the age of 17 is unjustifiable and distressing. Dr. Lidiya's employment by Sentara, despite her prioritization of personal needs over patient care, is deeply disappointing and shocking. I strongly advise against seeking care from Dr. Lidiya, as she poses a significant threat to well-being. A healthcare professional should demonstrate compassion, empathy, and respect. Dr. Lidiya's response lacks these essential qualities, dismissing my suffering and suggesting that I go to the ER as if I am an inconvenience. This indifference contradicts the expectations we have of healthcare professionals who bear the responsibility of preserving and improving individual health. The dismissive and dehumanizing suggestion to go to the ER reflects an alarming lack of empathy and a complete failure to fulfill the responsibilities of her profession thus I urge caution when considering a doctor who displays such alarming indifference and callousness. No patient should endure such callousness and indifference during their time of vulnerability. Dr. Lidiya's response is utterly unacceptable, reflecting a complete lack of regard for the sanctity of human life and her oath as a healthcare provider. This behavior represents a grievous violation of ethical standards that should guide medical professionals. Seeking legal action to hold her and Sentara accountable and pursue justice is warranted. Our health and well-being deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion, qualities that Dr. Lidiya has clearly shown herself to be lacking.

Dr. Gutnikova and her nurse Jane are very professional and knowledgeable. Always take time to listen and explain things. Dr. Gutnikova is very intelligent and well educated doctor. She knows about knew medications and procedures. Explains everything in the way that is easy to understand. Recommended 💯!

I go and see Lydia Gutnikova who is Dr.Assistaint.she is not very Good at patient care and very rude When pharmacy calls because need refills on prescription she doesn't fax them to pharmacy they have to send 3 or 4 times before she sends the refill to pharmacy to fill and patients run out of medication she is not very good to be caring for people she is in wrong job

absolutely love Dr.Ehtesham! i’ve never had a family doctor that i felt who i could trust their opinion & diagnosis. he is amazing & very thorough. hands down the best doctor i have EVER seen

Saying this as a sentara nurse myself- DO NOT GO HERE!! The doctor that took my health history cut me off dictating his notes almost every time I answered one of his questions. I knew to say “no, listen to me,” but that’s how hcps miss important information about your health. Just really unprofessional and impersonal. !!!! Besides that, the nurse who gave my vaccines neglected to do her three checks and came close to giving me the wrong one. Luckily, I read the syringe and questioned what she was giving me before she gave me the wrong vaccine. Afterwards though she just brushed it off and said “haha sorry, I need another cup of coffee.” !!!! I wouldn’t trust this office at all. P.s. always double check what meds you’re being given!

impossible to reach Sentara by phone

I see physical therapist, Linda Larson, @ Sentera E. Market St. Health Center. I super love her for my physical therapist, dealing with cording/possibility of lymphedema! She is smart, sharp, caring, and an amazing physical therapist! In fact, she is, I dare say, the best physical therapist! Happy Spring and Easter to all! :)

Extremely kind and patient staff. Dr. Ehtesham is also very patient and listens intently. He does not rush and is the first doctor to ask me how else he can help me at the end of a visit. I am grateful for his empathic style and attentive nature; something that I haven't always experienced with medical professionals. Thank you all.

I have been a patient here for a few years, I have always been treated well by the staff. The doctors and nurses are willing to help and provide good advise and useful solutions.