Jonathan Ralph, Plantation FL

I WOULDN’T RECOMMEND!
(THIS IS A LENGTHY REVIEW BUT DEFINITELY A NECESSARY READ)

I’m not sure why this office has ever gotten a good review HOWEVER, I respect the fact that every ones experience or expectations are different BUT I am here to share mine.

A lot of the times, it isn’t what you say, it’s how you say it. It isn’t what you do, it’s how you do it.

As a woman dealing with PCOS (which causes irregular periods, excessive weight fluctuations, miscarriages and hormone imbalances), I
expected more from an alleged Gyn/OBGYN.

Dr. Ralph is rude, he lacks compassion and my experience with him has been the worst I’ve ever had. I have never felt so degraded or received such unprofessional services in my life, not even from those in the -tough as steel- modeling industry.
(I am a plus size model)

For a person, such as myself, whom has had multiple miscarriages in the last 16 months as well as recent doctors and hospitals visits due to pelvic pain, painful spotting BUT lack there was of a menstrual cycle, WHILE MODELING AND DRIVING TRUCKS (I am also a CDL holder), imagine the weight gain and the stress that my body has gone through.

2 days after leaving a hospital specifically for women and children (Winnie Palmer in Orlando, FL) I was instructed to follow up with an OBGYN/Gyn for a D&C due to left over follicles which appeared to be from a previous “sac” as well as a build up on the cervix, from not having a menstrual cycle or minimum bleeding for over a year. Almost all Gynecologist in my area were booked until August or September due to everyone needing care, following the pandemic. After searching for a Gyn for almost an entire day, my sister referred me to her alternate Gyn since her primary Gyn doesn’t perform the necessary procedure.

I contacted Dr. Ralphs office, they had an open appointment for the following day. Imagine my gratitude! Though his office was 3 hours away, I happily accepted, packed a bag and left out at 5: 45am the next morning to be sure that I made my appointment on time.

I arrived at the office 20 minutes early, filled out the necessary paperwork, had a few complications with my insurance company ($300 a month for coverage BUT not all of what the office presumed I’d need, was covered) $200 OOP later, I assumed we were making progress, right? WRONG!

With 2 ultrasounds, one in hand in a disc and one through MyChart. Orlandohealth, which was printed off by the desk clerk Evelyn, respectable enough according to the “good doctor” he only goes by his own results.
So, one strip down, legs open, finger jabbing, pelvic pressing later, I was “too BIG” for a normal pelvic exam of which now he had to “rely on his office screening and tools” to draw his own conclusions.

Silent tears in the bathroom before the 3rd ultrasound in 1 month, afraid that something may be wrong beyond just PCOS (The lab examiner was very kind, I appreciate her for that)

DR. Ralph concluded that
“nothing is wrong” (but I haven’t had a period in over a year)
“you shouldn’t have pain” (but you see the build up and follicles beside that I DO have pain)
“you need to be in birth control because it would be tragic for you to have children” (but I want kids) “. Because you’ll only have more miscarriages and possible health issues because you’re too big” (but I’m here for a solution to it all)
“I don’t want to see you again” (but you’re accepting all patients)
“. Because I don’t deal with patients over 275 lbs or with a body mass of more than 30%” (but not everyone is skinny especially someone with my condition)
“here is one time prescription you need to take the pills for 10 days” (what happens afterwards?)
“. It’ll give you a period, not sure for how long or how much pain it’ll be” (but how can I work, on a truck, like that?)
“. Afterwards you will need a follow up ultrasound and if the follicles are still there you’ll need a D&C but I will not perform it” (so what about me?) ”

Excellent doctor. He delivered All 3 of my kids starting in 2014 by c-section. Wouldn't have chose any other doctor. The whole staff is very welcoming.

Definitely has soft hands but discriminates I have job insurance so when I called I gave my job insurance everything was all good I explained to them my situation and that I would be going for a third csection when I arrived at my appointment I gave them Medicare info things took a shift and because I have several kids and a skin disorder I was told by dr Ralph I’m sorry I can’t help you you are too risky how the hell if I gave birth to a full term baby and have no health issues he might as well said I have no walls due to having so many children my blk people my mamas with 2 or more csections or 6 kids stay away from this practice

This office staff is the most rudest personnel. The old lady in that office not sure if she is an MA or the office manager she is so rude, I have been there twice and I am definitely changing offices. Even to schedule an appointment they are rude, just trying to get a script changed from screening to diagnostics was a hassle.

Dr. Ralph truly has the softest hands and the personality to boot. He and the staff are very personable and get your business taken care of. Both he and Dr. Wahid are the best! They each delivered one of my last 2 children, God bless them.

This is the absolute worst experience I have EVER had! As a first time mother to be, I expected a great experience with this pregnancy and doctors appointments. Dr Ralph and his nurse have no bedside manner. He stereotypes his Medicaid patients and makes rude comments. I would not recommend this doctor or practice to my worst enemy.

I see the female doctor in this office usually however, due to an emergency situation the female doctor wasn’t in and I had to see Dr Ralph. What a nice and informative doctor I wasn’t sure how comfortable I would be seeing a male doctor but he made me feel very at ease. He took care of my problem and I had relief by the evening of my problem. I would HIGHLY recommend this office!

Dr. Ralph is a very nice doctor and is knowledgeable. But his nurse Barbara is just completely awful, she has terrible bedside manners and acts like she is more of the MD than the nurse she is. I have never in my life came across an individual in the medical industry that over steps their boundaries as much as she has while I’ve attended this practice. She is very rude and unprofessional. With that being said I wouldn’t recommend anyone attending this practice on the count of her assisting in treating patients. She needs a lesson on customer satisfaction.

The doctor Ralph was so caring with my girlfriend, he was perfect and so it was his nurse. I absolutely recommend this place.

I’ve Been Going To Dr. Ralph for 3 years and this year would’ve been my 4th. I called yesterday to set an appointment I get a call today from barb telling me I’m to high risk and he can’t see me. Since when doctors turn you down for being high risk? I’m very bothered and disappointed. It shouldn’t matter the size or if a mother is high risk it’s your damn job to accept whomever.

Dr Ralph is a very nice and knowledgeable doctor. I moved out of the area and I'm attempting to a copy of my medical records which can only be done via fax. No email and it takes 3 days to get your records. Seriously, how do you run a practice in 2020 with fax machines and 3 days to gather records. It's really time to get with technology. I would wonder if the office isn't modernized are the doctors keeping up with modern medicine.

At first I was a little bit nervous because of the reviews I seen, but I was like I am going to try him anyway. Best decision I made! He is very informative, efficient, professional, on time, the wait is never long! I am happy I went with my gut feeling rather than reading these reviews

His surgery changed my life! When other doctors had said there was nothing they could do, learned that there's NO substitute for experience. And he visited every day during my hospital stay-THANK YOU, Dr. Ralph!

Do not bring your child here! This doctor performed a botched circumcision on my son who will now require additional surgery. Office staff was extremely arrogant about the process and any questions we asked. I don’t leave reviews and this has prompted me to. I would give zero stars if possible. Time to retire Ralph!

Dr. Ralph and his staff are wonderful, as a first time Mom, my experience at his office and his care at the hospital was exceptional. I'm grateful to have met him.

This place is god awful. If I could give 0 stars I would. We had an appointment for our newborn baby at 1: 30 and it took almost an hour for us to be called back in after asking the nurses several times for an estimated time that they said they couldn't give. They told us our son couldn't eat for two hours prior to the procedure and it ended up be over 4 hours before he ate because of this awful place.