Christos Ballas, MD

Christos Ballas, MD
Womenscare Center 688A Poole Rd Ste A, Ballas Constantini Ob/Gyn Westminster, MD 21157
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Christos Ballas, MD

Christos Ballas, MD practices as an OBGYN in Westminster, MD.Christos Ballas, MD graduated from Univ Auto De Guadalajara, Fac De Med, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Primary Specialty

OBGYN

Education Univ Auto De Guadalajara, Fac De Med, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Training Maryland Gen Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Services Christos Ballas, MD offers OBGYN services in Westminster, MD at 688A Poole Rd Ste A, Ballas Constantini Ob/Gyn, Westminster, MD 21157. Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OBGYN) specialize in female reproductive health issues as well as gynecological health issues.

To learn more about OBGYN services, or to make an appointment with Womenscare Center in Westminster, MD, please call (410) 848-4664.
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Recent Reviews
I used this office two times, the first time was during my first pregnancy. I had no complications or health issues, and when I had not gone into labor after my "due date" I was coerced into an induction for no other reason than convenience. At the time I was given information about potential risks of being post-due without anyone ever explaining not only that I had no symptoms of these risks, but that induction carries its own risks. Long story short, I had a horrible induced labor with a nightmare of a doctor who is no longer with this practice. It ended in an even more unnecessary C-section and a long, hard future of fighting for VBAC options. I went back to the office with my 3rd child, 2nd VBAC, only because I had had decent experiences with the other partners and I had gotten a good response when I questioned them regarding VBAC. One of the doctors constantly made recommendations to me for procedures I didn't need, limited the information he presented in order to avoid my asking questions, and even smirked at my birth plan and handed it back to me without adding a copy to my record. Being that I was once again past my due date, he immediately began suggesting induction, even though VBAC's carry a much higher risk of uterine rupture when given stimulatory drugs to induce labor. I denied, and he sent me for fetal monitoring only to find out that I was already having contractions. Even with this new information and no sign of risks or complications, another partner STILL suggested administering Pitocin to get things going. Thank god I was strong enough to decline. The OB that attended my birth was not at all helpful, she basically showed up to make sure I was constantly tethered to the fetal monitor, and because I wasn't allowed to get out of the bed as a VBAC, I was in extreme pain. I allowed medication only because I was exhausted from the pain of being stuck in one position. The drugs made me nearly incoherent, very frightening, and when the OB decided the baby was in a good position for pushing she grouped nurses on either side of me to hold my legs in the air while I was flat on my back. It was a painful and terrifying experience, one I would never repeat, so my advice is if you want a birth that is not full of intervention, dehumanization and that doesn't leave you feeling victimized, DON'T USE THIS OFFICE.
by VBACmama xxx.xxx.144.210
April 01, 2012
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Did you think that this provider was thorough with you during your appointment?
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Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Yes
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Mostly
Does this provider answer the phone in a reasonable time when you call?
Definitely
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.12.247
October 15, 2014
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Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes, extremely spacious
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Yes! I was amazed at how clean it was!
Was this provider's office too loud?
Not at all, it was very peaceful and quiet
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.10.250
November 05, 2012
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