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Helen Nikolas, MD
(7 Reviews)
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16250 80th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477
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(7 Reviews)
Service
3.5 star average for Service
Environment
3 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Absolutely! I knew I was being cared for by an expert!
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
Absolutely not! I was never uncomfortable
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Definitely! They always call me back very quickly!
Did this provider seem well-trained and experienced?
Absolutely, they were an expert!
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Definitely, they make everyone feel equally respected and cared for
by anonymous xxx.xxx.142.146
January 03, 2014
Would you refer this provider to a family or friend?
Yes
Is this provider willing to pursue advice from other providers when necessary?
Absolutely! They aren't arrogant at all and are more than willing to pursue advice when necessary
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Among the best I have seen
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Yes, I've never had to worry about them missing any important information
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.240.30
November 06, 2013
I've gone to Southwest from the beginning of time. I've only had two complaints. The first, the long waits. If it were County, you'd probably die in the waiting room. The second, Helen Nikolas. Story: At one of my first ever gyno appts she was rude, brash, and just an awful person. After that appt, I always scheduled future appts around the other doctors' schedules, so I never had her again. On the upside, the staff has always been courteous, friendly, helpful and compassionate...especially the nurses.

Well, my complaints have changed a bit. I recently got pregnant. I called the office and they made an appt for me when I would be around 8 weeks. Naturally, the doctor that saw me was Nikolas. I don't know if this woman has a hard-on for me or what, but the minute she walked into the room, she looks at my boyfriend (whom I've been dating for years) and me and goes, "So this wasn't a planned pregnancy was it?”

That statement set the tone for my first ever OB appt. Again, she was rude, brash and extremely judgmental. From her 1970's outfit - to the spiteful look on her face (which never left), it was hard to look at her. The appt only got worse and the tears just kept on coming .. I am emotional you know. So I was tearing up because of how sad and uncomfortable I felt and she goes, "I need a mom right now, pull it together."

Additionally, Nickolas kicked my boot that was on the floor out of the way (still pisses me off) and didn't offer advice or what should have been, doctor talk in regards to the pregnancy, at all. After she felt my uterus she didn't even tell me how far along I felt. Before she left the room I had to ask her how far along I felt. She didn't order an ultrasound, so I guess I don't really even know if I'm pregnant? However the nurse said, "They always take the patient's word if a positive pregnancy test was taken. Chances are, you're pregnant." I find that very interesting.

Consequently, Nickolas never even told me when my due date was. This cold- hearted woman, obviously could careless about my pregnancy as a whole. I was extremely excited prior to the visit. I mean, come on, it's my first baby. We were scared, excited and walked in there wanting our questions answered. Well, we left the office (me in tears, of course), even more scared, defeated and had even more questions that went unanswered.

I spoke to a nurse after the doctor left. Nikolas was in my room for a total of 15 minutes, which I was told that your first OB appt takes a very long time because the doctor goes through EVERYTHING with a new mom. The nurse gave me all the information the doctor didn't, including my due date. I still don't have an ultrasound though.

My plan of attack: speaking to the office manager to see if there is a course of action to take where Nickolas will never be my OB. If they can’t do that, I will need to switch to a different practice. This was the worst experience of my life and I would never want a new mom or an existing mom to go through something like I did! Hell - being a new mom is scary enough, why would you want to see a doctor to scare you even more?

Oh yes, how could I forget. Nickolas even spoke to my boyfriend and told him that it's not necessary for the man to cut the umbilical cord, "That’s what you people pay me for."

Great doctor.
by Lou xxx.xxx.44.150
October 16, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
No, I left confused and frustrated
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.247.102
June 04, 2012
They went out of their way to make me feel special and respected, and were very sympathetic to my situation. I've never seen more kindness and empathy anywhere else. I love that they are always more than happy to answer my questions, and actually welcome questions. I've felt awkward at some other places I've visited when I've tried to ask a lot of questions, but not here. They always have an immediate answer for me when I call with a question. They would never try to get me to make an appointment unless I really needed one.
by sherry
January 30, 2012
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Yes
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Yes
by Anonymous
December 01, 2011
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
The wait wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
No, there weren't many to choose from
by Anonymous
October 06, 2011
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16250 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477