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Eric Pulsfus, MD
OBGyn Associates of St. Augustine
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300 Health Park Blvd., Suite 3002 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
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Eric Pulsfus, MD

Eric Pulsfus, MD practices as an OBGYN in Saint Augustine, FL.He graduated from University of South Florida - 1992-1996 and has been practicing since 2000.
Years In Practice 24
Primary Specialty

OBGYN

Gender Male
Education University of South Florida - 1992-1996
Training Medical College of Wisconsin 1996-2000
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Affiliations Flagler Hospital
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
St. Johns County Medical Society
NICA
Certification Bard Certified - American College of OBGYN
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300 Health Park Blvd., Suite 3002, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Services Full Service Obstetrics and Gynecology
Consumer Feedback
(6 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Value
5 star average for Value
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Recent Reviews
Dr. Pulsfus repeatedly violated my right of giving informed consent. He disrespected me, robbed me of my power and made me feel unheard during pregnancy, birth and after. I sadly entered my parenting journey with post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression, and I am still affected by his actions 4 months later.

There were several instances each time we met that were not ok. He mocked me when I asked questions, didn’t give me any real answers, behaved cocky and rushed me at each appointment.

When he came to intervene during my birth, he failed to discuss things with me. He didn’t inform me about what the plan was, he didn’t give me any options or even enough information to make an informed decision on all the invasive procedures he performed. He coerced me to go on to my back by making me feel like there was no other choice if I wanted my baby to be safe - even though evidence suggests otherwise, and my choice would have been to be upright. His responses to my questions were not to inform but to direct. He ended up using a vacuum extractor without my consent. When I asked him at the 6-week check-up why he didn’t discuss the possibility of a vacuum extraction with me before using it, he said he didn‘t want to upset me. His excuse is patronizing at the least and doesn’t make sense if you consider that he had asked a nurse to get it in front of me. This and the fact that he also did a pap smear without my knowledge at that very same 6-week check-up appointment, shows that he chooses not to communicate or ask for informed consent. He doesn‘t value women as the key decision maker in their own care.

3 months after my traumatic birth experience I wrote him a kind letter, asking him to acknowledge my struggles. He flat out ignored it. When I called the practice to ask if my letter was received, they had me come in and see Elizabeth Meadows, a midwife. She was the one who finally took the time to shed some light on my questions and make me feel heard. She validated all my feelings and acknowledged, that things should not have happened the way they did. She apologised for what had happened to me and brought it to the attention of Dr. Searle, the chief partner of the practice, who also agreed that I was wronged. But despite other providers of this practice not agreeing with Dr. Pulsfus’s behavior, he still never answered my letter. His lack of response shows me that his behavior was more than just a simple mistake. He continues to do the exact things that traumatized me during birth and bothered me during the appointments: disrespecting me, ignoring me, not communicating with me and not hearing me. And he is getting away with it yet again.

That’s why I feel the need to write this review. I have given Dr. Pulsfus the chance to show me he cares several times and he brushed me off each time. He values his ego more than the women under his care and both me and my husband think that’s dangerous. It’s important to us that he doesn’t continue to do this to women. I believe that someone who can’t be compassionate and humble enough to give the women the respect they deserve in this vulnerable time should not be working in this field. Especially as a man, who doesn’t have (and never will have) the experiential wisdom of giving birth.

I know from speaking to other women that I am not the only one that he has done these things to and I hope that by sharing my story it will encourage others to speak up against this unacceptable behavior. It is every woman’s right to have autonomy over her body and her baby at all times. Informed consent is a fundamental human right and if he can’t drop his “doctor knows best” mentality and get over his ego, chances are he’s going to keep hurting more women. If you don’t want to risk experiencing obstetric violence stay away from him.
by Fanika xxx.xxx.228.217
September 16, 2020
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by Ml xxx.xxx.4.107
August 12, 2017
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Did the OBGYN's staff appear knowledgeable?
Very
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.241.205
March 12, 2014
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
Yes
Would you recommend this OBGYN to others?
I Already Have
Does this OBGYN use current and safe equipment?
Yes; the equipment is very advanced!
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, I felt informed when I left
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September 03, 2013
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