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Kim Fletcher, MD
Obstetrics-Gynecology & Group
(8 Reviews)
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136 Sherman Ave Ste 502 New Haven, CT 06511
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(8 Reviews)
Service
5 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
3.5 star average for Value
Dr. Kim Fletcher has the bedside manner of a serial killer.

I take that back, I'm sure she could learn a lot from Hannibal Lecter.

Medium story:
Dr. Kim Fletcher, while I'm sure has the technical skill to continue calling herself a doctor, her self-aggrandizement, penchant for over-dramatization at the expense of her patient and inability to recognize the humanity on the other side of the vagina is enough to move along to the next wonderful doctor.

Long story:
My daughter, pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild, has been in active labor for a few hours.

The nurse introduced all the staff with glowing intros but when she got to Dr. Fletcher, covering for my daughter's doctor, the lack of praise was deafening.

:::insert side eye:::

My daughter was having a tough time getting my grandchild over her pelvic bone. The time it was taking was causing some distress on the baby. So... enter stage right... Dr. Fletcher.

Dr. Fletcher bursts into the room much like the popping of a pimple. Abrupt and messy. She is going on and on about how her "small hands" are such an asset because she can "get up right in there".

She takes out this disk looking device and informs my daughter that she's going to use it to help pull the baby out but that she was only going to get 3 tries before she will have to perform a C-section.

All that my daughter heard was "3 tries" and "C-Section" which caused her mega-anxiety.

Push 1.... no baby...
Push 2... no baby...
Push 3.... no baby...

I see the panic on my daughter's face.

Dr. Fletcher says... ok... let's try again.. the baby was way too far up the birth canal to go for a c-section now. Still, why even give her an arbitrary number or why not let her know there's been movement to ease her mind?

So with the baby finally out... but tugging on the placenta is not getting it out, but Huzzah! Small Hands to the rescue! She inserts her hands into my daughter's bruised and battered womanhood and starts tearing the placenta that had not fallen away on its own.

My daughter tells her she cannot take the pain, can she have something. Dr. Fletcher seems to begrudgingly agree and WHILE the nurse is still walking over to put morphine in her drip, Dr. Fletcher is still tearing away at my daughter's uterus.

After it finally is out, my son in law and I are invited to look at what placenta looks like. Apparently instead of having just one big piece of placenta inside the sack, my daughter had the big one, a medium sized one and a small one... all linked together with veins which looked like cables.

While my inner geek was fascinated, all that fascination ended when Dr. Fletcher announced to a room full of people, one of which a new mother who has yet to hold her child, "why, you're lucky, if they had broken your water and hit one of these veins, your baby would be dead."

The air was sucked out of the room. Why???

We just shook it off - as best we could because - hey, the baby is here, she's alive and well and OMG squish.

While sewing my daughter's tears she made several references to my grand-princess being a "miracle baby".

I honestly don't know how I kept my composure by this point.

The final straw for me... when my daughter asked how much she tore... Dr. Fletcher proceeded to say: "As much as an episiotomy, but we don't do those anymore." I heard my daughter say, "Ok, but how much is that?" and when Dr. Fletcher came out of her mouth with "just like an episiotomy", I envisioned myself jumping over my daughter's leg like a Duke boy over the General Lee's hood onto this woman. But, instead, I just told her that since my daughter is not a doctor, she doesn't know how much that is, and please just give her a number already!

Finally our interactions with this woman was over.

As a final note, you'd think the fact that the "miracle baby" even survived would've made it in her chart notes if it was so serious. But nope.

Dr. Fletcher needs a job working with coma patients or in politics. Being extremely unlikeable with small hands is in these days.
by Kris xxx.xxx.34.162
February 24, 2017
Do you feel confident that this provider will work with you until a solution is reached?
Definitely
Was this OBGYN gentle and careful in their exam?
Definitely
Did this OBGYN treat you with respect?
Definitely
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Extremely well
Did this provider seem well-trained and experienced?
Absolutely
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.76.96
July 09, 2014
How would you compare this OBGYN to others in his/her field that you have visited?
The best
Was the temperature in the exam room pleasant?
Absolutely
Is the OBGYN's staff helpful when you need it?
Always
Did this OBGYN promptly notify you about any test results?
Definitely
Does this OBGYN use current looking instruments and equipment?
Definitely
by Setina Jackson xxx.xxx.24.244
March 05, 2014
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Was this provider argumentative or easily angered?
No, they were very calm and understanding
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
No, they were polite
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Definitely, they make everyone feel equally respected and cared for
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.196.93
January 08, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.88.134
September 03, 2012
They were so respectful and kind. They went above and beyond what I would expect and really made me feel welcome. They make an extra effort to get to know their patients and find out what they need. They always remember me and make me feel very important. I really felt comfortable and secure in their care. The equipment was safe and well taken care of and appeared to be pretty sophisticated. I haven't seen any coupons or discounts for this provider's office, but I haven't really looked. They never mention anything about promotions when I'm there. I was explained every possible side effect before being prescribed medication, and was fully informed about both the positive and negative outcomes, and the risks of procedures. They were extremely informative.
by Claudine
October 13, 2011
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Yes, they treat their staff with respect
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
Definitely not; I received the best service ever!
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
by Anonymous
August 29, 2011
Would you refer this provider to a family or friend?
Yes
Was this provider's office too loud?
Not at all, it was very peaceful and quiet
by Anonymous
July 01, 2011
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136 Sherman Ave Ste 502, New Haven, CT 06511