Dr. Kathleen Persavich

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laura stowers

17 months and 10 days ago I walked through the doors of CMC main in labor with my beautiful babe. Contrary to how I felt walking through them today, I was not scared, I felt in control, empowered, educated, I felt supported and respected. After weeks and weeks of natural childbirth classes, perfectly controlling my weight and exercising daily I was ready to birth my baby naturally with my husband and my doula by my side. I refused all but one cervical check, Refused IV, the lights were dim and our birth playlist was on. I WAS READY. My contractions were consistent and less than two minutes apart I was progressing nicely...my baby was ready. I was supported by a wonderful OB (Charles Termin, Charlotte OB) during my pregnancy who was ready to "spectate" our birth, as he put it. He was not on call that night. I then met the Dr. Who would forever change my outlook on birth and healthcare, Kathleen Persavich. I was a victim of birth bullying. She exercised no patience or compassion. Her bedside manor was non-existent. She was rude. Although I was prepared she worked consistently to find my weak spot. The ultrasounds said my baby would be about 10 lbs, I knew that it could be off by 2 lbs but I knew big babies could easily be birthed naturally and I was not afraid. I refused cesarean time and time again. My body could do this. She wouldnt let me change positions or even go to the restroom and I was humiliated when she made me urinate in a bed pan. She talked to me through contractions and got mad when I asked her to wait. She made us turn the music off. She finally told my husband that I was "going go have a stroke" if I didnt have the baby now. My birth had become her show. High blood pressure was something we were unfamiliar with. The magnesium made me hot and sweaty but we I was still riding the waves while my doula cooled me down and my husband supported me and coached me thru. She made us so scared. What happens if I have a stroke? Will my baby be ok? Will I be ok? Hesitantly with tears streaming down my face I was sobbing and agreed to surgery. I couldnt think, I was vulnerable and exhausted. Final reason documented is fetal macrosomia (big baby). This is not what she told us, This is NOT what I what I consented to. Do yourself a favor and go with the midwives and not the OB team at Charlotte OB if you are expecting, its like playing Russian roulette with a scalpel.

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Krista Capobianco

Dr. Persavich has excellent bedside manor and did such a great job making me feel comfortable and explaining everything to my husband and I in detail. She also does not rush you in office visits as many drs have before. She delivered my twins via c section and 4 months later I hardly have a scar, and have 2 healthy babies. I recommend her to anyone having a baby.

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Force Majeure

If youre in the market for an OB-GYN who makes you feel like youre not worth her time and dont deserve actual medical care, youve come to the right practitioner! She is the WORST physician I have ever had the misfortune to see. I wouldnt wish her abysmal bedside manner on my worst enemy. Do yourself a favor and avoid this provider like the plague.