Dr. Darshna S. Chandrasekhara, MD

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Angel Menendez

If you’re looking for a gyno who completes your annual pap smear quickly, Dr. C is great. I came in annually for several years, and other than the sometimes hour-long wait, I was happy with her. However, if you are looking for someone who will prioritize you and your baby throughout your pregnancy, I suggest you see someone else. At 4 weeks along, we had an appointment. She quickly gave us a list of what to do/not to do, gave us some prenatals and recommended calcium supplements, ran some blood work and scheduled us for a sonogram at almost 6 weeks. At the first sonogram, she couldn’t find the heartbeat, but assured us that we were probably just a little off on the conception date. The office system network was completely down that day, so we were told that someone would contact us about making an appointment. The appointment was scheduled for the following week, and we were then re-scheduled 3 times in a row, and without any priority to get us in quickly each time. As a result, Dr. C. and her staff were unable to get me in until I was at 10 weeks. I understand that Dr. C. was needed for surgery, and then had some kind of family emergency, however there were not appropriate measures in place to make sure her patients were taken care of each time she was absent. It seems that Dr. C. has too many patients to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate care & attention necessary. The Dr. who filled in for Dr. C. at 10 weeks couldn’t find the heartbeat, told us it didn’t look good but it could just be developing slower, and told us that we should just come back the next week. Obviously this was very upsetting, as we were given no answers. The next day I logged into my patient portal to find that her staff had left a note on my file for that appointment visit: “MISCARRIAGE”. At this point I was on my way into a more trusted physician’s care, who prioritized us and scheduled us for the next day. At this sonogram appointment we received heartbreaking news but clear answers. Our baby had stopped developing at 6 weeks, but because we were re-scheduled 3 times, we had no idea anything was wrong until 10 weeks. Had we known earlier, the loss certainly would not have been so painful. I don’t think Dr. C. is a bad doctor, however I believe there is a serious issue that needs to be resolved in making sure that each patient is prioritized and taken care of, so that hopefully someone else doesn’t have the same experience.

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Dado Bado

I came to Las Colinas hospitals ER because I was in my final stages of pregnancy. I had just moved to the city and my OB was far away. I put my trust into this Las colinas hospital and Dr. Chandra which was the worst decision of my life. I was dilated and ready for normal birth but she just kept pushing me towards C-Section. The nurse told the doctor that I was dilated and ready for it but she kept pushing towards C-Section. After I tried to explain the situation, she become very rude and told me that Im a terrible mother for being selfish. She told me some heart-breaking things that made me cry during my labor pains and I felt like committing suicide. I cried and she was just stone-heartedly telling me that I have to have C-Section. She ended up giving me C-section and after the baby was born he had water in his lung. Most of the baby born with C section has water in their lungs because they dont go through the birth canal. She keep telling me that it was because of I delayed the surgery which was also not true. I went to the hospital at 4:00am and had c section at 6:00am. I went through a lot of pain. She over-medicated me with experimental medicine that gave me terrible migraines during the surgery. The post-birth service was just as bad. The wait times were really long. Also, they left a staple inside my stomach. I told her that something is poking me and it hurts, and she said, its fine and nothing is there. That staple caused an infection and I had to take it out myself because she wouldnt even acknowledge it. She said I was overacting on the pain. I would never recommend anyone to her and would warn everyone against her. This was an experience Ill never forget.

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Kim Burkett

I really question these poor reviews of Dr. C. - particularly those from men?!?! When I found out I was pregnant, Dr. C was *the only* OBGYN in the area that would even see me before 8 weeks. For someone experiencing their first pregnancy, this was important to me. Dr. C. is knowledgeable, patient, reassuring, has a wonderful bedside manner, and takes her time answering your questions. I fully trusted her throughout my pregnancy, which took some twists and turns. Yes, there were times when there was an extended wait to see her. However, I think thats not unusual for OBGYNs who dont get to schedule when their patients need them for delivery or emergencies! Where I will agree with the reviews is the office - they were horrible! Difficulties with billing and arguing with the billing manager when I was six months pregnant - those are the real issues here that need to be resolved. The front office/billing is the only reason I cant give Dr. C five stars. Please be careful of anonymous reviews that seem to have a revenge agenda. Or those reviews of an OBGYN placed by a man - seriously!!!

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Amy R

This cruel, heartless woman is a rapist. You may wonder how, and I will explain. In any other circumstances, what she did would be considered a sexual assault...yet because Im in labor it suddenly is not? No one and that includes doctors should be able to roughly shove their fingers up your private part without your consent. I was crying and moving away from her and practically begging her to stop. Did she? No. This cold b**** should not be a doctor delivering babies. Ive been raped before so yes cervical exams are difficult, but she could have been gentle and not continue to shove her fingers when I was crying a lot and pleading her to please stop. She just kept shoving them in there despite all of this. Stress is not good for labor. That is probably why it took me so long. As soon as I was able to calm down, I was able to deliver my baby quickly. Oh and what other people have said about her pushing for c-sections is true. She just wants to get more money. She doesnt care if she has to scare you into it with lies. Run like hell away from this witch.

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Anuj Sharma

Horrible service long wait times and no respect for your time. My review of Dr. Chandrashekar is also at 50%. Her service otherwise was decent but I question her (and her team mates) skill and ability as surgeons. After my wife could not get into labor with our first child (2 years ago) she would not recommend C section but left decision to us which is lame because we are not subject matter experts. Fortunately we had some family neo natologist who recommended we demand a C section. The c section itself was fine but the recovery for my wife took 45 days while average is 1-2 weeks. I have serious doubt about their surgical ability since. Other than that Dr. Was nice to speak to and spent adequate time during/before the delivery and answered questions to our satisfaction. Their wait times are horrible its like having to take a half day off for what should be an hour and a half tops. Parking issues and questionable advance billing. We are changing my wifes OBGYN. Look elsewhere unless you want to waste half a day every visit.

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