Message from Women Partners in Health

A different approach to women's health care
  • Routine physicals
  • Obstetrical care
  • Childbirth classes

Women Partners in Health is pleased to offer you a different approach to women's health care. With five board-certified Obstetrician/ Gynecologists, a certified Nurse Midwife, a Nurse Practitioner, and a highly qualified staff, Women Partners in Health is better able to meet your need for care in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Our dedication to patient satisfaction sets us apart. We understand our patients' need for prompt attention, while getting the highest quality of care from us. We believe teamwork promotes better care, so we work closely together to care for the special needs of women throughout all the phases of their lives. We have a special commitment to close personal rapport with our patients and their families.

MarkerWomen Partners in Health

(512) 459-8082

1305 W 34th St
Austin, TX 78705

Editorial Description by Citysearch
For all your female health concerns, gynecological problems, routine physicals. Exams for breast, heart, thyroid, abdominal and pelvic offered.
Rated 8.7 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 12 reviews on Citysearch)

Dr. Swenson is awesome! 5 Star Rating - World class

I see Dr. Swenson at this practice and she has been nothing but kind, concerned, prompt, and she listens to me. When I wanted natural remedies, she recommended them. She saw me for my annual this year even though I was 20 minutes late and she was out the door to a meeting. She always asks how everything is and offers good solutions for even minor issues. I will definitely use herin the future if I decide to have a child without a single worry. Compared to other nightmarish experiences with other ob/gyns it is such a relief to know that I have found a doctor I can rely on and trust.

Posted 08/13/08 at 12:42pm

It's a Business, don't expect compassion 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

Did not feel cared for at all. I made special provisions to find a female GYN and one in-network. I waited a long time for my appointment. And by waiting I mean as I was undressed in the exam room, waiting for at least 45 minutes. The exam was brief, which is good. And then it was off with the doctor and I was told that the nurse would schedule me for an injection. The nurse was not present during the exam, something they are supposed to be present for. I paid my co pay and then left. THe nurse never scheduled the appointment which I found out when I called to confirm. I thought it odd but I thought that they would in the end take care of me.But when my insurance found a loop hole and refused payment for the simple annual, I was told that there wasn't anything they could do. I have worked in doctor's offices and all they would have had to do was to re-code the insurance filing or at least make an effort to. I had lost my job recently after that incident and they gave me like 10.00 off the annual which costs 250.00 I pleaded with them to at least try. They refused and instead wrote me a letter telling me I signed an agreement and "they expect to be paid". Of Course I know they expect to be paid! ALl I wanted was to be treated with a little compassion and as if I were more than just another cash cow that walks into their door. I wish I had never gone to this business.

Pros: good ambience
Cons: very busy
Posted 07/13/08 at 2:10pm

not worth it 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

I have been a patient to this parctice since 1998. I am afraid of change but after what I have been through in the last two months I am more than ready for a change. I had a miscarriage during spring break and not my first, it's my fourth. most physically , mentally and emotionally painful one ever... It has taken a huge toll on me as well as my marriage. My husband had to sit in the car with our two girls as I was told by my doctor that yet again I had miscarried after several rounds of bloodwork and ultrasounds. It is what they call a missed miscarriage and what that means is that the embyo does mot make it but the sac continues to grow. This is my second of this type of miscarriage. So as she tells me this I completely lose it and she tells me I can stey in the room until I am ready to come out. Not even a moment later the RN knocks on the door and tells me she needed to schedule my next appt. So I am standing in the hallway trying not to lose it as she is scheduling my appt, then I had to walk out to the waiting area to check out. People were starring at me and they probably knew because I was sobbing and had tears running down my face. Finally I was getting out of there and I am walking to our car and I just completely lost it as soon as I saw my husband. He had no idea and he was pretty stunned thinking why did this happen AGAIN...
After years of going to this practice I am finally realizing that I am just a number and not a person. You wait an hour in the waiting room, finally get called back wait at least 20 minutes more in the examination room, you see the doctor for about 5 minutes then off you go. I could go into detail of what I have been through in the ten years of going to this practice but then I would just need to publish a book. With my experiences I recommend you go elsewhere if you want to be treated like a person and not a number.

Pros: close to the hospital
Cons: patient care, counseling
Posted 06/12/08 at 3:46pm

Love Dr. Yium and staff 5 Star Rating - World class

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Dr. Yium is. No matter how busy she is, she takes interest in everything you have to say and answeres questions and concerns thoroughly. I've never had difficulty getting an appointment and never had the wait time a couple of other reviews have mentioned. They took excellent care of me throughout the pregnancy. She is sweet, smart, and caring.

Pros: Wonderful care, convenient facility
Posted 04/23/08 at 9:51am

Dr. Nash wonderful, Practice Great 5 Star Rating - World class

I can't be more complimentary about the quality of care, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills at Women Partners in Health. Specifically, I have had excellent care from Dr. Felicia Nash both for routine annual gynecological care and for obstetrical care.

The review about having a long wait is the product of what I would deem an atypical visit. Perhaps there was an emergency during that person's visit resulting in the delay and the apparent distraction of Dr. Nash, but this is definitely not my experience. At least 95% of the time I would say I have been called back at least a few minutes BEFORE my appointment time. I have also always found Dr. Nash willing to take the time and effort to discuss all aspects of my medical treatment with me and consult with other doctors and records as necessary. Specifically during her care during my pregnancy, I could not have been happier with her willingness to listen to me, explain things to me, and treat me as an individual.

An area that I am particularly satisfied with the practice is regarding their friendliness. At least a half-dozen individuals know me well enough on sight to remember that my child is male along with some other details about him. This may seem silly, but it sure makes appointments seem like more fun!

I have and would recommend the practice, particularly for pregnancy care and gynecological care for teenagers (they seem to really have mastered this subtle art).

If you do go to them for obstetrical care, don't skip Meet the Partners Night which I think would be more aptly named as "Open Mic Night with your Obstetricians." Not only are they informative and leave you feeling more comfortable with all the doctors of the practice, but they are flat out funny. Standup with an obstetrical edge is something that should not be missed.

Kudos to the whole practice.

Pros: Attention to detail, personal service, friendly staff
Cons: getting the phone answered to schedule an appointment can take FOREVER (try 8:30 am) (I haven't seen this problem wtih non-scheduling calls)
Posted 02/12/08 at 8:20am