[Dr. Robbins] I feel that Dr Robbins already knows me and has options and ideas that sound reasonable to begin with. I also felt very confident with her skills. [She seems like] someone who still likes to take on a challenge. Everyone I’ve dealt with so far has been gracious, kind, and courteous. [For the] first time in a very long time, I feel this is the right choice.
[Dr. Robbins] Every interaction I’ve had thus far with the Gaudiani Clinic has been full of compassion, understanding, and expertise. Contacting the clinic from my experience with a significant amount of medical and treatment trauma was a really scary step, but my only regret is not reaching out sooner. I had a lot of questions, concerns, and hesitations but from my very first call with Krista in intake, my communications with Abby and Camille, and ultimately my experience with Dr. Robbins for my expert consultation, I was continuously put at ease and I felt that there was nothing that they hadn’t heard or seen before. I have received prompt, thorough, and clear communication from the clinic throughout this process…
[Dr. Das] Dr. Das was incredibly sweet, warm, and gentle when I arrived. She asked for consent before examining me and made me feel safe in the office. During our consultation time she listened, asked good questions, was patient with me, didn’t force me to answer anything I wasn’t comfortable with, was honest with her feedback to me, and made me think about my choices. Overall I had a wonderful experience.
[Dr. Lischke] Dr. Lischke and Krista made me feel heard and comfortable as soon as I had my first conversation with them. They respond quickly to my questions and I truly feel like I am in good hands. I look forward to working with the clinic!
[Dr. Lischke] My experience at the clinic and with Dr. L completely exceeded my expectations. Dr. L instantly made me feel comfortable with her warm, friendly, welcoming demeanor. She was so kind and respectful during the physical exam, and she made me feel heard and validated as we spent the remainder of the time talking. I felt that Dr. L was genuinely interested in what I had to say and was never judgmental. She was also very comprehensive and covered every detail from thyroid cancer, to MCAS, to the eating disorder. She possesses a great bedside manner and is extremely competent and knowledgeable in all things ED related, and as a healthcare practitioner, I know that it can be hard to find both of these things together. I can't say enough amazing things about Dr. L and my entire experience at the Gaudiani Clinic. I left my consultation feeling more hopeful and confident in my recovery than I have in a long time!
[Dr. Lischke] I am so pleased with my experience with the Gaudiani Clinic. Dr. Lischke gathered tons of information about my health & social history and put together a plan of action on how to get my recovery and overall health back on track. Additionally, Abby has been a great resource & contributor with following through on Dr. Lischke’s plan. I am finally starting to feel hopeful that my health can improve and am so grateful that I have access to a compassionate and cohesive healthcare team.
[Dr. Gaudiani] My consultation with Dr. Gaudiani was the best experience I have ever encountered with a physician. It felt as if I was talking to a therapist with medical expertise (perfect combination for a dream come true). I was very nervous [prior to my consultation] but was put at ease as soon as we started talking. I felt very comfortable, and I was able to answer questions and share, and I was open to listening. Dr. Gaudiani is extremely passionate and yet professional…
[Dr. Lischke] From beginning to end my experience with the expert consultation was like no other experience I have ever had with a doctor's office. I was very nervous and scared as I entered the intake process and even more so before going to my appointment. Every person I interacted with was very kind, respectful, welcoming, comforting, understanding and not judgemental, in any way…
[Dr. Das] I am extremely satisfied with each of the following aspects of care at the clinic listed. It is a pleasure-gift to meet and work with the entire clinic team; I am relieved and grateful to be working with Dr. Das as I continue on my healing journey. Each person I met was kind, gentle, caring, and supportive. The clinic values working as a team, communicating clearly, hearing and honoring your voice, as well as offering a safe, calm environment to be present in. I hope the Gaudiani Clinic continues to welcome new patients and their families/friends for many years to come. Thank you for striving forward in the important work you’re doing as you offer a message of hope-healing.
I am extremely pleased with my overall experience working with the clinic and with Dr. G. The best parts for me have included
[Dr. Gaudiani] Dr. G is truly an expert in her field, and it is my honor and privilege to work with her. I feel like she is truly the first provider who understands my chronic symptoms. Instead of helping me "manage symptoms" for a lifetime, she approaches treatment from a commitment to healing.
[Dr. Gaudiani] “I cannot tell you guys enough how fortunate I feel to have found you guys. My initial consultation was life-changing. Dr. G is the warmest and most knowledgeable medical professional I have ever met. In only two hours, she was able to give me life-changing information that made sense and put together the pieces of certain medical things I had wondered about for years that no other doctor understood or could explain. Her approach is so simple and so kind and also just so logical. I wish more medical professionals recommended nourishing yourself and to take care of yourself in a way that feels good and isn't depleting. I hope more people will get their hands on "Sick Enough" to realize how skewed our society's view is on health and diet culture and the dangerous medical complications eating disorders can bring. My only wish in all of this is that I would have found Dr. G sooner in my recovery and spent money with her clinic rather than with some doctors who actually set me back a bit. Five stars for everyone who helped during this process. The entire team at the Gaudiani Clinic is warm, caring, and just amazing.”
[Dr. Gaudiani] My experience at the Gaudiani Clinic and with Dr. G has been the best experience I’ve ever had with a medical provider. Every single member of the Clinic has been so warm and welcoming, and they promptly assist me with anything I may need to provide the best care possible. Dr. G makes me feel so safe, comforted, and seen. She sees me as a whole person — asking me about my values and what my hopes are for the future, and also inquires about the past that has shaped me into the person I am today. I have never had this experience with a doctor before. I shared all my fears and worries with Dr. G and she held each one with tenderness and gave me reassurances when I needed them. She is also so incredibly knowledgable on the effects eating disorders have on the body, and she is so great at explaining what’s happening on a biological and physiological level within my own body. She sees her role in my treatment as a collaborative effort with me, her patient, and listens to all I have to share, which I appreciate immensely. In between appointments, she has been so wonderful in communicating with me with any questions or concerns that arise. In the past, I have been afraid to see doctors for fear of judgment or weight stigma. But this is not the case with Dr. G and her team. Dr. G and the Gaudiani Clinic are helping me re-write my story and to experience what it feels like to be truly seen, heard, and held in loving care. I am so grateful to have found the Gaudiani Clinic and to have Dr. G as my incredible doctor on my treatment team!
I was extremely pleased and satisfied with all of my interactions during my initial intake…Abby was phenomenal. She was professional while still being very comforting. The Gaudiani Clinic was quiet, clean, and bright from the sun shining through all of the windows. This is going to be a very big financial investment, but I couldn't feel more satisfied with my interactions with the clinic thus far.
…It was well worth the consultation expense. Everyone at the clinic has been so welcoming and invested in my care. I felt like a patient with feelings and not like a person with a medical record number. Meghan was very helpful from day 1 and Aimee, Abby and Camille were an asset to me during the final days before my visit. When I walked through the door, everyone knew exactly who I was and seemed genuinely happy to meet with me.
[Dr. Gaudiani] Dr. Gaudiani and the rest of the team is outstanding. For the first time, I felt heard, understood, and valued as a human. I appreciate that Dr. G took time to listen to my values and goals, concerns, and life story before we talked about my results and her recommendations. It was apparent that she had taken a significant amount of time before my appointment even occurred to talk to my current providers/team, gather information, and have some preliminary thoughts about the role she might be to play in my care which really made me feel like she cared and wanted to help. Although I don't like all of her recommendations, namely that to go inpatient, I am grateful she is willing to meet me where I'm at, work with me on a plan that seems reasonable and also safe, and encouraged me to seek full recovery.
[Dr. Gaudiani] Seeing Dr. G was a great experience (despite the difficult circumstances). She is warm, compassionate, thorough, and, of course, brilliant. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to meet with her, Abby, and Aimee. I felt respected, heard, and treated as a valuable human being, as opposed to being diminished to my eating disorder as is the experience with some doctors.
[Dr. Gaudiani] I finally have a new spark of hope in recovery. Dr. G and her ENTIRE staff have been truly amazing! They all really understand me and can speak with compassion and years of experience. I have many medical complications from years in my ED that have made recovery seem impossible. I was near giving up when I discovered Dr. G (and her life-changing book, Sick Enough!). My husband, family, friends and my supportive co-workers are all so grateful too. I'm so honored and excited to have this opportunity to work with Dr. G and her team along with my team here in XX (so awesome how they communicate with my local team too!). I admit I was hesitant about the cost, but after much prayer, I know this is the best investment I can make in my future.
[Dr. Gaudiani] The care I received from start to finish was excellent. I appreciate each of you! Thank you for everything you do!
[Dr. Gaudiani) Everyone was warm and friendly from my first contact with the clinic. They made me feel welcome and answered all of my questions. The care I received was incredibly respectful. It was truly trauma informed and I was asked permission every step of the way. It was the first time I’ve had a Dr. really want to know about me as a whole person. I felt comfortable sharing and knowing that my weight was not going to be blamed and I was not going to be shamed for my weight was an incredibly freeing experience.