Philip G. Brooks, MD

I was sent to Dr. Brooks by my primary doctor to check vaginal bleeding. Dr Brooks was kind, considerate and just plain old school warm and patient. After an ultrasound in which a problem was detected I was referred on to a practicing oncologist/​gyn for further tests.
Dr. Brooks showed me the ultra sound as he was performing it, and explained my condition to me and my husband. Any patient lucky enough to find their way to Dr Brooks is indeed fortunate, for this kind of care and experience are rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
And, indeed, Dr. Brooks is soon on his way to retirement. We should only be blessed with more fine doctors of his caliber.
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I am 42 years old and have a large fibroid. The first OBGYN I was referred to was gruff, told me it needed to be removed and had to be a full bikini cut. Pulled out his calendar and asked when I’d like to schedule the surgery. I decided to get a second opinion.
From the moment I met Dr. Brooks he put me at ease. Met with me in his office pre exam to talk about my history. During exam he turned the ultra sound machine toward me so I could actually see what he was looking at and explained everything.
Post exam we met in his office again. He feels the fibroid can be removed laparoscopically and referred me to one of best surgeons in the field. He reassured me tremendously and made me feel welcome to call him any time with ANY questions. I just wish I had a primary doctor as thorough and caring as him. He is old school in that he made me feel like he was on my team for any needs I have and treated the whole patient instead of just my reproductive organs. We need more doctors like him in this world.

Dr. Brooks is an older OBGYN working part time. He was the easiest doctor to get an appointment with, probably because most women want to see a female doctor.
Instead of filling out a questionnaire about my history, I was taken to his office where he asked me questions and took notes on his tablet. Then he escorted me to the nurse’s station for height/​weight.
After the nurse got me in a room, the doctor came in. He was friendly, but not chatty. I asked some questions, he answered them while continuing the exam. All in all, I probably saw 4 – 5 minutes of him. I didn’t have any issues, but I can see where he might not be very talkative for those who do have questions.

I have to say I’m surprised to be here writing this. I was looking for a female doctor but it’s spring and most GYNs are busy as hell delivering babies! I needed to see someone sooner than June, so I made an appointment with one of the male doctors in the office (Dr. Brooks). When I walked in his office I thought, «Oh no. Another gray haired old-​timer who is going to pooh-​pooh my problems and send me on my way.» Well, he made me eat my words in just a few minutes. He sat and talked to me BEFORE my exam and AFTER. Gave me some no nonsense info on what was going on and didn’t prescribe $ 100 worth of drugs to take care of it. Nice guy and knowledgeable! I’ll be back as a regular.