Helaine Worrell, MD

I was recommended to Dr. Worrell and saw positive comments about her and her staff. I was excited to visit as a new patient. I scheduled my appointment 3 weeks in advance. When I went to her office today, the staff took down my information. I waited about an hour and half before being seen by the nurse, which I thought wasn’t so bad (I’ve had much longer waits). The nurse proceeded to take my blood pressure, weight, and take note of any medical history. She then left the room to get Dr. Worrell.
After a few minutes, the nurse tells me that the doctor cannot see me because they do not have my previous medical records. Within the 3 weeks and 1.5 hour wait, the staff could not tell me that they needed the medical records from the other doctor? I asked the nurse if I can still talk to the doctor, ask her some questions about how I want to go about my pregnancy to see if I’ll be comfortable with having this doctor during the birthing experience. Based on my research, it’s good to interview your doctors to see if they are the right fit for the type of birthing you’d like, thus I expressed my concerns. The nurse left the room and when returned, she told me Dr. Worrell refuses to see me unless I have my records. I was livid at this point. Dr. Worrell did not provide any attention to answer any of my questions or even provide any type of consultation. Now I’m 5 months pregnant, wouldn’t you think that there are some sort of assessment she can do without getting my medical records?
Not only did the staff neglect to inform me that I had to provide medical records, but the Dr. Worrell refused to even see me for any general questions I had. I’m unfortunate to not have the experience other patients had with Dr. Worrell, but based on the impression she had given me, I won’t give her a second shot.

I went to visit Dr. Worrell as a new patient after hearing such great reviews here on Unilocal!I really loved my experience with her, she was very friendly and my check-​up was minimal stress and pain– she was very good about telling me everything that she was doing and why!
(Be sure to check in for the new address of her office– the location listed here on Unilocal is not accurate.)

I LOVE HER!!! I don’t even know what else to say. Dr. Worrell been my gyn for over 10 years and then my ob for my first pregnancy. Her calm and soothing spirit and voice calmed me many a time during my pregnancy. I just had my baby july 3 and the one to perform the caesarian was Dr. Worrell… I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I recommend her to anyone. She is patient and makes all the procedures and talks more comfortable than anything. She is truly a doctor that takes care of her patients.

New office location at 21^st and 1^st Ave
I can not say enough positive comments about Dr. Worrell and her staff.
She spent over 30 mins talking to me about my health and concerns and even my relationships and profession. She is extremely knowledgable.
The office is clean and the staff are efficient.

Dr. Worrell is friendly, very willing to explain what’s going on and her decision making process, and open to questions/​concerns. Highly recommend.

I absolutely swear by Dr. Worrell and even look forward to my annual check up! She is friendly, informative and makes her patients very comfortable. She works quickly and carefully, and you rarely feel a thing during your annual exam. I have recommended her to several close friends, now fans as well, and would do the same for anyone in need of a fantastic GYN.
*** I highly recommend trying to get the first appointment of the day to avoid delays.

Never have I left Dr. Worrel’s office with my concerns met.

Great bedside manner, totally nonjudgmental, and made me feel like she had plenty of time to answer all of my questions rather than rushing me out the door. I feel really lucky to have found her.

Finally! A lady doc that speaks to you like you are real human being. After my original doctor retired a few years ago, I’ve been through the mill with a string of docs who were extremely clinical and did not seem too concerned with my well-​being. At Dr. Worrell’s office, you are not just another patient, which is so rare these days. Also, the pap was the most painless one I’ve ever had. She is now operating solo in her office, so getting an appointment was actually VERY quick (I got an appointment same week, which is so rare). The staff was also very friendly and helpful. I am very happy that my friend referred her to me, and feel confident having my health in her care.

I went to Dr. Worrell for a simple annual exam. Like everyone here says, she has a fantastic bedside manner and the typically unpleasant part of the exam was over before I even knew it. I’m not a breeder, so I’m not really concerned about whether she will be an attentive obstetrician during childbirth, all I need is someone I feel comfortable dealing with for my lady issues and so far I am really happy to have found her.

Dr. Worrell was my gynecologist for 10 years. She had great bedside manner, made pap smears as painless as possible and always took time to answer questions in a non-​judgmental manner. The staff was horrible (except for one nurse, Paula), but I was willing to overlook that.
When I got pregnant, I naturally stayed with her as my OB. Unfortunately, I had a complication and Dr. Worrell was not there for me. She showed up at the hospital (which by the way is a complete and utter dump) more than 12 HOURS after I did, left me in the hands of incompetent student physicians and basically missed a diagnosis that could have killed me and my baby. I ended up having an emergency c-​section 16 hours after admission (and labor), when I should have had one immediately.
What’s worse, after the procedure, Dr. Worrell NEVER stopped by to see how my wound looked or to ask how my baby was doing in the ICU. However, her rude and condescending partner did show up for 5 minutes at 6 am one morning wearing a bright orange golf shirt — I guess I was a pit stop on his way to tee off.
Thank God both me and my baby are totally fine — but, I am convinced that this is a miracle and in no way related to the horrid care I was given. It is months later and I am still in shock about it.

AS a healthcare provider myself, I can give an objective opinion: this doctor has good bedside manners, and that what makes up the experience. Her staff is the worst staff I’ve ever seen, they are, i’m sorry to say that, «stupid» and belong in school rather than in a health care setting, where they can learn how to obtain prior authorizations, make appointments and do their job. I am amazed at how poorly trained they are and this doctor makes herself look bad by having such staff. I would not recommend that office, purely based on staff (and staff is very important when you have issues where a doctor cannot help). I was left frustrated and helpless and had no-​one to turn to (but luckily i know what to do myself).

Dr. Worrell is very informative, ensuring that if you’re confused about anything whatsoever she will have it covered by the time you leave the office. She also very nurturing. I’ve been seeing Dr. Worrell since I was 23, and now I’m 29 and having my first child with her. She’s seen me through the hard times, the break ups and make ups («you may have been abstinent, but has he?» was a direct quote from her, circa 2007) and now is welcoming my baby into the world. She’s funny, endearing, and comforting; all pluses you need when you’re looking for a quality OB/​GYN.
Yes, there is a long wait to see her. Yes, you should schedule appointments a month in advance. Yes, her office staff need communication inservices. Despite all of that, she is the best.
P. S. She has an office in Brooklyn (3131 Kings Highway) which has a Broadway style dressing room!

This is an old review I posted before I found Dr. Worrell had her own page (not sure why I didn’t think of creating one myself…), but here it is!
I got there 5 minutes before my appointment and was in the exam room 30 minutes past my appointment time. You are asked to pee in a cup while you wait and leave your cup in the bathroom along with everybody else’s, so that’s a new twist on an old favorite.
Overall, the reception area is neat and spacious. There are 3 receptionists and there is no real privacy there, so expect to be asked private questions in front of other people. The receptionists are somewhat friendly but they were arguing about something between themselves pretty loudly which wasn’t the most appropriate but not the worse I’ve seen.
But all of that doesn’t matter because Dr. Worrell is a gift to the gynecology world. She made me feel at ease about a major concern I had, consulted me, explained things, gave her personal opinion prefacing that it’s her opinion, didn’t rush, was pleasant, personable, and very reassuring. All the qualities you want in a doctor who gets to see your private parts.
In short, awesome Doctor. I waited for the appointment for 5 weeks but it was worth it.

she has AMAZING bedside manner. and for an OBGYN this is a HUGEEEE factor for me. i tend to ask more questions than the average person and dr worrell LOVES to answer questions. she offers up worlds of information without asking too, which is extremely helpful bc you generally don’t know all the questions you even need to ask. she spends as much time with you as you want and you never get the feeling she’s waiting to sprint out the door as soon as possible to get to her next appt. i felt like i was her only patient for the day. she’s kind, she takes her time, she describes what she’s doing, the purpose of things, etc etc. all in all, she’s amazing!!!
i should add, the office staff isn’t the friendliest or most helpful (you really have to push and prod to get stuff done with them and be extremely patient, although there is one who seems nice if you’re nice with her), and like most places, regardless of your appt time, they get to you when they get to you (usually 15 min has been my wait time), but i’d still say it’s worth it for dr worrell. seriously. i would recommend her to every girl friend of mine in the city! and the nurses who see you before the dr does have all been super nice and amazing too!
ps — she works alongside beth israel hospital too.