Dr. Rupa Vinod Goolsby, MD

Doctor Goolsby has been my doctor for more than 10 years.Very caring doctor, who listens to you ,good bedside manners and very professional in her caring for her patients.I would and have recommended her as a matter of fact,my daughter will be old enough to see an OB pretty soon and DR Goolsby will be that OB.

If you're sitting there reading a bunch of patient reviews, trying to find a right doctor for you, scared about the news that you need a surgery, know that you are not alone. I used all of the tools at my discretion and asked all my friends to find the right gynecologist for me. Thankfully, I found Dr. Rupa Goolsby! She is a rare gem of a physician. Run (don't walk) to go see her! Due to her exemplary level of expertise, she can offer what others can't. Currently, I am recovering from my surgery faster than expected. No complications at all, average blood loss, no post-surgery bleeding, no infections and I attribute that solely to Dr. Rupa Goolsby’s high level skill and care. Besides being an incredibly competent doctor and expert in her field, Dr. R. Goolsby is an extremely genuine and warm person. Thank you, Dr. R. Goolsby!!

My appointment with Dr. Rupa Goolsby was by far the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor. Extremely rude and does not listen. I will never go back. Avoid at all costs.

I was pregnant with my first baby, and per my regular OB I "needed" to be induced. Dr Goolsby was the physician on the floor that day. She never came in and introduced herself. The only time she came in was when I had been in labor for 8hrs. I had progressed to 6cm, and she made comments about how I was going to need a c-section because I wasn't progressing fast enough. I know now that for a first time mother slow progression during childbirth is perfectly normal. In fact, the average labor for a first time mother is 24hrs. I refused the c-section, so she told me I had one hour to make progress or I was going to the OR. I was unmedicated and I started panicking. It was genuinely the worst experience of my life. The entire medical staff tried to pressure me into an epidural. I had to turn it down atleast 20 times. I wasn't allowed to leave the bed at all, not even to sit on the birth ball. I had so many monitors on me that I felt tied to the bed. No one explained or asked consent for the various medical procedures done to me. She gave me botched stitches at the end that had to be redone by a different physician at a later time. This Dr is NOT friendly for natural childbirth. This birth scarred me for life. I'm now a doula and an advocate for other women. I have had three more very healing births. As as a whole, I do not recommend St Vincent's hospital to give birth.

Excellent bedside manner. Professional and friendly. Easy to share concerns with.

She takes time and answers all questions. Caring and concerned. I'll see her for life! I feel truly, truly blessed to be in her care.

I'll have to rate Dr. Goolsby pretty low. My husband and I were trying for a baby for a year. I got in touch with her because we both needed to see what was going on and why it had not happened for us yet. She found out through an HSG that I had a blocked tube, but didn't try to figure out what was causing it. I mentioned endometriosis to her because I was having the same symptoms as my Mother did with it when she was my age. She shrugged it off (didn't want to go in to check for it) and told me to drop 20 pounds and that it would probably happen then. I know I'm overweight, but no where near to where it should even play a factor into being infertile. I'm now seeing a terrific doctor who is 100% positive it is endometriosis. He will be going in after the first of the year to confirm and clear it up to where I won't be in as much pain anymore. I just feel that if your patient is paying you as promptly as I have, then you should figure out what's going on and give them answers. I'm sure she's a good doctor when it comes to a regular check up, but I feel like she lacks in other departments.

I loved Dr. Books by. Very comfortable with her. She e was professional and very informative with my diagnosis.

I am such a fan of Dr.Goolsby. Wouldn't see another doctor.

She's a wonderful doctor. It seems they have the same problem as any doctors visit which is the wait time. She's worth waiting for so be patient.

I really hate to be negative, but I had a horrible visit with Dr. Goolsby. I left her office in tears. First, I informed her that it was my first visit to the OB/GYN at 19 years and that I was nervous. She seemed somewhat caring. She asked if I was sexually active and I said yes, but that I had not had intercourse. She pushed very hard for me to the get HPV vaccine, but I didn't want it and I made that clear. She seemed very judgmental of my decisions. My exam didn't go any better. During the pap smear, she didn't tell me what was happening and I felt violated. At the time I had what I now know from my new OB/GYN as Lichen sclerosus. During my exam she made some comments about how bad it looked down there and said that she needed to take a biopsy. I said that I wasn't comfortable with that, but she insisted so I gave in. When she went to numb the skin, she lost the needle because I moved in pain. She was obviously irritated with me for moving. After she took the biopsy, she didn't tell me how to care for the area. I was so distraught and violated I was at a loss for words and wanted to leave immediately. I was the very last patient of the day and as I left Dr. Goolsby and her nurses were laughing in the hallway. I felt unimportant, rushed, and blown off. I called back for my biopsy results and the nurse told me they were negative. For what I was never informed. The nurse didn't ask if I wanted to make another appointment. Dr. Goolsby nor her nurses ever followed up with me. I am now in the care of another doctor who has treated my skin condition without ever taking a biopsy. I was simply prescribed some steroid cream. She personally follows up with me after almost every appointment.My friend recommended Dr. Goolsby, and perhaps other people have had a positive experience with her. Perhaps Dr. Goolsby was having an off day. However, I have changed to a more personable, professional, and caring doctor.

Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for 10 years. She has delivered all of my children and recently did my hysterectomy through my navel. Everything went great! I was back to normal in 1-2 weeks. I send all my friends to her. I am blessed to have her as my doctor.

Dr. Goolsby:Is a Excellent Doctor, I trusted her with my teen daughters as they were growing uo as young ladies.

WENT IN TO HAVE A SIMPLE HYSTERECTOMY, ENDED UP WITH MY RIGHT URETER STITCHED SHUT AND SO FAR, 3 CORRECTIVE SURGERIES. CALLED DR GOOLSBY FOR HELP WITH THE MEDICAL BILL B/C OF HER MISTAKE...SHE REFUSED.