Dr. Ellen Harpole, MD

She has no bedside manner! Very rude! I just went through a very long labor that eventually led to a csecrion and unfortunately after I delivered the baby, my OB had rest day so unfortunately I ended up with the care of this DR! She looked at my incision and w/o telline me, rip off the tape around the stitch which hurts a lot! I was in pain but she doesn't even care! After that she kept telling me things about ppst partum as if I can absorb it with the pain she inflicted me! Pls save your sanity and do not book her!

I read the 'higher' reviews prior to seeing Dr. Harpole, and chose her based on those comments; however I have been extremely disappointed in my care during my visits with Dr. Harpole. I went in last year with a chief complaint, and was not listened to. I returned this year with the same complaint; and no reaction. Bedside manor and caring are NOT a strength of this physician. I honestly left wondering why she is in women's healthcare when there is no actual caring happening. I am not one who enjoys going to the doctors visits so when I speak up about an issue, my expecation is physican advise, next steps, things to think about...Dr. Harpole provided none of these things. I left the office for the second year in a row and cried in my car before leaving the lot. I gave her grace by returning and was very hopeful she was just having a bad day on my first visit. The second appointment was just as the first. I WILL NOT BE BACK.

From my understanding of an upstanding place of healthcare is where patients feel safe, not judged, and appreciated. A good, and even a great place of healthcare takes into consideration not only the physical health of patients but the mental health as well. An even better place of healthcare will find the correlation between mental and physical health and how one affects the other. Unfortunately, the Deaconess Women's Hospital failed at all aspects of remotely being even a decent place of healthcare. I will say that if you are a person who is proud of your journey, especially in the areas of weight loss and mental health I would not recommend the Deaconess Women's Hospital, especially in the care of Dr. Ellen Harpole. If you are looking to feel the worst you have felt mentally about your health in years, Dr. Ellen Harpole will deliver.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. I started seeing her around 18 because that is who my mother had me go to. When i got pregnant at 25, i continued with her as she was the only OBGYN i had been to. She insulted me and called me fat while pregnant (i had gained 25 lbs.) She has absolutely no personality and is very dry. She would not communicate effectively and treated me horrible. I transferred to Dr. Walker and he is very outgoing, personable, and friendly.

Dr. Harpole is the best! She has helped me for 10 years and is a caring knowledge doctor!

Dr. Harpole has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She answers questions straight forward and takes time to help you make the best decision about your health. She helped me confidently manage my health through my high risk pregnancy and celebrated the birth of my oldest son! She and her staff helped me through loss my second child. Dr. Harpole took time to listen to me walk through the loss and called to check on me afterwards.

Ellen always gives you the best advice she can and doesn't beat around the bush. Very straightforward. I like that in her. She's great!

Ellen Harpole has been my doctor for 10+ years!!! I would never want to go anywhere else!! She is an amazing doctor!!!

I have been recommending Dr. Harpole to everyone. She takes time to answer my questions and concerns. She treats me with respect and I feel very comfortable going to her. I feel I'm receiving the best care possible with Dr. Harpole.

Dr. Harpole is professional and clearly knowledgeable.

I have been seeing Dr. Harpole for 11 years now. My previous obgyn of 9 yrs passed away of pancreatic cancer & I had a hard time even thinking of going to someone new. Going to Dr. Harpole has been a blessing & the best decision I could've made! She has been through the thick of it with me, delivered my 3rd child via c-section, diagnosed several issues I was having & performed my hysterectomy. She continues to look out for my health, follows up with me, & takes the time to answer my questions.

I have been in Dr. Harpole's care for many years. She is always been thorough, thoughtful, respectful, tactful and compassionate, all qualities you want from a OBGYN. Of my peers, my recovery from a hysterectomy was the quickest, most painless, and I was back to my regular activities within 3 weeks. I heartily recommend Dr. Harpole.

Dr. Harpole did my hysterectomy and removed a large polyp last year. I was back to work in 10 days without complications. She is fabulous and I highly recommend her. She is professional and caring. She listens to what you say and makes recommendations to help you achieve your goals.

Dr. Harpole has seen me through two pregnancies. She is fantastic at remaining calm and explaining what is happening. She patiently answered my questions in a matter-of-fact manner. She is very encouraging and optimistic. Her staff is tops! I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone!

Very knowledgeable!

Just had an IUD put in and it was so easy! I had been on the pill for years and it was messing with my hormone levels. Dr. Harpole discussed my option with me and helped me make an educated decision! She is smart and listens to what I have to say.

Dr. Harpole is a fantastic doctor. She is efficient, patient, thorough, and above all - professional. She was integral to the safe and successful delivery of our baby (born on April 11, 2017) and I would absolutely recommend her to others looking for an efficient OBGYN.

Dr. Harpole was great at helping me throughout my second pregnancy. She was informative and always made me feel at ease during the process. I called her several times... I know I drove her crazy with the questions. She was there for me through it all.

I really appreciate a doctor to take time with me. She listened to my problems and came up with good solutions without hesitation. Nice staff and pleasant experience. I highly recommend! Thank you!

Dr. Harpole has been my OB/GYN since 2008. She is knowledgeable and I always feel confident with the care I receive from her. Being pregnant with our fourth child now, there is no one else I could imagine taking care of me and my baby. She listens to all of my concerns and answers all of my questions.