Dr. Jeffrey Somerville - NANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL

I was a patient for nearly 20 years. He delivered my second child and due to timing his partner delivered my first. Dr. Somerville is the most thorough, kind, knowledgeable, outstanding Gynecologist I have ever had (I have had many due to medical issues). I have two healthy children due to Dr. Somerville's wisdom, confidence and quick decisions. This rating thing should not include a rating for punctuality because babies are not born punctually. I would be glad to wait or reschedule to see Dr. Somerville. He saves lives and that is worth some patience and compassion for what other mothers and their babies experience.

Quick, kind, and knowledgeable. I was nervous for my procedure and he took my preferences into account and made sure I felt listened to and had agency. Explained things thoroughly. Had a pleasant attitude that put me at ease. Was considerate to me as a trans patient, checking my pronouns and taking care to avoid gendered language when referring to my medical care. My appointment was for something I dreaded immensely, but which was medically prudent, and I was sincerely surprised that it was so tolerable thanks to the speed of the procedure and the personal respect I was shown. I did have to wait nearly three hours while quietly freaking out, but every staff member I saw was excellent and doing their best with an overloaded medical system, so I don't fault them for it.

Dr. Somerville is very calming and relaxed. He is wonderful if you have any anxiety. He helped after I delivered my baby and ten years later when I was going through menopause. He spends a lot of time with patients and that might mean you wait, but it also means you will get the same quality of care.