Maridel D. James NP

It's always a pleasant experience coming to PIH women's center. The ladies at check in are always prompt and courteous. The wait time is NEVER longer than a few min of your apt time. The nurses are always friendly and respectful. My visit this time was just as great. All my questions were answered as well as positive feedback on all the concerns I had. She took the time to actually explain and take the time to listen and talk about all my concerts and questions. I really enjoy coming here and wouldny choose to go anywhere else.

Although I'm getting a little nervous about giving birth, I feel a lot more confident after our appointment. She's very insightful and she's very kind. I feel like she's listening to my worries and gives me options to help resolve my worries.

Maridel started providing care for our family at a time when we were afraid of risking another miscarriage. She educated herself about our history prior to introducing herself and came in with a kind, compassionate and gentle approach. She essentially set the tone how other providers after her took care of us to ensure our baby's vitality. It was wonderful to have had her as a provider again during the last weeks of the same pregnancy where she helped me going into labor when my little guy just didn't want to come out! Maridel was also the charge nurse on the floor the day I wanted to be discharged early so my husband and I could go home to be with both our daughter and new baby boy. Simply cannot thank her, Dr. Hooshvar (who came in calm and collected even when my baby was delivered with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck), Dr. Mercado (for circumcising my baby), Dr. Leong (who was scheduled to induce me if I went past 40.5 weeks) and the wonderful OB-GYN staff both at Putnam and the L&D and Post-Partum PIH Health Whittier Hospital staff. Special shout outs to [names removed] and every single nurse whose names for the life of me I can't remember but were incredible in triaging and admitting me both when I was in early and active labor; who helped me get undressed, put in an IV, asked me pre-anesthesia and patient profile questions when I got re-admitted; and to my first L&D nurse who gave me Nubain and physically supported me when Dr. Cola was administering my epidural (please look into who she was - this nurse was incredible!). Everyone was instrumental in ensuring the well-being and safety of my rainbow baby boy. Thank you ladies!!! Your caring hands and gentle hearts really help women to support themselves and their families. Many blessings to you all!!! [names removed] [PHI removed]

She made me feel safe and made me feel like she cared. She was very gentle with her exam. Thank you.

She was very thorough. Took her time to learn about me health and needs .

Maridel was amazing and she listened carefully to all my medical history and made an informed decision after that for my care.