Richard R. Lotshaw MD, NCMP

This really was kind of the poster child appointment for lack of care regarding women's health. This man told me checking my hormones would do nothing, and that it was not worth testing for endometriosis. Despite me explaining that almost every phase of my cycle includes paid. He recommended an iud over and over again - mind you this releases progesterone and I was just told hormone levels don't matter and mine were going to be normal. The dismissive personality this man had was the worst I've experienced and truly a part of a bigger Issue - and a part of the reason so many women go untreated. Thank goodness I am 33 and well informed or I would have left with no answers and an IUD. I urge Vanderbilt to look into this for the sake of young women seeking care.

All my questions were answered in a noncondesinding manner. In the past I have experienced this, but not with this doc.

All good thank you

Seemed like a decent guy but lacking knowledge of more recent studies and trials with postpartum women's hormonal care and how deeply it can effect their overall well-being and quality of life which also greatly impacts their family unit. I feel like women's health in a whole is very lacking overall many places by many doctors

I was very impressed with the amount of time & education Dr. Lotshaw gave me. Unlike my regular GYN doctor, he did not dismiss my concerns with outdated & Incorrect information. His information was evidence-based, took my specific situation into account, and I felt heard.

I was disappointed by the lack of updated, evidence-based information provided during my visit. My concerns regarding [insert symptoms like brain fog, insomnia, uncontrollable weight gain, anxiety, mood changes were dismissed as not being 'medically provable,' despite these being recognized symptoms by the Menopause Society. The provider stated that only vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes/night sweats) are valid menopause symptoms. I am seeking a specialist who takes a more comprehensive and modern approach to midlife women's health.

Overall disappointed in the communication by 100 oaks doctors post ultrasound.

Dr. Lotshaw was exceptional. I would definitely recommend him. He took time and great care to explain the finer points involved in the care I am seeking.

Bad. Will not return to Dr. Lotshaw again. He was in & out quickly. The few questions I was able to ask (as he was walking to exit immediately after the exam) were answered with brief responses that clearly were a waste of his time. I felt belittled as my health questions were brushed off as unnecessary. I am very dissatisfied and disappointed in the care I received from a Vanderbilt physician.