Reviews of Falmouth Women's Health (Dr. Richard Heywood & Dr. Elizabeth Speed) (Doctor)

Megan Lattin

HORRIBLE experience from start to finish. You and your baby deserve so much better! I moved to the Cape during my second pregnancy at 28 weeks. I read the previous reviews on him and thought he sounded good enough. I couldn’t have been more wrong, I’m wondering if he paid the previous reviewers. Not only is his office staff bottom of the barrel and you will need to babysit them to get your lab results/ anything done properly - well that is if he even orders you any lab work. He performs ZERO practices of standard of OB care -if an issue were to pop up during your pregnancy you will not know unless you display symptoms and report them to him as he performs no routine things such a urine tests. The worst two parts of the entire experience: the fact that I called him at 10 pm at night to say my contractions were 5 minutes apart, his response was “that’s weird. You can go to the hospital if you want” and had an attitude like why are you calling me Lady. I ended up delivering at 7:23 am the following morning and he “didn’t make it to the hospital in time because I had such a fast delivery” uh ok? Sure didn’t feel fast to me! But hey I guess my opinion as the patient is just relative. He was at the hospital the day after I delivered delivering someone else’s baby (we saw him in the hallway) and he didn’t even stop in to check how I was doing or to see the baby. I had my postpartum visit this morning and HE DIDNT DO ANY PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS. I had to ASK him to check my stitches I was astounded. Im sure he never even read the chart to read about how I tore horribly since I started pushing without any nurses or doctors in the room and the baby came out before the midwife could even get both gloves on. After my first child my OB checked my breast, did my annual pap, checked my bladder position ect. Apparently my standards are either to high or this guy is just completely useless. He truly did not do a single thing for me. You can do so much better.

Valerie Ugrinow

Best doctor around. I was hesitant to see a male, because I have always had female medical care, but he and his entire team have blown me away. Laura at the front desk is so friendly and helpful and Dr. Heywood is extremely personable, thourough and genuine in his care and treatment. 5+ stars all around.

Cape Cod Waterways Boat Rentals

Everyone is wonderful and helpful in this practice! Laura at the front desk is very attentive. Nurse Kerri is so helpful and Dr. Heywood is extremely knowledgeable. When we found out that I had a gestational diabetes, they are all on top of it to make sure that I am getting the proper treatment. The office is clean. This is what a practice should be, very well run. Highly recommended!!

Carissa Trocchio

When I was searching for an obgyn when I first moved to Cape Cod, Dr. Heywoods name came up in an internet search. After reviewing his website I had a feeling that he would be the right doctor for me, and boy was I right! I became pregnant with my first child in April 2016 and Dr. Heywood and his wonderful staff Laura and Kerri were amazing every step of the way. Dr Heywood treats you with respect, he listens to your wants and needs and actually creates a rapport with you. He sits at your level instead of standing above you and talking down to you which some doctors are guilty of. Dr. Heywood believed in me 100% when I indicated I wanted to deliver naturally with no epidural and he helped make my dream a reality. He was there for my delivery, and from my understanding he delivers over 90% of his patients. He legitimately cares about the outcome of your pregnancy. If he was a family doctor I would never go see anyone else. 10/10 would get pregnant again.

Lynne White

Dr. Heywood far exceeded all expectations I had when finding the right gynecologist. He took the time to explain each process and finding when I had several scary tests performed and was so patient with my extensive questions. The staff is very kind and professional as well. I highly recommend this practice to everyone and anyone who is searching for a professional, kind and patient doctor.

L Heywood

I love Dr. Speed! What a welcome addition to the Cape! I am happy to say that I was one of her first patients that she saw when she moved here from NY and she is terrific. She is everything I wanted in my GYN care, she is relaxed, easy to talk to and caring and spent time talking to me and answering all my questions.

Jennifer Scaramuzzo

Dr. Heywood and his group are extremely professional and are medical experts anyone looking for a group of people who know what they are doing go to Falmouth woman's health!

Krista Csontos

I am so glad to have found Dr Heywood and his staff. I was tired of just being a number at another local office. Dr Heywood is personable, he really takes his time with his patients, it is obvious that he cares and has a great bedside manner. He never rushes you, and his entire staff have the same kindness and professionalism. I recommend him to all of my friends- he is one of the most thorough and caring physicians I have ever had.