Reading, PA - where to get yearly paps?

Dr. Cammarrano owns Reading OB/GYN and also OWNS RBWC. He was the backup doc for years and bought the practice when Susan sold it, so that it wouldn't close and we would have no birth center options around Reading. He is totally and completely on board with midwifery care obviously, though he is still a doc and practices as one. He is good person for sure, though many women find him a bit...different. Different and a dry sense of humor that sometimes puts people off, but I had a friend who LOVED him. He is losing his lady obs soon. They have decided to start their own practice. I don't know what that means as far as scheduling with him. On another note--Dr. Cammarrano is the Chief of GYN at Reading Hospital, so if you have an issue, you are in good hands. My friend is seeing him now for a rare uterine infection 8 weeks postpartum, and she is very happy with her care with Reading OB/GYN and RBWC working together. Does that clarify?

If RBWC can't get you in, you could always take a trip south and visit the wonderful women at Birth Care. Or you could see Susan Farrell, CNM, who is in Womelsdorf (20 minutes from Reading). Another option in Reading is Dr. Massengale. He's older, but an awesome doc with great personality. Just attended a beautiful non-medicated hospital birth him a few weeks ago. Dr. Cammarrano and Dr. Massengale would be my dr. choices and Susan Farrell would be my midwife choice. Or Birth Care. Susan did her apprenticeship with Maribeth. Best of luck. Hope you and the babes are well.

Hi! Thanks for your response. I'd prefer to see a female, so with options other than Dr. Cammarrano available, I'll probably look into those. I thought of just going back to Birth Care but dd hates car rides so I was hoping to find a place closer, to either avoid a long trip or lessen the amount of time I'd need a babysitter! I wanted to preferably take care of my wellness visits at the same place where I hope to have more kids and I haven't decided whether I want to stick with Birth Care (and the drive during labor!) or look somewhere closer. It also looks like (from their website) that Birth Care has hired a few more midwives. Do you know if they are all doing births? I liked the idea of there only be 3 midwives there so that I could get to know each of them, but it seems like they may have needed to hire more midwives due to their popularity! I have heard good things about Susan Farrell on here so maybe I'll look her up. Do you have her info? I guess I can always just use someone here that I'm comfortable with for my well visit and when the time comes for another baby, I can make that decision then to switch places if need be. Thanks again for your help!