Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ephraim McDowell Health
OB-GYN • Danville, KY
About
Summary: Ephraim McDowell Health (Danville, KY) is a nonprofit regional healthcare system serving central Kentucky, including obstetrics and gynecology services. The system comprises Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (core, 222-bed), plus Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (25-bed, Lincoln County) and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital (25-bed, Mercer County). With headquarters in Danville, the organization operates multiple primary and specialty care offices and serves over 119,000 residents across six counties. For obstetrics and gynecology needs in Danville, you would access care through the Ephraim McDowell Health network’s hospitals and affiliated clinics. Contact: 859-239-1000.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
217 South Third Street, Danville, KY 40047, US
Phone
(859) 239-6590
wtstaples@emhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Health US News (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 5 out of 5 stars (37 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Stivers): 4.2 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist): 3.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center): 65% patient experience rating
Patients praise
- high patient satisfaction and personal recommendations for individual OB-GYN providers (e.g., Dr. Anne Turcea)
- appreciation for the friendly, relatable, and professional demeanor of many staff members
- recognition of the flagship facility's high-acuity capabilities and specialized neonatology care, such as the Level II Special Care Nursery
- history of dedicated service by long-term practitioners in the community
Common complaints
- concerns about increased travel distance and loss of local, high-quality birthing services following the consolidation of obstetric care from Fort Logan Hospital to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC)
- reports of traumatic birthing experiences or dissatisfaction with specific provider interventions, such as perceived unnecessary C-sections
- concerns regarding communication and transparency from hospital management during service changes
- mixed feedback on hospital amenities, including limited availability of specialty birthing features like tubs and potential pain management limitations (e.g., specific epidural options)
- instability in provider staffing arrangements during service transitions, including withdrawal of certain groups from labor and delivery services
"I've been very pleased. He's been thorough and takes his time explaining things to me. He and staff also make it a comfortable, friendly experience."
— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)"I had a HORRIBLE and traumatic experience when he decided I needed a C-section because I wasn't progressing fast enough for him."
— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)"I had a nurse that held me in her arms, and I could see my emotions on her face, when they were giving me my epidural because, I mean, I was in active labor."
— Spectrum News 1 (Patient reflection on local care)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ephraim McDowell Health — Apr 12, 2026
- Ephraim McDowell Women's Health Services — Apr 21, 2026
- Maternity Care & Obstetrics - Ephraim McDowell Health — Jan 24, 2026
- Anne Turcea, MD - Ephraim McDowell Health — Mar 16, 2026
- Ephraim McDowell Health Welcomes Three Board-Certified OB ... — Feb 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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