Charles A Lively, MD

This doctor has a very respectable reputation in the area. While he is certainly very experienced, the quality of both of my office visits left a lot to be desired. The first time, the office had not received the referral from my PCM and let me sit in the waiting room for over an hour instead of just telling me they didn’t have the referral. Once I realized it, I called my PCM and had the matter settled quickly. When I finally DID see the doctor, I was in there for about five minutes, and my ultrasound (even though I was at 23 weeks) only lasted about a minute, if that much. I did not get to hear the heartbeat, nor did I receive any type of cervical exam, even though I delivered my first child at 25 weeks. On my second visit, I waited over two hours and saw the dr for three minutes, tops. He told me nothing other than my bloodwork was normal and even told me that I wouldn’t need an ultrasound at 25 weeks — around the same time I went into labor last time. Thank God my first child was born at a Naval Hospital in San Diego… I received comprehensive care and people took the TIME to make sure my baby and I were ok. NOT THE CASE HERE. Very disappointed. I’m glad we’re moving back to a base where we can receive good, quality care. I’m quite certain his office billed me for more than just a five and three minute visit.