Healthy Starts Here

Amanda Lucero’s gynecology office is like a spa, not a medical office. The wait time is minimal, and members of her staff are pleasant and cheerful. Once inside the examining room, I felt like I was in a women’s boutique. Gone were the sterile walls and large pictures of vaginas and breasts. Instead, the walls were bathed in a warm neutral color, and they were accented with tranquil blue decorations, including a cheerful sunflower painting. Soothing classical music wafted through the building. When I was told to undress and sit in the chair across the room, my mouth dropped. There was no awkward table, where it is uncomfortable to sit half-naked while waiting to be examined. To my delight, a light blue cloth gown — not a paper one — was provided for me. I felt totally covered, especially with the navy blue drape for my legs. I sat there and waited briefly in that comfortable chair, and I knew that this office cared about provided a relaxing atmosphere — one where patients would not dread the annual female visit. Amanda Lucero entered the room, and her upbeat and warm personality furthered calmed my trepidation. She chatted with me about my life and medical history and listened to my concerns. The comfortable banter helped me to relax, and I felt confident that I was in great hands. As it turns out, the comfortable chair was electric, and it tilted and turned me into position for the exam—with no awkward scooting to the end of a table required. With her years of experience in gynecology and her concern for her patients, I know that I am receiving top-notch medical care in a tranquil atmosphere.

 

By Melissa M.