Dennis C. Eckel, MD, FACOG

Dr. Eckel is always so frank yet caring. Perfect combination for a physician.

01/05/2021

I love Dr. Eckel. He has wonderful bedside manner and is always so kind. That goes for his long time nurse Kate too!

01/05/2021

New Patient Visit

Extremely polite staff, Dr. Eckel is very professional, gentle and explained step by step what to expect and avoid during pregnancy.

12/22/2020

I love Dr. Eckel. He is a great doctor and the girls in the office are great!

12/18/2020

Pessary Insertion / Removal

The doctor and staff were caring and professional.

12/16/2020

Vaccinations / Flu Shot

All the nurses and staff are very friendly and helpful and flexible with scheduling.

12/15/2020

Everyone is pleasant & appointment was efficiently & quickly taken care of.

12/15/2020

Dr. Eckel, Imelda and Kate are always so great! I've been coming to this office for 20+ years and I'm always treated so well.

12/15/2020

Dr. Eckel is an amazing knowledgeable caring doctor that is efficient and is well respected by everyone.

12/14/2020

I have been seeing the Doctor for years. Very professional.

12/08/2020

Post-Partum Appointment

Dr. Eckel is thorough and easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable.

12/07/2020

I was taken on time. Office was very clean. Chairs were spaced for COVID-19. I was not rushed. Staff was kind, and pleasant.

12/07/2020

Dr. Eckel takes the time to answer any questions. Kate and Imelda are amazing!!

11/20/2020

The Doctor & office staff have always been extremely nice and answers all questions. Been going for 20 years.

11/13/2020

IUD Insertion / Removal

Dr. Eckel and his staff made my visit easy and familiar. They were all very welcoming and concerned about my needs.

11/13/2020

I appreciate Dr. Eckel's detailed explanations with models of what to check for, for breast cancer.

11/11/2020

Dr. Eckel is an awesome OBGYN and he cares for his patients' wellbeing.

11/11/2020

There was a fairly short wait time. The doctor and nurse were informative and friendly.

11/11/2020

He is always attentive and caring. I love Valley OBGYN.

11/09/2020

Dr. Eckel is always very gentle and explains things to you.

11/08/2020

Speed of appointment with very little wait time.

11/01/2020

He is professional, thorough and still takes time to be kind and caring.

10/26/2020

Happy to make the drive to see Dr. Eckel who has been very supportive over many, many years!

10/26/2020

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Dr. Eckel is always very thorough and professional. Makes you feel comfortable.

10/23/2020

Dr. Eckel is the BEST! His staff is awesome!

10/23/2020

I love Dr. Eckel and his staff!

10/19/2020

Hysteroscopy

I did the procedure with my own gynecologist.

10/18/2020

Dr. Eckel is so kind, genuine and takes the time to listen to my concerns and then just takes action. His assistants are the same way.

10/16/2020

The office took precautions to ensure everyone was protected, as much as possible, from COVID. I liked being able to check-in online so I didn't have to complete a bunch of paperwork when I arrived.

10/16/2020

Dr. Eckel is consistently professional and thorough.

10/15/2020

They were on time and always very sweet! Love Dr. Eckel and his staff!!

10/11/2020

Dr. Eckel is thorough and caring.

10/08/2020

Office staff is welcoming and efficient. Dr. Eckel is thorough, calm, knowledgeable; I have the utmost confidence in him.

10/07/2020

Great nurses and doctor and thorough visit.

10/07/2020

I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Eckel. Yesterday was my 22nd annual exam plus in 2018 due to the possibilities of my having cancer, I saw him more often and underwent surgical procedures with him. Yesterday for the first time Kate and Dr. Eckel helped me use an electrical examining table since my knees have now made it more painful to ascend regular tables. As usual Dr. Eckel was thorough and gentle during his physical exam and specific in questions targeting my health issues. I appreciate the follow up tests he has ordered for me and will get them done ASAP so he will get the reports. Under these unusual COVID challenges the only noted difference in my care yesterday was that Dr. Eckel, staff and patient all wore masks. All other procedures were as usual and expected. I appreciated that my one on one annual visit was not postponed. Thank you!

10/07/2020

Dr. Eckel is the best doctor I been his patient for over 20 years.

10/06/2020

New Patient Visit

Very friendly staff and very thorough doctor that listened to my history and took all the necessary steps to get us on the right track toward any recommendations of issues found.

10/05/2020

Friendly, expedient, comfortable environment.

10/05/2020

Dr. Eckel is personable, knowledgeable and professional. He's the best!

10/05/2020

Dr. Eckel is always so friendly and open to answer any questions.

10/04/2020

Follow-up

Dr. Eckel has been my doctor for over 12 years. I trust him and feel comfortable under his care.

10/04/2020

I did not have to wait long to see Dr. Eckel.

10/04/2020

Dr. Eckel has always been so kind, patient, and informative. Through my pregnancy and follow up, I have always felt so comfortable.

10/01/2020

I've been seeing Dr. Ekel for 25 years. One of the best doctors in the valley.

09/30/2020

Dr. Eckel gives you his full attention and listens.

09/28/2020

Friendly staff, small wait time.

09/28/2020

I've been having Dr. Eckel as my doctor since the pregnancy of my second daughter. I trust him with my health and he's always supportive and understanding.

09/27/2020

I've been a patient of Dr. Eckel's for over 20 years. Each visit ends with a discussion in his office. He always answers my questions with the utmost professionalism & great empathy.

09/27/2020

Dr. Eckel and his staff are always pleasant.

09/25/2020

I am a little over 6 months pregnant and I asked Dr. Eckel if I was too small at my last appointment based on my measurements/the weight I had gained. He was reassuring, explaining how spot on my growth was... he also said some very kind and positive words to a first time mommy whose emotions are running high. Little things like this make me so happy I found him to be our obstetrician.

09/25/2020

Office Visit / Follow-up

09/23/2020

I had my annual well woman appointment scheduled a year in advance for Thursday, August 13, 2020. The week before my appointment, I received a call saying that Dr. Eckel will be out of town on Thursday, August 13th and Friday August 14th, so the office rescheduled my annual well woman exam for Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. When I arrived, the front office staff told me that Dr. Eckel had to leave to go deliver a baby so they had to reschedule my well woman exam for Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. I asked if I could be put on a Dr. Eckel cancellation list in case any earlier appointments became available. The front office staff said they put my name on a Dr. Eckel cancellation list. Two days later I went back into Dr. Eckel's office and asked if he had any cancellations or if I could see Dr. Bernhard instead because I wanted to be seen before October since I was originally scheduled for my annual well woman exam in August. The lady at the front desk said office policy does not allow one doctor's patient to see another doctor. Consequently, this lady at the front desk found a Dr. Eckel cancellation on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:20 a.m., so I was finally able to see Dr. Eckel on that date. After receiving my new appointment date of September 10th and I was driving away from Dr. Eckel's, I received a call on my cell phone from a different lady in Dr. Eckel's office telling me that there are no cancellations on Dr. Eckel's schedule, but I can see Dr. Nancy McCauley. When I told her that I was just driving away from their office after finding a Dr. Eckel cancellation on September 10th, she admitted to me that she never really looked for any Dr. Eckel cancellations, but was instead trying to make me see Dr. Nancy McCauley because she is returning to their medical practice after being gone two years. How strange that this lady in the office says I can see other doctors in their practice, but the other front office lady told me that patients are not allowed to see other doctors in their practice. Also, I find it strange that I must drive back into the office in order for someone to find me a cancellation on Dr. Eckel's schedule.

09/22/2020

He was friendly but professional.

09/21/2020

Dr. Eckel is great!

09/21/2020

I felt the exam was thorough and Dr. Eckel\/staff are wonderful.

09/17/2020

Office Visit / Follow-up

09/16/2020

Modest wait time; experienced professional physician; time for feedback post exam.

09/15/2020

Pessary Insertion / Removal

I like the way Dr. Eckel listens to his patients.

09/09/2020

Everyone is very nice & professional.

09/09/2020

Dr. Eckel has always been a great doctor. He explains things in an easy to understand way.

09/06/2020

Everyone in office is very friendly. Dr. Eckel is very thorough and answers all my questions.

09/06/2020

Treatment / Procedure

09/03/2020

My appointment was on time and Dr. Eckel was very thorough.

09/03/2020

I think the doctor is extremely experienced and educated and very professional.

08/31/2020

Dr. Eckel always takes his time with me.

08/30/2020

Treatment / Procedure

Dr. Eckel is incredible. Very attentive, answers any and all questions, supportive, kind, friendly, and will do whatever makes you comfortable. If I had 100 babies I would have him deliver all of them. Switched to him at the very end of my pregnancy and so glad I did. He took such good care of me.

08/27/2020

Annual check-up: Dr. Eckel is very thorough in checking thyroid, heart, lungs, and lymph nodes and breasts for possible cancers. His explanations are direct and reassuring. My pessary needs to be removed every three months for cleaning and to check that vaginal tissues are healthy. Again, Dr. Eckel is skilled at this. He is able to minimize the discomfort of extracting the pessary and reinserting it.

08/26/2020

He explained details about the test results.

08/25/2020

Efficient staff and excellent MD; I have been seeing him since 1997.

08/24/2020

Dr. Eckel has great patient care. He answers questions, educates the patient and is very warm and kind.

08/23/2020

Staff friendly & handled promptly.

08/21/2020

Friendly staff. Appointment on time.

08/20/2020

We made a plan to address all of my concerns.

08/20/2020

He is thorough, professional, and answers all questions.

08/20/2020

New Patient Visit

He listens to my concerns and treats me with respect. I was a patient for many years then my insurance changed and I could no longer see Dr. Eckel. I happy to be back under his care!

08/10/2020

Very professional and friendly.

08/06/2020

I was initially seen in a timely manner to start my glucose test, but my vitals were taken 45 minutes after consuming the drink. My blood pressure was elevated but likely due to other factors. My visit with the OB was very brief and I was told to come back in a week, although I tried to express that I have a machine at home and I can check my blood pressure and report back if any concerns.

08/05/2020