Adirondack Medical Center-Saranac Lake campus
Date of Call?:
January 31, 2008
1. Can I have a VBAC at this hospital?:
Banned
2. Are there any doctors who do VBACs?:
No
Location
2233 State Rt 86
Saranac Lake, NY, 12983United States
44° 19' 31.3788" N, 74° 7' 45.804" W
Midwife or Doctor's Name:
Denise Ferrado, 891-1733
Dr. Kiroolos and MW, Tri-Lakes OB-Gyn, 891-5077
3. Do you know the name of a doctor who does do VBACs?:
No
4. Is that a formal policy or is it just the way the doctors have decided to practice?:
Formal VBAC ban
5. Do you know how far I would have to travel to find a hospital that offers VBAC?:
Malone or Plattsburgh
6. What would happen if I arrived at the hospital and refused a cesarean?:
Other comment
7. Comments:
Initially we were told there is a ban, however when asked what would happen if a woman refused surgery, the nurse manager recommended discussing it with the doctor, that it is the doctor's decision to permit VBAC and they might not do a c-section. Seemed supportive of the idea of showing up and refusing. Information received via website feedback 9/09 indicates that this is a formal ban:
All patients desiring VBACs at Saranac Lake Hospital are referred to CVPH Med center . I thought you may want to update your list. Thank you again for your website and organization. Jennifer Billings, RN
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