Hannah M. French MD

DR> French answered my questions and let me know what her schedule was for my surgery. She offered to talk to other physicians in Vandy to do my surgery.

I felt well taken care of.

I will never be able to think the team of doctors at Vanderbilt enough for helping me get the pelvic floor dysfunction back under control. They have helped me immensely.

This was the best experience I have ever had with a medical professional!

I was referred to Dr. French from another Vanderbilt OBGYN specifically for a MIGS surgical opinion because I have suffered from endometriosis and recurrent ovarian cysts for more than 17 years. I have an extensive documented surgical history involving both conditions, and no one has evaluated my ovaries in approximately three years. Instead of discussing my surgical history and whether my current symptoms could represent recurrent endometriosis or ovarian pathology, I was diagnosed with hypertonic pelvic floor and offered treatments including pelvic floor physical therapy, injections, Lupron, and birth control.I am not disputing that I may have a hypertonic pelvic floor. My concern is that it seemed to become the primary explanation for my symptoms without first evaluating other potential causes, despite my history. Historically, my pelvic pain has improved when endometriosis and ovarian cysts were surgically identified and removed.One of the primary reasons for this appointment was actually to discuss whether removal of my ovaries might be appropriate. I have been in perimenopause for approximately seven years, and my hormone specialist estimates that I may be only 1.5-2 years from menopause. Unfortunately, I did not even feel comfortable getting to that discussion because I felt that Dr. French had already decided what the treatment approach should be.This experience left me feeling unheard and dismissed. After more than 17 years of dealing with these conditions and multiple surgeries, I expected my history and the reason for my MIGS referral to play a much larger role in the evaluation. Instead, I left feeling much like I did when I was 20 years old and first struggling to have my endometriosis symptoms taken seriously.

Dr. French is amazing. Takes as much time as needed to make me feel comfortable.

Dr. French is the very best provider, she explain everything in so much depth and truly cared about my symptoms

I love Dr French! We have a great relationship and I feel like she really understands me. I recommend her every chance I get!

I could not be more pleased with Dr. French. She listened, asked pertinent questions, made sure I understood next steps, and was incredibly personable when she didnt have to be. I feel blessed to have her as a provider.