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I met the good doctor a couple of years ago after having heavy menstrual cycles,he sent me for labs and an ultrasound after which he explained his findings;PCOS.He further went on and explained that he could put me on metformin orShow more I could try to do a lifestyle change instead,which meant diet and exercise and when I was ready to try for a baby and my body wouldn’t work with me,he had medication that he would administer to stimulate ovulation.I took his advice,made an active effort to be more active and ate more complex carbs etc.Fast forward 2022,I had an IUD move and upon an ultrasound scan,my left ovary(the culprit) was all in the clear,no evidence of androgen hormones as prior noted.The lifestyle changes really did the trick!Anyway,My husband and I went on to try for a baby in 2023 and to our sweet surprise ,we got pregnant.For about the first 32 weeks pregnant I was under the care of a different OBGYN and practice,I had developed gestational diabetes,high blood pressure induced by pregnancy and my NSTs were not always promising so I would have to go to his hospital for 2-3 hour monitoring 3 times a week.On top of that I had to go to another practice for weekly fetal imaging.The pregnancy was getting too stressful with all the monitoring and driving to appointments every day of the week and quite frankly hard emotionally and mentally not withstanding the physical toll growing a baby has on a woman.A boring pregnancy is a healthy pregnancy and that’s all I wanted.I was finally able to get into his care after insurance open enrollment and suddenly the pregnancy turned smooth,he was very calm,collected and confident in his skill set as I expected.He does everything in house.I never had to go elsewhere for the fetal anatomy scans,diabetes management,labs or biophysicals.He kept a very keen eye on my baby and when my placenta gave out at 39 weeks and 5 days,he explained the next few steps we would need to take to ensure a safe and healthy delivery which meant induction.All went well and he got to the hospital for my delivery in a timely manner and delivered me a healthy baby boy.I have nothing but respect for Dr. Marinescu,he is a straight shooter,thorough,competent and very cool and collected.His practice is very quite and the office is never crowded.His girls are very friendly and respectful and the wait time is short.I look at my baby boy and am brought to tears daily because I always wonder if he never gave me a diagnosis of PCOS and advise to be more active and healthy, would I be holding and loving my very own sonshine?I doubt my fertility journey would have been easy were it not for him.And btw,he will be at your delivery without fail mamas,and if things should go south say during a vaginal delivery he is multi talented and will work on a CS with you.My husband describes him as a man of few words but competent and excellent bed side manners while my mother in law expressed how impressed she was by his focus and efficiency at my delivery.
Dr. Baker is excellent, I wish she could be my primary care provider too! She has excellent bedside manner. Each visit begins with her patiently addressing all my concerns that I keep as a running list on my phone between visitShow mores. She is very clear and concise when answering my many questions and does it in a professional yet friendly way. If we have tests to run that visit she usually gives me advance notice the visit before explaining what the test is about and what the results will mean. It gives me a chance to look it up and do some research so I can ask more informed questions the following visit. This was my first pregnancy so I had a lot of random questions and concerns that I would frequently contact Dr. Baker through the web portal. She always responded in a timely and professional manner. My pregnancy went very smoothly - since I’m technically a geriatric pregnancy she referred me to do more precise ultrasounds at a specialist who was also exceptional (Dr. James Kurtzman, M.D, FACOG Maternal-Fetal Medicine -ppo and a little pricey but I was going to reach my out of pocket max anyways so it didn’t matter). These appointments are separate from Dr. Baker. I delivered at Hoag Newport Beach hospital and Dr. Baker delivered me. The nurse staff were really good at Hoag but the nurse who helped me so the pushing was especially exceptional. She coached me on how to push and made adjustments as needed while keeping me comfortable and encouraged. I didn’t know at the time, but the hospital only calls the doctors to come when I’ve already done a lot of pushing. They time it so that when I’m just about to crown the doctor is there in time to deliver the baby. Dr Baker delivered me with ease and we have a healthy baby girl without any complications. I’m not sure when but at some point when Dr. Baker arrived she had already familiarize herself with our birth plan and followed our wishes without any issue. I did have some 2nd degree tearing but with deep concentration she stitched me up and made sure I didn’t feel any pain. I’m completely healed now and I can’t even see where the stitches were. I’m very pleased with Dr. Baker and would highly recommend her.
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Dr. Catalin Marinescu, MD?
Catalin Marinescu, MD, FACOG, specializes in pelvic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures at OBGYN CARE in Newport Beach and Irvine, California. He performs gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomy and reconstructive procedures for prolapse or other pelvic floor defects, as well as procedures to treat urinary incontinence. Dr. Marinescu has affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.
Dr. Marinescu had an unparalleled 10 years of post-graduate residency training. He did a general surgery program at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and was trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University.
Highly trained in obstetrics and gynecology, including infertility, Dr. Marinescu offers advanced prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and follows the safest and most effective guidelines for delivery. His results are outstanding in difficult deliveries and minimally invasive surgeries, with over 200 da VinciⓇ robotic surgeries performed.
Due to his unique worldly experiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Dr. Marinescu understands the impact of different cultures on each woman’s unique personality. He is attentive to each woman’s concerns and respectful of her time. He exercises great compassion and care with his patients, and works in a collaborative effort with other specialists to determine the best course of action for each patient’s specific journey.
Bladder Pain
Cystocele
Da Vinci Surgery
Endometriosis
Gynecology
Hernias
Hysterectomy
Incontinence
Interstitial Cystiti
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Ovarian Cyst
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy
Prolapse
Rectocele
Sling
Locations (2)
OBGYN CARE
16305 Sand Canyon Ave.
Ste 265
Irvine, CA, 92618
OBGYN CARE
415 Old Newport Blvd
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA, 92663
More About Dr. Catalin Marinescu, MD
Practice
OBGYN CARE
Specialties
NPI Number
1669761664
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr.Marinescu is so kind,taking time to explain clearly the prestige he will do to me, he’s staff is great,make me feel very comfortable I will definitely recommend to my friends, Thanks Doc and staff!⭐️
I have been patient for 4 years now and in addition my family members visit this Dr . Very professional and knowledgeable . Dr takes his time to listen and explain and follow up with an email . We all feel very lucky to have his care .
All the staff that I interacted with were professional and kind. Dr. Marinescu was kind, understanding and thorough.I needed immediate follow-up testing and he made sure I had the referrals I needed. I’m happy to have my new MD.
I feel grateful choosing Dr Marinescu as my ob. He is calm and patient. He did an excellent job delivering my baby and removing my keloid from previous c section.
We are happy we found such a great Doctor for prenatal care.
I am 43 and had hysterectomy surgery in Aug 2023,It was the best decision I made and I got so lucky to found Dr. Marinescu, I had no bleeding or discharge after surgery and start walking day after of surgery. My recovery time was so fast and I got back to work after 4 weeks, I started working out such as weight lifting and cardio after 8 weeks, No bladder issue after surgery. I would like to say Thank you so much for performing the surgery. I appreciate your skill, expertise, and care throughout the process. I'm grateful for the positive outcome and for your dedication to my health.
The doctor has great bedside manner is extremely knowledgeable. His staff is friendly and covers all of my concerns as a patient highly recommended.
A very caring doctor. Ethical and smart
I met the good doctor a couple of years ago after having heavy menstrual cycles,he sent me for labs and an ultrasound after which he explained his findings;PCOS.He further went on and explained that he could put me on metformin or I could try to do a lifestyle change instead,which meant diet and exercise and when I was ready to try for a baby and my body wouldn’t work with me,he had medication that he would administer to stimulate ovulation.I took his advice,made an active effort to be more active and ate more complex carbs etc.Fast forward 2022,I had an IUD move and upon an ultrasound scan,my left ovary(the culprit) was all in the clear,no evidence of androgen hormones as prior noted.The lifestyle changes really did the trick!Anyway,My husband and I went on to try for a baby in 2023 and to our sweet surprise ,we got pregnant.For about the first 32 weeks pregnant I was under the care of a different OBGYN and practice,I had developed gestational diabetes,high blood pressure induced by pregnancy and my NSTs were not always promising so I would have to go to his hospital for 2-3 hour monitoring 3 times a week.On top of that I had to go to another practice for weekly fetal imaging.The pregnancy was getting too stressful with all the monitoring and driving to appointments every day of the week and quite frankly hard emotionally and mentally not withstanding the physical toll growing a baby has on a woman.A boring pregnancy is a healthy pregnancy and that’s all I wanted.I was finally able to get into his care after insurance open enrollment and suddenly the pregnancy turned smooth,he was very calm,collected and confident in his skill set as I expected.He does everything in house.I never had to go elsewhere for the fetal anatomy scans,diabetes management,labs or biophysicals.He kept a very keen eye on my baby and when my placenta gave out at 39 weeks and 5 days,he explained the next few steps we would need to take to ensure a safe and healthy delivery which meant induction.All went well and he got to the hospital for my delivery in a timely manner and delivered me a healthy baby boy.I have nothing but respect for Dr. Marinescu,he is a straight shooter,thorough,competent and very cool and collected.His practice is very quite and the office is never crowded.His girls are very friendly and respectful and the wait time is short.I look at my baby boy and am brought to tears daily because I always wonder if he never gave me a diagnosis of PCOS and advise to be more active and healthy, would I be holding and loving my very own sonshine?I doubt my fertility journey would have been easy were it not for him.And btw,he will be at your delivery without fail mamas,and if things should go south say during a vaginal delivery he is multi talented and will work on a CS with you.My husband describes him as a man of few words but competent and excellent bed side manners while my mother in law expressed how impressed she was by his focus and efficiency at my delivery.
Was good and useful and fast thanks . My rete is five star
Very professional, polite, and on time!! I love the staff!! You guysvare great, and Dr. Marinescu you're amazing!! Thank you so much!!!
Muy buena
Amazing dr. , amazing staff
Best Doctor ever!!!
Awesome
Dr. Marinescu and his office staff are amazing. The wait time is always short and I get all my labs drawn in the office which I love. I highly recommend him.
Perfect
Dr. Marinescu was efficient and answered all my questions during the exam.
Dr M is very attentive and his staff is wonderful!
Best doctor and staff
Dr M is informative and makes you feel at ease
Dr. Marinescue is the best! He’s very calm and patient yet very experienced and knowledgeable! That’s what you exactly expect from a professional OB. I had the best experience delivering my baby with him. Also don’t worry he would definitely will be there at your delivery!
The experience is very comfortable.when you go, and they take you on time, no waiting and they are extremely polite the nurse and the doctor.
Loved that the doctor took the time to address all my concerns. I came in nervous and worried and left relieved and happy that I found a provider that actually cares for the well being of his patients. Thank you so much!
Staff was super friendly and professional. Doctor Marinescus is very nice, professional and makes you feel comfortable, I definitely recommend him. Parking is very accessible which to me is a big plus
Very welcoming and friendly. Felt very comfortable with doctor and staff alike
Grateful for his great care and Bri's also! Thank you!
I trust Dr. Marinescu with my life!
Dr. Marinescu is very nice and friendly. He made sure that I didn’t have any questions or concerns. Nice and efficient staff.
Friendly staff and Dr. Marinescu, is the best. Makes you comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.