Prenatal care

from conception through delivery

Pregnancy and labor and delivery are one the most wonderful, exciting, and stressful times in a mother’s (family’s) lifetime. My aim is to have a collaborative, low intervention, yet safety-based approach with each patient. I absolutely believe that women who are empowered and actively participate in their pregnancy care plan have the best and most satisfying outcomes. I view myself as a safety partner, not a dictator of prenatal care, labor, and delivery. Pregnancy does not always go as planned; however, if patients view me as a partner in their pregnancy, we develop a trustful relationship

Family Planning

and Preconception counseling

The decision to start or delay the growth of a family is often confusing for patients. So many questions to be answered! Is it safe to exercise? How long should I expect it to take to achieve pregnancy? What contraceptive options are available? What contraceptive will suit me best? Open and honest conversation is required to help patients find safe and suitable options for their lifestyles when It comes to contraceptive options.

Annual Gynecologic exams

Preventive care is the cornerstone of health for women. I see the annual exam as not just a pap smear visit. It is an opportunity to explore physical health as well as sexual and mental health concerns. A pap smear and breast exam may certainly be a part of the visit, but I take great care to listen and explore any aspect of a patient's health that she is interested in discussing at the visit.

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic problems sometimes require a surgical solution. I most often treat heavy menstrual bleeding (after the completion of childbearing) with a procedure called endometrial ablation. Depending on a patient’s medical condition, endometrial ablation can be done in the office which saves a great deal of time and money. I’ve had numerous patients tell me that office ablation has been a life-changing procedure!. I can often treat Problems such as symptomatic fibroids, or painful ovarian cysts with minimally invasive Robotic surgery. Robotic surgery reduces surgical blood loss, leaves very small scars, and minimizes hospital stays to one night in most cases. I’m always happy when I can tell a patient that she could possibly be back to work in two weeks after hysterectomy depending on the type of work.