Obstetrics. An obstetrician specializes in obstetrics, which deals with all aspects of pregnancy, from prenatal care to post-natal care. An obstetrician delivers babies, whereas a gynecologist does not. An obstetrician can also provide therapies to help you get pregnant, such as fertility treatments.
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Are gynecologists and obstetricians the same?
Obstetrics. An obstetrician specializes in obstetrics, which deals with all aspects of pregnancy, from prenatal care to post-natal care. An obstetrician delivers babies, whereas a gynecologist does not. An obstetrician can also provide therapies to help you get pregnant, such as fertility treatments.
What does a local obstetrician/gynecologist do?
An OB-GYN, or obstetrician-gynecologist, is a medical professional who specializes in women’s health. Their expertise is in areas such as reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. Our staff can also screen for cancer, treat infections, and perform surgery to help with pelvic and urinary tract issues.
Can gynecologist diagnose hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are of enough importance in gynecology and obstetrics that the gynecologist should be well versed in proctologic diagnosis and treatment. In the gynecological office practice about 19% of the patients and in the antenatal practice about 46% of the patients have hemorrhoids which require treatment.
Does obstetrician do surgery?
Most OB/GYNs are generalists and see a variety of medical conditions in the office, perform surgery, and manage labor and delivery.
What is the difference between a midwife and obstetrician?
low-risk pregnancies – OB-GYNs can manage high-risk or complicated pregnancies such as women who are expecting twins or have preexisting medical conditions. Midwives, on the other hand, can manage low-risk pregnancies and births.
Where is Glengarry Private Hospital?
Glengarry Private Hospital is small & friendly, with deluxe rooms available. Glengarry Private Hospital is very near to the Mitchell freeway & the West Coast Highway. It is located halfway between Perth & Joondalup.
Who is the obstetrician in Joondalup?
Uninsured patients are also welcome Dr Kym Jones is a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (FRANZCOG) working in both the public and private hospital systems, including Joondalup Health Campus and on-call obstetric cover at Osborne Park Hospital.
Why choose Dr sillender for gyno surgery?
Dr Sillender is an established & experienced private Perth gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon. He is fully accredited at RANZCOG level 5 in advanced minimal access or keyhole surgery. Around 95% of our gyno surgery is completed using keyhole techniques.