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Gynecology: Frequently Asked Questions

What gynecology and birth control is available?

The Family Planning Program is a federally funded program which allows you to receive contraceptive supplies. The need for GYN appointments is reserved for annual medical exam, including a gynecologic exam (a pelvic exam) and PAP smear, which is a requirement of The Family Planning Program . "Female concerns" including vaginal discharges and irritations in the anatomy covered by underwear, can be addressed in a Medical Appointment despite them being of a gynecological nature.

Will general gynecology services be available?

In general, SRM will be devoted to the care of women of childbearing age with infertility or other reproductive endocrine problems. We suggest that routine gynecologic and preventive care be accessed through your general gynecologist or primary care provider. For patients without a primary care provider who are seeking reproductive endocrinology or infertility services at SRM, we can provide basic preventive and primary gynecologic care.

Why should I activate my member subscription to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online?

Member Subscribers have access to: Tables of contents, abstracts, full text searching, full text display, document delivery, PDFs, links to Medline and GenBank, future tables of contents, interjournal links to other HighWire Press journals. They also have the advantage of password access to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online from any computer connected to the Internet. ...

Why is our office named Boojum Obstetrics & Gynecology?

The first time Dr. Kells laid his eyes on a Boojum tree , he fell in love. He likes the character that each tree displays and that it flourishes in the harsh desert environment. The Boojum tree (pictured on the left) is native to the deserts of Baja, California and Sonora, Mexico. It can be found locally at the Desert Botanical Garden and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. It resembles a giant upside down turnip, with a tall tapering trunk, green-white bark, and short thin horizontal branches. ...

What other hospital services and amenities are available when I visit The Gynecology Center?

The Weinberg Center offers a variety of services to our patients. Click on the links below for more details.

Why does DocFind show no or very few providers for gynecology, general practice, and cardiology?

Gynecology – search for Obstetrics and Gynecology also General Practice – search for Family Practice also Cardiology – search for Cardiovascular Disease also

Does the Student Health Plan cover preventive services, such as yearly gynecology exams?

The Student Health Plan does not generally cover preventive services; however, many preventive services, including yearly gynecology exams and recommended adult immunizations are offered through the UHS clinic at no cost to students. At last check, the list of covered vaccines included: tetanus/diptheria, MMR, flu, pneumococcal, and varicella. Contact UHS for details.

What is unique about Crozer's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program?

Perhaps what differentiates our program from most other obstetrics and gynecology residency programs is our renowned, high-caliber faculty. Additionally, Crozer's tertiary-level capabilities and cutting-edge obstetrical and gynecological facilities offer sophisticated care to women and, by extension, the most advanced opportunities for residents to learn and hone their skills. ...

Who from my institution can access Obstetrics & Gynecology Online?

A site license subscription allows any user connecting from an authorized computer on your institutional network access to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online.

How can I tell if my institution has subscribed to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online?

If your institution has a subscription, you'll automatically have access to the tables of contents, abstracts, full-text searching, full-text display, PDFs, Medline and GenBank links, and future tables of contents. You'll also see a button at the top of the page confirming you're signed in as part of an institution. If your institution has not subscribed, you can obtain access through a member subscription or a non-member individual subscription.

Is acupuncture womencare the same thing as Gynecology?

This particular practice here is very purposefully not medical model, so it would be misleading to describe it as a kind of gynecology. Its treatment for the total woman. But it is true acupuncture healing arts can be effective with many gyn syndromes. The cycle can be free of symptoms such as: pain, incoordination, headache, skin eruptions, body-ache, nausea, vertigo, moods, heavy periods, no periods, breakthrough bleeding, breast pain/nodules. ...

Who does the gynecology exams at the Student Health Service?

All the clinicians working at the Student Health Service have extensive experience in women’s health. Drs. Bernitz and Mele are family physicians; Dr. Wheat is a general internist; Mark Van Alstyne, PA has had a great deal of experience in women’s health. We also have an obstetrican-gynecologist, Dr. Silvana Ribaudo, who is available ½ day a week for referrals and routine exams.

How can I access Obstetrics & Gynecology Online if I do not have access through an institutional subscription?

You may purchase Obstetrics & Gynecology through a member subscription or a non-member individual subscription.

Do any of your doctors specialize in menopause? Or see gynecology-patients only?

All of our physicians specialize in treating the entire spectrum of women’s health: from pre-pregnancy to motherhood to menopause. We do not have doctors that specialize solely in one area.

How can I access Obstetrics & Gynecology Online if I am not an ACOG member and I don't have access through an institutional subscription?

You may apply for ACOG membership or you may purchase an Individual (Non-Member) print subscription, which provides access to the electronic version. Without a subscription you may access tables of contents, abstracts, and full-text searching (without full text viewing) at no cost and without needing to register.

If I would like more information about the Crozer-Keystone Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, whom should I contact?

Dr. Guy Hewlett, Residency Program Director Mailing address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Crozer-Chester Medical Center One Medical Center Boulevard Ambulatory Care Pavilion Suite 332 Upland , PA 19013-3995 Phone: 610-447-7612 Fax: 610-447-7615 E-mail: mailto:guy.hewlett@crozer.org.

My library subscribes to the print Obstetrics & Gynecology, and I can't get access to it online. Why?

Your institution may not have purchased an online subscription to Obstetrics & Gynecology. Ask your librarian to order an online subscription. Or your institution may not have yet activated its institutional online subscription to Obstetrics & Gynecology. Notify your library that you would like access to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online and encourage your librarian to activate the online subscription.

If our Obstetrics & Gynecology Online subscription expires and at some later date we reinstate our subscription, will we have access to all years of the electronic version?

Yes, when you buy a subscription to Obstetrics & Gynecology Online, you have access to all years of the database.

How long does it take to get an appointment at Boyd Obstetrics and Gynecology?

If you are a new patient to our office or a current patient calling in to schedule an annual exam, the wait is about 4 weeks. If you are a New OB patient we can get you scheduled in about 2 weeks. If you have an immediate need, we try to schedule you in as soon as possible.
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