Women have access to a full spectrum of care at Crittenton, where physicians are on the forefront of gynecologic medicine and have access to the latest technology and treatment options. Through a personalized approach to patient care, OB/GYN physicians provide medical expertise in a caring and comfortable environment.
“Maintaining your gynecological health is important because early detection of any disease can prevent a more serious health threat later,” says Andrea Blake, MD, Board-Certified OB/GYN on staff at Crittenton. “As an OB/GYN, my niche is to help women feel comfortable when discussing their concerns with me, which will hopefully inspire them to schedule routine visits.”
Women face certain health risks that can go undetected until conditions are in importance of having regular exams. For example, ovarian cancer rarely produces symptoms until it has spread through other areas of the body, at which point it is much more difficult to treat effectively. Women have an increased likelihood of developing this disease if they have a family history of ovarian cancer, and risk increases with age.
Treatment Methods of the Future
Crittenton has incorporated the latest gynecologic surgery techniques, with advanced equipment and specialized training for physicians. OB/GYN physicians at Crittenton offer a wide variety of surgical procedures, including:
- Endometrial ablation
- Laparoscopic repair of pelvic organ prolapse
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Laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis
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Robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy
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Urinary incontinence repair
These surgeries utilize minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and blood loss, lower the risk of infection, minimize scarring, and shorten hospital stays and recovery times. For hysterectomy procedures, gynecological surgeons use the da Vinci® Surgical System—a robotic tool that assists in reducing the negative effects of surgery while maintaining the highest level of surgical precision.
“My role as an OB/GYN is to treat the entire woman rather than just one aspect of her health,” says Dawn Goulding, MD, OB/GYN on staff at Crittenton. “We have all the tools necessary to provide an integrated women’s health program that specializes in every stage of a woman’s life. When you’re looking for the highest quality in women’s health care, look no further than Crittenton.”
To learn more about women’s health services or to find a physician at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, visit www.crittenton.com or call the physicial referral line at 888-904-4325.
