How to Find an Ob-Gyn
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Looking for an ob-gyn? Here’s where to start:
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Ask your primary care doctor or other health care professional for recommendations
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Ask your friends and family about their experiences with their ob-gyns
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Look for the “find a doctor” tool at the website of your health insurance plan or call the number on the back of your insurance card
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Look for a “find a doctor” tool on the website of your local hospital
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Use the Medicare website to find and compare doctors near you
Once you have names of doctors who seem promising, you can use the internet to learn about their education and qualifications. You can also call their offices with questions and ask whether they accept your insurance.
Ob-Gyns in Specialized Areas
Find ob-gyns who specialize in certain areas of medicine.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has a tool to help you find ob-gyns who specialize in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
High-Risk Pregnancies
This searchable directory from the Society for Maternal–Fetal Medicine can help you find ob-gyns who specialize in high-risk pregnancies.
Pelvic Floor and Urinary Tract Health
The American Urogynecologic Society offers a service that can help you find ob-gyns who specialize in disorders of the pelvic floor and urinary tract.
Gynecologic Cancers
This tool from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s Foundation can help you find ob-gyns who treat cancer of the female reproductive organs.
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