This particular choice for your medical care is not one made lightly at it is very personal and intimate. Maybe you decided on a doctor that your friend recommended. Perhaps you chose one near your home and place of work for convenience. The question is: are you getting the right care and personal service you truly want? Let’s look at tips on how to choose the right OBGYN for you!
Understanding Your Own Needs
Since all women are different and at different places in their lives, concentrate on your own needs, challenges and time of life. Are thinking about having your first child, nearing menopause, or experiencing unexpected pain or lengthy periods? Maybe you just want someone for annual exams.
It’s also possible you just moved into a new city and have no frame of reference. Where do you start to find a new OBGYN? If you don’t know anybody, your laptop can give you a wealth of information. Look at a doctor’s particular specialty. Does he or she understand the problems of fibroids like South Florida Women’s Care? Does this doctor have expertise in menopausal women and their particular problems?
A website can give you clear and important information about specialties and the type of care you can expect.
Expertise
An OBGYN is a medical doctor who specializes in the management of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the detection of obstetrical and gynecological problems.
Of course you want to find a physician who has extensive training and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ABOG). Some physicians decide to continue study and pursue a subspecialty like infertility or high risk pregnancy.
You can find most of this information in their bio on the practice website. One consideration could be how long they have been in practice. If you are worried about infertility or endometriosis, find out if they are adept at handling those particular issues.
You Are In Charge
It is normally recommended that women begin to see a doctor for their gynecological issues between the age of 13 to 15 years. Usually a girl’s mom takes their daughter to their doctor to start. At some point a young woman makes her own choice about who to see.
One practical consideration is whether a particular doctor takes your insurance.
More importantly, look for a physician who listens, and will give you honest and thoughtful answers to your questions. You are the one who is in charge of this relationship, and you must feel comfortable with this person and trust them.
Only you know whether you would be more comfortable with a doctor who is female, or if gender does not matter to you.
Make An Appointment
The best way to evaluate a physician and the entire practice is to make an appointment and see for yourself. You will be able to tell rather quickly if the doctor is a good fit for you.
To schedule an initial or follow up appointment with South Florida Women’s Care, please call (305) 661-7766 or request an appointment online today!