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Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)

  
 

Women have special health needs. Our experts are here to help.

Obstetrician / gynecologists -- OB/GYNs -- are doctors who specialize in the care of the female reproductive system. This may include:

Some women choose an OB/GYN as their primary care provider.

Nurse practitioners also can specialize in health care for women.


 

 
 

Related Resources

Beginnings: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond (online manual)

Ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer care

Primary care providers

Women's health support groups

Women's heart centers

  

Locations

Allina clinics: OB / GYN services

Allina Pregnancy Care: Locations and services

WomenCare® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

  

 

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties; American Medical Association; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Lexicon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, 1994

First published: 08/01/2004
Last updated: 08/13/2009

Reviewed by: Patricia Chang, MD, Allina Medical Clinic – Parkview OB/GYN St. Paul; Kitty Haight, RN, performance improvement consultant, Allina Performance Resources