Dr. Elizabeth Guarisco received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She went on to complete her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at University Of...
Metairie (LA) - - Phone: (504) 897-5963
Dr. Baur specializes in Women's Services at Ochsner Health Center - Clearview.
Metairie (LA) - - Phone: (985) 764-7669
Dr. Katherine Swing was born in Naples, Florida and attended Stetson University in DeLand, FL where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude. She then received her medical...
Metairie (LA) - - Phone: (504) 582-9010
Dr. Lillian Faucheaux received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. She also completed her OB/GYN internship and residency at Louisiana State University...
Metairie (LA) - - Phone: (504) 885-8563
Gynecologists & obstetricians, in Metairie, are the two surgical–medical specialists who deal with the problems concerning female reproductive systems in their non-pregnant and pregnant state, respectively. While a gynecologist treats a patient for fertility & conception-related problems, obstetricians are consulted regarding the problems faced during pregnancy & child-birth. In most cases the professions merge i.e. same specialist is found to perform both the roles.
Gynecologists & obstetricians in Metairie need to be specially trained in the following categories:
1. Maternal-fetal medicine or perinatology — an obstetrician specializes in the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies and surgery on the fetus to reduce its morbidity and mortality.
2. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility — a gynecologist focuses on the biological causes and interventional treatment of infertility.
2. Gynecological oncology — a gynecologist is trained to perform the medical and surgical treatment of women with cancers of the reproductive organs.
4. Urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery — a gynecologist also specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of women with urinary incontinence and prolapse of the pelvic organs.
5. Family planning — a gynecologist receives training in contraception and artificial pregnancy termination (abortion).
6. Advanced laparoscopic surgery.
7. Paediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
8. Menopausal and geriatric gynecology.
The Accredited Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) have recognized only the first four specializations of those mentioned above, while the rest are considered to be informal concentrations of practice. Gynecologists or obstetricians in Metairie must complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship and receive Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) to receive recognition as a board-certified specialist.
