Dr. Seekamp, a 1991 graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, served both his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s...
Vancouver (WA) - - Phone: (360) 882-2778
Dr. Duncan welcomes taking care of a diverse population of women and following them through their reproductive lives and beyond. She is interested in educating her patients so they are able to...
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Dr. Bell-Hibbs is repeatedly awed by the privilege of caring for patients during life’s most vulnerable and joyful moments. Her medical special interests are in low & high risk prenatal care, family...
Vancouver (WA) - - Phone: (360) 882-2778
Dr. Eckhardt believes that patient education is a vital component of quality medical care. She speaks Spanish and looks forward to serving Spanish speaking patients.
Vancouver (WA) - - Phone: (360) 882-2778
Dr. Vasquez has a special interest in helping patients manage diabetes and hypertension in pregnancy and caring for women who are pregnant with multiples.
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Dr. Bunten has interests in vulvar health and family planning, and enjoys all aspects of low & high risk pregnancy care. She has special expertise in complex pelvic surgery, including the use of...
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At Cascadia Womens Clinic, we provide high quality, comprehensive healthcare for women at every stage of life. Our OBGYN team is very personable, compassionate, and caring during any treatment you are...
Vancouver (WA) - - Phone: (360) 433-0022
Christine Weinmeister is passionate about all aspects of women’s healthcare, but is particularly fervent about education. She strives to help all her patients feel informed and empowered in their...
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Dr. Morgan enjoys the variety that Ob/Gyn offers and the ongoing relationships with her patients and their families. Her interests include contraception, adolescent health, menopause, all aspects of...
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Dr. La Rochelle’s interests include low and high-risk pregnancy, minimally invasive surgery, family planning, and care of underserved patients. She believes in partnering with her patients to...
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Dr. Gardner believes in educating her patients and empowering them to make informed decisions. She values forming strong relationships with patients and collaborating with them throughout the many...
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Irene strives to treat patients with compassion and respect and to give them the information they need to make informed decisions about their health care. Irene believes each birth is unique and that...
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Dr. Calvert’s interests include comprehensive prenatal care for both low and high risk pregnancies. He believes that the patient experience is as important as the outcome and works to personalize...
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Jasmin felt called to be a midwife from a young age. She sees pregnancy and birth as a natural process and enjoys supporting women through the experience. She has a clinical interest in family...
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Dr. Masarie values her personal connection with patients, and enjoys working with a patient population from a variety of backgrounds. Her medical interests include both low and high risk prenatal...
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Kate is particularly interested in treating perinatal mood disorders, helping women of all ages—especially teens—make informed choices about birth control, and assisting mothers facing...
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Dr. Rosenblum’s philosophy of patient care is to have an evidence based practice with open communication that allows her patients to make informed medical decisions.
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Lauren is committed to offering excellent, patient-centered care that carefully balances evidenced-based medicine with a profound belief in physiologic birth. Patient education is the cornerstone of...
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Dr. Delplanche has special interests in providing prenatal care for both low and high risk pregnancies, providing comprehensive gynecologic care for women in all stages of life, and in pelvic surgery.
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Dr. Ruth enjoys all aspects of obstetrics, especially helping first-time mothers and fathers embrace all aspects of pregnancy. She also has a particular interest in laparoscopic surgery, family...
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As a midwife, Patty believes her role is to be a trusted consultant and guide for women during their pregnancy and childbirth journey. She is particularly interested in providing support both in labor...
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Dr. Lew believes in educating her patients and empowering them to become actively involved in their health care. Her particular interests include contraception, adolescent health, and all aspects of...
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Dr. Harkness is particularly interested in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She also enjoys counseling women through low- and high-risk pregnancies and helping them with family...
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Dr. Trueworthy’s practice is based on strong patient relationships, open communication, patient education, and compassion while using evidence-based medicine to guide patient care. Her clinical...
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Dr. Herzig joined Vancouver Clinic in 1993. He states that his approach to patient care “is to strive to treat each patient with the courtesy and care I would expect my own family to receive.”
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Gynecologists & obstetricians, in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver must complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship and receive Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) to receive recognition as a board-certified specialist.
