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Burlingame (7.86 mi)
Mountain View (12.8 mi)
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San Francisco (20.44 mi)

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94538 (1) (16.2 mi)
95014 (1) (17.61 mi)
94143 (2) (20.68 mi)
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  • Henry Hamilton, M.D.

    Henry Hamilton, M.D.

    Distance: 7.85 mi
    1820 Ogden Dr Fl 2
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Prasanna Menon I, MD
    200 Points

    Prasanna Menon I, MD

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    2495 Hospital Drive
    Suite 460
    Mountain View, CA 94040
  • Anna Anderson, MD

    Anna Anderson, MD

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    701 E El Camino Real
    Mountain View, CA 94040
  • Vidya Mhamunkar, MD

    Vidya Mhamunkar, MD

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    2485 Hospital Dr Ste 261
    Mountain View, CA 94040
  • Xuananh Tran, MD

    Xuananh Tran, MD

    Xuananh Kirby Tran, MD
    Distance: 12.8 mi
    2485 Hospital Dr
    361
    Mountain View, CA 94040
  • Naomi Newhouse, CNM

    Naomi Newhouse, CNM

    Distance: 15.17 mi
    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy
    Fremont, CA 94538
  • Bay Area Midwifery,Registered Nursing and Women's Health,Pc

    Distance: 17.86 mi
    10430 S De Anza Blvd
    Suite 230e
    Cupertino, CA 95014
  • Ylayaly Bianco, M. D.

    Ylayaly Bianco, M. D.

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    Ucsf Medical Center and Children's Hospital
    505 Parnassus Ave., Box #0132
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Erina  Nayfeld, Owner

    Erina Nayfeld, Owner

    MEDCARE SUPPLY
    Distance: 20.44 mi
    4300 Geary Bld
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • University of California San Francisco Medical Center

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    1600 Divisadero St
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Hsiu Li Cheng, CNM, RN

    Hsiu Li Cheng, CNM, RN

    Distance: 20.54 mi
    350 30th St
    Suite 205
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Maryam Sadighi, MD

    Maryam Sadighi, MD

    Distance: 20.54 mi
    280 W MacArthur Blvd
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Lucina Medical Group,Inc.

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    15120 via Colina
    Saratoga, CA 95070
  • Neil Granader, M.D.

    Neil Granader, M.D.

    Distance: 23.16 mi
    2074 Forest Ave
    Suite 2
    San Jose, CA 95128
  • Ken Poppen, DO

    Ken Poppen, DO

    Distance: 23.16 mi
    2585 Samaritan Drive
    San Jose, CA 95124
  • Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG
    1130 Points

    Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG

    Distance: 24.94 mi
    15215 National Ave.
    Suite 104
    Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Dan Chuba, M.D.

    Dan Chuba, M.D.

    Distance: 26.79 mi
    14 La Serena Way
    Alamo, CA 94507

Nearby Cities

Burlingame (7.86 mi)
Mountain View (12.8 mi)
Fremont (15.17 mi)
Cupertino (17.86 mi)
San Francisco (20.44 mi)
Oakland (20.55 mi)
Saratoga (21.28 mi)
San Jose (23.17 mi)
Los Gatos (24.94 mi)

Obstetrician Info

Obstetrician Summary:
An obstetrician is a medical doctor that specializes in pregnancy and childbirth. Obstetrics is a specialty within the gynecology field, with doctors who care for mothers and their children during prenatal, delivery, and postnatal events.

Obstetricians treat the following conditions:



- Pregnancy and labor
- Prenatal care
- Morning sickness
- Labor induction
- Natural childbirth
- C-section delivery
- Episiotomy
- Neonatal care
- Pregnancy complications
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pre-eclampsia
- Placental abruption
- Uterine rupture
- Umbilical cord prolapse
- Fetal distress
- Obstetrical hemorrhage
- Sepsis

Obstetrician Sub-Specialties:


Maternal-fetal medicine is a sub-specialty within the field of obstetrics that is often referred to as perinatology. Physicians in this sub-specialty focus on high risk pregnancies and complication. Treatments or surgical intervention may be performed on the mother or the fetus in an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality rates.

Obstetrician Procedures and Treatments:


Obstetricians perform interviews, pelvic examinations, ultrasounds, tests, labor induction, rupture of membranes, vaginal and c-section deliveries, episiotomies, and fetal monitoring during pregnancy. Obstetricians often perform traditional gynecological duties in addition to obstetrical duties.

Obstetrician Profession Details:


After completing a medical degree and two years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting, physicians must complete an additional 4 to 7 years of residency in gynecology and obstetrics residency requirements in addition to any additional certification requirements. Those wishing to pursue a maternal-fetal medicine sub-specialty will need an additional 2 to 3 years of education and clinical experience in an approved fellowship program. The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides certification for obstetricians.


Obstetrician FAQs:

What Is the Difference between a Gynecologist and an Obstetrician?
A gynecologist is a physician that focuses on women's health issues, especially those that affect the reproductive system. An obstetrician is a gynecologist with additional training that focuses on pregnancy and childbirth with its related issues. In most cases, a physician that practices one of these specialties also practices the other and often has the label of OBGYN to stand for obstetrician (OB) and gynecologist (GYN).

When Should I See an Obstetrician?
If you are pregnant, you should see an obstetrician for prenatal care and delivery of your baby.

How Can I Find a Good Obstetrician in My Area?
The directory on Wellness.com can help you to locate an obstetrician that practices in your area. You can also check with your family doctor or other health care providers for recommendations. If you have current medical problems, be sure to find an obstetrician that specializes in high risk pregnancies.

Can I See the Obstetrician after Childbirth?
Obstetrician offer postnatal care for a short time following delivery. If your obstetrician also provides gynecological services, you may continue to use this provider for women's health issues.


Obstetrician Related Terms:
obstetrician, obstetrics, gynecology, OBGYN, prenatal, postnatal, neonatal, fetus, childbirth, delivery, high risk pregnancy, pregnancy, reproduction, reproductive, multiple birth, placenta, umbilical cord, c-section, natural childbirth, fetal care, labor