Women's Health
One-of-a-kind care for a one-of-a-kind you, right in your backyard
Baby planning to child birth. Preventive care to minimally invasive surgery. Our Women's Health team at West Jefferson Medical Center provides care for every woman in every phase of life. We specialize in providing the highest quality of women’s healthcare and work together with our patients to guide them through the many transitions life brings – from adolescence through the menopausal years. As a Birth Ready Designated facility and with the most comprehensive selection of women’s health services on the Westbank, you can expect personalized care.
Schedule an appointment today! Call 504.349.6945.
We’ve managed women’s healthcare across generations and we look forward to providing you with exceptional care in the areas of:
- Gynecology care
- Obstetrics care
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cervical and Endometrial Biopsy
- Cervical screenings
- Colposcopy
- Doula Services Access
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometriosis Evaluation and Treatment
- Genetic Cancer Testing
- Gynecological Surgery
- HPV testing & prevention
- Hydrotherapy (water laboring)
- Hysteroscopic Surgery
- Initial Infertility Evaluation and Treatment
- In-Office Laboratory Services
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- LEEP Procedure
- Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
- Myomectomy
- Natural Family Planning Services
- Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention
- Overactive Bladder Evaluation and Treatment
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Evaluation and Treatment
- Pelvic Rehabilitation Services
- Pre-conception Counseling
- Prenatal care, delivery, post partum care
- Preventative GYN care
- PMS Treatment and Counseling
- Robotic Surgery
- STD Screening and Treatment
- Treatment of Abnormal PAP
- Tubal ligations
- Urinary Incontinence Evaluation and Treatment
- In-Office Ultrasound performed by an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
- Nexplanon Subdermal Birth Control Device Insertion and Removal
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