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Obstetrics/Gynecology

OB/GYNSkilled and compassionate care for women of all ages

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at The George Washington University Hospital offers a comprehensive range of quality care for women of all ages—with an emphasis on preventative health and education. In addition to well-woman exams, a wide range of gynecological services are available.

Gynecological and women's health services include:

  • Pap smears
  • Pelvic exams
  • Birth control methods
  • Family planning
  • Sexually transmitted disease treatment
  • Breast examinations
  • Tubal ligation
  • Menopause
  • Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Domestic violence counseling

Gynecological Oncology
Highly trained specialists in cancers of the female reproductive system provide leading-edge care from diagnosis to therapy. The gynecology team works with medical oncologists, radiologists, surgeons and other specialists in the hospital to coordinate the best clinical treatment protocols.

Gynecological Oncology Services:

  • Colposcopy
  • Biopsy
  • Radical surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy

ob_gynReproductive Endocrinology and In-Vitro Fertilization
GW's Reproductive Endocrinology, Fertility and IVF team is uniquely qualified to offer exemplary care, compassion and successful results for couples experiencing infertility. It is one of the premier clinical fertility units in the nation and for the past decade has been on the forefront of reproductive endocrinology in the Washington area. The strength of the program comes from its excellent clinical team comprising nationally renowned physicians and highly acclaimed and respected nurse clinicians who function as case managers, providing patient care and support.

Learn more about how the team can help you!

Pregnancy Services
Expectant parents will find comprehensive prenatal care at GW Hospital. Members of the obstetrics/gynecology staff provide quality healthcare to expectant mothers and their unborn children throughout the pregnancy including preconception preparation. A wide range of prenatal services and newborn services are available at the hospital and at the ambulatory care center.

Pregnancy Services:

  • Pregnancy testing
  • Ultrasound
  • Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS)
  • Amniocentesis
  • Biochemical and DNA genetic testing

Newborn Services:

  • Labor and delivery
  • Natural childbirth
  • Cesarean birth
  • Epidural
  • High-risk births

Find an OB/GYN

For help in finding an obstetrician or gynecologist, call 1-888-4GW-DOCS or click here.

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Download the Welcome Packet

The staff at The Women's Center is looking forward to providing excellent care for you and your baby during your labor, delivery and postpartum experience.  We are providing you with important information in this packet that will make your stay at The George Washington University Hospital as pleasant as possible.  Please feel free to download the information provided below:
 
Preparing for Your Stay
 
Neonatal Intensive Care Information
 
What should I bring to the GWUH Women's Center?
 
Labor & Delivery Emergency Parking Procedures
 
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