Ob-Gyn? Right?
Well, i have always have gynecologist since about 13 years old, but now i have to choose a new doctor because i have different insurance since i got married, & i was wondering what would be best for a women. Does a doctor who does general practice know the same thing a gynecologist knows? Does a gynecologist know about anything other than things about the female body, like will they know about things like diabetes or anything other diseases. I know all doctors have different fields that they practice in. So I want to choose a doctor that would be in my best interest. Like if I have to go to the doctor and I didn't know what was wrong with me, I wouldn't want to go to a doctor who only knows about women's issues, I would want to go to a doctor who knows about more than just women's health.
I'm not stupid or a dummy or anything, i've just had the same doctor for a long time, and never really had to do anything like this.
Thank u!
Please no rude comments.
2007-01-13 16:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anestyalaska♦ 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
a family practicioner or GP (generl practicianer) is the first line of defense. If they feel after examining you and/ or tests that you have a specialized illness requiring a specialist, they will refer you be it a urologist, ear, nose and throat dr, othopaedic doctor or whatever I could be worng on this but a specialist generally has more training than a family or general doctor in a specialized field.
2007-01-14 21:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by janie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While ob-gyn are "women's health specialist" they generally do not do all the same things a family practitioner or internist would do. As most specialist, they tend to focus on the issues that they have the most training. Certainly ob-gyn know general things about diabetes, high blood pressure etc., but as a general rule they probably are not as up to date as someone who deals with those issues daily. Additionally, most family doctors and internist can do general female health screenings (pap smears and breast exams), although many women choose to go to a gynecologist for those things.
2007-01-14 00:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will always need a Family doctor .He'll see you for any problems with your health.If he feels that you need to see a specialist he can give you a referral to see a specialist.Now you need a GYN /OB doctor at all times for womens health problems and family planning.Good luck.
2007-01-14 01:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ms Lety 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people have a "Family Practitioner" or "Primary Care Doctor" then if they need to go on for more than a cold or something they are referred to a GYN or Internest or whatever specalist they need.
2007-01-14 00:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family practice does it all
2007-01-14 00:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by NP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋