I am a queer, small-fat, woman specializing in OBGYN as a PA (physician associate) and am passionate about inclusive and trauma informed care. Some ways I practice this is by wearing my pronoun pin every day and defaulting to gender neutral terms as well as checking in with non-cis patients about preferred terminology for their anatomy. For pelvic exams I explain why the exam is recommended, what it will/can entail, obtain consent before beginning and at each step, let you know what the next step is and ensure that you feel able to tell me to pause or stop throughout the exam.
I LOVE contraception and helping folks who want to prevent pregnancy and/or control their menstrual cycles find a method that works for them! I prescribe and manage all types of hormonal contraception if you are an appropriate candidate and non-hormonal methods including copper IUD, condoms, and diaphragms. I see people for routine GYN exams, Pap screening tests, clinical breast exams, STI testing, and for menstrual/GYN concerns. If the management of your concern is surgical, I will refer you to one of my physician colleagues for follow up.
For obstetrical care, I work in the clinic and practice shared care with physicians and midwives. I do not deliver and cannot be your only provider throughout a pregnancy but I can see you regularly throughout your pregnancy and be a consistent part of your care team through this special and sometimes quite challenging journey!
I love being there for patients in big special happy moments and supporting their autonomy with informed shared decision making. I also cherish being able to be there for patients in really difficult moments. One common such difficult time where folks need healthcare is in miscarriage management. The hospital I work in does not allow elective terminations of pregnancies but we can manage non-viable pregnancies (miscarriage or missed miscarriage) with conservative management, medication management, or get you set up with a surgeon for procedural management.
I would love to be a part of your care team!
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