• Our practice has been providing comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecological care for 40 years.
• Our goal is to provide convenient, comprehensive care with compassion.
• All four physicians at Women’s health of Augusta are board certified (Fellows of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology). 
• Our services include low and high risk obstetrics, comprehensive gynecological surgical services and multiple in office conveniences including mammography, Sonography, urodynamics, bone density and blood draws. 

Hospitals

• Trinity Hospital (formerly St. Josephs Hospital) and University Hospital.
• We accept most insurances.
• All doctors are accepting new patients.

Preventive and Routine Care

• Routine annual check ups
• Family planning / Birth control Options
• ACOG Recommendations:
  • Pap smears to detect cervical cancer: yearly (starting no later than 21 yrs).
  • Mammography to detect breast cancer: every 1-2 years beginning at age 40; yearly beginning at age 50.
  • Colonoscopy to detect colon cancer: every 10 years from age 50.
  • Lipid profile assessment every 5 years from age 45.
  • Diabetes and thyroid screening every 3-5 years from age 45. 
  • Bone density screenings for osteoporosis: age 50; or earlier based on risk factors.
  • Pneumovax immunization to prevent pneumonia: Over age 65.

Bone Density Evaluation

1. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by a deterioration of bone tissue resulting in an increased risk of fractures.  Osteoporosis is a preventable complication of menopause.
   1. ~ 15% of U.S. women aged 50 years and older have osteoporosis.  
   2. 45% have osteopenia (low bone mass).   
2. Risk factors for Osteoporosis include being female, caucasian, advanced age, previous bone fracture, a small thin frame, a family history of osteoporosis, early menopause, low calcium diet, alcohol and tobacco use.
3. We offer in office Bone Density screenings.
   
   

Mammography:

• Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among U.S. women. 
  • Lifetime risk: 12.5% or 1 in 8. 
• Early detection of breast cancer has been shown to decrease the mortality rate. 
• American Cancer Society Breast screening guidelines:  
  • Every year from the age of 40. 
• We offer in office Mammography by a mammography certified Radiology technician, read by board certified Radiologists

3D-4D Ultrasound

• Ultrasonography is a safe, non-invasive use of sound waves for diagnostic purposes.
• We use this valuable tool to evaluate pregnancies as well as to evaluate abdominal and pelvic organs.
• We also offer 3D-4D keepsake ultrasound packages for our expectant mothers – please inquire at the office for details.
• All ultrasounds are performed by a certified ultrasound technician.

Urodynamics / Incontinence Evaluation:

• Urinary incontinence can result from multiple factors.  Common causes include:
  • Childbirth, medication side effects, & urinary tract infection.
  • Birth defects, bladder muscle weakness.
  • Nerve disorders; brain or spinal cord injury.
  • Pelvic floor muscle weakness; vaginal prolapse.
• If you have a problem with urinary leakage, your doctor may be able to help. One of the tools  that helps determine the cause of your symptoms is urodynamic testing.
• Urodynamics is a study that assesses how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine. 
• We offer in office Urodynamics testing.

Surgery: We offer all general gynecologic surgeries, including:

• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Surgical management of Fibroids, Endometriosis, infertility and abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Tubal Ligation / Sterilization Options
• Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery
• Incontinence surgeries
• Hysterectomy
• Pelvic / Vaginal Surgeries

At Women’s Health of Augusta your wellness is our goal. We offer state-of-the-art technology with compassionate, caring attention to your needs. Expert services include low risk and high risk obstetrics, infertility, menopause, PMS, pelvic pain, common gynecological problems, laparoscopy, all gynecological surgical services, urinary incontinence, and birth control options. In addition we provide in office mammography and ultrasound (sonograms), and in-office blood draws so you don’t have to go all over town searching for another office. We strive to make your visit quick, pleasant, and designed to meet your individual needs. We are equipped to handle any obstetrical or gynecological care issues. We can facilitate a referral for any condition that we don’t treat, and make that process quick and efficient.

We specialize in:

• Routine and high risk obstetrics
• Gynecological health
• Laparoscopy
• PMS
• Menopause (Bioidenticle hormones)
• Incontinence
• Infertility
• Uterine ablation (for heavy bleeding)
• Birth control options
• Fibroids (surgical and non-surgical)

All of our doctors are seeing new patients and we accept most insurances. Our doctors go to St.Joseph and University, and most recently, Doctor’s hospital. For an appointment call 706-733-4427.