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MD vs. OBGYN
I've been going to my gyno for a few years, and I love her - she is awesome. It has recently occurred to me that she is an MD, not an OBGYN. The practice is XYZ Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is located in a hospital complex, and they are great, onsite ultrasounds and lab etc.. She has always been great to me and I never had any complaints, but I wonder if her degree makes any difference? I'm probably just being paranoid, but I want to make sure my baby and I are getting the best care out there, does it make a difference seeing an MD vs. an OBGYN? Thanks for any responses!!
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Posted 1/10/06 10:21 AM  |
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rose825
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
OBGYN is not a degree. All OBGYNS are either an MD or DO, OBGYN is just their specialty.
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| Posted 1/10/06 10:23 AM |
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Shelly
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
I don't think I understand... all OBGYNs are MD's. But not all MD's are OBGYNs.
Is the doctor not board certified as an Obgyn. I really don't understand.
You may want to check out NY Doctor Profile to see what the doctor is certified for and what boards she is on.
Personally, I would not go to a doctor who is not Board Certified- but that's just me.
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| Posted 1/10/06 10:26 AM |
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
OH!!! haha  Thanks. Phew. I feel so much better. At least now I don't have to worry - I didn't want to offend her by asking! LOL, thank you!!!! :)
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| Posted 1/10/06 10:26 AM |
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Shelly
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
Just check that she is an OB. Some gynocologists don't deliver babies.
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| Posted 1/10/06 10:33 AM |
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
Hmm I can't tell if she's certified - but OBGYN is definitely her specialty. I live in VA so that link wont work. I would rather have someone certified for sure, although I doubt I'll find someone I like as much as her. I am going to call the office and check it out. She has delivered tons of babies, and said she would be the one to deliver mine...thanks again for your help!
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| Posted 1/10/06 10:45 AM |
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
OK found it, she is certified. thanks so much for explaining it to me  I am majorly relieved!
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| Posted 1/10/06 11:02 AM |
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
Posted by Shellyesq
I don't think I understand... all OBGYNs are MD's. But not all MD's are OBGYNs.
Is the doctor not board certified as an Obgyn. I really don't understand.
You may want to check out NY Doctor Profile to see what the doctor is certified for and what boards she is on.
Personally, I would not go to a doctor who is not Board Certified- but that's just me.
Not all OBGYN's are MD's either I work in Med mal - and I have interviewed OBGYN's who were DO's too
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| Posted 1/10/06 11:33 AM |
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Shelly
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
Posted by Lillykat
Not all OBGYN's are MD's either I work in Med mal - and I have interviewed OBGYN's who were DO's too
I didn't know that. My old firm used to do medmal, but I never did. Thanks for the tip.
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| Posted 1/10/06 11:37 AM |
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michele31
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
MANY MDs will NOT deliver babies for insurance reasons, also an MD may not have the experience you may need if you have a difficult or higher risk pregnancy. I would speak to the MD about their comfort level.
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| Posted 1/10/06 2:25 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: MD vs. OBGYN
Posted by Shellyesq
Posted by Lillykat
Not all OBGYN's are MD's either I work in Med mal - and I have interviewed OBGYN's who were DO's too
I didn't know that. My old firm used to do medmal, but I never did. Thanks for the tip.
Yeah I didn't know that either until recently
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| Posted 1/10/06 6:04 PM |
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