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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.

Other names for Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Doctor, Gynecologist, Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor), OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor (OB/GYN Professor), Obstetrics Specialist (OB Specialist), Physician, Physicians and Surgeons,

What do Obstetricians and Gynecologists do?

  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal and post-natal periods.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Treat diseases of female organs.
  • Monitor patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Consult with, or provide consulting services to, other physicians.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  • Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

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  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Infant scales
  • Bandage scissors or its supplies
  • Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment or accessories or related products
  • Blood collection syringes
  • Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment or accessories or related products
  • Cervical retractors
  • Colposcopes or vaginoscopes or accessories
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Cryosurgery equipment or accessories
  • Surgical needle holders for general use
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Desktop computers
  • Electrocardiography EKG units
  • Electronic blood pressure units
  • Electronic stethoscopes or accessories
  • Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment or accessories or related products
  • Surgical scissors
  • Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Fetal or gynecological ultrasound or echo units
  • Acute care fetal or maternal monitoring units or accessories
  • Uterine devices or accessories
  • Medical oxygen masks or parts
  • Clinical incubators or infant warmers
  • Intrauterine catheters or catheterization kits
  • Intravenous tubing with catheter administration kits
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Specimen collectors
  • Laparoscopes or laparoscopic telescopes
  • Notebook computers
  • Laryngoscopes or accessories
  • Intubation forceps
  • Mercury blood pressure units
  • Surgical scissors
  • Lap mayo trays or mayo stands for surgical use or accessories
  • Mechanical stethoscopes or accessories
  • Surgical lasers or accessories
  • Medical staff isolation or surgical masks
  • Staplers for internal use
  • Surgical scissors
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical scissors
  • Microscope slides
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Medical oxygen masks or parts
  • Reflex hammers or mallets
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets
  • Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies
  • Medical oxygen masks or parts
  • Surgical calipers or rulers
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Medical staff isolation or surgical masks
  • Pulse oximeter units
  • Abdominal retractors
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical needle holders for general use
  • Surgical suction machines or vacuum extractors or ultrasonic surgical aspirators or regulators or accessories
  • Surgical drapes
  • Surgical gloves
  • Surgical microscopes or loops or magnifiers or accessories
  • Surgical probes or directors
  • Surgical power equipment sets or accessories
  • Surgical scalpels or knives or blades or trephines or accessories
  • Medical staple or clip removers
  • Suture needles
  • Suture removers
  • Tablet computers
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Tourniquets
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Medical ultrasound bone densitometers
  • Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
  • Surgical scissors
  • Surgical curettes or loops
  • Surgical depressors
  • Surgical dilators or accessories
  • Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
  • Surgical manipulating instruments
  • Uterine retractors
  • Surgical scissors
  • Surgical sounds
  • Surgical suction machines or vacuum extractors or ultrasonic surgical aspirators or regulators or accessories
  • Vaginal exam specula
  • Vaginal ultrasound or echo probes or accessories

Technology used

  • Word processing software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Medical software
  • Internet browser software
  • Electronic mail software