Obstetrics 207VX0000X
Obstetrics: Obstetrics is the art and science of handling pregnancy, labor and the time after delivery. Most hospitals have an Obstetric Unit. Obstetricians are doctors specializing in pregnancy care and delivery.
Taxonomy Code: 207VX0000X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Obstetrics
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Obstetrics & Gynecology are specialty areas of medicine in which a doctor has studied and been trained to deal with all aspects of birthing and treating specific issues of the woman's reproductive system. This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Both Obstetricians and Gynecologists can perform surgical procedures. These specialty doctors are normally only available if referred to by another doctor.