What should I expect at my OB-GYN appointment?
Whether it’s your first visit, your annual exam, or an appointment involving your pregnancy, you can rest assured with Dr. Diesfeld and the four female nurse practitioners/midwives that you receive the highest quality care in a sensitive and understanding environment. Each of the midwives have degrees as a nurse practitioner as well.
All the providers at Women’s Health Partnership Medical Group offer routine exams, obstetrics care, and treatment for menopause issues. They also assist with some of the most important health issues and experiences in your life, from adolescence to pregnancy to menopause.
Dr. Diesfeld and the team of nurses provide comprehensive women’s health services including:
- Urine loss evaluation & treatment
- Birth control, including oral contraceptives & IUDs
- Pregnancy care
- Infertility treatment
- Midwife services
- Breast exams
- Pelvic exams and Pap smears
- Evaluation of heavy menstrual bleeding.
- STD testing
- Full 3-D and 4-D ultrasounds
You can be assured you will receive medical treatment in a sensitive and empathetic manner. From adolescence through pregnancy and menopause, the experienced and personable nurse practitioners deliver the highest standard of care to women of all ages.
What conditions do OB-GYNs treat?
In addition to the various routine services they provide, Dr. Diesfeld and the nurse practitioners also diagnose and treat the following conditions:
- Abnormal bleeding
- Pelvic pain
- Urinary incontinence problems
- Hormonal conditions associated with menopause
- Fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis
- Urinary tract infections
- Vaginal infections
- STD symptoms
- Breast disease
- Vaginal laxity
The goal of Dr. Diesfeld and all of the female nurse practitioners is to establish a confidential and personal doctor-patient relationship so you can always discuss concerns and ask questions about your reproductive health.
What procedures does an OB-GYN perform?
Dr. Diesfeld is a highly-skilled surgeon who also teaches surgical residents how to perform both minimally-invasive surgeries as well as more extensive procedures. He has also pioneered minimally-invasive hysterectomy techniques, and received vaginal surgery training from world experts, in Sweden and the U.S.
Some of the various types of procedures Dr. Diesfeld performs include:
- VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section)
- Hysterectomies using both minimally-invasive and major surgical techniques
- Laser and laparoscopic surgeries
- Tubal ligations for sterilization
- Outpatient treatment of incontinence/urine loss
- Vaginal deliveries and C-sections
- Fibroid removal (myomectomy)
- Acessa outpatient treatment of uterine fibroids
Whether you’re seeking an OB-GYN practice for yearly exams, a preexisting condition, the beginning of your pregnancy, or as you enter menopause, Dr. Diesfeld and the nurse practitioner/midwives are there to help every step of the way. Call or book online at either location in Ventura, California for an appointment.
