American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dallas, TX
Obstetrics and Gynecology
An obstetrician gynecologist provides surgical and medical care promoting the health of women across all stages of life. They provide routine checkups and preventive care including cancer screening. They help people plan or prevent pregnancy. They care for pregnant patients during pregnancy, childbirth and post-pregnancy. They diagnose and treat conditions affecting the reproductive system using surgical and medical approaches.
Contact the board to learn about specialty and subspecialty certification requirements.
Subspecialties
Complex Family Planning
A Complex Family Planning subspecialist cares for patients with birth control, miscarriage management, abortion care, and pregnancy decision-making, especially when there are complex medical conditions or unique circumstances. This subspecialist also provides counseling to support safe, informed choices about reproductive health.
Gynecologic Oncology
A Gynecologic Oncology subspecialist diagnoses and treats cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, vaginal cancers, and others. This subspecialist often provides both surgical and non-surgical cancer care.
Maternal–Fetal Medicine
A Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialist cares for patients with high-risk pregnancies or medical conditions that can affect pregnancy. This subspecialist helps manage complications involving the pregnant patient, the fetus, or both.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
A Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility subspecialist cares for patients with infertility and reproductive hormone-related conditions, and other reproductive disorders. This subspecialist provides advanced fertility treatments.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
A Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery subspecialist cares for patients with pelvic floor problems such as bladder leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, and bowel control concerns. This subspecialist provides both non-surgical and surgical treatments to improve comfort, function, and quality of life.
