Specializing in your health
At Optum Care Washington, your health is our priority. Our staff includes gynecologists, obstetricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and receptionists. Together, we are here to provide comprehensive wellness care as well as to address any concerns that you may have.
We routinely offer guidance regarding your menstrual cycles, contraceptive needs, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening, warning signs of breast cancer, fertility concerns and menopause. We provide the right care at the right time. For added convencience, we offer on-site lab and imaging services.
From wellness checks to specialized OB-GYN care, we address your concerns
- Annual wellness checks
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Abnormal Pap smears
- Bladder issues
- Breast cancer concerns
- Cervical cancer screening
- Contraceptive needs
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Ovarian cysts
- Preconception counseling
- PCOS
- Prenatal care and delivery for both low- and high-risk pregnancies
- STI testing and care
Getting ready for pregnancy
Before you get pregnant
If you’re thinking about having a baby, it’s important to prepare yourself for pregnancy before you try to conceive or get pregnant. We can find out if you're pregnant by testing your urine or blood.
We can also give you a genetic screening before you’re pregnant or at your first prenatal visit to learn more about inherited diseases.
Your prenatal visits
During these visits we’ll check your weight and blood pressure. We’ll also check your baby’s growth and listen to your baby’s heartbeat.
You’ll have routine obstetric visits every 4 weeks until you reach 28 weeks. Then we’ll see you every 2 weeks until you reach 36 weeks. At 36 weeks, we want to see you each week until you deliver.
Delivering your baby
We know that where you deliver your baby matters. Our teams deliver at Providence Regional Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center-First Hill.
Our doctors share an on-call schedule for deliveries and emergencies. This means that another doctor may deliver your baby.
OB-GYN FAQ
An OB-GYN provides comprehensive care for your specific health needs, from teen years through menopause and beyond. Your OB-GYN can address a wide range of concerns, including:
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Abnormal pap smears
- Adolescent gynecology & counseling
- Birth control, including implant procedures
- Bone health
- Cancer screenings
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Fitness, nutrition & weight management
- Immunizations (including Gardasil)
- Infertility
- Menopause & hormone replacement therapy
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic pain
- Preconception counseling Pregnancy-related care
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening & treatment
- Urinary incontinence
- Vulvar & vaginal infections
The most common procedures include:
- Dilation & curettage (D&C): Removal of abnormal tissue from inside the uterus
- Hysteroscopic surgery: Removal of abnormal tissue, polyps or fibroids from inside the uterus
- Loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP): Removal of abnormal tissue on the surface of the cervix
Advanced, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries include:
- Endometriosis resection: Removal of endometrial patches (displaced uterine lining)
- Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus
- Myomectomy: Removal of uterine fibroids or leiomyomas (noncancerous growths in the uterus)
- Tubal Ligation: Removal of fallopian tubes to address fertility
Check with your local clinic to find out if these procedures are offered in your area.
You should have a discussion with your OB-GYN provider on a yearly basis, since guidelines can change based on your personal and family history. Regular screening is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early and care for it successfully.
Please talk with your OB-GYN about appropriate screenings for you.
Yes, you should schedule a visit with your OB-GYN when you’re thinking about getting pregnant. Seeing an OB-GYN can be helpful for:
- Adjusting medications as needed prior to conception
- Evaluating any general health risks that may impact pregnancy
- Proper dietary counseling and use of prenatal vitamins and other supplements
- Proper exercise during conception and early pregnancy
- Screening for medical conditions that may be passed on to your baby, known as carrier screening or genetic testing
- Tracking your health and the health of your pregnancy through delivery
- Understanding early pregnancy symptoms and warning signs
Many patients have conditions or develop them during pregnancy that make a pregnancy “high risk.” Your obstetrician is trained in evaluating and managing high-risk conditions. Optum obstetricians routinely provide care for the following conditions:
- Accelerated fetal growth
- Advanced maternal age
- Anxiety & depression
- Asthma
- Autoimmune diseases
- Blood disorders
- Cardiac disorders
- Diabetes
- Fetal growth restriction or low birth weight
- History of preterm birth or stillbirth
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Preeclampsia
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Substance use disorders
- Thyroid disorders
Check with your local clinic to find the best OB-GYN for you.
If you think you’re pregnant, we recommend you contact your doctor as soon as possible. It’s important to get the best care throughout your pregnancy to keep both you and your baby healthy. Notifying your doctor early in pregnancy allows you and your OB-GYN to determine the best personalized care plan.
At a minimum, the recommended visit schedule for a low-risk pregnancy is:
- Begin care around 6-8 weeks of pregnancy
- Regular checkups every 4 weeks until week 28
- From week 28 to 36, schedule OB-GYN visits every 2 weeks
- Then weekly from week 36 until delivery.
The recommended visit schedule may change depending on your individual needs and the health of your pregnancy.
During your prenatal visits, we'll talk about many topics, including:
- Birthing options, including when to seek care, a birth plan & doula support options
- Breastfeeding
- Family planning
- Fetal development
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor & delivery care, including team birth programs
- Male infant circumcision
- Obstetrical anesthesia
- Postpartum care
- Postpartum depression
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Prenatal classes
- Proper nutrition, exercise & safe medication use
- Vaccine safety
Insurance coverage options and support
See which insurance plans are accepted and find further assistance.
Accepted insurance plans in Everett & Eastside
The insurance plans we accept depend on the location of the office where you receive care. Explore the accepted insurance plans for Optum Care Washington locations in Everett and Eastside.
Accepted insurance plans in Seattle & Tacoma
The insurance plans we accept depend on the location of the office where you receive care. Explore the accepted insurance plans for Optum Care Washington locations in Seattle and Tacoma.
Patient help
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