A gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health, including pregnancy and childbirth, menstrual and menopausal issues, fertility, and sexual health. Gynecologists are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of health problems related to the female reproductive system.
Gynecology is a medical specialty that focuses on the female reproductive system and its diseases. It focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of problems affecting the female reproductive system, including diseases of the breasts, ovaries, uterus, and vulva. Gynecologists also often provide counseling and education about reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy, and menopause.
Gynecologists are physicians who specialize in women's health, including the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive and sexual health issues. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions, including infertility, menstruation, sexual dysfunction, and menopause. They also provide preventive care and screenings, such as Pap smears and breast exams.
The primary responsibilities of a gynecologist include performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, diagnosing conditions, and providing treatments and referrals. Gynecologists may also provide counseling on issues related to sexuality, contraception, and reproductive health.
The qualifications for becoming a gynecologist include graduating from medical school and completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. In addition, most states require gynecologists to become licensed in order to practice. Gynecologists must also remain up to date on the latest research and treatments in the field.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, there were approximately 38,000 board-certified OB-GYNs practicing in the United States as of 2020. The majority of OB-GYNs are women, with about 26,000 female practitioners and 12,000 male practitioners. The median age of OB-GYNs as of 2019 was 55 years old. The vast majority of OB-GYNs practice in urban areas, with only 23% practicing in rural areas. The average salary for an OB-GYN in the US was $247,000 in 2020.
1. Dr. Beth A. Kneib, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 1830 E Monument St #6000, Baltimore, MD 21205
2. Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Gynecologic Oncology, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
3. Dr. Eric L. Jamieson, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
4. Dr. Kathryn E. McGinn, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9101 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
5. Dr. Yvette Bunch, Gynecologic Oncology, Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
6. Dr. Catherine Werbel, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
7. Dr. Julia R. Smith, Gynecologic Oncology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 6535 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204
8. Dr. Chantale L. Stepney, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Harbor Hospital, 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
9. Dr. Kathleen M. Schmeler, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
10. Dr. Pamela J. Moalli, Gynecologic Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
11. Dr. Sara A. Hurvitz, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014
12. Dr. Saroj Kale, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
13. Dr. David G. Mutch, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
14. Dr. Elizabeth A. McDonald, Gynecologic Oncology, Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
15. Dr. Anne C. Kaczor, Gynecologic Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
16. Dr. Robert L. Coleman, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
17. Dr. David E. Cohn, Gynecologic Oncology, Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
18. Dr. Deborah A. Armstrong, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 1830 E Monument St #6000, Baltimore, MD 21205
19. Dr. Elizabeth M. Swisher, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
20. Dr. Robert S. Everett, Gynecologic Oncology, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
21. Dr. Robert J. Bristow, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9101 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
22. Dr. Thomas J. Herzog, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
23. Dr. Tamera J. Hinchcliff, Gynecologic Oncology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 6535 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204
24. Dr. Timothy J. McGuire, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Harbor Hospital, 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
25. Dr. William J. Cliby, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
26. Dr. Michael J. Goodheart, Gynecologic Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
27. Dr. John D. Lester, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014
28. Dr. David G. Mutch Jr., Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
29. Dr. William H. Goodson III, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
30. Dr. Anna S. Barker, Gynecologic Oncology, Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
31. Dr. Craig D. Miller, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
32. Dr. Kenneth W. Ward, Gynecologic Oncology, Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
33. Dr. Everett V. Logue, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 1830 E Monument St #6000, Baltimore, MD 21205
34. Dr. David G. Mutch, Sr., Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
35. Dr. Suzanne K. Metzger, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9101 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
36. Dr. Thomas J. Herzog Jr., Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
37. Dr. David J. Bender, Gynecologic Oncology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 6535 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204
38. Dr. James C. Robinson, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Harbor Hospital, 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
39. Dr. Thomas J. Herzog III, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
40. Dr. Robert C. Fraley, Gynecologic Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
41. Dr. Stephen J. Groth, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014
42. Dr. Michael R. Goodheart Jr., Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
43. Dr. Thomas M. Soper, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
44. Dr. Jeffrey A. Fink, Gynecologic Oncology, Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
45. Dr. Kenneth J. McQuail, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
46. Dr. Steven E. DuBois, Gynecologic Oncology, Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
47. Dr. David J. Miller, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 1830 E Monument St #6000, Baltimore, MD 21205
48. Dr. James F. Smith, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
49. Dr. Thomas A. Herzog IV, Gynecologic Oncology, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9101 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
50. Dr. David M. Gershenson, Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
