Women's Health Specialists

Call our regular phone number – (772) 219-1080 or (800) 666-1667 – your call will be connected to our 24-hour answering service. There is always a physician on-call to handle urgent matters for our pregnant patients and patients who have recently had surgery. We do not refill medicines after hours.

No, you may choose one obstetrician to provide most of your prenatal care. When you deliver, the physician or midwife on-call will take care of you, unless you have made other arrangements with your primary obstetrician or midwife.

It can take up to three menstrual cycles of new oral contraceptives for your cycles to regulate. It is important that you continue taking the pills and use a back-up method of birth control while you are bleeding. Keep track of where in the pill package you are bleeding so that if the problem continues, your physician knows how to adjust your medication for you.

Yes, break through bleeding can occur anywhere from 3 to 6 months after initiating treatment with hormone replacement therapy. It takes time for your body to adjust to the level of hormones in the pills. If you experience heavy menstrual period-like bleeding you should notify your physician. Always call with any questions or concerns regarding your health.

If you have not missed taking any birth control pills, take a home pregnancy test. If the test is negative, resume taking your birth control pills with the next package. If you do not have a period the next month, consult your physician for a possible change in prescription.

Yes, we will be happy to. Depending on your insurance, you will be asked to pay for a portion or all of your services at the time of your visit. We will submit a claim to your insurance company on your behalf. They will reimburse you based on your specific benefit levels.

Due to the nature of the testing, result reporting times will vary. Please know that the results will be conveyed to you as soon as we receive the results and your physician or midwife has reviewed the results. Sometimes, according to the test type and if the results are normal, we will not notify you of the results. Please do not be concerned about this. We order our lab tests and diagnostic testing through our electronic medical records system and verify constantly that all results are returned to our facility. The system is structured to prevent results from being “lost” or misplaced.

Many procedures take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

While individual responses vary, most patients experience minimal discomfort during a procedure. A topical anesthetic is available to make treatments more comfortable.

There is no down time. You may resume normal activities or return to work following treatment. There may be slight redness for a few hours. With age spot removal, spots will turn dark before disappearing in one to two weeks. In the interim, it is safe to wear make-up or concealers.

On-site physician supervision provides a level of quality and safety that most laser centers cannot provide, at no additional cost. Prescriptions can be provided if needed.

Prices vary, depending upon the type of procedure and size of the area. Many procedures, such as skin tightening, cost a fraction of plastic surgery.