Tips for Finding the Right OB/GYN

•  Do you live in Gainesville, Texas, or surrounding areas?
• Are you searching for an OB/GYN doctor in Gainesville or surrounding areas?
• Know that we have many excellent, skilled, licensed, and board-certified OB/GYN doctors in the area to help you with your search for your ideal match.

We are an award-winning level four trauma center and full-service hospital with a host of specialties. We are a teaching hospital dedicated to providing the communities we serve with outstanding educational services, including finding specialty doctors. Before you begin your search for an OB/GYN doctor, we have some tips for you to read to ensure you find the best doctor you are looking for to meet your needs. 

We would never tell you to go to a particular doctor because this is a very personal decision that only you can make. However, we do have some helpful tips if you search for an excellent OB/GYN doctor in the area.

• Check with your insurance company and find out which doctors in your area are in or out of network. Insurance companies pay more if you have an in-network doctor. Find out what your insurance covers, your out-of-pocket costs, and deductibles. Take time to access your insurance website for in-depth information.
• Make a consultation appointment to speak with an OB/GYN doctor in your area and see if he or she is someone you think you can trust. Make sure the office knows that you need sufficient time to talk. You should find this doctor easy to communicate with to share your health concerns. It would be best if you felt you could speak openly and honestly. Does this doctor put you at ease and answer all your questions satisfactorily? Are they making eye contact, and do they make you feel as though you are their only patient? Are they taking the time to explain answers clearly?
• Be sure to make a list of questions to ask your potential doctor.
• If the doctor seems unfocused and hurried, he or she is not what you are looking for in an OB/GYN specialist.
• Ask family members, friends, or co-workers for referrals.
• It would be the best experience if your personality matched that of the doctor, such as serious and no nonsense, a bit of humor, business-like, down-to-earth, or laid back. It only takes one meeting with a stranger to know if you are going get along with each other.

Do a Background Check on the History of this Doctor

You have every right to check the history of the doctor you believe is the one for you. Look into the doctor’s background and search for the following. 

• The doctor’s education
• Special Certifications
• Special training
• Advanced educational concepts
• License
• How long have they been an OB/GYN doctor?
• Check verifiable reviews
• Does this doctor have any expertise in the field of OB/GYN such as, diabetes?
• Is this doctor approachable? 
• Does this doctor have an excellent bedside manner?
• Does this doctor have high-quality neo-natal standards?

Office Concerns

Check with the doctor’s office to see if there are any scheduling issues, the doctor’s availability if health concerns arise, the office environment, and its cleanliness and organization, and find out what doctor’s take his place in his or her absence.

Carry No Guilt

If you decide on a particular doctor and feel that you made the wrong choice, it is all right to switch to another doctor. It is only fair to inform this doctor what happened that prompted you to find another doctor. Ask the office manager to please release your medical records to your new choice. You are the boss and in control of your health and wellbeing. Never carry the slightest element of guilt if you must change doctors. You must click with your doctor.

What kind of OB/GYN services do you need?

• Are you planning for a pregnancy and have definitive opinions about issues such as complicated pregnancies, labor, pain management, induced labor, anesthesia, and more?
• Find out if this doctor has a practicing mid-wife for at-home infant deliveries. 
• Are you at the end of childbearing years and need some advice?
• Are you pre or postmenopausal and need a consultation, advice, or treatment?
• Is the doctor you chose affiliated with your choice of hospital?
• Picking the ideal OB/GYN doctor for you comes down to what your intuitions and gut feelings are telling you. Follow those feelings, because you are probably right.

Professional and Compassionate OB/GYN Services

We have an excellent OB/GYN department and hope that you become a part of our family. However, this is also a personal decision just like the OB/GYN doctor you chose to manage your healthcare needs. We never tell anyone where to go for hospital or doctor services. We would prefer you make your decisions based on the tips we listed. 

• Access our website for more extensive and in-depth information.
• Stop by for visit and request a tour.
• Please take advantage of our newsletters and educational services. 

Happy doctor hunting. We know you will make the right choice for your OB/GYN specialist.