How to Find a Pediatric Gynecologist

Sometimes young girls need a more specific treatment plan for gynecological problems than their pediatrician or family practice doctor can offer. Your child may need a pediatric gynecologist for breast tissue issues, tumors of the reproductive organs or for menstrual cycle issues. In addition, a pediatric gynecologist may offer sexual health education for teenagers. If you need a pediatric gynecologist, you're probably wondering how to find one.

Instructions

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  Talk to your child's pediatrician or family practice doctor. Chances are, if your child needs a pediatric gynecologist, they'll refer you to one. Depending on your medical practice, you may need a referral from your child's pediatrician to schedule an appointment with a pediatric gynecologist.

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  Get in touch with your insurance company to make sure the pediatric gynecologist you want is a part of your insurance carrier. If they're not, you may end up paying out of pocket for medical services. This may be extremely expensive depending on your child's needs.

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  See if your hospital or medical practice offers health and wellness classes geared toward teenage sexual and reproductive health. Perhaps a pediatric gynecologist teaches those classes. If not, someone who knows the pediatric gynecologists in your area may be teaching the classes.

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  Contact the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG). Perhaps they can give you a list of pediatric gynecologists in your area.