How to Find a Board Certified Gynecologist

Proper gynecological care is very important to maintaining good health for any woman. This process begins with finding an experienced, trustworthy gynecologist. In the United States, board certification with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) or American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) indicates clinical excellence and commitment to women's health. Finding a gynecologist certified by either board---or a board in your area---only requires access to a telephone and internet or paper telephone directory.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone
• Telephone directory
• Internet connection

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Instructions

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  Identify the board from which you would most like to find a certified gynecologist. Visit the websites for the boards in your area such as the ABOG and ABMS, which are allied. You may be comfortable choosing a gynecologist certified by one of multiple boards.

• 2

  Locate a doctor search function on the board's website. The "Public Resources" section of the ABOG website connects you to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which features a directory of ABOG-certified gynecologists. Consult the ABOG link in the Resources section below.

• 3

  Consult your local telephone directory for a nearby gynecologist. Seek recommendations from other local women for the best practices in your area. If you live in the United States and would rather begin your gynecologist search this way, you can then use the ABMS search function in the Resources section below to cross-reference whether or not any gynecologist in your area is board certified. Doing so requires signing up for a free account with them. You can also call the ABMS using the number provided in the ABOG Resource.

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  Use the contact information provided on the website for your local board or boards, if there are many. This information may also exist in a telephone directory. Call them to check the board certification of any gynecologist you are considering visiting. The board's contact line may also assist you in finding nearby board-certified gynecologists.