
Obstetrician ·
Vinmec Smart City Hospital , Ha noi, Vietnam
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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OB designates obstetrics, and "GYN" designates gynecology. An OB-GYN offers complete healthcare services for women, including a range of obstetric and gynecological care. They offer preventative and surgical treatment of women’s reproductive health, as well.
You should visit an OB-GYN for:
OB-GYNs treat:
OB-GYNs perform:
If healthy, once a year for regular checkups. Fix a schedule more frequently, when pregnant or for specific worrying gynecological issues.
An OB-GYN is a certified physician trained to manage complicated obstetric and gynecologic conditions, perform surgery, and take care of high-risk pregnancies. Midwives typically provide routine care during a pregnancy and labour, and primarily work in low-risk settings. They are not trained to perform surgery or manage complex medical care.

BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026

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