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Condition: Gynecologic Problems

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment are better. As a woman, you need some special exams and screenings. During your checkup, your health care provider will usually do:

  • A pelvic exam - an exam to check if internal female organs are normal by feeling their shape and size.
  • A Pap test - a test to check for cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman's uterus. Cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope.
  • A clinical breast exam - to check for breast cancer by feeling and looking at your breasts.

Your health care provider may also recommend other tests, including a mammogram or a test for HPV.

Courtesy of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.

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Source Agency: National Library of Medicine

Providers Treating Gynecologic Problems

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Gynecologic Problems. Review each provider for availability.

William W.  'Sam' Greenfield, M.D.

William W. "Sam" Greenfield, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Melissa S. Helmich, M.D.

Melissa S. Helmich, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Laura L. Hollenbach, M.D.

Laura L. Hollenbach, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Stacey M. Johnson, CNP

Stacey M. Johnson, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Nirvana A. Manning, M.D.

Nirvana A. Manning, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Crystal D. Marcussen, CNP

Crystal D. Marcussen, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Renee P. McGraw, M.D.

Renee P. McGraw, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Janna J. Michael, CNP

Janna J. Michael, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Amy M. Phillips, M.D.

Amy M. Phillips, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Mary Luann Racher, M.D.

Mary Luann Racher, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Gloria A. Richard-Davis, M.D.

Gloria A. Richard-Davis, M.D. Fertility Doctor (Reproductive Endocrinologist)

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Dora Mah Smith, M.D.

Dora Mah Smith, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Areas of Expertise for Gynecologic Problems

Gynecology (Part of Women's Health)

At UAMS, our gynecologists are highly trained to provide the best in medical treatment. Using the vast resources of the only academic medical center in the state of Arkansas, we …

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Women’s Health

UAMS Health is dedicated to continuing to improve women’s health services throughout the state, and we have all the services you need to take care of yourself. From yearly exams to the …

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