Deciding to have sex is a big deal.  Opinions vary on how big a deal it is but at the very least it is a physician and emotional intimacy that can result in lifelong consequences. With sexual activity comes responsibilities for you and your partner’s physical and emotional health. Ask yourself the following questions to see if you are ready […]

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” “Skipping breakfast will slow your metabolism by one third for the entire day” Chances are you’ve been told at least one of these statements—usually with some finger wagging. Both are myths. Fasting, abstaining from food and/or drink for a specific period, has been around for centuries. Recently scientific studies have shown […]

Pregnancy in the News Serena Williams–pulmonary embolism (blood clots that start in the legs and can travel to the lungs) Kim Kardashian—preeclampsia (a combination of high blood pressure and organ damage that can lead to seizures and strokes) Mariah Carey—preeclampsia and gestational diabetes (hormones of pregnancy cause blood sugar to remain too high)  Maternal mortality in US is among highest […]

One of the great advantages of the internet is the abundance of health information at your fingertips. Here are a few more health myths and the facts you need to know.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans. Nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases than die from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer. Most women are well aware of the effect cancer can have in their lives  however we often overlook the role of […]

Have you ever been nervous bout telling your doctor what is really going on?  This happens to everyone at one time or another but we encourage you to  Speak UP!  Check out these videos from the Joint Commission for tips on how to make sure your doctor hears what you have to say.These tools work at home too.   http://americaneg.vo.llnwd.net/o16/joint_commission/Speak_Up_at_the_Doctors_Office.mp4

On March 4-6 I had the opportunity to attend the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Congressional Leadership Conference in Washington DC along with 400 other doctors from around the country. While it meant four days away from warm Phoenix and my wonderful patients (and six deliveries!!), the experience was extremely important.  Seven ob-gyns from Arizona met with the staff […]

How do you find a ‘good’ doctor? What are the right questions to ask to evaluate a health care provider? Are there tools to help? Click the link below for steps to help you find your partner in good health. Finding Dr. Right