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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is made up of
five different divisions: Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine,
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology,
and Womens Health. The faculty of this department provide
expertise in the areas of education, research and clinical
care relating to the disciplines of both obstetrics and gynecology.
Faculty members teach residents in obstetrics and gynecology and fellows in the four subspecialties approved by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: gynecology oncology, maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Gynecology »
The Gynecology division represents the best in education,
research, and clinical care for all benign gynecologic conditions.
Maternal Fetal Medicine »
The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is one of the leading
divisions in the country in research and training has trained
more fellows than any other program in the country. From its
training and research base at LAC+USC Womens and Childrens
Hospital, the nine members of the USC Perinatal Group maintain
a busy consultation practice throughout the central Los Angeles,
Glendale and Burbank area.
Reproductive Endocrinology »
The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
is among the nations pre-eminent clinical research organizations.
Faculty members of the division have won numerous research
awards in all areas of Reproductive Medicine, from infertility
to menopause, from hypogonadism to ovarian hyperstimulation.
A leader in clinical medicine as well as research, the division
is home to one of the most productive Fellowship programs,
having trained over 68 sub-specialists in Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility.
Gynecologic Oncology »
Gynecologic oncology involves the surgical treatment and chemotherapy administration for women with gynecologic cancers ( uterus, ovary, cervix, vulva, and vagina). Pre cancers in these organs are also diagnosed and treated with a goal to prevent progression. Ongoing active research is being aggressively pursued for clinical and preclinical studies.
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