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You are pregnant. Congratulations!

Dr. Westford specializes in the management of normal and high risk pregnancy. We have a comprehensive maternity care program.  The first step is to call the office at (361) 894-6420 to schedule a visit with Cindy, the Ob nurse. She will obtain a thorough history and review our program with you. Your first visit with the doctor should be about 10-12 weeks.  You will be delivering at Detar Hospital, Women and Children's Center or Citizens Medical Center. Be sure to visit both hospitals, get a tour of the facility, and enquire about registration and Childbirth & Breastfeeding Education. The hospitals offer a variety of classes to help prepare new mothers and their partners for the hospital stay, the labor and delivery process and parenting issues. Additionally, there is also a WEB NURSERY, where you and your family can see your baby online.

 

 

Both hospitals provide exceptional maternity and neonatal care and are well equipped with sophisticated LDRP rooms, Level 2 NICU / nursery services and 24 hour anesthesia.

     

 

                                                   DeTar North          Citizens MC

Main Number                         (361) 573-6100      (361) 573-9181

Ob Registration                     (361) 788-2630      (361) 570-7277

Labor & Delivery                  (361) 788-2608      (361) 582-5757

Emergency Department        (361) 788-2534      (361) 572-5124

More and more women are choosing to come to their gynecologist as their primary health care provider.

Your annual gynecological exam continues to be the best way to protect your health with regular screening exams and early diagnosis of life-threatening disease.  It is important to partner with a sensitive and skilled gynecologist who can monitor your health, diagnose, and treat gynecologic conditions at every stage of life.  Dr. Westford provides comprehensive gynecologic care from adolescence through menopause. This comprehensive care includes a full service Imaging Center onsite that provides bone densitometry, mammograms and ultrasound. We offer a variety of other services along with the treatment of many common conditions.

These include:

 

  • Annual gynecologic/well-woman exams

  • Adolescent/Pediatric Gynecology

  • Sexually transmitted disease testing

  • Wide range of birth control methods available

  • Thin Prep liquid-based technology for cervical cancer screening

  • CERVISTA for HPV testing

  • GARDASIL vaccine for HPV

  • COLPOSCOPY, LEEP and CRYOTHERAPY services for management of cervical dysplasia

  • Counseling/Testing for BRCA1/BRCA2 Genes

  • Infertility

  • Menstrual disorders

  • Premenstrual Syndrome

  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

  • Ovarian Cysts

  • Endometriosis

  • Uterine Fibroids

  • Pelvic pain

  • Abnormal vaginal discharge/odor

  • Urinary Tract Infections/Cystitis

  • Overactive bladder

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Prolapsed vagina, bladder and uterus/pelvic support problems

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Menopause transition/hormone imbalance

  • DEXA Scan with FRAX (for osteoporosis screening)

  • Mammograms (for breast cancer screening)

  • On-site blood draws for thyroid panel, cholesterol and diabetes testing

  • FIT test for fecal occult blood testing (blood in stool)

  • Referral for colon cancer screening (Colonoscopy)

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The specialty of obstetrics and gynecology continues to evolve and redefine itself on a regular basis. In recent years, there has been a sea change in gynecologic surgery with the advent of laparoscopic hysterectomy using the da Vinci® Surgical System and the emergence of the subspecialty of pelvic reconstructive surgery / urogynecology.

When surgery is indicated, Dr. Westford will offer an empathetic and well informed counseling on the risks, benefits and alternatives of the procedure. She has received advanced training in pelvic reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. She regularly uses the da Vinci Robot for hysterectomy, myomectomy and sacrocolpopexy. The

da Vinci® Surgical System is available only at DeTar North Women and Children's Center.

Procedures we do:

 

  • Mid Urethral mesh sling for Urinary Incontinence (Single and double incision)

  • Retropubic Urethropexy (Bladder suspension-Abdominal and Vaginal approach)

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy

  • Vaginal Hysterectomy

  • Laparoscopic assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy

  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (with or without the robot)

  • Supracervical Hysterectomy (to preserve the cervix)

  • Salpingo-ophorectomy (removal of tubes and ovaries)

  • Repair of Gynecologic Fistulas

  • Anterior and Posterior Repair (colporrhaphy) for repair of cystocele/rectocele

  • Perineorrhaphy/repair of entrance of the vagina to narrow and increase support

 

      Other Gynecologic Procedures:

  • Bilateral Tubal Ligation/sterilization

  • Endometrial Ablation/Resection

  • Hysteroscopy

  • Laser procedures (ablation of endometriosis)

  • Ectopic pregnancy/tubal surgery

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Dr. Westford is your partner in healthcare - offering women's programs and services to meet your needs at each stage of life. Whether you are expecting a child, seeking routine gynecological care or dealing with serious health issues, our dedicated staff is here to support you. We want to focus not only on treating illness, but on promoting wellness through preventive programs. We wish to empower you with knowledge and choice.

We invite you to learn more about your health and wellness by clicking the links below:

 

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Dr. Westford offers a complete range of preconception and contraceptive options for our patients. These services include:

 

  • Preconception counseling and work-up

  • Infertility counseling and work-up

  • Birth Control Pills (daily OCP)

  • Ortho Evra Patch (weekly)

  • Nuvaring (monthly)

  • Depo-Provera Injection (3 months)

  • Implanon implantable device (3 years)

  • Mirena IUD (5 years)

  • Paraguard IUD (10 years)

  • Essure procedure (no incision sterilization)

  • Myosure procedure (no incision sterilization)

  • Laparoscopic bilateral tubal ligation (single incision sterilization)

  • Diaphragm fitting

  • Teen counseling

 

Schedule your appointment today. You can request an appointment online or call us at: (361) 894-6420

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Urogynecology is a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology that deals with pelvic floor disorders. Our practice offers the full scope of diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities to deal with these conditions. We can provide the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for women with pelvic floor disorders. These include:

 

  • Urinary Incontinence

  • Overactive Bladder

  • Voiding Dysfunction

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pelvic Pain

  • Sexual Dysfunction

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