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  • Cigna (662)
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  • MVP Health Care (396)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (377)
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  • Oxford Health Plans (268)
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Gender
  • Female (715)
  • Male (256)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (2)
  • 5 miles (655)
  • 10 miles (973)
  • 25 miles (1545)
  • 50 miles (2386)
  • 100 miles (8060)
  • National (59391)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (208)
  • 41-50 (191)
  • 51-60 (166)
  • 61-70 (97)
  • Over 70 (128)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (187)
  • Tomorrow (191)
  • Schedules online (21)
  • Accepts new patients (523)
  • Telehealth (299)

Language

Language
  • Albanian (1)
  • American Sign Language (1)
  • Arabic (4)
  • Bengali (1)
  • Chinese (9)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (5)
  • Chinese, Min Nan (1)
  • Dutch (1)
  • Farsi (2)
  • French (15)
  • German (8)
  • Greek (4)
  • Gujarati (3)
  • Hebrew (6)
  • Hindi (5)
  • Hungarian (2)
  • Italian (4)
  • Japanese (2)
  • Korean (5)
  • Malay (1)
  • Portuguese (2)
  • Russian (6)
  • Spanish (70)
  • Taiwanese (1)
  • Telugu (1)
  • Tigrinya (1)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Ukrainian (3)
  • Yoruba (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (163)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (398)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (517)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (558)
  • 1 Star And Higher (581)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Obstetric Care (193)
  • Gynecologic Conditions (118)
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment & Screening (109)
  • Gynecologic Neoplasms (43)
  • Breast Disorders & Mammography (21)
  • Fertility Related Endocrine Disorders (19)
  • Gynecologic Surgery (18)

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Affiliated Facility
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (144)
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (115)
  • Jefferson Abington Hospital (107)
  • Pennsylvania Hospital (87)
  • Lankenau Medical Center (80)
  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital (77)
  • Temple University Hospital (66)
  • BRYN Mawr Hospital (66)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital (57)
  • Paoli Hospital (55)
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (49)
  • Riddle Memorial Hospital (35)
  • Chester County Hospital (32)
  • Cooper University Hospital (31)
  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital (29)
  • St. Mary Medical Center (21)
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center (19)
  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital (19)
  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital (18)
  • Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia (17)
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (16)
  • Nazareth Hospital (16)
  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (16)
  • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (16)
  • Jeanes Hospital (16)
  • Jefferson Stratford Hospital (14)
  • Christiana Hospital (14)
  • Virtua Mount Holly Hospital (13)
  • Jefferson Lansdale Hospital (13)
  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital (12)
  • Grand View Health (11)
  • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (11)
  • Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital (11)
  • Inspira Medical Center Vineland (10)
  • Reading Hospital (10)
  • Jefferson Washington Township Hospital (10)
  • Roxborough Memorial Hospital (9)
  • Shore Medical Center (6)
  • Montefiore Medical Center (5)
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital (4)
  • Stony Brook University Hospital (4)
  • UC Davis Medical Center (3)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest (3)
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  • Jefferson Frankford Hospital (3)
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  • Lancaster General Hospital (3)
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  • Inspira Medical Center Elmer (3)
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Affirming Care
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Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OB-GYN) near you often stay updated with the latest developments through continuous medical education, attending conferences, and participating in research. This commitment to staying informed benefits their patients by providing access to cutting-edge treatments and techniques. Feel free to ask your obstetricians & gynecologists (OB-GYN) about recent advancements during your appointments.

Accessing state-specific healthcare programs and resources in phila, PA is typically facilitated through the official website of your state's Department of Health or a similar state agency. These websites often provide information on Medicaid, state-funded health insurance programs, and resources for specific health concerns. Additionally, you can contact your local healthcare providers or community health centers for guidance on accessing state-specific programs and resources.

There are several options for low-cost or free clinics for uninsured individuals. You can begin your search by visiting the website of your state's Department of Health or accessing resources like the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Additionally, community health centers, nonprofit organizations, and local hospitals may offer sliding-scale fee clinics or programs designed to provide healthcare services to uninsured or underinsured individuals.

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