Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners in Petaluma, California

  2. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Petaluma
About Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners: Obstetrics & Gynecology NPs: Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioners takes additional training in subspecialties specific to female reproductive and sexual health, so their focus is on treating women who are of reproductive age in matters related to fertility and childbirth. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner (OGNP) takes care of pregnant women before, during, and immediately after labor, and may oversee the birthing process. OBNPs also care for women's health-related needs, such as routine pelvic exams, birth control advice, and other reproductive health issues.

2 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners found in Petaluma
female nurse

Ms. Lilian Walters, NP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
715 Southpoint Blvd, Suite C, Petaluma, CA - 94954
707-778-6019     707-778-6068
female nurse

Paula Duran, CNM

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
1550 Professional Dr, Petaluma, CA - 94954
707-792-2229     707-792-1072

Other Nurse Practitioners in Petaluma, CA: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP3 Family NP42 Nurse Practitioner NP15 Primary Care NP5 Women's Health NP2
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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