"A
Gynecologist's Second Opinion sits prominently on my
bookcase where I can turn to it daily. For any woman who cares about
her health, this book is a must-have."
-Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.,
medical correspondent, ABC News
"Dr.
Parker has done an excellent job explaining a gynecologist's
approach to the common reproductive problems of women."
-Susan M. Love, M.D., Director, Revlon/UCLA Breast Center, author of
Dr Susan Love's Breast Book
"Clearly
written, supportive in tone, Dr. Parker's book will encourage any
woman to find the best possible solution to her gynecologic problem.
Lucky is the woman who has this book in hand."
- Janine O'Leary Cobb, author of Understanding Menopause,
founder and editor of A Friend Indeed
If you are looking at our website,
we can only assume that you or someone you care about is facing a
gynecologic problem. In our practice, we often have the opportunity
to see women looking for a second opinion regarding gynecologic
problems. Our approach has been to offer each woman all of the
medical information available regarding her problem, to address all
questions and concerns, and to allow the patient to make her own
decision as to the best course to follow.
This website and our book, A
GYNECOLOGIST'S SECOND OPINION was born out of a certain
sense of frustration. Over the years it has become apparent that
there are no good books for women that provide in-depth,
compassionate and understandable information about the gynecological
problems we often care for. A GYNECOLOGIST'S SECOND OPINION is
arranged in a Q&A format and provides clear descriptions of
common gynecological problems, up-to-date thinking regarding their
causes, and state-of-the-art information about various treatment
options. A GYNECOLOGIST'S SECOND OPINION is filled
with the stories of women who have actually had these problems. This
makes the medical facts come alive and allows the reader to
experience their search for treatment.
The days of "automatic"
hysterectomies are over. The uterus and ovaries are no longer
thought of as non-essential and irrelevant organs once the years of
childbearing have passed. There has been an explosion in knowledge,
in new surgical procedures and equipment, and in the attitudes of
health practitioners. We have been teaching the new surgical
techniques covered in this website and our book for the last ten
years. Accessing this website or reading the book may help you to
form your questions before you go for a doctor's appointment, or it
may serve as an educational companion once you have seen your
doctor. Any person facing a serious medical problem should get a
second opinion. A GYNECOLOGIST'S SECOND OPINION is a
companion in that quest for answers and good care. We hope this
website and the book provide you with a reference to turn to, and we
wish you good health.
