Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
21 alternate job titles:
Doctor
GYN (Gynecologist)
Gynecologic Oncologist
Gynecological Oncologist
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MFM Physician)
MD (Medical Doctor)
OB (Obstetrician)
OB Specialist (Obstetrics Specialist)
OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)
OB/GYN Generalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Generalist)
OB/GYN Hospitalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitalist)
OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)
OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)
OBGYN Doctor (Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctor)
OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor)
OBGYN Physician (Obstetrician and Gynecologist Physician)
OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)
Physician
Physician GYN (Physician Gynecologist)
Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician)
Reproductive Endocrinologist
Salary Information
Obstetricians and Gynecologists: $281,130 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | General |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| AS Software AS-OBGYN | Medical software |
| Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| Alteer Premiere | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| Computer Systems Company R4 ACERT | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE | Medical software |
| MedcomSoft Record | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Practice Partner Total Practice Partner | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| digiChart OB-GYN | Medical software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Lactation Consultant | Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Urgent Care Medicine | American Board of Urgent Care Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not Available |
| Certification in Gynecologic Oncology | American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not Available |
| Certification in Maternal and Fetal Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not Available |
| Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology | American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not Available |
| Certification of Special Qualifications for Reproductive Endocrinology | American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Molecular Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Family Medicine Obstetrics | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Not Available |
| Gynecologic Oncology | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Not Available |
| Maternal-Fetal Medicine | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Not Available |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Not Available |
| Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Not Available |
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