How do they match: 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.

  • Treat diseases of female organs.
  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.