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No, an OB (obstetrician) and a gynecologist are not the same, although the two specialties often overlap. An obstetrician focuses primarily on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, while a gynecologist specializes in women's reproductive health and the diagnosis and treatment of related conditions. Many doctors are trained in both areas and can be referred to as OB-GYNs.
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Who performs legal abortions?
A Gynecologist or OB/GYN. Same that delivers babies.
Is Ob Gyn and gynecologist the same thing?
Yes, an Ob-Gyn (obstetrician-gynecologist) is a medical doctor who specializes in both obstetrics and gynecology. While "gynecologist" refers specifically to a doctor who focuses on women's reproductive health, an Ob-Gyn also provides care related to pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, while all Ob-Gyns are gynecologists, not all gynecologists are Ob-Gyns.
What is the abbreviation for gynecologist?
Commonly called OB-GYNs
What does and obgyn stand for?
Ob/Gyn stands for Obstetrician/Gynecologist.
Doctors who tells how the baby is doing?
OB/GYN (Obstetrician/Gynecologist).
What is the occupation for someone who performs hysterectomies?
An Ob-Gyn (obstetrician-gynecologist).
What does OBGYN stand for?
The OB part of OB/GYN stands for obstetrics or for an obstetrician and the GYN means either gynecology or for a gynecologist, an obstetrician is a Doctor who handles the delivery of babies.
Do you have to go to school for 12 years if you just want to be a gynecologist and not an OB?
You would need the same education to be a medical doctor specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. You could choose to not include obstetrics in your practice.
Is a obgyn a doctor?
Yes, an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) is a doctor. Specifically, she/he is a doctor who cares for women (OB cares for pregnant females and a GYN cares for women having "female" issues).
What is an OB GYN what do the letters stand for And what dose this person do?
OBstetrician and GYNecologist. these doctors deal with babies, and other issues down there
What is a labor and delivery doctor called?
Delivery room doctors are called obstetricians. You may also meet there neonatologists - doctors who specialize in the care of newborn babies. Please see the related links for details.
What is the definition of Obgyn?
The definition of OB/GYN is "Obstertrician/Gynecologist". To make things very simple, you are a doctor mainly for pregnant women.
