OB/GYN - Dignity Health - Oxnard, CA

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system. They treat issues related to menstruation, hormones, fertility, menopause and general reproductive health.

You may see a gynecologist for:

• Annual exams, which may include Pap tests and pelvic exams
• Care for conditions like fibroids or endometriosis
• Menopause management
• Painful sex
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
• Treatment for irregular or painful periods
  

An obstetrician-gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care, as well as routine reproductive health care. They care for you before, during and after your baby is born, offering medical and surgical services.

You may see an obstetrician for: 

• Cesarean sections (C-sections)

• High-risk pregnancy management

• Labor and delivery care

• Prenatal checkups

• Postpartum care

• Routine well-woman care

• Ultrasounds and fetal monitoring
  

If your doctor is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN), they can provide both pregnancy care and routine reproductive health care. An OB/GYN is a doctor trained in both obstetrics and gynecology. However, if your doctor for routine care is a gynecologist, you’ll need to see an obstetrician or an OB/GYN for pregnancy care.

The Dignity Health OB/GYN team in Oxnard diagnoses and treats a range of conditions. We’re here for you through all stages of life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond.

You’ll find care for conditions and symptoms such as:

• Abnormal uterine or vaginal bleeding

• Cervical insufficiency 

• Endometrial polyps

• Endometriosis

• Menopause

• Menstrual disorders, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder

• Ovarian cyst

• Pelvic floor disorders

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Pelvic pain

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

• Sexual problems and disorders

• Sexually transmitted infections

• Urinary issues, such as urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections

• Uterine adenomyosis

• Uterine fibroids

• Vaginitis

Our OB/GYN doctors at Dignity Health in Oxnard provide routine reproductive health care, as well as care at every stage of pregnancy. We support you with sonograms, prenatal advice, preparations for labor, postpartum recovery and much more.

We offer complete women’s health care, including:

• Breast exams and breast imaging (mammography)

• Family planning

• Labor and delivery care

• Maternity care, from pregnancy through postpartum

• Pelvic floor therapy

• Pelvic ultrasound, including fetal ultrasounds (sonograms) and sonohysterogram

• Period management

• Preventive screenings, including Pap tests

• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment

• Well-woman care

We perform surgery to treat a range of gynecological conditions. When possible, we use minimally invasive laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques. These advanced methods help reduce scarring and pain, shorten hospital stays and promote a faster recovery.

Our gynecological surgeons offer procedures including:

• Abscess or cyst drainage or aspiration

• Cervical biopsy

• Dilation and curettage

• Endocervical curettage

• Endometrial ablation

• Endometrial biopsy

• Endometriosis laparoscopic surgery

• Endometrial polyp surgery

• Hysterectomy

• Infertility evaluation and surgery

• Myomectomy

• Ovarian cyst surgery

• Pelvic laparoscopy

• Pelvic organ prolapse repair

• Uterine fibroid embolization

Yes, you can still see your OB/GYN while on your period. Menstrual bleeding will not interfere with a pelvic exam.

The most common reasons your doctor might recommend a C-section include:

• Your baby is too big for your pelvis.

• Your baby does not tolerate labor and it is safer for the baby to be born by cesarean section.

• Your contractions are not strong enough to fully dilate your cervix.

Our OB/GYN clinic in Oxnard accepts many major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.

If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please call our office at (805) 988-7198.