General Obstetric and Gynecology Services


University Physicians for Women at Northridge and Primary Care Center offers a full range of low-risk prenatal and gynecological health care.

  • Gynecological care encompasses everything from routine exams and diagnostic services to outpatient surgery. State-of-the-art procedures are available to treat abnormal pap smears. For information about Urogynecology, click here.
  • Obstetrical care is provided for the needs of the normal to the complicated pregnancy. Childbirth and prenatal classes are available on a monthly basis at a variety of community locations to all women who seek prenatal care at the Women's Place.

Gynecology Oncology Services offer comprehensive care to women with any type of cancer of the reproductive system. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of treatment modalities. A team of highly trained physicians and nurses provide the specialized and compassionate care that is needed.

Sites of care: Primary Care Center, Northridge, Orange

General OB/GYN Physicians:


 

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Karen  A.  Ventura,  M.S.
Genetic Counselor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  M.S. Degree: University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, 1994
  Clinical Interests: Prenatal screening and diagnosis, loss/grief support
  Research Interests: Prenatal screening and diagnosis and patient education
  Patients Most
Frequently Seen:		 Pregnant patients or patients planning a pregnancy
  Department Web Site: http://www.healthsystem.vi
rginia.edu/internet/obgyn/
  Phone: (434) 924-5245
  Fax: (434) 982-0058
  Email: kav4u@virginia.edu