What Is an Ob-Gyn and What Do They Do?

At Capital Women's Care Division 66, our dedicated team of OBGYNs in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, provide compassionate care for women throughout pregnancy and more. Read more about the services OBGYNs offer and contact us to make an appointment.

What Is an Ob-Gyn?

A doctor of obstetrics and gynecology, or OBGYN, is a physician trained to care for women and babies. They are experts on the female reproductive system and prenatal care, and are trained in laparoscopic surgery to operate on the uterus and ovaries with minimally invasive techniques.

OGBYNs are most commonly seen by expecting mothers, but we provide care for any woman with concerns about their sexual or reproductive health and women struggling with infertility.

What Do They Do?

An OBGYN is who to call if you have concerns about a pregnancy or your reproductive health, but they also help women with any female health concern. Common reasons patients need an OBGYN include:

  • Annual wellness - an annual visit with an OBGYN includes a breast and pelvic exam and may include a pap smear depending on your doctor's recommendation.
  • Menstruation issues - women with heavy or irregular bleeding should see their OGBYN to be examined.
  • Birth control - Women have many options for birth control today, and an OBGYN can help determine the best birth control method for your body and lifestyle.
  • STD screenings
  • Infertility - If you have been struggling with infertility, an OBGYN can help determine the best way for you to conceive.
  • Pregnancy and newborn care

Our OBGYN will also be an important resource to help you manage any chronic conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome or endometriosis pain. Even when you don't have a chronic condition or a current pregnancy, you should see your OBGYN at least annually for an exam.

See an OBGYN Now

The team of OBGYNs at Capital Women's Care Division 66 is happy to help women take the best care of themselves and their pregnancies. Contact us for an appointment with an OBGYN in Bowie, Greenbelt, or North Bethesda, MD, at (301) 249-4090.

Our Locations

Bowie, MD OBGYN
Capital Women's Care Division 663060 Mitchelville Road Suite 210
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 249-4090

Greenbelt, MD OBGYN
Capital Women's Care Division 7855 Walker Drive Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 249-4090

North Bethesda, MD OBGYN
Capital Women's Care Division 6611200 Rockville Pike Suite 205
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 249-4090