Cool Stuff, advances in genetic screening for Down’s Syndrome, Trisomy 18 and 13
For years one of the greatest challenges in Obstetrics has been to design a test for Down’s syndrome, Trisomy 18 and 13 that is accurate as well as non-invasive. Although amniocentesis and CVS remain as the golden standards, they are … Continue reading
OK…AN INSIDE LOOK AT VOG’S LUNCH BREAK
IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING, NO WE’RE NOT QUITTING OUR DAY JOBS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXcASB5VmnI
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: GUATEMALA 2012
Back safe and sound from a very successful gyn surgical mission. I had the privilege of joining 77 wonderful people and what was accomplished was fantastic. Energy efficient stoves were built. Water filters were installed. A LOT OF TEETH WERE PULLED (right … Continue reading
February is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
Eva Peron, though mostly known today for the Broadway play Evita, or even the Madonna version of the song, “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”, was first lady of Argentina from 1946 until her untimely death of cancer in 1952. As … Continue reading
YOU MAY NOT NEED A PAP NEXT YEAR!!
By now some of you may already be familiar with the new Pap smear guidelines. Bottom line, a lot of our patients will be “rewarded” for being compliant with your annual exams and having a low risk for cervical cancer … Continue reading
We strongly dislike YELP and want them to know it!!!! New update 10/20/2011
UPDATE: THANK YOU ALL WHO RESPONDED TO THE BLOG POST. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT. I WENT ON YELP TODAY AND THEY HAVE FILTERED 14 OUT OF THE LAST 17 REVIEWS…ALL GOOD ONES OF COURSE. OUR SCORE IS NOW UP TO 4 STARS … Continue reading
Take care JoAnn!! We will miss you…
You may have noticed that JoAnn Melnick’s name and picture no longer appear on our website. JoAnn has decided, after years of invaluable partnership with Volusia Ob/Gyn, to retire. We wish JoAnn the best in her future endeavours and know that … Continue reading
Dr. Desai discusses Hysterectomy Techniques
There are many ways to do a hysterectomy. Before we get to that, though, let’s define the different types of hysterectomy. A total hysterectomy implies that the cervix will be removed. A supracervical hysterectomy, on the other hand, means that … Continue reading
THE LITTLE JAR THAT COULD
This little guy has been in our VOG family since 2005. Originally it was a storage jar for my daughter’s play kitchen accessories. When I got back from my then 4th mission trip I figured it would be interesting to … Continue reading
Baby, maybe?
Anyone having a baby or thinking about having a baby? Join Florida Hospital this Sunday July 24th, for an informative dinner and tour of the facility. Dr. Robertson will be giving a short presentation. Come meet him and some of our staff … Continue reading
