Residents of Anaheim have several healthcare systems available to them, including Providence, Encompass Health, and Kindred Health. Kaiser Permanente also has several high-performing facilities in the area. The Anaheim VA Clinic, a part of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System’s seven community-based outpatient clinics, offers care to veterans living in Anaheim.
UCI Health is a level-1 adult and level-2 pediatric trauma center. For the sixteenth consecutive year, UCI Health was awarded an A rating by the Leapfrog Group for patient safety. U.S. News nationally ranks UCI Medical Center in three adult specialties, including:
CHOC Children’s hospital offers some of California’s best pediatric care within four miles of Anaheim. U.S. News regionally ranks CHOC Children’s Hospital #5 in California and seven children’s specialties, including:
Finding an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) will help you manage your women’s healthcare needs. An OB-GYN is trained to deliver babies and specializes in treating and managing disorders involving a woman's reproductive organs.
OB-GYNs are licensed to perform routine women's reproductive checks such as: Pap tests (aka Pap smears), sexually transmitted infection (STI) checks, pelvic exams, ultrasounds; procedures such as IUD insertions; and surgeries such as a hysterectomy or removal of ovarian cysts.
How often should I see an OB-GYN?
It's recommended that women see an OB-GYN once a year for routine checkups. If you're pregnant or have an underlying health condition, you may need to see an OB-GYN more frequently.
What procedures do OB-GYNs perform?
OB-GYNs can perform or order the following procedures and surgeries:
What conditions do OB-GYNs treat?
OB-GYNs treat the following conditions:
An OB-GYN can also provide prenatal care and help you manage your health during pregnancy.
What should I ask an OB-GYN?
Top questions to ask an OB-GYN during your appointment that you may not have thought of:
OB-GYNs are trained to discuss sensitive subjects, so you shouldn't hesitate to ask questions about your sexual health.