Residents of Fremont have access to many healthcare facilities in their local area. Washington Hospital-Fremont and the Kaiser Permanente network, which includes the Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center, are some notable general care providers. In the neighboring city, Palo Alto, children’s care is provided through the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Veterans in Fremont have access to the Fremont VA Clinic.
U.S News ranks the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford as #10 in their Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll. They’re regionally ranked as #2 in California and the Pacific region. The hospital is a high performer in maternity care and nationally ranked in 10 different children’s specialties, including:
U.S. News ranks the Washington Hospital-Fremont as high performers in four different procedures/conditions, 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.
