Residents of Greensboro have access to several large healthcare systems in the region, including Novant Health, Cone Health, and Atrium Health. Brenner Children’s Hospital is the nearest dedicated pediatric care facility — located in Winston-Salem. As part of North Carolina’s VA system, Greensboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers care to veterans in the area.
U.S. News ranks Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital as the #1 healthcare facility in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. A 628-bed facility, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital rates high performing in gastroenterology and GI surgery. It also rates high performing in 18 procedures and conditions, including:
Novant Health’s Forsyth Medical Center, an 921-bed facility, offers a full range of emergency, surgical, and general healthcare services. U.S. News rates Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center as high performing in seven procedures and 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.