Residents of Tulsa have several healthcare facilities available to them, including Ascension, St. Francis Health System, and Hillcrest Healthcare System. Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital offer mental health services in Tulsa. Veterans can receive care at Tulsa’s New Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic.
U.S. News Ranks St. Francis Hospital - Tulsa as the #1 hospital in Northern Oklahoma. St. Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed center, includes the region’s only children’s hospital. St. Francis Hospital rates as high performing in 11 procedures and conditions, including:
Ascension St. John Medical Center ranks as the #2 hospital in Tulsa and Oklahoma. U.S. News rates Ascension St. John Medical Center as high performing in eight 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.