We encourage all our patients to schedule regular checkups with us so we can help you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. By seeing us regularly we can help you in meeting all your goals, whether it's having a baby, general health or pre and post menopausal health.

Gynecology

Dr. Moore provides a full array of gynecologic services. We perform routine annual exams with pap smears and additional testing if the pap smear is abnormal. We have a full spectrum of contraception (birth-control) and even perform tubal ligations. If you are experiencing a minor problem, we can usually solve it the same day during your visit. If the problem is more complex, we will do everything we can during your visit. This may include lab tests and ultrasounds, in addition to the usual medical history and physical. Repeat visits for additional treatment may be required if we cannot correct the issue during one visit.

Whenever possible, we try to avoid surgery to correct problems. Many gynecologic issues can be treated effectively with medication, such as birth control pills for heavy menses. When surgery is the only option, we try to perform the least invasive surgery to correct the problem. Dr. Moore is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques available, such as using the CO2 laser, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy.

If cancer is suspected or likely, we may refer you to a specialist for treatment.

Surgery

Luckily, modern medicine has made surgery less necessary than it was fifty years ago. We can handle many problems that required surgery in the past with medicines or less invasive procedures. When surgery becomes the best option, Dr. Moore is well trained in the most complicated of surgeries as well as the latest minimally invasive techniques.

Laparoscopy is a technique used to treat many gynecologic problems. It is a non-evasive surgery that is done through tiny abdominal incisions. The largest is about a half-inch long and is inside the navel. Through this incision we place a long tube with a camera and light called a 'laparacope,' to perform the surgery. Using this technique we can do things such as remove ovarian cysts, laser endometriosis, diagnose many causes of pelvic pain, and remove scar tissue.

Hysteroscopy is another modern technique that involves no incisions and can treat many problems that traditionally required a large incision. The hysteroscope is similar to the laparoscope but is inserted into the cervix which is the opening of the uterus that dilates when you're having a baby. Using this technique, we can remove polyps, fibroids, and other abnormalities inside the uterus.

These are just a small sample of the surgical procedures we provide our patients. Please feel free to call the office if there is a procedure you have specific questions about.