As you know, I am a strong advocate for women who wish to preserve their uterus and have organ-conserving myomectomy procedures rather than hysterectomies. As it now stands, OB/GYN residency graduation requirements mandate that each Ob/Gyn resident perform 85 hysterectomies and exactly 0 myomectomies to go into practice. Two weeks ago, I submitted a petition, signed […]
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- About Uterine Fibroids
- Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
- Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy
- Watchful Waiting or Medical Treatment
- Do You Need Surgery?
- Fibroids & Cancer
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
- Abdominal Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
- Vaginal Myomectomy for Cervical Fibroids
- Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
- Caring for Yourself After Surgery
- Fibroid Photos
- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
- Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
- Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
- Fibroid Treatment Options Based on your Symptoms
- Adenomyosis
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Dr. William H. Parker is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Parker is an internationally recognized expert in fibroid surgery and research. Based in San Diego, California, he is considered one of the best fibroid surgeons for abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy in the United States and abroad. He has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors every year beginning in the late 90's.
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- Petition – Residency Requirement Committee
- Dr. Parker Joining Faculty at UC San Diego
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