CAREER

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Overview

Hourly Median (2020)

$0

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

-1.4% (little or no change)

Most Common Level of Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Career

What Obstetricians and Gynecologists Do

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Other Job Titles Obstetricians and Gynecologists May Have

Gynecologist, Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist), OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor), Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN Physician), Physician, Physician Gynecologist

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
  • Treat diseases of female organs.
  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.

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