OB/GYN Services

Obstetric and Gynecological Care

Services

• Treatments

  Abnormal bleeding
  Breast exams
  Cancer prevention
  Cervical Cancer
  Complex Gynecology
  Contraception
  Ectopic pregnancy
  Endometrial Ablations
  Endometrial Cancer
  Endometriosis
  Fecal Incontinence
  Fertility
  Fibroids/Fistulas
  High-Risk Pregnancy
  Hysterectomy
  Immunizations
  Infertility
  Menopause
  Miscarriage
  Ovarian Cancer
  Ovarian cysts
  Pap Smears
  Pelvic Floor Disorders
  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  Pregnancy care
  Prenatal Buprenorphine
  Prenatal Care
  STDs
  Urinary incontinence
  Urinary tract infections
  Urogynecology
  Uterine Cancer
  Uterine prolapse
  Vaginal Cancer
  Vulvar Cancer
  Vulvodynia 

• Gynecological Care

  ETSU Health OB/GYN specialists provide routine gynecological care, including annual well visits, and treatment as needed for conditions that cause pelvic or vaginal pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, and other conditions that can affect your reproductive health.

  
  Dr. Salvatore Paolillo, a fellowship trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, can perform complex laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. That means smaller incisions, shorter surgeries, less pain and faster healing to treat:

  
  Endometriosis / Adenomyosis
  Chronic Pelvic Pain
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  Interstitial Cystitis (IC) - Painful Bladder Syndrome
  Cysts, fibroids and uterine polyps
  Adhesions / scar tissue
  Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  Incontinence – leaky bladder
  Hysterectomy
  Fertility-reducing conditions

  
  
  
  Our specialist in Kingsport, Dr. Dennis DeSimone, also provides gynecological oncology, laparoscopic pelvic surgery, and advanced pelvic surgery.

• Obstetrical Care

  Our OB/GYN specialists provide care to women in all stages of childbearing: hoping to become pregnant, pregnant, and in the postpartum period. Our highly skilled experts are trained to provide the safest, most advanced obstetrical care whether your pregnancy is routine or you are at high risk for complications.

• Maternal Fetal Medicine

  Our ETSU Health OB/GYN clinic offers specialized care when you need it most. If you have two or more medical conditions that could impact your pregnancy, or if your provider has concerns about your child’s prenatal development, our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic is here to help.

  • Management for high-risk pregnancies with maternal/fetal complications and fetal anomalies
  • Prenatal diagnosis, including:
    • first trimester ultrasound and nuchal translucency assessment, an optional ultrasound that improves the accuracy of determining your child’s risk for congenital conditions
    • level 2 anatomy examinations, where we gain detailed measurements and screen for genetic disorders
    • genetic amniocentesis, a sampling of your amniotic fluid to DNA test for certain conditions

  • Monitoring fetal well-being through biophysical profiles and non-stress tests
  • Ultrasound scheduling available from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Fertility Care

  If you are having trouble conceiving, your obstetrician may refer you to our fertility specialist. Our fertility specialists can recommend a range of treatment options to help you reach your goals. Learn more about our Fertility Services.

• Lactation Consultations

  Expecting parents who are patients of ETSU Health OB/GYN are automatically scheduled for consults at our Regional Lactation Referral Center. Patients receiving care with another OB group are welcome to schedule an appointment for prenatal consultation.

  
  Our registered lactation consultant will review your medical history, explore your infant feeding options, and develop a plan for the early days and weeks after delivery that is tailored to you and your needs.

Locations

Providers

Click here to see a list of our providers.

Why ETSU Health?

A Dedicated Team of Specialists
In addition to obstetricians-gynecologists, our women’s health specialists include gynecologic surgeons, urogynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, genetic counselors, and nutritionists.

Our goal and our mission
Our goal is to improve the well-being and physical health of all women of Northeast Tennessee and the surrounding Southern Appalachia area. Key to achieving our goal is our stated mission of educating the next generation of physicians and healthcare providers - medical students and residents.

To accomplish our mission, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with its Residency Program is dedicated to:

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  Training future OB/GYN physicians in the art of administering empathetic and efficient medical care to all women in the region regardless of age.
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  Providing both primary as well as advanced fellowship trained subspecialty Obstetric and Gynecologic care to all women in all segments of our region.
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  Utilizing our abilities to conduct research and scholarly activity that enhances our evidence-based knowledge to bring superior primary care to all of our patients.

Manage Your Health with MyChart

ETSU Health’s MyChart provides you with secure 24/7 access to your health records, plus many other helpful features to manage your care. Through MyChart, you have access to upcoming appointments, provider notes, test results, health records, and medications. MyChart also allows you to message your provider, view and pay your bill, and request medication refills.