Need a new PCP who focuses on women in mid/late life--any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I'm in NW DC and I'm willing to travel 40 minutes to a new doctor. I would LOVE suggestions. I want someone who understands HRT, who will do bloodwork, who will make recommendations re: bone density, nutrition, etc. Right now I have a PCP at Georgetown University Hospital and she's fine, but does not know anything about women's health as I age--e.g. when I asked her about HRT, she said, "I think HRT poses cancer risks, so I'd just skip it."

HELP! I need a doctor who knows stuff about women's health!

I have cigna insurance, and it's not bad in terms of coverage.

[Anonymous]

I like the NPs at Kelly Goodman. They have all been trained in menopause and do everything you listed above. I see Michelle and she has been great figuring out HRT for me. Most importantly they listen and offer suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Dr Amy Porter, Falls Church

[Anonymous]

Eileen West

[Anonymous]

I have exactly that, but she’s concierge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm in NW DC and I'm willing to travel 40 minutes to a new doctor. I would LOVE suggestions. I want someone who understands HRT, who will do bloodwork, who will make recommendations re: bone density, nutrition, etc. Right now I have a PCP at Georgetown University Hospital and she's fine, but does not know anything about women's health as I age--e.g. when I asked her about HRT, she said, "I think HRT poses cancer risks, so I'd just skip it."

HELP! I need a doctor who knows stuff about women's health!

I have cigna insurance, and it's not bad in terms of coverage.

PCPs have limited knowledge of OBGYN because that's not their specialty, they did Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training. You need an OBGYN, preferably one who doesn't do labor and birth anymore and their target clients are women in perimenopause or beyond. If you are really too busy to see two doctors then make sure your PCP is certified by menopause society. They aren't as good as OBGYNs but more up to date than average PCP.

[Anonymous]

Do not see an NP or PA, find a board certified MD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dr Amy Porter, Falls Church

No!

[Anonymous]

OP- same experience at Georgetown.

I made an appointment at VHC menopause center. It was 6 months out, booked up. I couldn’t get in any sooner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP- same experience at Georgetown.

I made an appointment at VHC menopause center. It was 6 months out, booked up. I couldn’t get in any sooner.

^ and mine was an OB/GYN at Gtown, not a pcp.

[Anonymous]

Midi health?

[Anonymous]

Foxhall Women's Health. Dr. Green is a Menopause Society Certified Provider.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do not see an NP or PA, find a board certified MD.

The opposite! Carina Ryder, NP, at Takoma Park Gynecology: https://tpgyn.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do not see an NP or PA, find a board certified MD.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have exactly that, but she’s concierge.

Which is...?

Not OP. Tx.