OB/GYN & Women’s Health
OB/GYN & Women’s Health
SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HEALTH
For women of all ages, gynecology providers monitor, evaluate, and treat both acute and chronic conditions of the reproductive system and genitourinary tract.
Obstetrics providers help women manage pregnancies before, during, and after childbirth.
Common conditions treated include:
- Pregnancy (Prenatal and Postpartum)
- Cancer screening for breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterus
- Menstrual problems, including missing, painful, or prolonged menstrual periods and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Sexually-transmitted infections such as HPV, gonorrhea, and syphilis
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Urinary tract and vaginal infections
- Symptoms of menopause
Surgeries performed by Gynecologists include:
- Hysterectomy
- Endometrial ablation for endometriosis and heavy periods
- Colposcopy, a detailed inspection of the cervix
- Ultrasound examinations
- Annual exams to include PAP smear and breast exam
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEP) for tissue sampling
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during and after menopause
- Medical and surgical treatment of urinary incontinence (such as pelvic floor therapy)
Dr. Samuel Fox supports Gynecology, Pregnancy, Birth Control/Family Planning, and other Women’s Health needs in our Peoria Clinic. We have referral opportunities to other local providers in our Carbondale location.
Samuel Fox, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Peoria
Samuel Fox, MD, practices obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in women’s health at all stages of life, from adolescence through menopause, including prenatal care and obstetrics.
He provides routine clinical services at Solvera Health™ in Peoria and Galesburg and provides referral opportunities to providers in our Carbondale location.