Dr. Douglas M Whelan M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
790 14th Ave Longview WA, 98632About
Dr. Douglas Whelan is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Longview, WA. Dr. Whelan specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Whelan can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Whelan can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1981
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. Douglas M Whelan M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Douglas M Whelan M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- 6 Health Benefits of Taking a Sitz Bath
What is a sitz bath?A sitz bath is a shallow bath using warm water to help ease pain or itching in the perineum, the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva. The word sitz is derived from the German word sitzen, meaning to sit. A sitz bath is usually recommended for people who have an anal...
- A More Accurate Measure of Obesity
According to a new study, many people who are listed as overweight as per their body mass index (BMI) scores may actually be classified as obese. “BMI along with the measures of the hormone leptin is a better way to measure obese people, especially those who are at increased risk of diabetes,...
- How to Prepare for a Biopsy
A biopsy procedure is a very important procedure, which is used to identify the underlying cause of your abnormal body tissues. Depending on your condition and the location of the tissue abnormality, different types of biopsies may be performed on you. A biopsy preparation, therefore, depends on...
- Treatments for Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a serious condition that, unfortunately, has no known cure. This condition is difficult to treat and the treatments usually aim to ease the symptoms. Usually, the treatments are given for the following reasons:Pain relief, most often your doctor would prescribe a series of pain...
- Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis
Endometriosis is rare in puberty, even though signs and symptoms of endometriosis can start with the first menstrual period. After menopause, the signs and symptoms of endometriosis disappear due to the lack of hormones.As mentioned, there is no cure for endometriosis. However, treatment includes...
- Pregnancy Does Not Affect Breast Cancer Recurrence, Study Finds
There is a fear among some survivors of breast cancer that having a baby can cause the cancer to come back. For a while, there was no hard evidence one way or the other, so this question could cloud the mind of some women. Only ten percent of young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer go...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mary H Ludwiczak MD1660 DELAWARE ST LONGVIEW WA 98632
- Dr. Rebecca Lynn Kubitz MD1057 12th Ave Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Aris Gredzens M.D.790 14th Ave Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Clarissa Justine Weiss M.D.1660 Delaware St Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Laura Elise Loffredo DO1660 Delaware St Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Saeyeal Lee M.D.1660 DELAWARE ST LONGVIEW WA 98632