Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

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105 W 8th Ave Suite 6020 Spokane Washington, 99204
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Stephen J. Pakkianathan, MD, FACOG, is an established obstetrician and gynecologist working at Northwest OB-GYN located in the Sacred Heart Doctors Building in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Pakkianathan (Dr. Pakk) is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was born and raised in Maryland. He graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2007 and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2011. He provides a complete array of OB and GYN services for women of all ages and is current in womenâ??s health care technologies including the DaVinci robot and minimally invasive procedures. He is an active member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Education and Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicin MD 2007

Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2007

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Details

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Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D.
Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Bed rest

    It depends on the reason for being on bed rest. Sometimes, the doctor may want you to lay in bed and not much else, but other times, it can mean "take it easy." Staying in bed for too long can also be bad for the pregnancy and increase your risk of problems like blood clots, so it is important to clarify the reason you need to be on bed rest. READ MORE

  • If my pregnancy test is negative, why are my periods delayed?

    Sometimes, the hormonal cascade that leads to a regular cycle can be thrown off by many things. This can lead to a delay from when your period would normally start. If this is a one-time episode, no need to worry, but if this keeps happening, then you should get evaluated by your doctor. READ MORE

  • Why am I bleeding after my pap?

    When you have a pap smear done, we are using a brush to collect cells from your cervix. The tissue on and around your cervix is similar to the gums around your teeth. Occasionally you may notice some bleeding when brushing your teeth so similarly, you may notice some spotting after brushing some tissue off your cervix when having a pap smear. READ MORE

  • Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

    Your baby will be OK! Dental x-rays have one of the lowest amounts of radiation exposure. Babies are very resilient and have shown no effects of exposure to radiation from x-rays with dosages less than 5 rads (a unit for measuring radiation). A dental x-ray is noted to have 0.0001 rads. Your baby will be fine and there is nothing you need to do other than your routine prenatal care. Stephen Pakkianathan, MD FACOG READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor University of Washington School of Medicine 2012 - 2016

Treatments

  • Endometriosis
  • Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Pain
  • Menstrual Cramps

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

Hobbies / Sports

  • Ice Hockey, Skiing, Enjoying Outdoor Sports

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D.'s Practice location

Northwest Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Inc.

105 W 8th Ave Suite 6020 -
Spokane, Washington 99204
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New patients: 509-455-5050
Fax: 509-747-5391

Practice At 11234 Anderson St

11234 Anderson St -
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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New patients: 909-558-8131

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Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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