Care that works for women, by women
WHY DO WE NEED A FEMALE SURGEON?
Having a female surgeon helps women by
- Shedding their inhibitions and anxiety
- Female surgeons understand importance of comfort, privacy, and confidentiality
Gender preferences were strong among female patients and having a female physician is associated with greater satisfaction. Female doctors tend to spend more time with patients.
Patients are more comfortable with the demeanor of female doctors and have greater satisfaction in terms of quality and standard of care. They are also more concerned, good listeners, empathetic and generate more trust and confidence in their patients. Trusting relationships between patients and their healthcare providers go a long way in bolstering their confidence.
General and laparoscopic surgery is a very male dominated branch. Most women who are looking for a female surgeon, end up with a gynecologist since for long, health issues in women have been associated with having gynecological and breast problems. Despite the need for privacy, existing inhibitions and cultural issues, most women have to end up with male surgeons for any non gynecological issues. I entered surgery seeing this plight of women, and I smile every time a patient finds their way to me in their search for a female surgeon.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE AN ALL WOMEN TEAM FOR SURGERY?
Yes, it is possible to have an all women team for your surgery if you choose so. We have female anesthetists, physicians, OT technicians and nurses. From the time you check in till you check out we can have an all women team to look after you.