Dr. Deidra Duncan wants her patients to feel comfortable and confident

We as women are often overlooked and ignored, and I like being there to listen to my patients when they feel like no one else will. Obstetrics and gynecology are so personal. Whether discussing birth control, the treatment of ovarian cysts, or the effects of menopause on mental health, I want my patients to feel comfortable and confident when they are in my care.

I developed a special interest in obstetrics when I became pregnant in medical school. My daughter taught me true love—the kind that is truly unconditional. Loving a child is like finding the piece to a jigsaw puzzle you didn’t even know was incomplete.

But I almost didn’t get to see the puzzle completed with my daughter, because when she was born, she almost died and had a harrowing stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The summer she was born I spent a lot of time thinking about the role of the physician in changing lives, and even in saving them.

I knew then that helping new moms bring babies safely into the world— seeing them complete their own jigsaw puzzles—was something I would look forward to for the rest of my life.

After completing my ob-gyn residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where I’d spent my entire life, the next question was where I would practice.

Florida appealed to me because of the weather and recreational opportunities. I am thrilled to call Lee County home now along with my family, which now includes two children, who will have so much to enjoy with the beach, our dog, and all that this beautiful community has to offer.

But most importantly, Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida attracted me because the physicians and staff seemed genuinely happy. It was very telling to me that many had been here for a long time, because low turnover is a sign of a healthy work environment, which is exactly what I wanted.

After starting out in nursing, today I can’t imagine myself doing anything different than being an ob-gyn. Here I am—the first doctor in my family—and I can’t wait to get to know my new patients.

Dr. Cathy Balogh provides patient-centered care and forms partnerships with her patients

Dr. Cathy Balogh enjoys listening to her patients and forming a partnership with them. Her goal is to provide them with the individualized care they deserve.

Telehealth: More of the convenience you need

Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida is pleased to offer telehealth visits as an alternative to certain types of in-person visits. Telehealth is part of our pledge to offer your more of the convenience you need.

Premier Women’s Care is here for our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

The uncertainty of COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, makes it more important than ever for us all to stay connected, even while practicing social distancing.

A systematic approach to care is key to improving your sexual health and desire

If you are having problems with sexual desire or response, you are certainly not alone. And here’s the good news: many solutions are available.

Osteopathic manipulative treatment has many applications in obstetrics and gynecology

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a set of hands-on techniques used by osteopathic physicians (DOs) to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, a DO moves a patient’s muscles and joints using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance.