Specialty: Obstetrics-Gynecology

Women’s Health Group, PA
20 South Medical Court
Marion, NC 28752

Website: www.WomensHealthGroupOBGYN.com

Phone: (828) 652-3019

Fax: (828) 652-8001

Office Hrs: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Active Staff: Grace Hospital

Board Certifications /Area of Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education
Degree: MD - Year: 1987
Institution: Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Residencies/Internships/Fellowships
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Institution: Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas Texas
Type: Internship

Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Institution: Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
Type: Residency

Procedures approved to perform:

• Laparoscopic hysterectomy (including LAVH (laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) and TLH (total laparoscopic hysterectomy)
• Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
• Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic tubal ligation
• Endometrial ablation
• Anterior and posterior repairs (repair of cystoceles and rectoceles)
• Evaluation and management of abnormal pap smears
• Cystoscopy
• Urinary incontinence sling (TVT)
• Specializes in Interstitial Cystitis

Areas of special interest:

• Chronic pelvic pain- evaluating gynecological and non-gynecological sources of pain.
• Repair of pelvic prolapse
• Interstitial cystitis (in-office testing and instillation therapy)
• Medical assistance in weight loss and evaluation of insulin resistance
• Medical and surgical approach to incontinence (offering in office urinary testing)
• Osteoporosis screening(in office dexa)
• Obstetric and gynecologic in-office ultrasound
• Obstetric care including high risk obstetrics

Current Research Interests:
High risk obstetrics
Dexa-scan

Contact for follow-up or questions:
Name: Melissa Owensby Practice Manager
Phone: 828-652-3019
Email: melissa.owensby@blueridgehealth.org