Gynecology

Get Care in

THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER

(781) 682-8000

 

THE DANA-FARBER BRIGHAM CANCER CENTER AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH

781-624-5000

 

THE GRAYKEN CENTER FOR TREATMENT AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH

781-624-5065 

Frequently Asked Questions

Most primary care providers offer general gynecologic care. Many patients opt to see a gynecologist apart from their regular wellness exams with their PCPs, particularly for complex conditions. All pregnant patients should regularly visit with an OBGYN. 

South Shore Medical Center offers OBGYN services in the Quincy and Kingston offices, and The Women's Center in Weymouth is a practice entirely dedicated to gynecologic and obstetric care.

For routine care, sick visits, and complex care, visit your OBGYN office

For off-hours urgent care including emergency contraception, UTIs, yeast infections, and STIs, visit your nearest Health Express

For emergencies including severe abdominal and pelvic pain, pregnancy complications, sexual assault, and mental health crises, visit the emergency department of South Shore Hospital.  

To schedule a routine or urgent care visit with The Women's Center of South Shore Shore Medical Center, call (800) 682-800, request an appointment via MyChart, or fill out a patient form. The Women's Center sees gynecology and obstetric patients of all ages for routine, urgent, and complex care.  

To schedule an appointment at our South Shore Medical Center - Quincy and South Shore Medical Center - Kingston offices, call (781) 878-5200 or request an appointment via MyChart.  Our Kingston and Quincy offices offer gynecologic and obstetric care in the same office as our primary care providers, making visits familiar and easy for our patients.

Health Express and the Emergency Department of South Shore Hospital do not require appointments. 

No, a physician's prescription is not required for obstetric and gynecologic care. You may, however, be referred by your primary care provider to see an obstetrician or gynecologist.

Women's Health News

A pregnant woman sits on a couch gently cradling her belly in an image representing fetal movement monitoring, or Count the Kicks.
Blog

Are You Counting Your Kicks? The Benefits of Monitoring Fetal Movement During Pregnancy

Are You Counting Your Kicks? The Benefits of Monitoring Fetal Movement During Pregnancy

Dry January graphic with an empty wine bottle, corks and overturned glasses
Blog

Dry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free

Dry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free

Child being given a flu shot by a nurse
Blog

Vaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season

Vaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season